10/01/2003 03:59:00 PM by Rob

Metrosexuality

A trendy topic, to be sure. I am decidedly NOT a metrosexual, although due to a skin condition, I do moisturize each morning. However, I guess if I were a real man, I wouldn't give a shit if there were two rough patches on my face.

Many women and the Met's themselves defend the trend as "someone who is sensitive, in touch with the feminity that exists in all of us, and appreciative of the finer things in life, and the aesthetic effect these finer things have on his appearance". Some of the rest of us belittle the Met's by stating "that these are vain guys, more concerned with their personal appearances than with the substance they bring to the table".

We will see if this is a fad that will fade out by the time the Cubs win the World Series, and if not, I will dissect it a million ways to Sunday. My eldest son has Metrosexual tendencies, and it has been interesting to watch. I guess I am not really threatened by them, for if someone is impressed by appearences alone, then have at it.

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