Today I saw a guy around my age who was rather homely with a big beer gut, wearing a T-shirt that said, "I'm going commando."
I found I was really working hard to control my expression, which otherwise would have conveyed, "Eeeeeeewwwwwwwwww!"
It was only after he'd passed by that I realized the bugger deserved any expression of disgust he got, for creating that mental picture. LOL
Thursday, August 23, 2007
T-shirt reaction
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Although I understand that there might be an 'ewww' factor, I would have given the guy props for having the cojones to wear that t-shirt. And remember, one persons' prince charming is another person's ogre. And vice versa.
:)
-N
Hey Natalia,
You're probably right about Prince Charming vs. ogre. No doubt this guy is some other woman's studmuffin.
As for him having "cojones" ... that's just silly. I will give people props if they stand up to a bully, if they stand up for social or environmental justice, if they help someone at personal sacrifice, if they show the discipline and determination to learn a challenging skill, if they show true leadership and inspire those around them to be better people or to stand up for themselves or whatever. But I think we're setting the bar a little low if we admire someone for wearing a T-shirt that unnecessarily announces his underwear situation ... But maybe that's just me. :)
I ddidn't say admire. I give him props because our culture is so full of people who judge others on looks without even knowing the person's circumstances.
I have a t-shirt that reads "I gained 20 lbs. Ask me how."
That's me saying to the world that they can all take their opinions and shove them.
Same with him. I am willing to give him that much.
-N
You know, Natalia, I’ve been giving this some thought. To me, the central issue is that someone wore a T-shirt that made me think of his underwear situation, which I didn’t appreciate. That I found him unattractive is really a secondary issue.
However, I think you were reacting more to the fact that I thought he was homely, and you were rightly defending him and presenting the possibility that what doesn’t work for me could be hot stuff for someone else.
It’s good for someone to challenge my ideas and force me to clarify my thinking. :)
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