HUIXIAN

Man overboard! Did anyone else hear the splash? No, it wasn't a man slapping on Afta aftershave; it was the sound of the metrosexual going overboard. Modern men are in a bad state. They diet, follow celebrity news and, for goodness’ sake, shave their chests for the aesthetic appeal. Did George Washington shave his chest? Did Chesty Puller, the legendary U.S. Marine, wax his back? No! Nor should we. Next we’ll be sitting down to pee. It's time to stand up and completely miss the toilet.

Men have become increasingly vain over the past 40 years. Some of the reasons are obvious, and others are more subtle.

Men have primped themselves into androgyny
It's one thing to try and look your best. Generally, looking clean and pressed is a good idea. It's another thing to apply expensive moisturizers, powders and creams before bedtime. Remember Grandpa? Remember that crusty, old, soot-covered, WWII veteran who grew up during the Great Depression? He was lean and had a face that looked like Black Hills granite. He knew how to get his hands dirty, bust a kid over his knee, chew tobacco, and spit fire. In the 21st century, our ambiguous role is being buried further by consumerism and technology which create more and more distractions. Get off your asses! Go chop down a tree, whittle a bow and don't eat until you've killed your next meal.

Men are diet-crazed
Propaganda historically read by women is now reaching men. Since when do men need to know about carbs, multivitamins, ab crunchers, yoga, and Pilates -- and who are these creeps slicked in bacon grease on the Soloflex ads? As far as diet and exercise, there is a rule that worked just as well in caves as it does today: Eat three squares a day -- breakfast, lunch and dinner -- and quit shoveling Chips Ahoy! in your craw between meals. The fast results of carb diets are similar to doctors observing the positive medicinal effects of cocaine. Losing 20 pounds in a week is as reasonable as going from terminally ill to bouncing off the walls. Basic guy activities such as sports and manual labor (see: chopping trees), are enough to offset a normal diet.

funnysnow

I agree with this entry. I admit I am vain, but not to the extend of overboard. I just want my impression to be good. Guys have to look good too. Generation have change.

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HUIXIAN

yes,
well,
males & females are equal

;p

funnysnow

not really male and female are equal. girls have monthly period, while guys have to waste 2 and 1/2 yr in NS..

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HUIXIAN

of cos not this situation la.
lol ;]

well, females go thru menstruation while males go through ns.

males are more worth lei ;x

lols.
u serve ns for 2½years.
10years for reservice(if u dont sign on).
total 12½years nia.

females go through menses til age 50 ;]

fuyumi

I like it when guys get vain. They look more presentable and well groomed. I would feel good going out with them too. Sometimes dressing up nicely is a form of respect to the people around you. For example, a date at a fancy restaurant.

But lets try not to go to the extreme when their hair becomes a priority over their dates...

restless

haiz...i nvr cared abt grooming and all those stuffs...end up now too late to save it liao. these days, i tink being vain is good to a certain extend.