* Lex's unconscious mind doesn't fully believe that status is actually an absolute abstract construct

^> because he's always trying to go for high profile "targets" and subtly rubbing it in his hater's faces which would be raising his status -> despite what he says, that's part of the goal

- it's true that it can be faked

-- power and status aren't always the same thing -> most guys think that all women want an alpha male --> some women just like intelligence and guys are more easy to "fool"

* George is right about men going for youth and beauty - maybe most guys are just threatened by smart females