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[nikolino840]

is a portmanteau of metropolitan and heterosexual, coined in 1994 describing a man (especially one living in an urban, post-industrial, capitalist culture) who is especially meticulous about his grooming and appearance, typically spending a significant amount of time and money on shopping as part of this

 

[Hideous Snake]

Oh god, here we go with another term. No, I'm subwaysexual does that count? Just kidding

Yes I am "metrosexual" I guess. I like to always look elegant and clean and I do that for myself and not the community nor anyone else.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Men shopping and grooming isn't unusual and it's expected in some arenas.

 

[Stilton Disco]

Is this term still being used? I've not heard it used in pop culture or the media for years.

 

[nikolino840]

Is this term still being used? I've not heard it used in pop culture or the media for years.

I'm old-fashioned

 

[Slings and Arrows]

What year is this? 2001?

 

[belmarduk]

Definitely not.
I shower and brush my teeth. That's it.

 

[Hinedorf]

To be fair I wish I was a bit more metrosexual and not damn rigid to practicality. Im 37 still wearing clothes from high school and early 20's. I have zero interest in fashion or looking anything more than appropriate for the situation.

Granted being metrosexual is different from waking up showering, brushing your teeth, normal expected human behavior.

 

[Deleted member 762073]

In an era where "metrosexuals" are very common, that word means nothing

 

[Fbh]

My cupboard is like 80% black $2 Tshirts......so no

 

[keraj37]

Definitely not.
I shower and brush my teeth. That's it.

Me too, every week.

 

[Anki]

What so sexual if you want to look nice?

 

[Deleted member 762073]

What so sexual if you want to look nice?

MEtrosexual is used today to describe the extreme, 4-5 layers of cream, makeup, completely shaved, super-thin eyebrows and stuff like that.

USed to be if you took care of your self you would be labeled metrosexual, which was a way to call you "gay that likes women", which is incorrect.

 

[Nymphae]

a man...who is especially meticulous about his grooming and appearance, typically spending a significant amount of time and money on shopping as part of this

So a dandy.

 

[GymWolf]

Nah, i only take the metro where i'm in foreign land.

 

[Kamina]

No, definitely not.

 

[Elektro Demon]

No, I'm old fashioned.
I don't shave anything that isn't on my face. I don't wear modern clothes, I shower once a day, I rarely brush my teeth, I never go to the dentist or a doctor (I believe in natural selection) and I don't groom anything on my body. I'm pretty much a caveman and I'm proud of it. I wouldn't even shave my beard if I didn't have to, I have to shave it because of work.
And I'm not even joking.

 

[buizel]

 

[zeorhymer]

OMG....I never thought I'd hear this word again. I thought it stayed in the 90s/2000s.

 

[#Phonepunk#]

LOL i remember this shit

now looking back on it, it feels like it was a warning sign of things to come. artisinal shops and bearded manbuns read to gentrify your city.

 

[lock2k]

Metrosexuals have evolved.... to cucks.

 

[lock2k]

What the fuck is going on here GAF?

 

[Breakage]

The epitome of the modern metrosexual and further proof, if it were needed, that money can't buy good taste.

 

[haxan7]

Glad to see so many people here got it right.

Men are feminized as hell right now.

 

[Woffls]

I trim my beard and buy nice clothes and care about how I wear them, if that counts? None of that skinny jean, no socks, v neck bullshit though - chinos, tailored jackets and proper shoes.

 

[Shizumapower]

Here this from time to time.

So you clean your stinky, sweaty self and bought some new pants this year?

Get yourself together.

 

[Airola]

I have zero understanding in fashion. Even if I wanted to be, I can't be.

In an era where "metrosexuals" are very common, that word means nothing

So I take that as yes.

 

[-Troid-]

No I'm a metroidsexual, get it right.

 

[Constant Flux]

I'm not. I take a shower every day and brush my teeth, but I don't really fashion it up.

 

[Lanrutcon]

I have never been attracted to a bus service.

 

[mcz117chief]

I know one, a great guy, one of my best friends, but I still pester him about it since high school from time to time, all in good fun of course.

 

[Brian Fellows]

Nope. It waaaaaaaay too much work for no real gain.

 

[bronk]

Im metro as fuck.

 

[Gareth Bryne]

 

[SpiceRacz]

Nope. I'm more concerned with taking care of my body physically. I'm also married. So, fuck it.

 

[triplestation]

i side eye any dude that does more than shower, brush and shave

 

[DESTROYA]

The epitome of the modern metrosexual and further proof, if it were needed, that money can't buy good taste.

And here I thought he was just gay.

 

[triplestation]

 

[AlphabetSoup]

I consider myself expertly groomed and dressed I check a lot of male fashionm and fitness sites out mostly on reddit

 

[Rentahamster]

I am a meat. Popsicle.

 

[KingGhidorah]

da fuq

 

[Sub_Level]

The vast majority of men are metrosexual compared to what men used to be like.

Which is great because otherwise it would smell like shit constantly.

 

[Dark Star]

I've never trimmed my eyebrows or the hair on my arms, legs, etc. I don't even cut my hair that often, maybe once every 2 months. I also don't use product in my hair. I just don't care that much about how I look. Not really trying impress anyone.

I wear black t-shirts, dark flannel shirts, skinny jeans, skate shoes, etc. I like bland, boring, muted colors when it comes to clothing. I'm a minimalist. Everything in my closet matches with eachother. That being said, I dress mostly for comfort rather than style.

I can "clean up nice" when I feel like it. I keep my beard trimmed nice, shower daily, wash my clothes regularly, etc. I'm no slob, but I tend to dress like your average "metalhead" when I'm not at work, or a house party or spending the evening at a resturant with family/friends. During those occasions I dress real sharp (AKA wearing a button-up, chinos, and dress shoes).

 

[Grinchy]

My cupboard is like 80% black $2 Tshirts......so no

Wait, you keep your clothes in a cupboard?

 

[BadBurger]

I haven't heard that term in many years.

I take care of myself a reasonable amount. Shower and shave every day, often times twice - morning and night. Make sure my clothes are clean and presentable. If that makes me a "metrosexual" then so be it.