If I'm a starving artist, do we have a chance?
12%
No chance, sorry!
- Sherika Mair, 29, from West Palm Beach, FL
"i am lost" - Deborah Lau, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"Sorry, I do not want to be living in the streets begging for food." - Vicky Kuo, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Unless there's something behind it." - Jill Hanner, 34, from Astoria, NY
"There can only be one in this relationship and I already have the title!" - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"Been there done that. Get a job." - Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"Only because of the work I do, do I say, 'no'! When you're in Radio everyone is an artist!" - Angela Lee, 23, from Cerritos, CA
"I like guys with money." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I've never dated anyone who was an artist or who was starving...just not my type, sorry!" - Sara Jagodzinski, 24, from Carol Stream, IL
"Money isn't always everything, but it is important. You should have a job along with your art." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"I've done it before and there's a lack of equality that detracts from the relationship." - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"I wish I could be nice about this, but I can't. Sorry." - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"Sorry guys, I like to eat." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"You gotta have a day job at least."
27%
If you know how to be creative on a date.
- Jen Gsell, 29, from Reston, VA
"Jobs aren't super important to me. As long as your not mooching off me I don't care." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"I find joy in creativity, shine on!" - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"If I'm into you, I don't really care about your salary. I'm independent." - Marisa Zupan, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Artists are great as long as they aren't too self-obsessed & can still have fun & be attentive." - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Money is not necessary to impress me on a date, but effort is." - Cat Davis, 25, from New York, NY
"As long as you aren't jaded." - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"creative, respectful, and decent...with potential" - Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"I love the struggling actors. It's a curse." - Stephanie Singer, 30, from New York, NY
"I want to see that talent." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"Money isn't really an issue." - Senait Mengstab, 30, from San Francisco, CA
"AND TALENTED! I can't respect you if you suck at the only thing that you do. Sorry." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"sure! money can't buy me love." - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"Do what you love." - Kylan Conroy, 24, from Chicago, IL
"You better be making up for your lack of a job in other departments!" - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"Money doesn't matter, it's more about the experience and how fun you are." - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"If you are able to support yourself that's fine. You should be able to take a girl out though!" - Miana DeGardeyn, 33, from Chicago, IL
"It's not about the money, it's about the company." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"I'm all for you following your dreams but make me feel special as you make your way to the top." - Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"Get a real job." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"This may be your temporary status, who knows tomorrow you could become the next Clive Owen!" - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"If you mean the starving part literally, then no. I like eating. And not starving." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"As long as you prove your worth in other ways." - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Money really doesn't matter that much, especially if you can have an amazing time without it." - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"As long as I am not paying for everything, yes!" - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Slim chance...but a chance." - Wendy Liu, 23, from Alhambra, CA
"Happiness needs to be compensated in the relationship." - Pienby Laurence, 25, from Jersey City, NJ
"If you're an artist because you love it, that's better than choosing something that you hate." - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"If you are an artist with humility. Leave the ego at home." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"As long as I am not starving. Seriously, feed me."
60%
If you are TALENTED starving artist.
- Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"I respect artists." - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"I know a lot of guys that use that as a way to get chicks." - Cheng-Cheng Lok, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"If I see potential in you, then yes you have a chance." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"I, too, am a starving artist, so it would be hypocritical of me to say 'no'." - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"I love art, music, writing, poetry...whatever your creative outlet is!" - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"But it's difficult to deal with/relate with someone whose work you don't respect or take seriously." - Amber Sellers, 33, from Brooklyn, NY
"If you're just lazy, no way." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"If you are an artist that is attempting to work then yes." - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"I can respect being passionate about something." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"If that talent can pay the bills." - Jessica G, 25, from Boca Raton, FL
"As in talent can go a looong way." - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"If you are realistic and passionate about what you do, I don't care what it is, that's great." - Britt Ancell, 26, from New York, NY
"It's all about the passion. If you're excited about waking up in the morning, I'm in." - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I'd take a chance, but there'd have to be some serious advantages to make up for unemployment." - Corey G, 25, from Chicago, IL
"I have great respect for the arts, but if you're awful give it up." - Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"It also takes ambition and motivation. With that, all can be accomplished." - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"Talent is important." - Wendy Farley, 44, from Charleston, SC
"Talented starving artists are great if they're pursuing their art and not the high score on HALO." - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"Talented in the studio and the bedroom?" - Genevieve Melzer, 27, from San Francisco, CA
"I can pay for myself but I'm not paying for you." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"But you actually have to try, I know, what a harsh reality." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Gotta be going somewhere." - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"I understand and support creativity. These kinds of expressions make the world so awesome!" - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"I'm a starving artist too, but money comes if you work hard & have skills." - Paula L, 28, from Miami, Florida
"As long as I don't have to take care of you." - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"It depends on where you are in life." - Lucy Malcolm, 26, from New York, NY
"But if we weren't in a recession, I'd say why are you starving if you're so talented?" - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"I would stand by my man as long as the starving doesn't last forever..." - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"I'm an artist myself. Always follow your dreams." - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"Let's see that portfolio!" - Shannon Harknett, 24, from New Orleans, LA
"If you are being logical about it and are happy with what you are doing, go for it." - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"There's always a way to make money at something you're good at." - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"But if you're too good for a day job, I don't want to hear it." - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"I love it when a person works hard to achieve something in their life." - Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"Success is attractive." - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"I'm a starving artist myself! A dancer, so we can split the check." - Ann Dang, 24, from San Diego, CA
"If you've got potential then that's fine." - Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Anyone could be an 'artist.' If you're good though, you shouldn't be starving..." - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"Artistic guys are pretty cute." - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Sounds like a fun time." - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Talent normally starves before you get a big break." - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"Follow your passion, but don't turn into a mooch." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"We may be fated to be together!" - Dominique Jackson, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"I need to see potential." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"I commend someone for pursuing their passion... if they have the talent or passion to pursue it." - Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"And always strive for more." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"I'm a starving artist too... but if you're not good at your craft why starve for it?" - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"But no mooching off of me!" - Jackie Rivera, 25, from Miami, FL
"Talent is a HUGE turn on for me. I'm such a talent-whore..." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"This only applies to the seriously talented!!!" - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"This is a slippery slope; I've had 5 million musician failures. This really depends." - Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"A talented man is very attractive." - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"not a big fan of artists" - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"As long as you're not the starvig artist that doesn't even paint." - Vicky Chivy, 26, from San Diego, CA
"talent" - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"Talented folks only! No pipe dreams. They don't pay the bills." - Miranda Elling, 32, from Chicago, IL
"I have a 'no musicians' rule, but I'd be willing to try an artist." - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"And you still need to have a job." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"I'm a talented starving artist, so I can understand and appreciate!" - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"I heart art." - Molly Millett, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"I am an actor, so I understand." - Kate Bailey, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Of course!" - Jessica Chang, 30, from Los Angeles, CA
"Talent and ambition are huge. If you sit at home and talk about big dreams, you're not an artist." - Kira Wilkinson, 27, from Washington, DC
"It is hard work, but I'll admire your dedication."