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AI reimagines the ‘ideal boyfriend’ — according to each state

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It’s like a video game character generator — but for boyfriends.

Don’t know what your ideal soulmate would look like? You’re in luck. Jewelry retailer Shane Co. has enlisted artificial intelligence to create a visual representation of the “perfect boyfriend” in each state based on which characteristics these regions reportedly find most attractive.

“Ever wondered what your ideal boyfriend would look like if he were an AI-generated dreamboat tailored to your state’s vibes?” the bauble hawker inquired on its site.

In order to discover what constitutes Mr. Right in different states, Shane Co. surveyed 2,165 Americans — women and any who identify as LGBTQ+ who are attracted to men — across 44 states “about their most desirable physical attributes in a male partner.”

Those included eye color, hair color, hairstyle, personal style, glasses preferences and even tattoo desires.

Jewelry retailer Shane Co. has enlisted artificial intelligence dreamboat generator Midjourney to create a representation of the “perfect boyfriend” in each state based on which characteristics the regions reportedly find most attractive.
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The ideal Michigan man, per the study, has black hair, hazel eyes, a man bun, tattoos and is “athletic.”
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Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming were not included due to the meager numbers of participants from those states.

Shane Co. then ran the results through Midjourney, an AI image generator, to create a visual representation of the perfect partner — like a digital Pygmalion from Greek mythology.

According to the survey, the ideal boyfriend “has blue eyes, short and curly brown hair, and an outdoorsy personal style, without any tattoos or glasses.”

However, the custom soulmate simulator conjured up vastly different results based on the region, proving that attraction is indeed a state of mind.

Midjourney’s representation of the ideal New Jersey man is based on the Shane Co. survey.
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For instance, the so-called immaculate man in Wisconsin entailed a “hipster” with brown eyes, a brown “man bun” and oodles of tattoos, while the ideal Jersey boy constituted an athletic Adonis with a short “fade” and zero ink.

Accompanying photos evoked what a “Jersey Shore” cast member might look like in a Calvin Klein ad.

New York fell somewhere in the middle: Mr. Right was athletic with brown eyes, medium-length curly hair and a Sistine Chapel’s worth of body art.

The ideal New York guy is athletic with tattoos and brown hair and eyes, per the study.
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Neighboring Connecticut, meanwhile, salivates over more “business casual and corporate” types, with the accompanying image showing every guy from a light beer ad.

Californians overwhelmingly swooned over a “hipster/alternative” lad with hazel eyes a medium haircut and tats. (So much for the stereotypical image of a blonde surfer dude with washboard abs.)

Georgians, on the other hand, had an eye on a personal style that embraced “hip-hop/streetwear.”

In general, more rural and less populous states seemed to prefer “outdoor” and “country” men, while preferences seemed to vary in higher population centers.

“Ever wondered what your ideal boyfriend would look like if he were an AI-generated dreamboat tailored to your state’s vibes?” Shane Co. inquired on the site.
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And don’t fret if this ideal man does not exist in real life. Not only can AI conjure up the perfect soulmates, but it can also embody them as well.

To wit: CarynAI, the ChatGPT-powered AI girlfriend based on real-life Snapchat influencer CarynMarjorie, is threatening to render life partners obsolete.

Of course, there’s no guarantee that romancing the clone will work out.

Here is the full state-by-state list of AI-generated boyfriends:

Alabama

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Buzz cut
  • Personal Style: Athletic

Arizona

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy

Arkansas

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Medium-length, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Hipster/alternative
  • Other: Tattoos

California

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hairstyle: Undercut
  • Personal Style: Hipster/alternative
  • Other: Tattoos

Colorado

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  • Hair Color: Blonde
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Undercut
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy

Connecticut

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Business casual/corporate

Delaware

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Preppy

Florida

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Side part
  • Personal Style: Athletic

Georgia

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Hip-hop/streetwear
  • Other: Tattoos

Hawaii

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Business casual/corporate

Idaho

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Undercut
  • Personal Style: Country
  • Other: Tattoos, glasses

Illinois

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Business casual/corporate
  • Other: Tattoos, glasses

Indiana

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  • Hair Color: Blonde
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Athletic

Iowa

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Medium-length, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Hipster/alternative
  • Other: Glasses

Kansas

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Side part
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy

Kentucky

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy
  • Other: Tattoos

Louisiana

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Business casual/corporate

Maine

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy
  • Other: Tattoos

Maryland

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Athletic

Massachusetts

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy

Michigan

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hairstyle: Man bun
  • Personal Style: Athletic
  • Other: Tattoos

Minnesota

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Green
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy

Mississippi

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Side part
  • Personal Style: Country

Missouri

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Athletic

Nebraska

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  • Hair Color: Blonde
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Side part
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy

Nevada

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Undercut
  • Personal Style: Business casual/corporate
  • Other: Tattoos

New Hampshire

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Buzz cut
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy

New Jersey

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Athletic

New Mexico

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Punk/rock

New York

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Medium-length, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Athletic
  • Other: Tattoos

North Carolina

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Business casual/corporate

Ohio

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Punk/rock

Oklahoma

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Athletic

Oregon

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy
  • Other: Tattoos, glasses

Pennsylvania

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Side part
  • Personal Style: Business casual/corporate

Rhode Island

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  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Medium-length, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy
  • Other: Tattoos

South Carolina

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Side part
  • Personal Style: Preppy

Tennessee

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Medium-length, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Hipster/alternative

Texas

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Hipster/alternative
  • Other: Tattoos

Utah

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  • Hair Color: Blonde
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Medium-length, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Surf/skate style

Virginia

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hairstyle: Short, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Business casual/corporate

Washington

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hairstyle: Medium-length, curly hair
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy
  • Other: Tattoos, glasses

West Virginia

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Green
  • Hairstyle: Fade haircut
  • Personal Style: Outdoorsy
  • Other: Tattoos

Wisconsin

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  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hairstyle: Man bun
  • Personal Style: Hipster/alternative
  • Other: Tattoos

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