Are Irish men handsome?

Zaph

Following on from this quote from our newbie Swedish poster here:

Kya1976 wrote: »

lol your all handsome anyway

The question is - do you consider Irish men to be handsome? Now this isn't me or any of the lads fishing for compliments or anything, I'm genuinely curious. As a bloke I would have said that in general Irish guys are pretty average looking, neither seriously ugly or as handsome as the *insert nationality of choice*. There have been loads of AH threads comparing Eastern European women to Irish women, but how do us blokes stack up?

And please keep it general, we don't want to shatter the already fragile egos of some of our male posters by naming names.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

I'm fvcking georgeous. End of.

Zaph

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

I'm fvcking georgeous. End of.

Not quite the demographic I was aiming for there :P

minxie

irish lads are truly awesome!!!!:D

Creamy Goodness

Zaph wrote: »

As a bloke I would have said that in general Irish guys are pretty average looking, neither seriously ugly or as handsome as the *insert nationality of choice*.

what the hell is wrong with you zaph, you've caught the gheyness.

Zaph

Cremo wrote: »

what the hell is wrong with you zaph, you've caught the gheyness.

Boredom on a Sunday night is a terrible thing.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

he'll be talking about his "feelings" soon enough

bnagrrl

Well MY Irish boyfriend is only gawjuss!

Zaph

Mordeth wrote: »

he'll be talking about his "feelings" soon enough

My wha?

minxie

bnagrrl wrote: »

Well MY Irish boyfriend is only gawjuss!

and so is mine.... :pac:

estebancambias

im going to sound gay here, but ill say yes, particulary the younger generation. we are quite a sporty country, like irish kids according to a report take part in more sports than any other country.

this can only be a positive as the more activity you take part in the fitter you are, and 'being fit'=good for image.


this was meant to be english by the way.

Macha

Er...next question

Only joking. I personally find south European men more attractive but I think that's something to do with them being more exotic. Then again, I spent the weekend in Paris a few weeks ago with a gay friend and we just couldn't deny the better quality talent (men and women..sorry ladies..). But it may have had a lot to do with style, clothing, personal grooming, etc.

So my answer is er..um..ah...

minxie

yeah. the days of men (young or old) not taking pride or whatever in their
appearence are well and truly gone.
guys these days spend just as much as us wimmens on products
ie face creams,tans, manicures...:eek:
keep it up boys...:D

estebancambias

actually our football team is god awful looking. aiden mcgeady? robbie keane? damien duff?

Stephen Kelly though? Wohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Kya1976

irish men are absolutely sexy and handsome and have a great sense of humor. that's why i moved over here anyway:p;)

Red Hand

I'm not gay, but the younger generation do seem to take of themselves more in terms of haircuts and stuff which can make a big difference. Plus foreign holidays to sunny countries takes off the pasty look.

Though I am part of the younger generation(24), I personally look like a bag of hammers, don't use face creams/aftershave and haven't had a haircut in yonks.:pac: So I guess I'm out of the competition.:)

Peared

Irish men every any day.

Acacia

Irish guys are really attractive personality-wise. In other parts of Europe, the guys seem to be generally better-looking (but then again, so do the women). But Irish guys have the best sense of humor. How I miss them when I'm away...:D

estebancambias

ye i should add im part of the younger generation and i have a nose the corporation could do with.

The Sweeper

I don't have a problem with how Irish men look. I just have a problem with how they act.

Now first, it needs to be accepted that this thread by its definition is going to be full of sweeping generalisations.

Irish Men - the Negatives

1. The mammy complex. We are not your mammy. Wash your own fucking jocks.
2. The virgins and sluts issue. I am not a virgin, but that doesn't mean I'm a slut, capiche?
3. The deep-felt rejection. Irish men seem to have a self confidence issue that other nationalities don't suffer from as intensely. If you approach me in a bar, and I reject your advances, it's actually okay. You don't need to tell me I must be a lesbian, or I'm a stuck up bitch, or I'm not really that good looking. Honestly. You don't need to.
4. Gift allergies. It is acceptable, when we are dating, to buy me gifts. The fact that I appreciate flowers (not the petrol station kind), love perfume and adore a surprise bottle of champagne doesn't make me a gold-digging tramp. You don't have to wait until my birthday to get me a gift, and even if you do it's generally considered good manners not to tell me how much it cost as I'm unwrapping it, okay?
5. Presumptions of worthiness. Why is it, that if I DO wash your jocks and pretend I've never had another boyfriend and praise your ego at all times and buy YOU gifts when it's not your birthday, you behave as though that's the right and proper natural order of things and I shouldn't expect anything special in return?
6. My friends: The Cold War Revisited. My friends are not your sworn enemies. They couldn't care less. Get over it.
7. My friends: They Don't All Fancy You. And even if they do, that doesn't mean you're "in there".
8. Let's talk about "You're just like your mother" and other things you should never say in a fight.

Irish Men - the Positives

When they're not up their own arses, Irish men are some of the funniest, kindest, most emotionally intelligent men in the world. If you have a good one, hold onto him.

Karen_*

Irish men are great..and attractive!

Galvasean

I am.

*leaves*

minxie

Galvasean wrote: »

I am.

*leaves*

get back here....:p

Dave147

Galvasean wrote: »

I am.

*leaves*

I am too

*Stays and awaits the admiration* :P

Macha

Why are so many male comments accompanied by the disclaimer "I'm not gay but.." wtf?? insecure and slightly homophobic much?

Kya1976

Dave147 wrote: »

I am too

*Stays and awaits the admiration* :P

tee hee dont let it get to your head now;)

Dave147

Kya1976 wrote: »

tee hee dont let it get to your head now;)

Too late, made you giggle :P Won't be able to fit my head out the door now!

estebancambias

taconnol wrote: »

Why are so many male comments accompanied by the disclaimer "I'm not gay but.." wtf?? insecure and slightly homophobic much?

In my case swap slightly for very and yeah you'd be pretty much on the money.

Jesus talk about taking something OTT. If someone is not gay then its simple they will state 'i am not gay but...'

wat is the deal?

Kya1976

Dave147 wrote: »

Too late, made you giggle :P Won't be able to fit my head out the door now!

well thats another thing about you irish men your very modest:p

Latchy

Cant see any irish dude, young or old ,coming on here and saying he's ugly now can ya ?

MagicMarker

I think Ireland, as a nation, has some very attractive people for the cream of it's crop... Unfortunately, for the regular joe(sephine) soap, we're well below par compared to other countries... That's usually due to tracksuit wearing, mullet scumbag guys and hoopy earing, orange skanky girls combined with too much drink and kebabs.

estebancambias

i disagree, i think our very good looking people are never as good looking as the top people in other countries but at a local level it would be the same.

i'm telling ye i was in the institute, and the talent there was top notch.

Dave147

latchyco wrote: »

Cant see any irish dude, young or old ,coming on here and saying he's ugly now can ya ?

Nail on the head!

Most of us are average looking fella's.. What sets ME apart from the rest is my charm gets me all the hot wimmin! :D

Macha

estebancambias wrote: »

In my case swap slightly for very and yeah you'd be pretty much on the money.

Jesus talk about taking something OTT. If someone is not gay then its simple they will state 'i am not gay but...'

wat is the deal?

It's like saying, "I don't live in Cork but.." or "I don't own a car but.." Totally irrelevant & speaks volumes when it's brought up unnecessarily. That's all.

Dave147

estebancambias wrote: »

In my case swap slightly for very and yeah you'd be pretty much on the money.

Jesus talk about taking something OTT. If someone is not gay then its simple they will state 'i am not gay but...'

wat is the deal?

You're gayer than that time I had sex with a man.

estebancambias

I don't live in cork but it would be a ****e place to live.......makes perfect sense. same as i'm not gay but cristiano ronaldo has a great physique.

Dragan

latchyco wrote: »

Cant see any irish dude, young or old ,coming on here and saying he's ugly now can ya ?

If someone thinks they are ugly then they're fooked.

Have a bit of faith in yourself and it's all good.

Also, i think Irish men are just like Irish Women. ****ing great people for the most part.

And even pretty upon occasion.

estebancambias

i think irish people have the problem of having absolutely whopper heads, like me. jesus the size of the thing.

stovelid

taconnol wrote: »

It's like saying, "I don't live in Cork but.." or "I don't own a car but.." Totally irrelevant & speaks volumes when it's brought up unnecessarily. That's all.

I concur.

However, whether or not the person you went to Paris with was gay, straight or Martian was completely irrelevant to this post too:

taconnol wrote: »

Then again, I spent the weekend in Paris a few weeks ago with a gay friend and we just couldn't deny the better quality talent (men and women..sorry ladies..).

Macha

stovelid wrote: »

However, whether or not you went to Paris with a gay, straight or Martian friend was completely irrelevant to this post too:

Er..no, I don't think it was irrelevant in that case. Moreover, I'm more taking issue with the worry the other posters seem to display at being mistaken for being gay. That sentiment was not present in my post.

Latchy

Even the most average irish guy/gal can look lovley after a few drinks

Breauty in the eye of the beholder and all that .Looks can be over rated anyhow and everybody will have some feature about them that will be attractive to somebody else .Might be a smile ,eyes , hair but none of us is perfect .

Except kirsten dunst

(as example )

karen3212

Irish men have great ears. :P

I know some people wouldn't believe it but some people are attracted to ugly people. Beauty is definately in the eye of the beholder

Dragan

taconnol wrote: »

Er..no, I don't think it was irrelevant in that case. Moreover, I'm more taking issue with the worry the other posters seem to display at being mistaken for being gay. That sentiment was not present in my post.

He's already said he's not down with the gay. Some people, men and women, are just not comfortable with the idea.

Not that big of an issue really.

stovelid

taconnol wrote: »

Moreover, I'm more taking issue with the worry the other posters seem to display at being mistaken for being gay. That sentiment was not present in my post.

It's not exactly a big issue to be honest.

Although, kudos for knowing real gay people and the tireless work you are doing on their behalf in this thread.

estebancambias

not an issue at all. the thread is just a bit of fun..jesus.

Macha

Dragan wrote: »

He's already said he's not down with the gay. Some people, men and women, are just not comfortable with the idea.

Not that big of an issue really.

Ok sure. I hope someone jumps to my defence next time I express my sexist/racist/(insert -ist here) views here.

You're right about personality tho. I've never met a funnier person than an Irish guy. And that can often more than make up for looks.

Edit: seriously, guys. I wasn't trying to make it a big issue so apologies

copacetic

Karen_* wrote: »

Irish men are great..and attractive!

yeah we are.

The Sweeper

I love how Irish blokes criticise how Irish women look, without realising that how you look yourself is dependent on the genes passed to you by your parents, and if 50% of your parentage is a minger well you've no hope yourself really have you...

copacetic

Minesajackdaniels wrote: »

I love how Irish blokes criticise how Irish women look, without realising that how you look yourself is dependent on the genes passed to you by your parents, and if 50% of your parentage is a minger well you've no hope yourself really have you...

are you saying your da is a minger? Cos I know yore ma isn't!

what Irish blokes criticise Irish women? little boardsies?

estebancambias

yeah boards.ie clowns are the only ones ive known to actually have the time to think about the image of irish women. i think because most of them are loners with no life they feel that foreign women are more likely to 'get them'...or something.

WindSock

I often find it easy to spot the Paddy in another country. I don't think we are the handsomest nation but I suppose we make up for that with our personalities. Well...some of us :P