rant by a lady who isn't too impressed with metrosexuals

[tec699]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: tec699

This is what my bathroom looks like:

In the shower...

1 conditioner
1 shampoo
soap
facial cleaner

near sink...

toothpaste/brush
listerine
biolage (hair gel)
moisturizing lotion
astringent (for the face)
Sally Hansen hair remover
shaving cream

That's it. I don't have a million and one products. I have just recently started to shave my body hair because I hate it! I've always hated body hair. It doesn't have anything to do with getting women. I hate it and I was so self conscious of it especially when I'm wearing a nice shirt/tie.

But that's just me. Maybe my products might be a bit too much for you but I've always been like this.

Dude, that's not metro at all. You've just been expelled from the metro category.

I've never been hairy so I don't have to worry about it. I didn't need to shave until my early 20's, and I didn't need to shave every single day until my mid 20's. But I am getting hairier with age.

911TZ so what do you consider metro?

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: tec699

I'm sorry.
I am not ... well, not trying to be mean at all... i promise.
may because we am older... dunno... but on my side of the bathroom, i have all the stuff you listed... and some hairsrpray.

he has what i listed above. it is just different to me. i am not used to hearing/seeing a guy have all that stuff.

i am sorry i made you

if you are happy with what you have and how you look.. that is all that should matter.

 

[91TTZ]

Let me add a funny story.

Usually I shave and I'm clean, and I think I look ok. When I went camping a few years ago I was all dirty, I hadn't shaved in about a week, and my hair was a mess. When I went out I was getting hit on by chicks. I knew it, but I didn't want to accept it since I felt so dirty. But that taught me that there are a lot fo women who do like the rugged, mountain man look.

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
.. those are the same things that i have for me...

You wear a bag over your head chicky but you have shaving cream ??? Why ???
To shave those hairy armpits once a month ???

 

[spidey07]

oh! I wanna play...

My side:
Shower - shampoo, soap
Bathroom - deoderant, razor/cream, hair gel, toothbrush/paste, cologne

woman's side:
Shower - baby oil, shampoo, conditioner, exfoliator, exfoliator cream, scented baby powder
bathroom - God knows what but probably about 100 containers.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: tec699
91TTZ...

This is what my bathroom looks like:

In the shower...

1 conditioner
1 shampoo
soap
facial cleaner

near sink...

toothpaste/brush
listerine
biolage (hair gel)
moisturizing lotion
astringent (for the face)
Sally Hansen hair remover
shaving cream

That's it. I don't have a million and one products. I have just recently started to shave my body hair because I hate it! I've always hated body hair. It doesn't have anything to do with getting women. I hate it and I was so self conscious of it especially when I'm wearing a nice shirt/tie.

But that's just me. Maybe my products might be a bit too much for you but I've always been like this.

ok..dont get mad... this is an opinion/observation.. not a judgement..

but that is an awful lot of stuff for a guy to have....no? to me that is a lot. i cannot think of anything you left out. those are the same things that i have for me.

my b/f has....
shampoo
toothbrush
razor/shave gel
deoderant.

that's it.

again, not trying to get at you... it just seems weird to me.

How old is your boyfriend, tho? (if that's not too rude a question ) I think there is also a generational effect here. I don't see the products Tec699 listed as being terribly unusual for a straight male in his 20s. It might be a bit more unusual to see an older guy using those products. I'd be shocked out of my skin if I went home and found my father using facial moisturizer (altho christ knows he needs one )..

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: Fisher999

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
.. those are the same things that i have for me...

You wear a bag over your head chicky but you have shaving cream ??? Why ???
To shave those hairy armpits once a month ???

of course i have shaving cream. it is girls shaving cream. it is mostly for my legs... but usually i just shave with hair conditioner. it is a lot cheaper, gives a closer shave and doesnt dry out the skin.

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: Fisher999

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
.. those are the same things that i have for me...

You wear a bag over your head chicky but you have shaving cream ??? Why ???
To shave those hairy armpits once a month ???

of course i have shaving cream. it is girls shaving cream. it is mostly for my legs... but usually i just shave with hair conditioner. it is a lot cheaper, gives a closer shave and doesnt dry out the skin.

I was just trying to get a rise out of you

 

[tec699]

Finally, I want to appologize for my commenets.

No I don't think that 91TTZ is a commie and no I don't think that he should leave this great country. My parents are doing well financially now but it has never been so great. My parents stuck to their guns and have weathered some hard times. Yes, my uncle is a multimillionaire but he's also a pain in the ass. We don't talk much at all and if I need to borrow money he'll make me come to his house and I'll literally have to beg him for the loan. Of course, I always pay hime back as I don't take handouts!

We'll that's about it. I have to get ready for work.

bye all.

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

How old is your boyfriend, tho? (if that's not too rude a question ) I think there is also a generational effect here. I don't see the products Tec699 listed as being terribly unusual for a straight male in his 20s. It might be a bit more unusual to see an older guy using those products. I'd be shocked out of my skin if I went home and found my father using facial moisturizer (altho christ knows he needs one )..

he is 40yrs old. he is very blue collar. very blue collar.

again, i am not saying it is right or wrong for tech... or anyone else for that matter... have and use that stuff if it makes them happy. it is just weird to me. i am 42yrs old, so you may be correct that it is a generational thing. i dont know many guys in their 20's... VeggieFrog's b/f.... but i dont think he has a lot either... not sure though, as he hasnt stayed here in a long time...

my opinion is this... if a guy wants to shave his body hair and pluck his eyebrows... and keep as many toiletries in their bathroom as i have.. that is really kewl for them... if their wives/lovers are happy with it... great for everyone.

it is not my taste in men. i like the blue collar kinda guy... the wash and go type.

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: spidey07
oh! I wanna play...

My side:
Shower - shampoo, soap
Bathroom - deoderant, razor/cream, hair gel, toothbrush/paste, cologne

In shower stall:

Bar Soap (microscopic with one pubic hair)
Hair Shampoo (anti-dandruff)
Washcloth

Near sink - around sink - sometimes on the floor :

bacterial soap
toothpaste
toothbrush
Shaving gel
2 week old dispoable razor (I can make those things last and last and last)
Deodarant

Am I metro ???

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: tec699

911TZ so what do you consider metro?

Text

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: Fisher999

Originally posted by: spidey07
...We were having a semi-intelligent debate.

Intelligence has NEVER been a attribute of any thread on ATOT!

Fixed

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: Fisher999

Originally posted by: spidey07
...We were having a semi-intelligent debate.

Intelligence has NEVER been a attribute of any thread on ATOT!

Fixed

You misquoted me but hey... maybe it's YOU we should get fixed ???

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: Fisher999 Goodnight ALL !!!

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Fisher999

Originally posted by: spidey07
oh! I wanna play...

My side:
Shower - shampoo, soap
Bathroom - deoderant, razor/cream, hair gel, toothbrush/paste, cologne

In shower stall:

Bar Soap (microscopic with one pubic hair)
Hair Shampoo (anti-dandruff)
Washcloth

Near sink - around sink - sometimes on the floor :

bacterial soap
toothpaste
toothbrush
Shaving gel
2 week old dispoable razor (I can make those things last and last and last)
Deodarant

Am I metro ???

nah, but try the mach3 razor. it rocks.

 

[StageLeft]

Well you know what I say: If you're a guy and you're spending anything but the barebones time looking for clothes, doing your hair, etc. you're either queerer than a six-legged rabbit or you've got way too much time on your hands. Metrosexualism is, for most hom-i mean guys, a phase that they'll grow out of, rather like goth. It just takes a bit longer to wear off, and if you're...oh 30 years old and it's not worn off your life probably is vapid and sorry. I don't equate it to "taking care of one's self". Taking care of oneself is staying fit and healthy and not eating like an idiot. Playing with your hair like some 16 year old aching to make out for the first time is not taking care of yourself.

 

[rickn]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Well you know what I say: If you're a guy and you're spending anything but the barebones time looking for clothes, doing your hair, etc. you're either queerer than a six-legged rabbit or you've got way too much time on your hands. Metrosexualism is, for most hom-i mean guys, a phase that they'll grow out of, rather like goth. It just takes a bit longer to wear off, and if you're...oh 30 years old and it's not worn off your life probably is vapid and sorry. I don't equate it to "taking care of one's self". Taking care of oneself is staying fit and healthy and not eating like an idiot. Playing with your hair like some 16 year old aching to make out for the first time is not taking care of yourself.

they grow out of it, and straight into lingerie, botox, and high heels.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Well you know what I say: If you're a guy and you're spending anything but the barebones time looking for clothes, doing your hair, etc. you're either queerer than a six-legged rabbit or you've got way too much time on your hands. Metrosexualism is, for most hom-i mean guys, a phase that they'll grow out of, rather like goth. It just takes a bit longer to wear off, and if you're...oh 30 years old and it's not worn off your life probably is vapid and sorry. I don't equate it to "taking care of one's self". Taking care of oneself is staying fit and healthy and not eating like an idiot. Playing with your hair like some 16 year old aching to make out for the first time is not taking care of yourself.

My how you've changed.

Scoorbie all grown up and man-like. Wife and family will do that to a guy.

Cheers!!!!

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: aidanjm

How old is your boyfriend, tho? (if that's not too rude a question ) I think there is also a generational effect here. I don't see the products Tec699 listed as being terribly unusual for a straight male in his 20s. It might be a bit more unusual to see an older guy using those products. I'd be shocked out of my skin if I went home and found my father using facial moisturizer (altho christ knows he needs one )..

he is 40yrs old. he is very blue collar. very blue collar.

again, i am not saying it is right or wrong for tech... or anyone else for that matter... have and use that stuff if it makes them happy. it is just weird to me. i am 42yrs old, so you may be correct that it is a generational thing. i dont know many guys in their 20's... VeggieFrog's b/f.... but i dont think he has a lot either... not sure though, as he hasnt stayed here in a long time...

my opinion is this... if a guy wants to shave his body hair and pluck his eyebrows... and keep as many toiletries in their bathroom as i have.. that is really kewl for them... if their wives/lovers are happy with it... great for everyone.

it is not my taste in men. i like the blue collar kinda guy... the wash and go type.

It would never work out for us. Nevermind that I'm married, you have a boyfriend and you're older than I am

I have to spoil myself with quality shampoo and conditioner. I'll never do the shaving my entire body/plucking eyebrows crap.

 

[rickn]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: aidanjm

How old is your boyfriend, tho? (if that's not too rude a question ) I think there is also a generational effect here. I don't see the products Tec699 listed as being terribly unusual for a straight male in his 20s. It might be a bit more unusual to see an older guy using those products. I'd be shocked out of my skin if I went home and found my father using facial moisturizer (altho christ knows he needs one )..

he is 40yrs old. he is very blue collar. very blue collar.

again, i am not saying it is right or wrong for tech... or anyone else for that matter... have and use that stuff if it makes them happy. it is just weird to me. i am 42yrs old, so you may be correct that it is a generational thing. i dont know many guys in their 20's... VeggieFrog's b/f.... but i dont think he has a lot either... not sure though, as he hasnt stayed here in a long time...

my opinion is this... if a guy wants to shave his body hair and pluck his eyebrows... and keep as many toiletries in their bathroom as i have.. that is really kewl for them... if their wives/lovers are happy with it... great for everyone.

it is not my taste in men. i like the blue collar kinda guy... the wash and go type.

It would never work out for us. Nevermind that I'm married, you have a boyfriend and you're older than I am

I have to spoil myself with quality shampoo and conditioner. I'll never do the shaving my entire body/plucking eyebrows crap.

methinks your old lady digs your fury vest

 

[aidanjm]

Hey, I've found a pic of 91TTZ! Check it out.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: aidanjm
Hey, I've found a pic of 91TTZ! Check it out.

No way, here I am:

pic

Note the chain. I think it adds a nice yet subtle touch, contrasted with my hairy chest.

 

[Geekbabe]

In our bathroom

several kinds of shampoo/conditioner-mine

several different types of scented soaps/body scrubs -mine

lord only knows how many bottles of lotion-mine

several perfumes/cologne sprays-mine

facial masks/scrubs-mine

alpha hydroxy-mine

pumice stones/nail buffers/emery boards-mine

1 bag of various nail polishes

several makeup bags,one makeup case filled with various products-mine

toothbrush/toothpaste

mouth tray-teeth whitening products

hair mousse, hair pomade,leave in conditioners,heat styling products, blow dryer,curling iron,flat iron.




his stuff


soap
shampoo/conditioner

shaving cream/razor

beard trimmer

anti-persperant


lol, he couldn't ever become a metro we don't have a big enough bathroom !

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: Geekbabe

Originally posted by: aidanjm
People like me? Please tell me what I'm like.

Aidan, you strike me as an intelligent,compassionate person

Thank you for your kind words.