I guess it's Fashion Friday here at Texas T-Bone ...
The silly buzzword metrosexual is apparently being used to describe urban men who take care of themselves as only women used to ... facials, shopping for fancy clothes and painting their toenails. Here’s why that word will never describe me:
1. The only thing I put in my hair is shampoo and water. “Conditioner” to me is that machine outside that cools the air in my house.
2. I live in the suburbs. Definitely not urban.
3. I care greatly about personal hygiene, but my soap of choice is just soap.
4. The last Italian thing I wore was a stray piece of that linguine I had for lunch the other day.
5. I exercise regularly for health reasons, not so I can oil myself up and prance around like a fancy nancy.
6. The only jewelry I regularly wear is my wedding band. Maybe a watch, and my favorite is an old beatup one that was my grandfather’s.
7. I’m unfussy about my appearance in general.
8. I’ve never had my eyebrows waxed (I admit to being tempted, but it’s just not me).
9. Never figured out how to wake up with the “perfect” amount of stubble on my face that’s the trend in some men’s fashion advertising.
10. Likewise, I got long hair out of my system as a teen.
11. I never want to wear clothes that make me feel like I’m in costume (like some featured in those men’s fashion ads).
12. My car isn’t trendy or modern. It’s a pickup truck.
13. I have invested in some nice shoes, but I don’t understand some of the trends (like the bowling look ... they look like something you can rent at Bowl-A-Rama. Ewwww). I tend to take care of my shoes and not buy new ones for years (except my running shoes, replaced every six months).
14. I’d rather spend time with my family than go to some chic, hot dance club or a sleek, trendy and overblown restaurant (with nasty food).
15. I don’t own a turtleneck sweater, which is apparently a key for any aspiring metrosexual.
Once again, have a splendid holiday weekend. Don't run over metrosexuals on Vespas wearing turtlenecks and drinking imported water!
Turtlenecks look bad on everyone....even metrosexuals!
I absolutely cannot stand turtlenecks. That is very hard thing for guys to pull off.
And for the record, I have had my eyebrows waxed. Several times. Italians can get very hairy.
"4. The last Italian thing I wore was a stray piece of that linguine I had for lunch the other day."
Oh my goodness. That was so funny I just snarfed my snapple. God, I love this blog.
I just love ya. Linguine...hysterical.
Have a great weekend my man.
Yeah, you're a shoo-in for that show, for sure! ;0)
Amen, brother. Again I say, amen.
Just the fact that you said "fancy nancy" immediately disqualifies you anyway.
*challenge!*
T, let's put our heads together and think of a term for steaks like you....
I happen to like the "metro" man. (I've removed -sexual because that denotes sexual orientation, IMO) That is, so long as they aren't prettier than me.
I had an ex that used to go to a 'Men's Grooming Salon' and get salt scrubs, what-not. My friends and I teased him ruthlessly about this. Apparently, in London, men are more comfortable with these types of things, but I still found it unnerving. Maybe because I'm not exactly the 'spa-type' either.
Marci, I'm a meatrosexual ... just a normal guy who chose a cut of beef for his Internet nickname.
I'm chagrined to admit that my current boyfriend falls into this category. Not *all* the way, mind you, but he *does* own a turtleneck, he drives a Miata and appreciates fine restaurants, wine and cigars.
If not taken to an icky extreme, though, it *can* by kinda sexy....right?
Turtleneck sweater = metrosexual
Black turtleneck worn alone with beret = gay
Is the metrosexual the new single wasp?
No fluffy boys for me! My guy plays ball and sweats. He likes ribs. He will turn his hat around backwards and help me around the house he rocks out to Van Halen....that's my kind of guy.
I am very far from being a metrosexual. I don't own a turtleneck, in fact I don't even own a sweater. If I have to wear something with long sleves it WILL involve a collar and a tie. I agree totally with all 15 reasons, but I waited until college to do the long hair thing.
Have a great long weekend with the pf & cutlet.
Have you heard the term mesmen? It refers to (men) who have (s)ex with (men).
There was an article in our newspaper here about three weeks ago about metrosexuals. It is catching on here as well. Suffice to say, the only mani-pedi I have ever had is the one I give myself, and sometimes my toenails go for weeks on end without being clipped. (Its a good thing I wear shoes at work!)
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to make your appointment to have your nails buffed and your aromatherapy session.. (squeeze in a beer, time permitting!).. My isn't life hectic nowadays? ;-)
I was going to bash the turtleneck, but it appears you have that taken care of that already here. Good then. Carry on.
(I swear that comment was 100% grammatically correct before I pressed post. The comment demons have ungrammatified it on me.)
metrosexual? sounds like a fetish involving mass transit and meatloaf.. but maybe that's just me. (probably is)
Number 14 speaks more of your advanced age than anything else - at thirty, I cannot stand smoke-filled, alcohol-reeking night clubs any more, I'd rather chill over a pint or two with friends and family ;)
As for the waxing of eyebrows and bodily hair, I wouldn't ever dare have my eyebrows waxed, I'd rather pick each hair myself so I can control the shape myself - I don't like those pencil line shaped eyebrows. And men's bodily hair, that's just damn sexy (excuse my French)...
It is an epidemic. AN EPIDEMIC I SAY. The last thing I desire from a man is to have his ass sitting next to mine when I am getting my nails done, and his coming out better than mine.
Metrosexual… where have all the cowboys gone?
It is an epidemic. AN EPIDEMIC I SAY. Metrosexual… where have all the cowboys gone?
You sound a lot like my husband. Just a regular guy. I think those are sexier than some metrosexual male!
mmm, give me a little scruff and filth over those quasi-men anyday! A man still needs to be a man!
HA!
Happy weekend! :)
Well, all that being said...I still wish my man would have a pedicure every now and then - scruffy, unkept feet (esp. when you NEED a pedicure every so often) are a definite no-no in bed. For god's sake, cut your toenails!
I remember when chest hair was a good thing on a man. I've got some... and now I have to rip it out?
The real problem is not the grooming practices. The occasional pointer never hurts.
It's the lack of self-worth one must feel to have a need to spend that much time grooming oneself.
It says a lot about a person who always looks perfect. I always wonder what they might need to fill in that empty spot in their soul.
Nobody said anything about perfect. When I think "metro" I think "neat". (Note: I have removed "sexual" from metrosexal because we are not ref. to sexual orientation)
What could a man who gets a pedicure be hiding? His rock hard, dry, Fred Flintstone feet! What could a man who gets his back waxed be hiding? He could be hiding that he's in fact the missing link between us and Sasquach (sp?).
I don't think it's an issue of not having self worth. More an issue of making the best of what they have with the help of some very expensive professional help.
Meatrosexual, you're killing me!
It's kind of funny that the things people say are "manly" are also seen as just being plain LAZY. (not taking care of your skin and hair, being dirty and sweaty, or not caring about how you look) My husband is seriously "metro". It has nothing to do with low self-esteem. (trust me, if there's one thing he DOESN'T suffer from, it's that) He likes to shop(even if we don't spend anything) he does his own nails, can tailor his own clothes, although not a great cook, he always pitches in, washes dishes and laundry, cleans up around the house. He loves to hear about my day at work and can strike up a conversation with ANYONE because he loves to meet people.He gets a kick out of teaching his kindergarden kids(he's a teacher)that "pink" is NOT just for girls and Dear God! He looks so outrageously HOT in low waist jeans and sweater(yeah, ok turtleneck)smelling of some heavenly cologne. And call me strange,somehow I find that slightly more appealing than a guy sitting on the couch with his friends in stinky sweatpants, porking down BBQ, bleching and watching football.