Poll: Men of Lit, how far would you go?

[Svenskaflicka]

I'm watching a brittish documentary about men putting in a lot of effort to look good. We're not just talking going to the barber / hairdresser and choosing expensive brand clothes - we're talking make-up, waxing, PLASTIC SURGERY!

Men of Lit - how far would you go to look good?

 

[Guest]

 

[cantdog]

I am only an egg, as the saying goes. But really. Waxing my ass? Not one in ten thousand would want to see the ass of a fifity-year-old ex-fireman, Flicka, me darlin', trust me on this one.

But if you'll arrange to off the ol' lady so that it would make a difference how "good" I looked, I'd wax it. How important is my ass hair in the scheme of things in the universe? Especially if it gets me laid?

If you follow the logic.



cantdog

ps looking good is not my problem. Being unattached is my problem. If unattached, I would do what was necessary.

c.

 

[Quiet_Cool]

I might wear make-up toa goth show, party, or something Halloween oriented.

I have, and might be willing again, to shave a certain area of my body besides my face (do I really need to draw a map to where?), but then, that was "shave" not wax.

That aside... nada.

I couldn't vote for that without the option in the poll, though...

Q_C

 

[cantdog]

PPS Right now, right at the moment, (not only am I inebriated, but) if I suddenly waxed my ass my wife would get suspicious about my motives for such a step. You have a good reason for asking this question, I hope?

c

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

My fashion sense died ages ago, but luckily I'm in a field where no one gives a fuck. I pretty much wear whatever shirt and shorts I pull out of the closet first, makes sure my hair is combed quasi neatly (it reverts naturally to Einstein in a matter of hours anyway no matter what product I use, so I just let it and let people pretend I'm making a fashion statement), and do the standard hygeine in the morning and night bit.

So, yeah, none of the above would be my answer. I stopped caring long ago what people thought about how I looked. And I hold women to the exact same high standard.

 

[impressive]

Waxing = OUCH!

I think a complementary question for the fellas would be: How far would you go to SMELL and TASTE good? (Far more important to me, anyway!)

 

[Guest]

 

[Guest]

 

[cantdog]

Pooh. I always taste good. Y'never know when you might be tasted, now do yer?

 

[Liar]

If I had something hideous to hide, like a rash, I'd consider make-up. But I do wear full foundation and the whole kit while on stage, so I'm no stranger to the concept.

Now, as far as waxing goes...I'm not even modrately hairy asit is, so I don't see the need.

I think I'll settle on a haircut, a good shave, and some really sharp suits.

#L

 

[impressive]

Pooh. I always taste good. Y'never know when you might be tasted, now do yer?

I likes the way you thinks.

 

[Guest]

 

[cantdog]

Sharp suits.

Yes indeedy.

Now we're talking. I have always figured that if I became suddenly single, a trip to Armani's or somewhere would be the good idea. Anybody looks good with a good tailor.

 

[Guest]

 

[Belegon]

What she wants, she gets. Wife asks me to wax, it's done. anything else pretty much too.

Makeup? She would not ask, but if she did, OK. Surgery? Why? Hard work in the weight room or diet, etc. but surgery? Have to be a damn good reason!

 

[Guest]

Not one in ten thousand would want to see the ass of a fifity-year-old ex-fireman...

This 58 year old gal would, but it's not looking that matters, it's about touch for me; and so shaving is not necessary.

Perdita

 

[patrick1]

Besides, fur is good to stroke.

I remember in my youth being shocked to realise that my big rival for a place on the school rugby team shaved his legs, allegedly to make it harder for people on the opposite team to stop him by tackling him and holding on to his legs.

But then, some years ago quite a lot of me got shaved ready for surgery and I kind of liked the smoothness. But I haven't repeated the experience without such an excuse.



patrick

Plastic surgery? Maybe yes if I was reduced to one ball and wanted to keep my balance down there.

 

[rgraham666]

LMFAO!

I'll keep my hair and beard trimmed. I'll look after my teeth. When required I'll make an effort to look sharp.

Waxing? Make up? Plastic surgery? Oh, puhleeaze!

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Interesting answers, guys. So, most of you would make an effort (?) to look after your basic hygiene and trim the hair on your head and in your face, but that's it?

And you only dress up when your woman asks you to? You never take the initiative to look good?



The follow-up question inevitably is - why do us women bother looking good, then???




No, I'm not saying you SHOULD start wearing make-up, visit Pepe's Brazilian Parlor, or sign up for a botox injection this afternoon.
Nor am I sponsoring Armani, no matter how good those suits look, and how hansome men look in them.

It's the attitude I'm interested in. You may look like shit - as long as you show your respect and interest in your woman by atleast TRYING not to look like shit. It's the effort you put in that counts. And the reason why you make that effort.

Guys, one suggestion? Start watching Queer Eye For the Straight Guy!!!

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

The follow-up question inevitably is - why do us women bother looking good, then???

I don't know why either. Most women who try hard look worse than the ones who don't. There is something indeterminatedly sexy in the iron fortitude needed to say "fuck you" to fashion.

 

[rgraham666]

First, Svenska, as far as I'm concerned women always look good.

Second, I've pretty much taken myself 'off the market'. I'm not the kind of guy most women are interested in, even when I made an effort. Didn't help much. I would rather she was interested in me than my appearance.

And I can't watch any TV. don't have one any more. I don't miss it.

 

[impressive]

There is something indeterminatedly sexy in the iron fortitude needed to say "fuck you" to fashion.

Ahhhhh -- you're making me feel sexy now!

 

[fifty5]

Interesting answers, guys. So, most of you would make an effort (?) to look after your basic hygiene and trim the hair on your head and in your face, but that's it?

And you only dress up when your woman asks you to? You never take the initiative to look good?

The follow-up question inevitably is - why do us women bother looking good, then???

No, I'm not saying you SHOULD start wearing make-up, visit Pepe's Brazilian Parlor, or sign up for a botox injection this afternoon.
Nor am I sponsoring Armani, no matter how good those suits look, and how hansome men look in them.

It's the attitude I'm interested in. You may look like shit - as long as you show your respect and interest in your woman by atleast TRYING not to look like shit. It's the effort you put in that counts. And the reason why you make that effort.

Guys, one suggestion? Start watching Queer Eye For the Straight Guy!!!

The av shows my reality (OK, not quite current, but not that far off, other than the beard's now several shades lighter).

Comments when I first posted it were good.

Do I need makeup/waxing/surgery?

And as far as women go, I like raw skin and fur where nature intended - and in my view, the best makup any woman can put on is a smile!

So, like all the other chauvinists, I was looking for a 'none of the above' box to tick.

NB I'm not being narcisistic here. I don't think I look special - just not too bad. My age does show: beard now grey; and a bald spot that keeps on growing - but while I'll happily debate 'growing old gracefully' vs 'growing old disgracefully', I really, really don't want to be 'mutton dressed up as lamb'.

I'll pull in my belt enough to show that I still have a waist, and I'll brush up neat when the occasion merits that, but trainers, jeans and a white, short-sleeved shirt is what you'll get from me most of the time. Together with the specs and the bags under the eyes.

I do wish my conversation was better, but I try to listen. And I like a joke - or to hear a sincerely held opinion, whether I agree or disagree.

Pretty is good, but nice is better.

Eff

PS Svenska's nice!

 

[Guest]

I'm me. All of me is me and I'm fairly comfortable with that.

But if you're not...

Well, you remember where you parked your car, right?