Are metrosexuals attention whores?

[Deadtrees]

Oh and...What about those guys who 'mod' their computer cases?

 

[DainBramaged]

When I think of Ben Affleck, I would have to say, "yes."

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: Deadtrees
Oh and...What about those guys who 'mod' their computer cases?

They are technosexuals

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: skace
It would make sense for an ugly person to think someone better dressed than them is automatically gay, girly or otherwise. Because it makes you, the ugly person, feel better about themself.

If you could find out tomorrow that by dressing better and looking a little better, you could get some insanely hot women who you've only seen as jpegs on your computer screen, then maybe you would want to dress a little better also. Or maybe you enjoy overalls and plaid shirts, if that is the case, more power to ya.

James Bond would have fallen under 'metrosexual'. He was concerned with grooming and the way he looked. Presentation.

could you be more defensive there, nancy boy?

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
When I think of Ben Affleck, I would have to say, "yes."

On the occasions I've seen him on Leno, etc. he's always been in a t-shirt and jeans.

 

[KnickNut3]

Just because you have style doesn't mean you're obsessed with attention nor actually homosexual. Idiot.

 

[rahvin]

Black culture was mainstreamed in the 80-90's and gay culture is being mainstreamed in the 00's. Metrosexuality is the mainstreaming of gay culture. Those who aspire to be metrosexual are simply either gay or straight guys that want to be percieved as gay.

 

[Kadarin]

Theoretically, wouldn't any sort of accessory that is not strictly functional serve the purpose of garnering attention? Cologne, jewelry, whatever?

 

[UglyCasanova]

I look at them the same way I look at goths, just people dressing a certain way to try and fit in with a certain crowd. I am an art student and God knows we get our share of eccentric people trying to dress up their image in order for them to feel that they fit in with either the goths, the artsy fvcks, the metros (same thing as the artsy people though), and the preps and other little categories that I can pigeonhole people into.

 

[skace]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: skace
It would make sense for an ugly person to think someone better dressed than them is automatically gay, girly or otherwise. Because it makes you, the ugly person, feel better about themself.

If you could find out tomorrow that by dressing better and looking a little better, you could get some insanely hot women who you've only seen as jpegs on your computer screen, then maybe you would want to dress a little better also. Or maybe you enjoy overalls and plaid shirts, if that is the case, more power to ya.

James Bond would have fallen under 'metrosexual'. He was concerned with grooming and the way he looked. Presentation.

could you be more defensive there, nancy boy?

That about sums it up. Assuming you know me based on my stance. If you really knew me, you would realize that I have terrible sense in fashion and not metrosexual in the least. I buy new clothes once every 2-3 years.

Nice try though, asshat.

 

[HamSupLo]

don't hate on metrosexuals cuz you're a fashion disaster and have utter lack of knowledge of what style is.






i'm only kidding. /me lives in LA, metrosexual capital...second to SF though.

 

[EvilYoda]

man, you guys are really debating this one out, eh? I never would've figured that it would go longer than a day. huh.

 

[bleeb]

yes

 

[cchen]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I would say yes. I think most are probably inherently heterosexual, but that doesn't mean that they aren't a prissy nancy boy, which they are. I find nothing quite as unmanly as a guy obsessed with the "fit" of some stupid shirt. Something I find amusing is that these guys are by definition engrossed in how they look, but most won't even take the more significant step of working out, which has a far further reaching way of improving appearance. Most of the meteros I see have the body of a little boy.

Somebody like ryan seacrest I'd like to put his legs up against something and kick his knees in.

that's completely ridiculous. so you're saying, a guy who cares about how his clothes fit is unmanly?

 

[brigden]

When I started that thread about my collar being up and made reference to that article, my intention was not to draw attention to myself necessarily, but rather it was meant to be self-deprecating and in good humor (It's call satire, kids). The article linked is tongue and cheek. However, upon reading the original post by me, I realize I did come off as a total attention whore. I did get very defensive.

Attention whores, or anyone with self-confidence for that matter, don't come off particularly well on these forums. The mentality of ATOT is to immediately flame anyone with self-confidence, especially with regards to physical appearance. This leads me to believe the majority on these forums are over compensating for their own perceived inadequacies, physical or otherwise. This is a computer forum; it's full of geeks and nerds. Geeks and nerds aren't interested in their physical appearance and usually lack any fashion sense. They've been put down their entire lives for not fitting in, and finally, being in a herd, they feel they have the upper hand and are able to lash out against the same people who they felt inadequate against.

Labeling someone metrosexual is just as retarded as labeling a metrosexual a homosexual. Simply because I'm not interested in sport, cars, or guns doesn't make me less of a man than you. Yes, I wear pink, apply moisturizer, get facials and manicures, and buy fitted clothing, and I'm just as much a man as you. I'm completely heterosexual, and what amuses me is the likelihood that I've had more sexual partners than the morons flaming me as a "homo."

However, I'm not deathly afraid of being labeled anything less than a "manly man" because, unlike you, my self-confidence doesn't hinge on my acceptance by others. You need to act like a man to feel like a man; I don't.

I'm well-dressed and conscious of my appearance. I'm routinely complimented. I'm well-liked by my peers and I have a large circle of friends. I've been told I'm charming, witty, and a fun guy to be around. In fact, the only people who have a problem with me and my lifestyle are likely the people who have problems with themselves.

Your definition of what constitutes manhood is changing. Get with it and get over yourself. If you seriously have a problem with someone not conforming to your standard of manliness I suggest you seek professional psychiatric help. Good luck.

Anyway, hindsight is 20/20 and I realize posting material like that bit about the collar on this forum was a total waste of time; mine, and apparently, yours.