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Washington Times report on new survey (http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20050407-121528-6317r.htm). A majority of the women surveyed said they liked strong, dependable, rough and ready men over manicured metros.
But, is this study really anything new? Some chicks claim to love men who eyebrow shape, but do they really? What makes men men and women women is what attraction is all about.
This is completely untrue.
- Arkans
Every Wendy wants her Peter Pan. At least that's my experience with women who were once with men, married or not.
The reason that I put work into my appearance is that it is only fair. I'm all for being metro because I demand that a woman do the same. Would be pretty pathetic if I was a slob and had high standards.
- Arkans
Apotheosis
04-07-2005, 12:35 PM
I agree with the findings. While women are generally like OMG hot pretty boy, the _best_ women are the ones who like dependable, semi-rugged, secure men.
Metro's tend to be insecure, from what I understand, and Emo's, well, lets just say they tend to be pushovers, which women hate and get tired of in the grand scheme of things.
that doesn't mean that these rugged individuals need to be complete assholes. They just need to be the dominant partner, and be willing to do something nice every once in awhile.
The problem is that Emo and Metro should not be used in any comparison. It's like comparing beef to gasoline.
- Arkans
Apotheosis
04-07-2005, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by Arkans
The problem is that Emo and Metro should not be used in any comparison. It's like comparing beef to gasoline.
- Arkans
both are high maintenance
Metro is maintenance only on his own time. Emo just is always depressed and brings people down, which affects others.
- Arkans
HarmNone
04-07-2005, 12:44 PM
I don't think it's necessarily true that a virile man with strong principles cannot also be a man who cares about his appearance, dresses for success, and is not afraid to connect on an emotional level. These qualities are not mutually exclusive.
This is true, but metro usually means going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Arkans
Originally posted by Arkans
This is true, but metro usually means going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Arkans This is true. But, there are also some high maintenance strong, tough guy types.
Wife beaters come to mind. They go above and beyond, imo.
As far appearance. I don't think you can compare havn't an excellent fashion sense with kicking the shit out of your wife. I think one is positive and one is negative as hell.
- Arkans
Jadewolff
04-07-2005, 12:51 PM
I think there are degrees to metro. A guy that worries about how well he dresses and his hair for example can be considered metro. But so can a guy that gets facials and gets manicures/pedicures regularly.
I think most women would prefer a guy that didn't spend as much time and money in a salon as they would.
[Edited on 4-7-2005 by Jadewolff]
I definately do the first part, but I do not really need facials. Probably would get them if they called for it. I know I need to hit a tan salon with my translucent ass. I just don't see how that would negatively impact anything, just be positive.
- Arkans
Hulkein
04-07-2005, 01:05 PM
LOL, Arkans is a metro, kekekeke
Originally posted by Arkans
As far appearance. I don't think you can compare havn't an excellent fashion sense with kicking the shit out of your wife. I think one is positive and one is negative as hell.
- Arkans You really can't and that's the truth. But there is a certain look attached to the label, in most cases, and an emotional mind set that accompanies it as well. A good number of women seem to be attracted to it.
Then again, you have the high class pimps and hustlers who get manicures, pedicures, hair styled, and so on and I guess they sort of fit both types of profiles.
Bah, this study is obviously too generalized and I don't have enough information available to argue the semantics.
That's why I disagree with it!
- Arkans
That's why I disagree with it!
- Arkans
Wezas
04-07-2005, 01:16 PM
I don't consider myself overly-manly - but I'm definately not emo or metro.
Jadewolff
04-07-2005, 01:22 PM
Actually, if you were to take the example of person that is very metro (the "constant" facials/pedicures/manicures) then I think this study would be right.
All you have to do is look at the breakdown. They're comparing electronics with designer clothes. They say that women want a guy that's easy going. But they also say that women want a guy that cares about the way he dresses.
I think this study is pretty accurate if you think about the way they describe what a woman wants without sticking with the terminology they use.
The terminology they use is misleading though which is why I can see why at first glance, someone would think it's faulty.
HarmNone
04-07-2005, 01:28 PM
That's the problem I have with the article, as well. The terminology used leads people to assume the extremes of both types. Rarely do those extremes actually exist. Most people are combinations of types, using that which suits them and discarding that which doesn't.
Originally posted by Jadewolff
Actually, if you were to take the example of person that is very metro (the "constant" facials/pedicures/manicures) then I think this study would be right.
All you have to do is look at the breakdown. They're comparing electronics with designer clothes. They say that women want a guy that's easy going. But they also say that women want a guy that cares about the way he dresses.
I think this study is pretty accurate if you think about the way they describe what a woman wants without sticking with the terminology they use.
The terminology they use is misleading though which is why I can see why at first glance, someone would think it's faulty. And, I guess you'd also have to look at the breakdown of the type of women that participated in this poll. Education, family background, socio-economic status, financialy stability and security come into play for most women when it comes to attraction. I guess in general terms it may be something to go off but it's a bit too vague for pratical reasons.
*Also, assuming no men voted.
I think many more things need to be factored in, not just looks and how often one keeps up their appearance.
Edaarin
04-07-2005, 01:40 PM
What about manly metro men?
I think that is the catagory that most metro men fall into. Manly metro. They'll take care of themselves, do what it does to look better, but also not be afraid to slug down a few beers and laugh with the guys. It's what seperates metro and homo.
- Arkans
After leaving London, I feel I've let my Metro'ness' slip a little.
I still take excellent care of myself, but I couldn't give a flying shit what my hair looks like anymore.
Beware TMI to follow:
For some unknown , bored reason , I shaved yesterday (Points downwards). I used this Mint Source shaveing gel and when I rinsed, I actually screamed.
hehe, I guess I still go overboard even though I'm home back North.
Mint? Christ, you're crazed. Sensitive skin all the way :D
- Arkans
Yeah.
Definate mistake.
Also, I'll have to exfoliate for like.. a week.
:cry:
ROFL
It reminds me of a funny story once. I was piss drunk at this party and my friend was dying his hair blue (yeah, he sucks at life and I make fun of him for it) so I decided to do something DUMB. Bleach + Putting it there + Coloring = HOLY FUCKING SHIT THAT HURT. I think I almost cried.
- Arkans
4a6c1
04-07-2005, 02:05 PM
Metro men get more poon.
^manly men please observe
roflmao Arkans.
I can imagine that was a pretty tough point in your life.
Damn.. Stingy balls!! :o
Manly Men get the most poon. Woman claim they want an Emo man, they call emo men tell them their problems, cry on their shoulder but that is it most times. Real men get the poon don't believe the current media bs. I work with a bunch of emo's and they rarely get it.
Emo != Metro or the other way around. Emo guys never get laid. They are like.. "OH SHIT I AM THE NICE GUY WHY CANT I GET LAID!?!?!" the reason metro men are metro is just for the sole of throwing it into girls. It's all about appearance!
- Arkans
4a6c1
04-07-2005, 02:14 PM
Lancome boys who look better than I do in eyeliner are hot and I'm sorry you've never seen one pretty enough to know you should be jealous. :D
*edited to add that whiny is weird. The eyeliner should never run, kthnx.
[Edited on 4-7-2005 by JihnasSpirit]
Atlanteax
04-07-2005, 02:15 PM
Originally posted by Hulkein
LOL, Arkans is a metro, kekekeke
:smug:
You should see his pink room of solitude. :lol:
*Any* man can get poon if he goes after the right woman, i.e. someone he can realistically attain, or if the woman is in a desperate enough state of mind.
Emo girls fancy Emo guys. + vise versa.
Gimme a weightbench and a month, I'll be manly as hell.
but I'll still be Emo inside.
Also Emo people have emotions, intelligence and good dress sense. If you prefer manly types its becouse they lack ALL of the above.
The eyeliner isn't exactly my style. I prefer the more classy look now a days. I've seen a guy do it when he was going to a punk rock club, but it's definatly not for me. There are many variations of metro, that's for sure.
- Arkans
That's right. Iron my shirt bitches http://dogsnot.net/mt/iron.JPG
4a6c1
04-07-2005, 02:22 PM
Though I personally fancy a man in makeup its not the makeup that makes the man.
Metros still get more poon. Because they have learnt (TX tm) to look pretty. :yes:
4a6c1
04-07-2005, 02:23 PM
:lol2:
wtf Ranger
Fancy and heavy eye liner DO NOT mix at all. I do not care how you cut it. Arkans, authority on men's fashion, knows.
- Arkans
Edaarin
04-07-2005, 02:27 PM
I never understood what the big deal is anyway.
Just because I shower everyday and like wearing clothes that cost more than my age means I'm half gay?
4a6c1
04-07-2005, 02:27 PM
........
Arkans has a love/hate relationship with his makeup and high heels.
Nah, that doesn't make you gay at all. It makes you care about your appearance.
- Arkans
Men who wear make up are gay
AnticorRifling
04-07-2005, 02:30 PM
Yes. Please ignore the fact that I'm wearing a light purple dress shirt today.
Definately not always true.
- Arkans
Atlanteax
04-07-2005, 02:30 PM
Originally posted by JihnasSpirit
........
Arkans has a love/hate relationship with his makeup and high heels.
Yea, though I'm torn between wishing he'd put up a pic of him in makeup and stuff, so I (we) can laugh at him...
... or dealing with the horror of seeing another guy in makeup. :scared:
I don't wear make-up :(
- Arkans
Edaarin
04-07-2005, 02:33 PM
I had on a tan Yarmouth Oxford thank you very much.
A black Banana Republic stretch shirt.
- Arkans
Jadewolff
04-07-2005, 02:38 PM
Okay, you guys are hilarious. Men with make-up don't do it for me personally. I do think men need to use moisturizer though. Also, the good stuff to wash their face with (bar soap is not face soap). Oh, and I appreciate the men that make the effort to clean up down there! If that's considered metro then I like me some metro.
One more for the metro guys!
- Arkans
Edaarin
04-07-2005, 02:40 PM
Dude I was wearing a black Banana Republic poplin short sleeve yesterday
Very nice. Mine is long sleeve, but it is time to start going for spring shopping in a week or two.
- Arkans
www.askmen.com is a decent site to get a jump on fashion.
- Arkans
I'm shopping for clothes right now on nike.com
Edaarin
04-07-2005, 02:43 PM
They added new stuff to their spring sale.
There's a real nice open collar pima polo for like $35.
[Edited on 4-7-2005 by Edaarin]
Damn, that's a pretty good. The reason a lot of people hate BR and clothes that can be a bit more expensive is because you definately need to have the physique for it. They don't really accomodate their more "rounded" clients.
- Arkans
You guys are so emo. Edaarin reminds me of an Oriental Fraser.
Jadewolff
04-07-2005, 02:46 PM
I personally like Express for Men as well. Oh, and Macy's always has good deals on men's clothing (I do the shopping for the husband).
How do you get Emo? I live life and am in a good mood almost constantly nor do I cry about stupid shit nor do I have angst.
EMO != METRO
- Arkans
[Edited on 4-7-2005 by Arkans]
Edaarin
04-07-2005, 02:47 PM
I just call it express. I have a sweet pair of vintage washed boot cut jeans from there. You really have to have no ass to be able to wear any of their pants, but their button downs are off the chain.
You seem to bitch alot about not being emo. Therefore you are emo
Jadewolff
04-07-2005, 02:50 PM
My husband has an ass! It's just really nice and tight :saint: He looks great in express jeans.
So worth taking care of your body for the look though.
- Arkans
Its one thing to appreciate just general hygeine, its entirely another to obsess over it. I belive its a distinction between what you guys are saying about whats metro and whats manly.
Mooshoo16: haha this is the least heterosexual thread ever
Thecla923: lol
Thecla923: stupid fucking nike.com doesn't take apo addresses
Mooshoo16: pwned
Thecla923: hahaha oriental fraser
Thecla923: pwned
:rofl: Whatever you say, Ranger.
- Arkans
PS: What do you consider metro/manly, Backlash?
Edaarin
04-07-2005, 02:53 PM
I don't get it.
Thecla923: hahaha oriental fraser
Thecla923: pwned
Mooshoo16: I don't get it
Thecla923: ...
Thecla923: You ever watch the show frasier?
Mooshoo16: no
Well, its a degree of self image. Both have some mesure of self image. I think the distinction between manly and metro is that metro takes it super extreme... salons, day spas, manicure pedicure. Regular guys like to keep clean, dress nice and that too, but don’t go to the extremes metros do.
Don't hate cuz you ain't got style :(
- Arkans
I only posted the article because my co-worker forwarded it to me and thought it would be a good topic of discussion here. It in no way reflects my own opinions on who wants to do what with themselves.
Corporate/executive culture almost demands you take your grooming to the metro extreme.
Yah, not meaning towards you. I get your point on why you did it and to a point agree.
- Arkans
Edaarin
04-07-2005, 03:07 PM
I'd be interested to hear the age demographic of the women polled.
Also, check out bluefly.com for all your Armani sunglasses needs.
AnticorRifling
04-07-2005, 03:12 PM
I can't be metro because I'm too big for stores like Express, BR, A+F, etc. I tried a pair of pants on at express and they were loose in the waist bot retarded tight across my butt and thighs, it was like wearing leather pants instead of denim. Same goes for any shirt from those stores nothing fits my shoulders and arms anymore. Hell the biggest coat Express carries is like a 46 and I'm at least a 50.
Those sunglasses are hot. I wonder if I could pull off the look.
- Arkans
AnticorRifling
04-07-2005, 03:19 PM
Here is the sunglass page for those that care and are too lazy to sift through bluefly (http://bluefly.com/pages/browse/list.jsp?Nu=Product+ID&Ns=Popularity%7C0%7C%7CProd uct+Code%7C1&N=1269607+4294966932&Ne=9&FOLDER%3C%3 Efolder_id=1269607)
Atlanteax
04-07-2005, 03:23 PM
Originally posted by Backlash
Its one thing to appreciate just general hygeine, its entirely another to obsess over it. I belive its a distinction between what you guys are saying about whats metro and whats manly.
I agree with Backlash regarding this.
Obsessed over hygiene/appearance = Metro
Basic hygiene is expected of all men.
The line is when it is taken to the (stereotypical) feminine extent.
AnticorRifling
04-07-2005, 03:26 PM
I don't know about that. What's defined as an obsession. I, of course, do basic hygiene but I also take a few extra steps that I do 1 for me and 2 because I think the ladies appreciate the extra effort. Mostly I do it for me though.
I see nothing wrong with taking the extra steps. It has only benefits associated with it. Those unwilling or unable hate :(
- Arkans
Latrinsorm
04-07-2005, 03:38 PM
Originally posted by Arkans
It has only benefits associated with it.Assuming one doesn't use bleach. :)
<-- keeps bleach far, far away from all body parts
Hahaha fo' sho'
- Arkans
Yeah, the most attractive to me is a combination of metro and manly. I like sleek, predatory men. Well-groomed and confident with sarcastic wit and a tad bit of killer instinct (be it in the board room, the military, the gaming room or what have you). And he better have a sexy set of shoulders and abs courtesy of the gym. I enjoy men that make an effort.
AnticorRifling
04-07-2005, 03:44 PM
Originally posted by DCSL
Yeah, the most attractive to me is a combination of metro and manly. I like sleek, predatory men. Well-groomed and confident with sarcastic wit and a tad bit of killer instinct (be it in the board room, the military, the gaming room or what have you). And he better have a sexy set of shoulders and abs courtesy of the gym. I enjoy men that make an effort.
I'm married please quit hitting on me :cool:
I don't date :(
- Arkans
Atlanteax
04-07-2005, 03:52 PM
Originally posted by Arkans
I don't date :(
- Arkans
She wasn't talking about you anyways :smilegrin:
Originally posted by Arkans
I don't date :(
- Arkans
Anyone??????????
Hahaha okay that was fucking funny.
- Arkans
PS: xtc has 1337 numberr of posts
- Arkans
Anebriated
04-07-2005, 05:56 PM
TY for posting that pic ranger. I saw it a long time ago but never copied it and then forgot about it. Saved it this time.
Originally posted by AnticorRifling
Yes. Please ignore the fact that I'm wearing a light purple dress shirt today.
Hey, purple represents...
Hulkein
04-07-2005, 07:43 PM
Is it stylish to wear thermal longsleeve shirt with sleeves pushed up and a Phillies or Eagles t-shirt over it?
Warriorbird
04-07-2005, 09:09 PM
Eh. I guess it varies for me. When I am working or going out or entertaining I take a lot of time and work at my appearance. When I stay home, I'm pretty relaxed about it.
It's great for a look if you're walking down the street or hanging out with people, but don't go to anything that might need any real style
- Arkans
Apathy
04-08-2005, 04:44 AM
Metrosexuals are funny. I like cheese. Real men don't get highlights for any reason.
Anyone else like getting lost in the rain and pina coladas?
Divinity
04-08-2005, 07:47 AM
I think Metros are nice to look at. I don't know if I date them or not. I'm with the other chickie in the fact that if I like my man clean shaven on all fronts, then I guess I like metro guys myself.
I am not one for flossing my teeth that way.
Oh cool , Divinity.
Where do you live? I figure I can be there in about 14 hours, if I run really fast.
:bouncy:
Divinity
04-08-2005, 08:30 AM
You silly dork.
Seriously though, more men need to take care of their regions.
Dork!!!
You cheap motherfucker. :chair:
I believe thats called manscaping.
Originally posted by Divinity
You silly dork.
Seriously though, more men need to take care of their regions.
Be a real man..
Let it clean itself!
Apotheosis
04-08-2005, 11:08 AM
(yes, this is relevant)
heh, I was with a group of friends the other day, consisted of 2 women, myself and another guy.. we were hanging out, outside an ice cream shop, and noticed that there was a DSW shop.. (this is a big shoe store that women HAVE to go in everytime they see one, seriously, I think they have innate radar that tells them if there's one within .25 mile radius)
I tend to dress nice, I'm a jean and t-shirt kinda guy, mostly, but will get dressed up on occasion, and own some expensive _tasteful_ clothing/shoes, etc.
anyway, I'm just standing there listening to my friends talk about shoes, and my buddy chimes in and starts talking about how he almost bought a pair of prada for himself...
now, i thought this guy was cool, but then he mentioned that he almost bought a pair of PRADA shoes, prada is some clothing design or something like that..
this guy has always been classified as 'metro' by everyone I knew, but PRADA?!!!!
:shrug:
AnticorRifling
04-08-2005, 11:56 AM
Nothing wrong with some of Prada's kicks.
Wezas
04-08-2005, 12:43 PM
Originally posted by AnticorRifling
Nothing wrong with some of Prada's kicks.
Originally posted by Arkans
True dat.
- Arkans
Dressing nicely I can understand. I do it on the rare occasion where it is called for.
But Prada?
I fear for our gender.
The thing is is that I can wear these clothes yet still kick the shit out of people and steal their money. It's sort of like a balancing out effect.
- Arkans
Wezas
04-08-2005, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by Arkans
The thing is is that I can wear these clothes yet still kick the shit out of people and steal their money. It's sort of like a balancing out effect.
- Arkans
Careful not to get blood on the Pradas.
Ever see a metro guy kick the shit out of some redneck outside a club? I still laugh at what my friends describe.
- Arkans
Apathy
04-08-2005, 03:54 PM
Originally posted by Arkans
Ever see a metro guy kick the shit out of some redneck outside a club? I still laugh at what my friends describe.
- Arkans
Actually, no.
Uhh, yeah, neither have I. But, I've seen a guy go fucking berserk when another guy accidently stepped on his designer shoes, inside the club.
Originally posted by DeV
Uhh, yeah, neither have I. But, I've seen a guy go fucking berserk when another guy accidently stepped on his designer shoes, inside the club.
All I can think of is...
"Why spend the next 20 years in jail 'cause someone smudged your puma?"
Yeah, I'd get pissed if someone stepped on my shoes.
But anyway, I was a few drinks under and I guess this other guy was too. Words let to shouting and shouting led to him pushing me so I just gave him a crack across the face and just went after him. I got pulled off and we had to run before the cops came :(
- Arkans
Edaarin
04-08-2005, 04:25 PM
You mess up my Timbs/dress oxfords/any shoes that are > $100, better believe I'm going to be fuckin pissed.
Apathy
04-08-2005, 05:07 PM
I don't understand why a "redneck" would be in a "club".
Please explain details? Dance club? He wore jeans and sneakers? I'm not getting this.
No, I just call him "redneck" because he was acting all belligerent. Yes, it was a dance club, no, no sneakers and jeans. Just someone I call a redneck.
- Arkans
Originally posted by Stanley Burrell
Originally posted by DeV
Uhh, yeah, neither have I. But, I've seen a guy go fucking berserk when another guy accidently stepped on his designer shoes, inside the club.
All I can think of is...
"Why spend the next 20 years in jail 'cause someone smudged your puma?" He did get arrested... it was ridicuously funny. I mean, it was a fucking accident. He started throwing bows like the guy purposely stepped on his shit, dumbass.
Honestly, I'd be pissed too but I'd give the person the benefit of the doubt, opportunity to apologize and all that jazz before throwing a tantrum.
Apotheosis
04-08-2005, 05:36 PM
:lol:
I can't believe some of you males would consider wearing _prada_ brand shoes.. that's like saying, i'm heterosexual, except when I sleep with my <partner of the same sex>
:lol:
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