Metrosexual men.

Jimmy Garlic

Paul Galvin springs to mind. The type that dresses in effeminate clothing, spends more time in the bathroom than the average woman and uses face cream and the like. What is the point like? surely life is too short?

Clandestine

Whats wrong with looking good?

shopaholic01

I think we need EdenHazard to answer this.

Jimmy Garlic

Mayoman911 wrote: »

Whats wrong with looking good?

There is a fine line between looking good and extreme vanity.

Ihatecuddles-old

I personally don't find that look attractive, but plenty of other women do!

Dave0301

As long as they don't tell me how to dress, they can wear pink tutus and fake tan for all I care.

branie

Metrosexuality was parodied in an episode of South Park

Skinny jeans is something I'll never be able to condone.

Links234

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Paul Galvin springs to mind.

I had to look up who Paul Galvin was. He looks like Ahmadinejad collided with the back end of a bus? That's supposed to be what "metrosexual" looks like, or is it someone else?

I don't get why Irish men in particular are so frightened of something as simple as looking after your appearance?

Ruudi_Mentari

Is it a look?

Is it a feel.

Is it a smell?

Is it a... sensation

Sensatual Men - the flavoursome fragrance you can wear.

py2006

Beckham in the early post United days! Think the sarong which was so wrong!!

4zn76tysfajdxp

Paul Galvin isn't metrosexual. He's A. a GAA player and B. from Kerry. It's impossible.

Sacksian

I am deeply attracted to rapid-transit systems, particularly in urban areas.

I should be allowed to get married to one.

Eathrin

Links234 wrote: »

I had to look up who Paul Galvin was. He looks like Ahmadinejad collided with the back end of a bus? That's supposed to be what "metrosexual" looks like, or is it someone else?

I don't get why Irish men in particular are so frightened of something as simple as looking after your appearance?

Agreed. Nothing wrong with having a bit of pride in your appearance, and it doesn't even look like this guy does :pac:

Tar.Aldarion

You too, can look like me.
http://www.rentaswag.com/

jaffacakesyum

Not attracted to metrosexual men myself but what's the problem? How does it affect you OP? Couldn't care less what people do in their own time

Jimmy Garlic

Iris Strong Beekeeper wrote: »

Paul Galvin isn't metrosexual. He's A. a GAA player and B. from Kerry. It's impossible.

He has handbags and all sorts of stuff.

anndub

There's taking pride in your appearance and there's this

missingtime

Life is too short to be worrying about peoples beauty regimes. Leave em off.

dodderangler

South Park did it
http://youtu.be/_adVPbK5BgA

shopaholic01

anndub wrote: »

There's taking pride in your appearance and there's this

Better than using pubes as toothfloss all the same.

Jimmy Garlic

jaffacakesyum wrote: »

Not attracted to metrosexual men myself but what's the problem? How does it affect you OP? Couldn't care less what people do in their own time

Personally it doesn't affect me at all. I just think it is very vain and narcissistic.

The King of Moo

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Personally it doesn't affect me at all. I just think it is very vain and narcissistic.

Do you feel the same way about women who take care of their appearance?

Ilik Urgee

Why wouldn't a man feel good about how he looks?
Not my kettle of fish(in that I already look good:rolleyes:) but if you fancy it go for it

Annasopra

Sacksian wrote: »

I am deeply attracted to rapid-transit systems, particularly in urban areas.

I should be allowed to get married to one.

You want to marry a train?

Ruudi_Mentari

Do you take some of the E45 you rub on your nuts and apply it to your face?

That is it's transition to facecream.

Andersonisgod

So I'm in town today and I see this guy who looks like he just got out of bed (and not in a cool, intentional way). The guy had his bootcut, worn jeans on, an old Ireland tracksuit jacket over a fairly tired looking t-shirt. The skin on his face was all cracked and clearly in need of a bit of moisturiser, he just looked generally disheveled but this is exactly the same kind of person who will be complaining about somebody wearing chinos or skinny jeans, who might wear designer clothes, a scarf and who generally has pride in their appearance. I don't understand what's wrong with that. I'd much rather look good.

orestes

Nothing wrong with putting some time and effort into cultivating an image, it's all part of presenting your identity so to hell with what anyone else thinks. Goth guys spend far more time on their make-up and hair than any metrosexual. I think eyeliner looks good on guys and pink shirts are ridiculous, but I'm well aware plenty of people would disagree, so what does it matter?

OneArt

I would consider myself metrosexual.

There's just something about the ICE's shiny white exterior, that pointed front, the speed... I usually have to bring spare underwear when I go on it.

Ruudi_Mentari

Sure the wind would skin us, and thats only after we've stripped our face with a fcuking blade...

is a little protective balm not in order.. indeed moreso, than the wimminz?!

Micky Dolenz

Don't all men wax their sacks these days?

shoos

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Personally it doesn't affect me at all. I just think it is very vain and narcissistic.

Wow.

Caring about how you look and how you present yourself to others is a very normal and pleasant trait that many more men, Irish men in particular, could work on.

How does that equal vanity and narcissism? Is every woman out there who styles their hair or puts on nail polish vain and narcissist? What a ridiculous comment.

Ruudi_Mentari

a velvety sheen should apply not just to the scrote

hfallada

I think it depends on the part of the country you come from. In Dublin men look after themselves and have no problem discussing clothes. Where I know from my relatives in the country a metrosexual is someone who wardrobes consists more than a few gaa jerseys and tracksuit bottoms. And more importantly doesn't see lynx as a fragrance

Cupcake_Crisis

Sacramento wrote: »

Skinny jeans is something I'll never be able to condone.

And a lucky few will know why :P

I don't see anything wrong with a guy taking care of himself. But i draw the line at men that tan. Nope. Never.

The Hill Billy

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Don't all men wax their sacks these days?

Dude - waxing is soooo last year. A shave with a rusty razor is where it's at this season. For added 'man-factor' & all that...

Apparently, the ladies consider the nicks in your sack as 'little red badges of courage'.

Jimmy Garlic

shoos wrote: »

Wow.

Caring about how you look and how you present yourself to others is a very normal and pleasant trait that many more men, Irish men in particular, could work on.

How does that equal vanity and narcissism? Is every woman out there who styles their hair or puts on nail polish vain and narcissist? What a ridiculous comment.

There is nothing wrong with looking good, but if your apperance is your primary concern then that is shallow and superficial. Some women can take it to the extreme too. There is nothing endearing or pleasant about vain individuals. I don't care how much time they spend in the bathroom or what designer gear they spent extortionate amounts of money on. As far as women go I find the WAG look, and racecourse look very unattractive, I prefer natural.

The Hill Billy

But who is to say that it is the primary concern of someone. There may be many men who take good care of their appearance, but the primary concern may be bringing home the bacon & feeding their families, or their work, or their sporting achievements, etc, etc... Just because someone dresses fashionably (for want of a better word) - it does not mean that it is their 'primary concern'.

A 'real man' wouldn't really give a flying **** about how other men dress or take care of their appearance tbh.

Ruudi_Mentari

I cannot compensate on my own but you get these overly hirsute, big boned bears who merely envy the immaculate and cannot fathom a pair of 'skinny' jeans still being yet loose fitting...

what us skinny to some is regular to others and what is, regular to some is something I.. might get lost in.

Bipolar Joe

Maybe they are gigolos. I guess we'll never care.

For Forks Sake

Paul Galvin responds to those taking the p1ss out of his beard, normally I think he takes himself too seriously but it's pretty funny

Further to recent Twitter activity and pictures published in today’s press relating to my appearance in yesterday’s Kerry V Cork NFL game I would like to utterly and unequivocally distance myself from any claims made regarding my beard being overgrown.


My beard is no longer now than it was for the Down game and any efforts made to suggest it is overgrown or unkempt will be treated with the utmost gravity. Full beards or “statement beards” as they are known in the high streets and piazzas of Lixnaw, Abbeydorney, Kilflynn, Ballyduff, Causeway and Ballyheigue are all the rage from North Kerry to New York City right now.


Furthermore any attempts made to liken me to Charlie Bird, The Puck Goat or various Arabs will be disputed and dealt with accordingly. Attempts to compare me in appearance to Our Lord will be treated as blasphemy. Those making such comparisons, thus taking Our Lords name in vain will pay their dues on the Day Of Reckoning.


Furthermore and finally my personal grooming is a personal matter, one which I take very seriously as the pictures show. I will deal with any grooming issues I may or may not have privately heretofore and I would ask the media and my Twitter followers to respect my right to do so.


I am only commenting publicly in response to the many references that have been made to it in the public domain over the last 24 hours.


I will make no further comment on this matter at this point.

orestes

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

There is nothing wrong with looking good, but if your apperance is your primary concern then that is shallow and superficial. Some women can take it to the extreme too. There is nothing endearing or pleasant about vain individuals. I don't care how much time they spend in the bathroom or what designer gear they spent extortionate amounts of money on. As far as women go I find the WAG look, and racecourse look very unattractive, I prefer natural.

Good for you, and best of luck with it. I like people who look like extras from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Wouldn't it be boring if we were all into the same thing?

Johnny Utah

OP is just jealous.

Nothing wrong with taking care of your appearance and wearing nice, stylish clothes.

3ndahalfof6

You stink OP, so I am guessing.

Bipolar Joe

orestes wrote: »

Good for you, and best of luck with it. I like people who look like extras from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Wouldn't it be boring if we were all into the same thing?

Hi.

Jimmy Garlic

Johnny Utah wrote: »

OP is just jealous.

Nothing wrong with taking care of your appearance and wearing nice, stylish clothes.

Not at all. I am a sexy guy, I don't need to spend hours in the bathroom. I can be out the door in 10 mins, looking fantastic.

Bipolar Joe

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Not at all. I am a sexy guy, I don't need to spend hours in the bathroom. I can be out the door in 10 mins, looking fantastic.

Pics or GTFO.

3ndahalfof6

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Not at all. I am a sexy guy, I don't need to spend hours in the bathroom. I can be out the door in 10 mins, looking fantastic.

The drugs do not work all of the time.

TeddyTedson

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

And a lucky few will know why :P

I don't see anything wrong with a guy taking care of himself. But i draw the line at men that tan. Nope. Never.

You mean use fake tan or tanning beds right? Surely nothing wrong with getting a tan on a beach.

People like to look good. Nothing wrong with that.

Bipolar Joe

TeddyTedson wrote: »

You mean use fake tan or tanning beds right? Surely nothing wrong with getting a tan on a beach.

People like to look good. Nothing wrong with that.

We're Irish, Teddy. We're born ugly, we live ugly, and we die ugly. It is our way.

Ihatecuddles-old

Bipolar Joe wrote: »

We're Irish, Teddy. We're born ugly, we live ugly, and we die ugly. It is our way.

Speak for yourself!!