Popular culture has a way of coining new terms, inventing new stereotypes and making something that isn't a big deal an exaggerated trend. Normally, we youths witness a resurgence/emergence of subcultures like; emo, punk, hiphop, skater, preppy vintage, emo thrift vintage, hiphop skater emo, and so on. These fads are always brought to the attention of mainstream youth culture via mTV and other large corporate pimps that prey on the impressionable minds of the youth. But, I bring to you, the label, the stereotype, the stigma that has me up in arms; the title of 'metrosexual.'

Since when was it a bad thing for a guy to wear nice clothes? Better yet, since when was it a bad thing for us to have a sense of style? Is this right reserved for people only of the homosexual persuasion? If so, since when? I'm having a hard time comprehending the logic of calling a straight guy 'metrosexual,' just because he has better taste than the next. The last time I checked, there wasn't label attached to a girl who dressed too girly? Oh, wait, my bad, people label them sluts. Ok, so 'metrosexuality' isn't as bad as being labelled a whore, but whats with the fascination?

First, let me explain to what a 'metrosexual' IS by common standard. For a straight male to breach the levels of 'metrosexuality' he must: dress well and be overdressed for most occasions, be utterly vain and self-centered, be somewhat of an a-hole behind the niceguy facade and act, as many have put it, 'gay.' now this, obviously, is a bit extreme and its not what most of us well-dressed, artisitic, well-rounded STRAIGHT guys are. Still, the second you were something of designer fashion, the label is slapped on your forehead.

Now without further ado, I'll break down in lamens what a 'metrosexual' IS NOT by the common sense standard. A metrosexual is not a guy who dresses well and has fine tastes, thats simply a man with style. Nor is a 'metrosexual' one who struggles with vanity and self-centerednes; thats just a pompous jackass. How could a metrosexual be anything but an a-hole if he's an a-hole? Because, I assure you, it doesn't matter how you dress or how you act; you're still an a-hole. Acting 'gay' is a term I don't quite understand anymore because its used so loosely. To me, acting gay is being a homosexual and if you're a homosexual; thats just what you are.

So, this is my outcry to all of you. Stop this labelling. End this term metrosexual because all it is is another stereotype for our society. And as you may have noticed, we're still trying to put an end to the ones from years past.

~The Don

It was this one guy at I worked with that dressed like that. He would get all the women and still get hated by the guys. All the guys were like hes gay. Since me and him are cool I highly doubt hes gay.

Gay is a sexual preference, not a definition of personality. He's eccentric and could act a bit feminine. Nonetheless, my annoyance with this term stands firm.

you have brought some really good points but unfortunately sterotyping will never stop. but i don't ever call anyone a metrosexual. =x

Hmmm, sounds like a heated debate might go on .

Being "gay" has become somewhat popular as well. And in the past, if you were dressed nicely, you were labeled "gay". Back then, I think all the lastest fad was like, what? "Gangster" clothes?

Its just a fad that will just die away.... eventually.

people hate on others too much. i dont all anyone metrosexual either..

Another quick observation I made today was that a lot of guys are overwhelmingly jealous that they aren't comfortable enough to wear clothes from Express and that they don't want to change the way they already dress to look that nice. Instead of giving a guy props, they're quick to sip the haterade.

hm.. i agree with ur point. i wear nice clothes yet im labeled as "gay" but im not, i ahve a girlfriend, we kiss all the time, and i dont act the least bit feminim. i have alot of friends that are girls but the thing is.. guys sterotype others more then girls. usually guys who sterotype others (in my preferance) are usually jealous of the other and wish to make the better one feel worse.... bah i confused my self.l.

in my own opinion, i don't think ''metrosexual'' is for gays. Metros are just people addicted and care about what they look like, ... like they act like gay guys, but they have no interest in guys, they like woman.

So you're defining the stereotype in which this thread is trying to get rid of by adding to it?

good point. another thing that bothers me is "poser"

wait, so your against metrosexuality? cause i am kinda lost now.

Yes, because in reality, there's no such thing as a metrosexual. Re-read what I wrote.

labels are for soup cans. that's all i have to say =)

Word. Life.

metros scare me

Metrosexual guys are just hot. It doesn't mean they're gay or assholes; I hate it when people say that.

Ahhhhh i cant stand metrosexuals!!! Just be yourself, dont follow the crowd! Metrosexuals do not have style, they just follow all the others.

Wow, you're a dumbass. Don't post in my thread if you don't read the entire thing.

i agree. i like metrosexual guys. and at my school, almost all the guys here are metrosexual by your definitions, that they wear nice clothes and in a way, care about how they look. yes, so lets dump the label now.

Dude you got way to much on your mind if you wrote all that. But anyways, Metros aren't gay, they take care of themselves thats all!

metrosexuals just take caer of themselves.. they arent gay

i find it ok.. but if it exceeds the limit then i dont like it

Thank you!
My best friend are what people call "metrosexuals" and I think that it is stupid for people to call them gay just because they care about what they look like. I dont' like labeling of any kind, and yeah, some homosexual people dress really well, but so to straight people. And vise versa with not dressing well..

you know its perfectly possible that he did and just disagrees. you know.

meh i tend to agree with you. this isnt exactly the same thing bu tit REALLY irks me when people do use 'gay' out of context...

and also, you seem very pompous.

^very, very pompous. its annoying.

Yes, it bothers me as well when people use the word 'gay' out of context.

Pompous- Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious (Really? Wow, hmm, maybe you should take some time to get to know me. Appearance Vs Reality is life-defining theme. Seem would be the keyword there so the statement was one in which didn't offend me. I understand that I can come off that way because of my obvious sarcasm and abrasive attitude in my writing. However, its not the case. [Same goes for you, Tweeak])

yes, im well aware that seem was the opperative word, as i did in fact type the sentence

and, no its not really b/c you're sarcastic or abrasive. it sb/c you're patronizng in the way you speak. as if you are of a higher species. i mean, the reply to me calling you pompous in teh first place was just s cringe worthy. you APPEAR to take yourself to seriously. loosen up.

Eh, I suppose you're right. I probably am a bit too serious which does make me more pretentious when I type. I'll work on the loosening up thing, though. Thanks for the feedback (no sarcasm, I'm serious).

im not a very fashonable person...i dun really care for those sterotypes or wat people wear....

so whut.

Your post? Oh im sorry my liege, seems like you're the dumbass, maybe he just thinks that arrogance is a bad thing, which in most peoples opinion is a bad thing. Perhaps you should take note of this, but then again perhaps I should stop being such a jackass, 'Hmm touche Rob' - 'Thanks Rob!'.

Yeah a lot of people from school call me gay because of the clothing I wear, but the girls know that I'm just flamboyent...

I admire your sarcasm. That, indeed, deserves a "touche." As for what I said; deal with it.

I agree with it kind of. But metrosexual is something that cannot be un-labled. I mean, metros are sexy, for sure. But how else could we describe a classier guy? The norm is sexy? Idont know. I really don't think being an a-hole is necessary to be metro, but the classiness and gentleman part should be part of the definition.

well i didnt read any post besides the first and i can say this:

the meaning of a word changes with the way society manipulates it. there was a time when emo meant emotional, rather than the nowaday connatation of poser/wannabe. metro may have used to mean just having a nice sense of style or whatnot, but now many of them have become ignorant, self-centered, egotistical jackasses. a transition into metrosexuality would give anyone a big confidence boost, many times more than should be credited. this just creates another annoying a-hole strutting the streets thinking they really are the definition of a calvin klein model.

metros are the ones who obsess frantically over their looks, keeping a mirror in their pocket and looking into it every 30 seconds or breaking down into tears due to a slight coffee spill on their pants.

men who just dress nice arent necessarily classified as metro, its the attitude that makes the difference. not only do you have to dress well to be metro, you have to KNOW you dress/look well.



- gays usually are metro since they tend to be more feminine than heterosexuals and dress to impress. their mindset is just different i guess
people just throw the word around for anything outside the norm, which what gays are.

so..people label others for a reason: the label is true. of course there will be exceptions, but the label usually fits the majority.