I took a good look in person while my wife was test-driving the Element. It's far nicer-looking in person than in pictures. It still doesn't make a ton of sense as compared to a more traditionally-shaped lifted wagon (Outback and Venza), but I wouldn't call it unattractive in person.
Your optic nerves were probably still in shock after extended exposure to the Element.
Since your return, Greg B, under a new name and only several weeks back, all 23 of your posts have been knocking one of the "import" makers, usually Toyota or Honda. Your opinion is yours to keep, but you are adding nothing of substance to this site, and I think many on here will ignore your slanted posts.
But, hey, it's the internet so there is no shortage of spiteful and ignorant comments.
Just my opinion.