Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
ups.com...

Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

flip flops on the beach are one thing. a guy wearing flip flops in
nordstroms is maybe something else.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Del Cecchi wrote:


flip flops on the beach are one thing. a guy wearing flip flops in
nordstroms is maybe something else.

I'm not allowed in Nordstroms. In fact, they would prefer that I cross
the street at the corner and walk down the other side of the block
rather than in front of their store. Ever since I gave up the
suit-and-tie-required management gigs years ago, I get to dress like I
want to.
My wife keeps threatening to sign me up for "What Not to Wear, Extreme
Edition".

As long as a person's clothes provide at least the legally required
miniscule of modesty and that person isn't deliberately dressing to
**** somebody off, I say go for it. Anybody inclined to take me up on
my standing offer of a Seattle area boatride for out of state NG'ers on
vacation here can darn well wear whatever they want- as long as the
shoes don't screw up the hull or the deck. :-)

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Tom Francis" wrote in message
...

On 15 Oct 2006 19:17:06 -0700, "Frogwatch"
wrote:

I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.

For the record, flip flops are not considered shoes - they are
considered "hygienic accessories".

Definition - Metrosexual: a heterosexual male who has a strong
aesthetic sense and inordinate interest in appearance and style,
similar to that of homosexual males.

You are a redneck metrosexual years ahead of his time.

Probably drives a retro Mustang, too.

Eisboch

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

On 15 Oct 2006 19:37:46 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

On 15 Oct 2006 19:37:46 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

Hey Chuck, I think the subject was the flip-flops, not bashing Fox News! A
few months ago, NBC had a piece about metrosexual men getting their bodies
waxed. I wonder what NBC would think if Mohammed showed up with his body
nicely waxed? Is there a difference in masculinity if Brian Williams waxes
and O'Reilly doesn't?

It appears as though you were looking to take a shot at Fox. That's OK.
Just keep in mind that at least Fox News will report the stories, not cover
them up.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...

Frogwatch wrote:
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

LOL

Eisboch

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

Can we conclude anything about flip flips from the fact that Jimmy Buffet is
very successful?

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Tom Francis wrote:
snip...

I don't know what Fox would think, but my own personal opinion is that
sandals are for pansies.

snip...


I find 'Crocs' much better. I bought mine because I knew I be wading in
the water on occasion launching/recovering my sailboat... but now use
them as slippers plus general run to the store shoes etc.
I have dark brown & sea green colours. None of those bright colours for me.
http://www.crocs.com/home.jsp

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Jack Goff wrote:

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Amazing. After hearing any term enough it becomes a standard part of
the vocabulary.

The term has to do with masculinity, and implies that people living in
cities (metro) will be have a different sexuality than those who do
not. (sexual). It expresses the idea that there is a sort of different
sex that is only found in cities. If it was intended to mean something
else, it was poorly coined.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

On 16 Oct 2006 08:30:20 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Jack Goff wrote:

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Amazing. After hearing any term enough it becomes a standard part of
the vocabulary.

The term has to do with masculinity, and implies that people living in
cities (metro) will be have a different sexuality than those who do
not. (sexual). It expresses the idea that there is a sort of different
sex that is only found in cities. If it was intended to mean something
else, it was poorly coined.

And, of course, you apologize for your brazen attack on Fox News for using
the term, and for your virtually off topic rant about same in the group,
right?

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Jack Goff wrote:
Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.


I assumed it had something to do with guys who put something
called "mousse" on their hair but aren't actually gay.

DSK

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

JohnH wrote:


And, of course, you apologize for your brazen attack on Fox News for using
the term, and for your virtually off topic rant about same in the group,
right?

I don't think I attacked FOX, John. But then again, "I comment, you
decide." :-)

Check out the footware next time you're down on the dock. You'll see
boaters running around in everything from bare feet to shoes that are
entirely inappropriate, IMO, for a boat.
If you asked me to describe the sexuality of the folks wearing the
various shoes, I wouldn't have a clue in most cases. OK, I guess the
pot bellied bald guy wearing the two-inch pumps and mascara may be
slightly obvious; but flip flops? No way. They are legitimate footware
on a boat, for either sex.

There are forces that want to chip, chip, chip away until we are a
society of single mided conformists. How can "flip flops are for
metrosexuals, not for real men" be considered news, anyway?

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Tom Francis" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:45:56 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

Can we conclude anything about flip flips from the fact that Jimmy Buffet
is
very successful?

Beyond the fact that even lousy musicians can be successful?

Nah.... :)

Hey...he feeds the need some people have to imagine they can afford a house
on Shelter Island and an airplane. :-)

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

JohnH wrote:
On 16 Oct 2006 08:30:20 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Jack Goff wrote:

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Amazing. After hearing any term enough it becomes a standard part of
the vocabulary.

The term has to do with masculinity, and implies that people living in
cities (metro) will be have a different sexuality than those who do
not. (sexual). It expresses the idea that there is a sort of different
sex that is only found in cities. If it was intended to mean something
else, it was poorly coined.

And, of course, you apologize for your brazen attack on Fox News for using
the term, and for your virtually off topic rant about same in the group,
right?

I drive a beat up old truck with 300,000 miles on it and it carries all
my sailing crap. Most people wear flip flops on my boat. When I was
growing up here, us kids all thought that anybody who wore shoes was a
wuss an' if your feet werent tough enough to wade through a patch of
stinging nettles we'd run off and leave you lost in the woods.
Beginning of summer, we'd all toughen out feet by walking as much as we
could on hot asphalt so after a ccouple of weeks we could wade in the
bay and step right on sea urchins and not notice. Today, i am almost
ashamed of my kids wearing shoes all the time.
We dont ahve a Nordstroms here in Wakulla County although there is an
IGA grocery store and flip flops would be considered dressy there. As
an adult I have wimpy feet so I wear my flops a lot instead of being
bare foot and they make a lot of sense. It doesnt amtter if you forget
them in somebody elses boat cuz they cost about a buck.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...

"Don White" wrote in message
...

Frogwatch wrote:
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

LOL

Eisboch


"I'll tell you how to beat the gambling in Las Vegas. When you get off the
airplane, walk right into the propeller."
- Henny Youngman

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Tom Francis" wrote in message
...
On 15 Oct 2006 19:37:46 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

Um....the term metrosexual, origin if you will, was with San Francisco
gay men who wanted to distinguish themselves from straight men who
exhibited the same sense of graceful style and fashion that gay men
exhibit.

It was also a Hollywood phenomenon in which straight male actors (if
there actually is such a creature) adopted gay fashion trends.

I seriously doubt if any of them think...em...er...conservatively.

Now, go ahead and ask me how I know that. Go ahead - I dare you. :)

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals?

I don't know what Fox would think, but my own personal opinion is that
sandals are for pansies.

Seems to be a common practice during the summer months, especially
among sailors.

Really? Hmmm - I can't think of anybody who has been on my boats that
wear or wore sandals.

Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Damn hippies.

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Hmmm - me thinks Mr. Chuck isn't being very fair and balanced here.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

Hate to ruin a perfectly good rant Chuck, but if it is derisive,
offensive and negative, it was the result of folk who only wanted to
disguinish themselves from those who they felt were mere imitators.

It's only a way of describing a fashion trend and is used by liberals
as well as conservatives. I'm a conservative and my normal mode of
dress is blue jeans, Docksiders in the summer, cowboy boots in the
winter, flannel shirts and baseball style hats in the summer, cowboy
hats in the winter.

Now if that ain't metrosexual, I don't know what is. :)

My normal footware is Teva Sandals. Those flip-flops hurt the part between
the toes where they rub, and easier to walk out of them.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

On 16 Oct 2006 09:05:51 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


JohnH wrote:


And, of course, you apologize for your brazen attack on Fox News for using
the term, and for your virtually off topic rant about same in the group,
right?

I don't think I attacked FOX, John. But then again, "I comment, you
decide." :-)

Check out the footware next time you're down on the dock. You'll see
boaters running around in everything from bare feet to shoes that are
entirely inappropriate, IMO, for a boat.
If you asked me to describe the sexuality of the folks wearing the
various shoes, I wouldn't have a clue in most cases. OK, I guess the
pot bellied bald guy wearing the two-inch pumps and mascara may be
slightly obvious; but flip flops? No way. They are legitimate footware
on a boat, for either sex.

There are forces that want to chip, chip, chip away until we are a
society of single mided conformists. How can "flip flops are for
metrosexuals, not for real men" be considered news, anyway?

Well, at least you're now focusing on footwear instead of a TV station!

I agree that the telling sexuality by shoes is probably not the accurate
thing to do, but there are folks who think they can determine same by any
number of 'clues'.

Personally, I don't give a rat's ass.

What 'forces' are you referring to in your post?

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

On 16 Oct 2006 09:16:12 -0700, "Frogwatch" wrote:


JohnH wrote:
On 16 Oct 2006 08:30:20 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Jack Goff wrote:

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Amazing. After hearing any term enough it becomes a standard part of
the vocabulary.

The term has to do with masculinity, and implies that people living in
cities (metro) will be have a different sexuality than those who do
not. (sexual). It expresses the idea that there is a sort of different
sex that is only found in cities. If it was intended to mean something
else, it was poorly coined.

And, of course, you apologize for your brazen attack on Fox News for using
the term, and for your virtually off topic rant about same in the group,
right?

I drive a beat up old truck with 300,000 miles on it and it carries all
my sailing crap. Most people wear flip flops on my boat. When I was
growing up here, us kids all thought that anybody who wore shoes was a
wuss an' if your feet werent tough enough to wade through a patch of
stinging nettles we'd run off and leave you lost in the woods.
Beginning of summer, we'd all toughen out feet by walking as much as we
could on hot asphalt so after a ccouple of weeks we could wade in the
bay and step right on sea urchins and not notice. Today, i am almost
ashamed of my kids wearing shoes all the time.
We dont ahve a Nordstroms here in Wakulla County although there is an
IGA grocery store and flip flops would be considered dressy there. As
an adult I have wimpy feet so I wear my flops a lot instead of being
bare foot and they make a lot of sense. It doesnt amtter if you forget
them in somebody elses boat cuz they cost about a buck.

I would call that 'common sense', not an indication of sexuality.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

"Frogwatch" wrote in message
ps.com...
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.


I have always worn them whenever we head out on the boat during the summer,
especially when we go swimming off the boat. I kick the off once in the
boat and go barefoot.

Although I am not a slob I could care less what others think about the way I
dress. I buy shoes, pants (khakis and jeans) and shirts that are
comfortable. I have maintained my weight so I have a good selection of
suits accumulated through my working life. I do not shop often and when I
do now it is at Kohl's. ;-)

If you have to impress folks with your clothes you normally don't have
anything to else to offer.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

Chuck Gould wrote:
Jack Goff wrote:

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Amazing. After hearing any term enough it becomes a standard part of
the vocabulary.

The term has to do with masculinity, and implies that people living in
cities (metro) will be have a different sexuality than those who do
not. (sexual). It expresses the idea that there is a sort of different
sex that is only found in cities. If it was intended to mean something
else, it was poorly coined.


The term has been around for years, and it has nothing to do with sex.

Flip flops are unmanly? Huh?
 

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Jack Goff wrote:

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Amazing. After hearing any term enough it becomes a standard part of
the vocabulary.

The term has to do with masculinity, and implies that people living in
cities (metro) will be have a different sexuality than those who do
not. (sexual). It expresses the idea that there is a sort of different
sex that is only found in cities. If it was intended to mean something
else, it was poorly coined.


It was someone's attempt to be clever, but I see you weren't amused. It
was coined to refer to someone, probably from an urban setting, who was
straight but had many of the personal interests and characteristics often
associated with gay men, ie "queer eye for straight guy" fab five.
Imagine Carson only straight.

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