Men Wearing Nail Polish

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[quote]Mick28 wrote:
It’s called the feminization of society and it began as far back as Phil Donahue…[/quote]

What’s intrinsically feminine about nail polish? Tribal peoples and ancient civilizations colored their bodies in various ways throughout history. Males of various species are more colorful than females, like birds. It’s feminine because you have always been told it’s feminine, and for no other reason. Eventually people need to grow up and actually think about why they believe the things they believe.

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[quote]Loose Tool wrote:

I knew some Maine Guides on the Penobscot who painted their toenails. They said it helped control the fungus that grew on their nails as a result of their feet being immersed in the river most of the day.
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I know a lot of guides in Maine. Some of those guys will come up with ANY excuse to paint their nails or wear a dress… Sure, the pantyhose keep the skeeters and blackflies at bay… sure they do… AYUH!

Loose Tool, that’s me guiding on the Kennebec River, Maine :wink:

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[quote]imhungry wrote:
I personally don’t ridicule how anyone looks, because it has nothing to do with me, nor do I think it’s gay. It’s just something that I don’t understand. Having dirty, and/or long fingernails, is just plain repulsive to me.

I have had them painted by a girfriend before, because it was something she always wanted to do, so…

It stayed on for a night, then out came the nail polish remover, which smells awful.[/quote]

Keeping your nails clean and short is just hygeine - no one’s saying men shouldn’t be clean and look after themselves. I’ve had girlfriends paint mine before in the past, too.

I don’t see why men would paint their nails - what do you do it for? I mean, is it just because it looks cool, or what? Certainly it can’t be to attract the opposite sex.

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[quote]RSGZ wrote:
imhungry wrote:
I personally don’t ridicule how anyone looks, because it has nothing to do with me, nor do I think it’s gay. It’s just something that I don’t understand. Having dirty, and/or long fingernails, is just plain repulsive to me.

I have had them painted by a girfriend before, because it was something she always wanted to do, so…

It stayed on for a night, then out came the nail polish remover, which smells awful.

Keeping your nails clean and short is just hygeine - no one’s saying men shouldn’t be clean and look after themselves. I’ve had girlfriends paint mine before in the past, too.

I don’t see why men would paint their nails - what do you do it for? I mean, is it just because it looks cool, or what? Certainly it can’t be to attract the opposite sex.[/quote]

What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.

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[quote]Vicomte wrote:
RSGZ wrote:
imhungry wrote:
I personally don’t ridicule how anyone looks, because it has nothing to do with me, nor do I think it’s gay. It’s just something that I don’t understand. Having dirty, and/or long fingernails, is just plain repulsive to me.

I have had them painted by a girfriend before, because it was something she always wanted to do, so…

It stayed on for a night, then out came the nail polish remover, which smells awful.

Keeping your nails clean and short is just hygeine - no one’s saying men shouldn’t be clean and look after themselves. I’ve had girlfriends paint mine before in the past, too.

I don’t see why men would paint their nails - what do you do it for? I mean, is it just because it looks cool, or what? Certainly it can’t be to attract the opposite sex.

What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.[/quote]

Ok, you were just going on about how we shouldn’t judge you on the fact that you paint your nails, and I agree.

Now, you decide that there’s something wrong with guys who let girls paint their nails. Hell, if it makes them a little happier, why the fuck should I care?

It’s not like she’s putting makeup on me, and putting my hair in ponytails.

Nobody respects a hypocrite.

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[quote]Vicomte wrote:
What’s intrinsically feminine about nail polish? Tribal peoples and ancient civilizations colored their bodies in various ways throughout history. [/quote]

They also walked around naked.

I’m sure their reasons for doing so where different to yours, but then again I don’t know why you do it.

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Males of various species are more colorful than females, like birds. [/quote]

Birds vary in colour because the females are choosy, and the most attractive (colourful) birds will get their genes past down to more generations than others. This is something birds have to evolve in order to keep their gene’s surviving - it’s not really a choice for the males.

It turned out to be a cache 22 for some of the birds, as having exaggerated featues like an extra long tail would put them in danger of being easily preyed on.

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It’s feminine because you have always been told it’s feminine, and for no other reason. Eventually people need to grow up and actually think about why they believe the things they believe.[/quote]

When you have kids (if you don’t already), would you paint your sons room pink, paint his nails red, give him a dress and let him play with dolls, because you don’t believe all those things to be feminine?

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[quote]Vicomte wrote:
Mick28 wrote:
It’s called the feminization of society and it began as far back as Phil Donahue…

What’s intrinsically feminine about nail polish? Tribal peoples and ancient civilizations colored their bodies in various ways throughout history. Males of various species are more colorful than females, like birds.

It’s feminine because you have always been told it’s feminine, and for no other reason. Eventually people need to grow up and actually think about why they believe the things they believe.[/quote]

the body color you speak of is called tatoo.

the nails in modern times is a huge difference.
dude it is a bit “fruity” is there a little seceret we should be kept to yourself?

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[quote]imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
RSGZ wrote:
imhungry wrote:
I personally don’t ridicule how anyone looks, because it has nothing to do with me, nor do I think it’s gay. It’s just something that I don’t understand. Having dirty, and/or long fingernails, is just plain repulsive to me.

I have had them painted by a girfriend before, because it was something she always wanted to do, so…

It stayed on for a night, then out came the nail polish remover, which smells awful.

Keeping your nails clean and short is just hygeine - no one’s saying men shouldn’t be clean and look after themselves. I’ve had girlfriends paint mine before in the past, too.

I don’t see why men would paint their nails - what do you do it for? I mean, is it just because it looks cool, or what? Certainly it can’t be to attract the opposite sex.

What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.

Ok, you were just going on about how we shouldn’t judge you on the fact that you paint your nails, and I agree.

Now, you decide that there’s something wrong with guys who let girls paint their nails. Hell, if it makes them a little happier, why the fuck should care?

It’s not like she’s putting makeup on me, and putting my hair in ponytails.

Nobody respects a hypocrite.
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I’m not being a hypocrite. I was asking a question. I never said there was anything wrong with it, I just don’t understand why people who are against men painting their nails would let their girlfriends do it to them. That’s hypocritical.

And why do we draw a line between painting nails and putting on makeup?

Again, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with it, nor calling you out. I’m simply curious as to how people think about this. It seems strange to me.

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hey rsg I played with dolls as a kid

we called them Gi joes though

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[quote]RSGZ wrote:
When you have kids (if you don’t already), would you paint your sons room pink, paint his nails red, give him a dress and let him play with dolls, because you don’t believe all those things to be feminine?[/quote]

I would if he wanted me to. If we were at the toy store, and he asked for a doll, I wouldn’t say ‘No way, kid. That’s queer shit’, I’d let him have a fucking doll if that’s what he wanted. If he wanted to paint his nails red, I’d let him. If he wanted to wear a dress, I’d ask why, and then I’d probably let him.

You’re assuming I would push my preferences (whatever they may be, I’m not really a fan of guys in dresses) on my children. I wouldn’t, I would let them decide how they want to look, what they want to play with, regardless of whether or not anyone else liked it. If it’s what he wants to do, why should I stop him? Because someone else thinks it’s gay?

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[quote]Nich wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
Mick28 wrote:
It’s called the feminization of society and it began as far back as Phil Donahue…

What’s intrinsically feminine about nail polish? Tribal peoples and ancient civilizations colored their bodies in various ways throughout history. Males of various species are more colorful than females, like birds. It’s feminine because you have always been told it’s feminine, and for no other reason. Eventually people need to grow up and actually think about why they believe the things they believe.

the body color you speak of is called tatoo.

the nails in modern times is a huge difference.
dude it is a bit “fruity” is there a little seceret we should be kept to yourself?[/quote]

I’m not speaking of only tattoo. Peoples have colored all parts of their bodies in all sorts of ways. Romans dyed their hair, Egyptians wore makeup, American Indians painted their faces–there are countless examples of this. Why is a colored tattoo acceptable but colored nails are not? There is no difference, only that this anomaly differs from your perception of what a man does.

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Whao, I thought this thread was a joke…

Now that’s disturbing

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[quote]Nich wrote:
hey rsg I played with dolls as a kid

we called them Gi joes though[/quote]

Dude, that’s BLASPHEMY.

GI Joes are NOT dolls-- they’re Action Figures

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[quote]Vicomte wrote:
Nich wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
Mick28 wrote:
It’s called the feminization of society and it began as far back as Phil Donahue…

What’s intrinsically feminine about nail polish? Tribal peoples and ancient civilizations colored their bodies in various ways throughout history. Males of various species are more colorful than females, like birds. It’s feminine because you have always been told it’s feminine, and for no other reason. Eventually people need to grow up and actually think about why they believe the things they believe.

the body color you speak of is called tatoo.

the nails in modern times is a huge difference.
dude it is a bit “fruity” is there a little seceret we should be kept to yourself?

I’m not speaking of only tattoo. Peoples have colored all parts of their bodies in all sorts of ways. Romans dyed their hair, Egyptians wore makeup, American Indians painted their faces–there are countless examples of this. Why is a colored tattoo acceptable but colored nails are not? There is no difference, only that this anomaly differs from your perception of what a man does.[/quote]

Egyptians wore make-up because it showed that wealth and power. The lower classes couldn’t afford it.

American Indians wore face paint for several reasons: to look more intimidating, to blend into the enviroment when they hunted, and as part of rituals.

Romans dyed their hair when they could afford it. It showed that they had money to spare and were above others.

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[quote]ukrainian wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
Nich wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
Mick28 wrote:
It’s called the feminization of society and it began as far back as Phil Donahue…

What’s intrinsically feminine about nail polish? Tribal peoples and ancient civilizations colored their bodies in various ways throughout history. Males of various species are more colorful than females, like birds. It’s feminine because you have always been told it’s feminine, and for no other reason. Eventually people need to grow up and actually think about why they believe the things they believe.

the body color you speak of is called tatoo.

the nails in modern times is a huge difference.
dude it is a bit “fruity” is there a little seceret we should be kept to yourself?

I’m not speaking of only tattoo. Peoples have colored all parts of their bodies in all sorts of ways. Romans dyed their hair, Egyptians wore makeup, American Indians painted their faces–there are countless examples of this. Why is a colored tattoo acceptable but colored nails are not? There is no difference, only that this anomaly differs from your perception of what a man does.

Egyptians wore make-up because it showed that wealth and power. The lower classes couldn’t afford it.

American Indians wore face paint for several reasons: to look more intimidating, to blend into the enviroment when they hunted, and as part of rituals.

Romans dyed their hair when they could afford it. It showed that they had money to spare and were above others.[/quote]

They also did it because they liked the way it looked. Whatever it represented, whether they liked the look of power, wealth, whatever, they did it because they liked to, just like men today who paint their nails. Why is it not gay if I need more money to do it?

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[quote]Vicomte wrote:
imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
RSGZ wrote:
imhungry wrote:
I personally don’t ridicule how anyone looks, because it has nothing to do with me, nor do I think it’s gay. It’s just something that I don’t understand. Having dirty, and/or long fingernails, is just plain repulsive to me.

I have had them painted by a girfriend before, because it was something she always wanted to do, so…

It stayed on for a night, then out came the nail polish remover, which smells awful.

Keeping your nails clean and short is just hygeine - no one’s saying men shouldn’t be clean and look after themselves. I’ve had girlfriends paint mine before in the past, too.

I don’t see why men would paint their nails - what do you do it for? I mean, is it just because it looks cool, or what? Certainly it can’t be to attract the opposite sex.

What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.

Ok, you were just going on about how we shouldn’t judge you on the fact that you paint your nails, and I agree.

Now, you decide that there’s something wrong with guys who let girls paint their nails. Hell, if it makes them a little happier, why the fuck should care?

It’s not like she’s putting makeup on me, and putting my hair in ponytails.

Nobody respects a hypocrite.

I’m not being a hypocrite. I was asking a question. I never said there was anything wrong with it, I just don’t understand why people who are against men painting their nails would let their girlfriends do it to them. That’s hypocritical.

And why do we draw a line between painting nails and putting on makeup?

Again, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with it, nor calling you out. I’m simply curious as to how people think about this. It seems strange to me.
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Whe you say, “What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.” it looks like you’re attatching a negative connotation to it. That’s why I said what I did.

Again, I don’t understand why a guy paints his nails, but at the same time, I don’t care. To each his own. There’s way too many judgemental people in this world, anyhow. People should worry about being true to themselves, and stop worrying about how other people look.

I’d want my kid to feel comfortable in his own skin, and not have society tell them what they should look, act, or how to live. If my boy wanted a pink room, play with dolls, or pick wild flowers, cool. But, if you try to conform him into something he’s not wired to be, expect a nice backlash when he hits his teens. I’m sure there’s a number of people on here have been through these kinds of situations before.

Vicomte, I understand what you’re saying. It’s cool.

Anytime people don’t understand something, question it, and try to understand. There’s more than one way of thinking, and just because you don’t understand something, it doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

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[quote]imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
RSGZ wrote:
imhungry wrote:
I personally don’t ridicule how anyone looks, because it has nothing to do with me, nor do I think it’s gay. It’s just something that I don’t understand. Having dirty, and/or long fingernails, is just plain repulsive to me.

I have had them painted by a girfriend before, because it was something she always wanted to do, so…

It stayed on for a night, then out came the nail polish remover, which smells awful.

Keeping your nails clean and short is just hygeine - no one’s saying men shouldn’t be clean and look after themselves. I’ve had girlfriends paint mine before in the past, too.

I don’t see why men would paint their nails - what do you do it for? I mean, is it just because it looks cool, or what? Certainly it can’t be to attract the opposite sex.

What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.

Ok, you were just going on about how we shouldn’t judge you on the fact that you paint your nails, and I agree.

Now, you decide that there’s something wrong with guys who let girls paint their nails. Hell, if it makes them a little happier, why the fuck should care?

It’s not like she’s putting makeup on me, and putting my hair in ponytails.

Nobody respects a hypocrite.

I’m not being a hypocrite. I was asking a question. I never said there was anything wrong with it, I just don’t understand why people who are against men painting their nails would let their girlfriends do it to them. That’s hypocritical.

And why do we draw a line between painting nails and putting on makeup?

Again, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with it, nor calling you out. I’m simply curious as to how people think about this. It seems strange to me.

Whe you say, “What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.” it looks like you’re attatching a negative connotation to it. That’s why I said what I did.

Again, I don’t understand why a guy paints his nails, but at the same time, I don’t care. To each his own. There’s way too many judgemental people in this world, anyhow. People should worry about being true to themselves, and stop worrying about how other people look.

I’d want my kid to feel comfortable in his own skin, and not have society tell them what they should look, act, or how to live. If my boy wanted a pink room, play with dolls, or pick wild flowers, cool. But, if you try to conform him into something he’s not wired to be, expect a nice backlash when he hits his teens. I’m sure there’s a number of people on here have been through these kinds of situations before.

Vicomte, I understand what you’re saying. It’s cool.

Anytime people don’t understand something, question it, and try to understand. There’s more than one way of thinking, and just because you don’t understand something, it doesn’t mean it’s wrong.
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Exactly. We’re on the same page, brother. I was just bustin’ everyone’s balls. A bit of discussion on a Sunday afternoon is good fun for all.

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[quote]Vicomte wrote:
imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
RSGZ wrote:
imhungry wrote:
I personally don’t ridicule how anyone looks, because it has nothing to do with me, nor do I think it’s gay. It’s just something that I don’t understand. Having dirty, and/or long fingernails, is just plain repulsive to me.

I have had them painted by a girfriend before, because it was something she always wanted to do, so…

It stayed on for a night, then out came the nail polish remover, which smells awful.

Keeping your nails clean and short is just hygeine - no one’s saying men shouldn’t be clean and look after themselves. I’ve had girlfriends paint mine before in the past, too.

I don’t see why men would paint their nails - what do you do it for? I mean, is it just because it looks cool, or what? Certainly it can’t be to attract the opposite sex.

What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.

Ok, you were just going on about how we shouldn’t judge you on the fact that you paint your nails, and I agree.

Now, you decide that there’s something wrong with guys who let girls paint their nails. Hell, if it makes them a little happier, why the fuck should care?

It’s not like she’s putting makeup on me, and putting my hair in ponytails.

Nobody respects a hypocrite.

I’m not being a hypocrite. I was asking a question. I never said there was anything wrong with it, I just don’t understand why people who are against men painting their nails would let their girlfriends do it to them. That’s hypocritical.

And why do we draw a line between painting nails and putting on makeup?

Again, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with it, nor calling you out. I’m simply curious as to how people think about this. It seems strange to me.

Whe you say, “What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.” it looks like you’re attatching a negative connotation to it. That’s why I said what I did.

Again, I don’t understand why a guy paints his nails, but at the same time, I don’t care. To each his own. There’s way too many judgemental people in this world, anyhow. People should worry about being true to themselves, and stop worrying about how other people look.

I’d want my kid to feel comfortable in his own skin, and not have society tell them what they should look, act, or how to live. If my boy wanted a pink room, play with dolls, or pick wild flowers, cool. But, if you try to conform him into something he’s not wired to be, expect a nice backlash when he hits his teens. I’m sure there’s a number of people on here have been through these kinds of situations before.

Vicomte, I understand what you’re saying. It’s cool.

Anytime people don’t understand something, question it, and try to understand. There’s more than one way of thinking, and just because you don’t understand something, it doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

Exactly. We’re on the same page, brother. I was just bustin’ everyone’s balls. A bit of discussion on a Sunday afternoon is good fun for all.
[/quote]

I figured we were, until I saw that response. It caught me by surprise and that’s why I reacted the way I did.

So, when’s the pajama party?

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[quote]SteelyD wrote:
Nich wrote:
hey rsg I played with dolls as a kid

we called them Gi joes though

Dude, that’s BLASPHEMY.

GI Joes are NOT dolls-- they’re Action Figures[/quote]

Playing with GI Joes gave me chest hair at the age of 8. It’s a manly toy.

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[quote]imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
imhungry wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
RSGZ wrote:
imhungry wrote:
I personally don’t ridicule how anyone looks, because it has nothing to do with me, nor do I think it’s gay. It’s just something that I don’t understand. Having dirty, and/or long fingernails, is just plain repulsive to me.

I have had them painted by a girfriend before, because it was something she always wanted to do, so…

It stayed on for a night, then out came the nail polish remover, which smells awful.

Keeping your nails clean and short is just hygeine - no one’s saying men shouldn’t be clean and look after themselves. I’ve had girlfriends paint mine before in the past, too.

I don’t see why men would paint their nails - what do you do it for? I mean, is it just because it looks cool, or what? Certainly it can’t be to attract the opposite sex.

What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.

Ok, you were just going on about how we shouldn’t judge you on the fact that you paint your nails, and I agree.

Now, you decide that there’s something wrong with guys who let girls paint their nails. Hell, if it makes them a little happier, why the fuck should care?

It’s not like she’s putting makeup on me, and putting my hair in ponytails.

Nobody respects a hypocrite.

I’m not being a hypocrite. I was asking a question. I never said there was anything wrong with it, I just don’t understand why people who are against men painting their nails would let their girlfriends do it to them. That’s hypocritical.

And why do we draw a line between painting nails and putting on makeup?

Again, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with it, nor calling you out. I’m simply curious as to how people think about this. It seems strange to me.

Whe you say, “What’s with everyone having their girls paint their nails? Hell, even I don’t do that.” it looks like you’re attatching a negative connotation to it. That’s why I said what I did.

Again, I don’t understand why a guy paints his nails, but at the same time, I don’t care. To each his own. There’s way too many judgemental people in this world, anyhow. People should worry about being true to themselves, and stop worrying about how other people look.

I’d want my kid to feel comfortable in his own skin, and not have society tell them what they should look, act, or how to live. If my boy wanted a pink room, play with dolls, or pick wild flowers, cool. But, if you try to conform him into something he’s not wired to be, expect a nice backlash when he hits his teens.

I’m sure there’s a number of people on here have been through these kinds of situations before.

Vicomte, I understand what you’re saying. It’s cool.

Anytime people don’t understand something, question it, and try to understand. There’s more than one way of thinking, and just because you don’t understand something, it doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

Exactly. We’re on the same page, brother. I was just bustin’ everyone’s balls. A bit of discussion on a Sunday afternoon is good fun for all.

I figured we were, until I saw that response. It caught me by surprise and that’s why I reacted the way I did.

So, when’s the pajama party?[/quote]

Tonight at my place. I’ll bring the nail polish. We’re gonna have sooooo much fun!