Metrosexual...What A Laugh

Shoutout to my phone for not recognizing the word, Metrosexual.

When the 20th Century was ending, I remember many expressing their comical disappointment that the word, Metrosexual was created. I chuckled because I was one of the users of that word. If you don't remember Metrosexual was the description for a cis-heterosexual man who is conscious of stereotypical feminine interests and is very concerned with personal appearance, as in grooming and dressing stylishly.

Yes, there was a popular word to call straight men who paint their nails, have hair care & skincare routines, wear more than t-shirts, jeans, & sweats when casual, and/or carry clutch bags.

I was looking at the analytics and THIS particular post had been looked at a few times, recently. (I have a feeling why.) I read over it. There was a lot of talk about my preference for men to wear lotion & haircuts. I still feel that way. Ashiness is the devil. It will Always be vile to me. And there was a little talk about me buying my nephew lip balm. (That was a good investment. Now, his skin moisturizing skills need work.) And I don't regret any of it. I still feel those ways. 

But I don't like I was some opinionated in a judgy manner. Why was I so passionate about men wearing guyliner or Manx? And what is "Basic Metrosexual"? I can't believe we defined a man's sexuality based on his grooming habits. Products like Manscape & Scotch & Porter are probably sitting laughing at us and our terms. You know who I blame...Pop Culture. LoL I can still blame them in 2022. And I Shall!

Yeah, Kelli, that is what that is...Growth.

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms!