I entirely concur with many points Lauren Warner raised on fake tanning ("Tanning should have been questioned long ago," March 28). I, and the overwhelming majority of my male friends, find the old "fake bake" as revolting a turnoff in girls as smoking.

I simply gag witnessing countless droves of extra-crispy "chicken McNugget" looking girls walking around South Halls. Clearly, fake tanning has overbearing health concerns. I am more than certain that subjecting oneself to a few thousand watts of energy for consecutive weeks before spring break will hasten the onset of melanoma. Furthermore, this sort of repetitive tanning will only brighten any existing stretch marks and will serve as a catalyst for tremendously attractive wrinkles around the eyes and mouth in the near future.

Three weeks before spring break, I overheard two girls speaking about fake tans in the gym. The one said to the other, "Yeah, so I guess I am just going to be fat for break -- Oh well, (excessive giggling) I'll just make up for it with more tanning." Oh, that is hot; since when did poisoning one's skin become an aesthetic substitute for exercise? I really wish girls would save their money and skin, realizing that many guys find the "Oompa Loompa" look less than appealing. Be pale, be pasty and be proud!