pleasing contempt

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pleasing contemptuous expression

A photo of Jordan captures this expression, her face contemptuous with her youth and virtuosity, and pleasing rather than off-putting for that contempt. It’s very curious and deep when you think about it: What does the observer believe about himself to find attraction in contempt?

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