Masculinity

[ChristineM]

In seriousness do you think 'masculine' has to equate to over-sized egos or 'alpha-male' behaviour?

Not really, but a lot of men seem to think so.

 

[Left Coast]

To be honest, I have some problems wrapping my head around what masculinity is. When people mention getting in touch with their femininity, I often picture them focusing on health, beauty, and being refined. But some people mention masculinity like it's a positive thing that takes work. But that doesn't really compute well in my mind, as I see masculinity as not overgrooming to the point you look feminine, and having such a closed mind you really can't open your mind to the possibility that you may have some feminine features and qualities. I don't know.

I swoon for stereotypical masculinity, even though I recognize its cultural arbitrariness in certain ways. It usually involves strength/muscularity/athleticism and confidence/assertiveness. I also think it's hot when men know how to fix things or have a mechanically-oriented mind.

 

[Revoltingest]

To be honest, I have some problems wrapping my head around what masculinity is. When people mention getting in touch with their femininity, I often picture them focusing on health, beauty, and being refined. But some people mention masculinity like it's a positive thing that takes work. But that doesn't really compute well in my mind, as I see masculinity as not overgrooming to the point you look feminine, and having such a closed mind you really can't open your mind to the possibility that you may have some feminine features and qualities. I don't know.

I can help here.
Masculine traits....
- Make jokes at each other's expense, & endure it with a smile.
- Hand tools....have lots'o hand tools.
- You have one kind of soap & one kind of shampoo.
- Drink from the glass...don't suck through a straw.
- Never ask questions which demand a particular answer, eg,
"Do these overall make me look fat?"
- Never use rising inflection (aka upspeak) unless asking a question.
- If you're ever near an explosion, you walk way without looking at it.

Some informational videos.....

A how to be manly video....

 

[Rival]

I like men in heels. Not stilettos, normal heels. Feminine men. Painted nails. Ends every 5th sentence with 'Gosh!'. You know the kind. You do.

Traditional masculinity is alright, but can turn a lot of men into unattractive kinds.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Traditional masculinity is alright, but can turn a lot of men into unattractive kinds.

I think the problem is we aren't good at teaching the difference between being a man and being a jerk.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

I think the problem is we aren't good at teaching the difference between being a man and being a jerk.

Hmm, I might agree with that.

 

[ChristineM]

- If you're ever near an explosion, you walk way without looking at it.

Ever tried it?

Sometimes you can't walk away

 

[Rival]

(He was actually accidentally set afire when this happened and still calmly walked away for the take)​

 

[Revoltingest]

Ever tried it?

Sometimes you can't walk away

I'm not masculine enuf to look away.
I wanna watch!

 

[Shadow Wolf]

(He was actually accidentally set afire when this happened and still calmly walked away for the take)​

He's the Doctor. You dont really expect him to jump and scream in fright like a pudding brained ape, do you?

 

[Rival]

He's the Doctor. You dont really expect him to jump and scream in fright like a pudding brained ape, do you?

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[Shadow Wolf]

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His shoes were blowing up, of course there's going to be a commotion and forward propulsion that makes it appear he is running and jumping. Remember, when he's running, he's running because he's being kind.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I think the problem is we aren't good at teaching the difference between being a man and being a jerk.

Hey! I resemble that remark!!

 

[Rival]

Hey! I resemble that remark!!

No, you're an owl.


You calling owls jerks?

 

[Revoltingest]

No, you're an owl.


You calling owls jerks?

Owls are superb.
I have proof!
"Superbowl" football games are played in their honor.

 

[ChristineM]

Owls are superb.
I have proof!
"Superbowl" football games are played in their honor.

The Superbowl is played in @SalixIncendium honour. At last i have something to be impressed about American ball games

 

[lewisnotmiller]

Not really, but a lot of men seem to think so.

Agreed

 

[Left Coast]

The Superbowl is played in @SalixIncendium honour. At last i have something to be impressed about American ball games

Men playing with balls, you say? Suddenly I'm interested in sports.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

Never use rising inflection (aka upspeak) unless asking a question.

I nodded along with all of your points apart from this one...
Some dirty furriners...err...fine upstanding people from parts of the world apart from my own...have been known to suggest Australians do this all the time.
Despite this, we would generally rate fairly high in masculinity (both in a positive and in a negative sense).

 

[Revoltingest]

I nodded along with all of your points apart from this one...
Some dirty furriners...err...fine upstanding people from parts of the world apart from my own...have been known to suggest Australians do this all the time.
Despite this, we would generally rate fairly high in masculinity (both in a positive and in a negative sense).

If you do indeed upspeak, then you sound girly.
Also, it's weak because a statement which uses the
questioning inflection sounds like one needs affirmation.
A real man just says things. No approval needed.