Fans of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice have always known that Mr. Darcy is a fine man. Now scientists have proof. In scientific lingo:
The pheromone that attracts female mice to the odour of a particular male has been identified. Named ‘darcin’ by researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biology(after Darcy, the attractive hero in Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice”), this unusual protein in a male’s urine attracts females and is responsible for learned preference for specific males. – Science Daily
Well, duh! Haven’t we always known that fact?
Mr. Darcy keeps himself clean.
He owns a big house, a female attractor in itself.
He takes baths.
He even has a spigot named after him.
He is handsome. N’uff said.
He is arrogant. Aren’t certain females attracted to the thought of “taming” her man?
He comes to the rescue (and owns a white horse to boot.)
Why, it amazes me that scientists have taken this long to discover darcin!
But…urine?
Er, yes.
Thank you Vic for another daily chuckle! this is great!
LOL This was the best post I’ve read all week. “Darcin” – I love it! Though I’m having a hard time with the idea that urine would be a point of attraction. Blech.
LOL, I can’t help laughing! Is it for for real, this Darcin?
Bargain with the Devil
For real, Enid. Proof positive that scientists have a sense of humor.
LOL! Great post, Vic!
Jane would laugh!
makes sense. dogs have been attracted to urine for centuries. cats. etc. all you pet owners. not humans.
And to think, I thought it was my husband’s dashing looks and awesome sense of humor that attracted me. All along it was his urine! Hee hee!
Vic,
that scientists have Sense of humour and Sensibility to chose names!
I love it :D
LOL! Some scientists I know missed their calling as Regency romance writers.. ha ha!
This is so funny! But very true. Now a lot of perfumes and colognes employ “attraction” pheremones in them. Victoria’s Secret perfume is one of the most obvious. Great blog!
:D I can’t imagine Mr Darcy “signing” tree or house corner like a dog to charme Lizzie!!! No! I can’t! :D :D :D
Amazing blog! I quote Raquel on “that scientists have Sense of humour and Sensibility”!!!!