Topic 004: Metrosexuals

With the increased sales and manufacturing of male cosmetics and the proliferation of makeover shows for men, what is your take on "metrosexuality"?

Women, do you find the look attractive?

Men, do you feel indifferent or strongly about it?

Do you think this is a short-lived fad or an actual movement?

I've only met a few metrosexuals in my life and they're all very uptight and not very fun to be around.

I have no problem with guys who wants to take care of themselves with good a hygiene, but when it comes to make up and nailpolish...hmmm, yes. I think I'm a little turned off by that.

Maybe it's what society has always taught me, that men should be macho and burly (okay not really) and maybe I'm just not openminded about men wanting to look equally stunning as their female date. I just feel that those men just have a big ego problem and are often too sensitive about their appearances. In other words, I just don't like it. I really think that it's more an attitude problem that I don't like, rather than the actual putting-on-make-up-deal.

Some guys look great with makeup...some. Some, just look frightening.

And to answer your last question, it could be an actual movement seeing as how people (especially teenagers) these days are so influenced by bands/artists and celebrities (whom are also influenced by fashion industries).

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:11 am Post subject:

I'm all for it!

What I really like about this new trend of metrosexuality is that it challenges stereotypes, both of gay men and straight men. Although one could argue that the distinction of metrosexual is in itself a way to keep gays on the outside, I suppose... But regardless, I think it's a step in the right direction.

Plus it makes more eye candy for all male-lovers. Mr. Green

It also allows for more common interests or small-talk between men and women! We already have girls infiltrating the infotech/gaming scene (as well as other traditionally male occupations) - doesn't it make sense that men would indulge in traditionally female fields like fashion? (In a bigger and more mainstream way, that is.)

Some questions this raises are:
-Is the male/female dichotomy being broken down, and are the genders being homogonized? If so, is this a positive or negative change?
-Does being a metrosexual actually make a man less of a man (or to be perceived as such)? Can a man be stylish and manly?

The downside is that metrosexuals might possibly run themselves into debt just to buy stylish clothing.

Or perhaps some men who are metro's at heart are unable to express themselves properly due to lack of funds, or societal pressure!

But yeah, I'm all in favor of eye candy. Check!

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Personally, I'm in favor of breaking down the barriers and allowing the same benefits for both sexes. I dont see why people would be against this.

I dont think I would ever wear makeup or anything, but thats just the way I am. It seems like quite a chore... and I'm lazy.

I think if a guy wants to wear makeup, then all the power to him. It doesnt really affect me. Though, I think a lot of women look a lot better without makeup... so I'm sure the same would be true for men.
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I think it's ridiculous. The whole thing is a joke to me. Besides, I don't even like when women act like that and it seems to me that metrosexuals can be more extreme than women in that area.. Also, I hate when people do things for the purpose of "making a statement." This seems at least partly like one of those things.

I think it's a good thing, although shows like Queer Eye are a little overboard for me. Sure, I think it'd be great if people showed up at my door and gave my whole lifestyle a makeover, but does it have to be a bunch of gay guys just to appeal to the whole "gay is in" world that we live in?

I admit I do put a little bit of effort into looking good, and I'm quite self-conscious which is probably the reason behind it. I don't think there's anything wrong with men trying to look good and fashionable. In fact, I think it's time regular men started looking fashionable, to remove that notion that only gay guys know how to dress properly.

I personally don't think it is anything new, someone just decided to give it at name. Of course there are guys that really like to dress well and groom themselves properly that most certainly are not homosexual, which is the stereotype. I just think metrosexual is going to become another "hot" word and I'm sure we are just on the verge of seeing products designed specifically for "metrosexual men" in stores soon enough, if there aren't already.

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:29 pm Post subject:

imo metrosexuals take themselves way to seriously
it probably has been given a name by people who think they'll never get a woman if they do not explore their feminin side, yet do not want to be called gay...

i mean that i can explore my feminin side, yet grow a beard at the same time

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:30 pm Post subject:

Clearly we need to all become Solarians and dispose of the concept of gender differentiation altogether.

(I like this three post rule. It means I can burn one or two as shit posts.

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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:46 pm Post subject:

I know you would post a topic on this kenji

Metrosexuals piss me off. My younger brother is one of them.
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject:

Usually I don't care about other people's lifestyles, but the main thing I have against metrosexuals is that they always have that "I'm better than you down-to-earth guys" attitude, and think they're God's gift to women.

Not once have I met a humble metrosexual, but then again when vanity is someone's priority it's hard to be level-headed.

Make up wouldn't look good on a black man huh? Sad

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:26 pm Post subject:

Both of my gf's brothers are total freaking metrosexuals. They care more about their appearance than their own sisters do, their behavior is puzzling to me.

I'm no metrosexual. In fact, other than treatments that are meant purely for relaxation (Ie massages), I don't give a crap about that fancy hygiene stuff. I barely shave as it is, and I have hair patches in my back. I don't mind them, because I don't see them. I don't trim my armpits, though perhaps I should. But I don't think I will do it until it becomes an annoyance. Basically, that's my motto with hygiene (besides daily showers) - if it's not annoying, who cares?

I'd rather waste my money and energy on something other than fancy clothes and fancy hygiene. That's it, really.
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:37 pm Post subject:

yea i think that the overly obssessive nature of MOST Meterosexuals is rediculous, i'd say my last roomate was, and his best friend, who lived right next door. They would sometimes spend over an hour just deceiding on which hat Jacob(roomate) should wear that would look best with the jacket and shoes he's wearing at the moment. It's rediculous to try and make men more feminen, i mean, taking care of yourself is one thing; i do like to take a shower atleast once a day, i wore nail polish once or twice in my life time (mainly due to a dare, and the second time cuz a girl talked im into it)

but expecting men to be more like women is just stupid, get rid of gender barriers? why the fuck are gender barriers centered around how we dress? IMO this is quite possibly the most superficial "movement", hell i wouldnt even call it that much, it's nothing more than a fad... it comes along with the stereotype that gay men dress better and are over all nicer guys, if anything Joei is the prime example that their not always nice guys.

Metrosexuality is just a fad, a coorporate invention trying to get people to buy more expensive clothes/colone/makeup/shit-we-dont-need, and is probably a lot like vegetarianism, ppl dont do it because they really believe that shit, they just do it to feel superior to other people.
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I used to and still do from time to time wear girls jeans. Does that make me metrosexual?

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:47 pm Post subject:

Do you do it to feel smug and superior to other people, and wear them because you think only those pants make you look good? no? then no, you're not.

So I don't know about the rest of you but we had "metrosexuals" years ago with a band called Eighteen Visions.. except it was called fashioncore.

Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 11:00 pm Post subject:

ward just sounds like a tramp
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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject:

My brother is borderline metrosexuall and it's really..disturbing sometimes when he tells me he went to the salon to get his nails done and all the stuff they did to his nails ect, ect..

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:00 am Post subject:

I think taking care of your body is important; not letting hair run wild and crazy has been my routine for a long while now. But I defenitely don't go to get my "nails done" - I file them down myself and shape them when I'm bored in class. Mr. Green

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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 7:35 am Post subject:

Good looking guys tends to be air heads. Looks is not ranked very high in dames wish list. Character and a good sense of humor is. Good hygiene is important. Good grooming too, but cosmetics is definitely a NO NO in my books. Mr. Green

Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 9:44 am Post subject:

Well I'm a male with long hair that I use a straightener on. I slightly pluck my eyebrows to avoid any unsightly unibrow. I also take proper care of my nails and make them look even. But that is where I draw the line. There is no way in hell I'm ever wearing make up or painting my nails.

Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 9:58 am Post subject:

Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:42 pm Post subject:

Certainly Brad Pitt is quite the man, but I must disagree regarding David Beckham :{

As several people have said, the general concept of the movment is a good idea, but has been overdone and almost perverted by some people.

Personally, I like to look good. Of course, sometimes I like to bum it out as well, but if I'm going out or have to dress up or something, I want to look my best. For me, that means I do somethings that are very "metrosexual" (eyebrow trimming for one). I own a lot of clothes from Express, I have several pairs of shoes, multiple jackets, that kinda stuff. I think the extreme side of metrosexuality is a fad, but in the long run, certain things will become mainstream and very common in male fashion.

I have no idea what chavvy means, but I made that post to reiterate the fact that Beckham is a giant fag, and Brad Pitt is hot :{

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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:16 am Post subject:

Closet homosexuals.

I've never met any so called metrosexuals. I don't think there's harm with taking care of your appearance and hygiene, it makes you smell and look better. There's a limit. Although I gotta say if my man got his nails done at a salon (no chance of that in hell knowing him) I'd be a bit freaked, but I'd go and get mine done at the same time too

And metrosexuals would likely be good shopping partners from a girl's perspective so there is a good point to vanity Mr. Green

I do think more men should use moisteriser on their skin, especially ones with girlfriends. I know some who refuse to use a moisteriser and some chapstick, and their face n lips is sometimes flaky, and it's not a terribly attractive look....

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:10 pm Post subject:

I'd have to say that in general guys who are "metrosexuals" generally have a lacking of testostrone.

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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 2:41 am Post subject:

any man who uses a goddamn nail file is a homosexual

Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 11:31 pm Post subject:

I've spent over $200 in clothes in the span of 3 days, and I plan to spend at least $100 more in the comming week. I am obsessed with new clothes now.

OMG THE MALL IS OPEN! ^^

i need help

Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 7:51 am Post subject:

hey....i've become exactly the same Sad

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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 12:52 am Post subject:

I bought five pairs of shorts at the store a few weeks ago and I couldn't stop myself!

Of course, the store was Target and the shorts were on sale for $5, so I guess that doesn't count. :sadwiz

Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 12:53 am Post subject:

Oh, and someone needs to add :sadwiz.

Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 6:42 am Post subject:

I do my shopping at the thrift, and 90% of my clothes are from Xmases and birthdays. I have one pair of shoes and they were $20. I haven't paid for a haircut for over three years. I'm as metrosexual as they get.

Are Metrosexuals any different from same sex couples. I dont think so. At least not in my views on it. If u want to us makeup or nail polish be my gust it doesnt offened me at all. I think if that is what u feel makes u into the person u believe u should be then go for it. In the end its how u feel about yourself that makes all the difference, not what others think. I cant say that im attracted to that sort of thing but then again I am a guy myself.

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 12:42 am Post subject:

do u kno wut u r tlkin bout.

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 12:50 am Post subject:

i broke a nail today. i dont feel good about myself

i hope other couples feel the same way when they break their nails i dont mean to come off rudely, and im sorry if im pissed off today but boy was that a nice nail
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 1:27 am Post subject:

i am a guy myself you know!

Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 9:03 pm Post subject:

Well it seems logical that men would become more women like as machines are replacing more and more penises each day. As less emphasis is being put on manliness in our society as a result of both feminist backlash and supposed cultural enrichment, men are becoming as vain and conceited as women. With less manly activities to take care of such as working in steel mills and beating the shit out of each other, we spend more time focusing on sculpting our bodies in fragrant spa like gyms and obsessing over our complexions.

What the fuck is wrong with society? Jesus titty fucking christ. If guys wanna bitch out I have no problem with that. I personally have no greivances over what parts of my being are male both physically and emotionally. I'm not gonna let a buncha tech loving cosmetic capitalist whores of men get all business on my ass and turn me into some kinda bitch. It is nice to see more and more women becoming less useless on the flip side. I'm all for equality especially when they stop whining about us not holding the freakin door, payin for dinner and telling them how great they look every 10 seconds.