I know the mathematical definition of convex: a region in which any two points in that region are connected by a line segment that is wholly contained in that region. So straight noses and noses that bend down are convex, and noses that bend outward are concave. Still, shouldn't a distinction be made between a "figure 7" nose which is straight in profile and horizontal on the bottom, and a curved nose in profile that may even bend down toward the lips (a hook nose)?
Why is it that if one does not have a concave nose whose bottom piece lifts up, but instead has a prominent "figure 7" nose, which is long, straight, and horizontal, people whisper all kinds of mean-spirited things about him? Take Hitler as an example. Some really ignorant people think that anyone with a prominent nose is jewish. This is clearly absurd, but people use Hitler's nose to claim that he was jewish. Likewise, I clearly have a "figure 7" nose, but people try to lump me in with curved nose near easterners. Someone here said that my nose is depressed at the tip. How can that be? Look here, the tip of my nose is perfectly in line with the horizontal bottom piece. How is the tip of my nose depressed?
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