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03-25-2008, 09:09 AM
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I'm Ashamed
"I'm Ashamed!"
I am concerned that society has become too sensitive about showing muscle development. Remember, bodybuilders used to not be able to wear "Speedo-like" trunks when posing. Remember that the original Olympians competed naked?to show their muscle development. Today, if you show a little butt (glut development) in one of your shots, someone complains and it is pulled.
I'm not saying that on-line or off we should all expose ourselves in a blatant sexual manner (creating offense to some), but all should be reminded that the human body is a work of art and is not obscene. At some point in culture development, the male and female "attributes" became labeled obscene. Understand that bulges, breasts, a penis, or a butt-crack is a natural wonder part of human anatomy?it is not an obscene thing! If you believe you see a guy?s penis and balls in their shorts, so what!? It's OK, it is human anatomy; it's OK! It's not obscene.
Similarly, if a bodybuilder shows his glutes (ass) in a pose, should you scream he is being indecent, obscene, or revealing too much? NO! He is showing the muscle development. Somehow shoving the back of his posing trunks up his crack is OK, but wearing a thong is not. The thong reportedly shows "too much." Too much what...muscle? Folks need to calm down and not be so uptight; It's just the human form! Appreciate it.
I encourage all to be more accepting and realize that the body is not something to be ashamed of; especially when tastefully done. Be proud of your development; and moreover, allow others to be proud too.
In my opinion, male bodybuilders should pose in thongs...nothing sexual about that, just exposing as much of the body/muscle as possible while also respectfully covering the penis/balls.
Additionally, guys, PLEASE wear clothes that FIT! You workout in the gym to get a good bod, so wear clothes that compliment your body!
Too many (including me at rare times) wear crap that is two-sizes too big. Shirt-sleeve seams should ride on the shoulder, not mid-arm. Jeans should fit "complimentarily" not baggy making you look like you have almost no ass. Similarly, shorts should be comfortable and enhance your features, not double as a skirt.
Understand the psychology behind why most wear over-sized clothing; when we were growing-up, Mom would buy us over-sized clothes because we would quickly grow into and out of them. Thus, subconsciously during our impressionable development years we have been "programmed" that wearing over-sized clothes is normal. Now that you are an adult and are not growing dramatically, you need to de-program yourself and start wearing clothes that actually FIT your body properly and compliment your features. Don?t give the impression that you're ashamed of your body by masking it in drapes of cloth. Wear clothes that compliment your body and enhance the features that you have worked so hard for in the gym!
In the gym, if you wanna wear tight spandex during a workout; do it! Honestly, it does feel good (not sexually) to wear spandex-like shorts in the gym. The freedom of movement and support is appreciated; ergo, why they are worn by many athletes during events (track, football, etc.). Have you noticed that athletes are not ashamed of the form-fitting? They don't wear shorts over their spandex-like shorts. I believe that it reflects poorly on a guy's mental outlook (insecurity) when he wears shorts over their spandex; along with looking silly. Now please don't misunderstand, I'm not one of those who have a spandex fetish, I'm just saying that you should wear workout clothes that feel good and are functionally advantageous. If you try spandex-like shorts and appreciate the feel/support, don't be ashamed that your bulge shows or your ass shows too much; be thankful it does! YOU (stress: YOU) should help set the pace by wearing clothes that enhance your features.
For me in the gym, half the time I do wear spandex-like shorts; however, the other half of the time I typically wear regular workout shorts that fit well (not baggy and long to my knees) without underwear. Now again, I do not have some sort of obsessive fetish about going "commando," I would simply like to hang without feeling bunched-up (the opposite of wearing my spandex-type shorts). Can you at times see the head of my cock or my shaft outlined in my short...yes; and, so what! Again, if you re-read from above, it is OK! All guys have a penis and it is not something to be ashamed of; it is simply anatomy. As those who workout to get a better built body, you and I must help carry the torch by helping de-program society that the male anatomy is not taboo.
Understand that I am not saying that you should dress like a skank or be intentionally sexual, but you should wear clothes that feel good and compliment your body...not mask it.
Again, we work hard in the gym; wear clothes that compliment your features, not mask it!
Last edited by AustinGemini; 03-25-2008 at 09:58 AM.
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03-25-2008, 09:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinGemini
Understand the psychology behind why most wear over-sized clothing; when we were growing-up, Mom would buy us over-sized clothes because we would quickly grow into and out of them. Thus, subconsciously during our impressionable development years we have been ?programmed? that wearing over-sized clothes is normal. Now that you are an adult and are not growing dramatically, you need to de-program yourself and start wearing clothes that actually FIT your body properly and compliment your features. Don?t give the impression that you?re ashamed of your body by masking it in drapes of cloth. Wear clothes that compliment your body and enhance the features that you have worked so hard for in the gym!
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LOL! Thanks Dr. Phil, for your psuedo-psychological analysis of fashion choices. You know, I really don't think it's that complicated. A lot of people wear baggy clothes because they are loose and comfortable. And not everyone cares about showing of teh gainz. Not everyone is that shallow and diluted.
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03-25-2008, 09:19 AM
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did you actually sit there and type all that **** out or was it a copy paste
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03-25-2008, 09:34 AM
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bodybuilding trunks have gotten smaller over the years, and competitors show their glutes more than ever...
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03-25-2008, 09:41 AM
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next time when you copy something that somebody else wrote, quote it and reference it.
And I don't want to see man ass cheeks on this website or anywhere fcking else. Public nudity ftl. They have communities of people who share your beliefs. Go find one.
www.google.com
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03-25-2008, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverSpork
LOL! Thanks Dr. Phil, for your psuedo-psychological analysis of fashion choices. You know, I really don't think it's that complicated. A lot of people wear baggy clothes because they are loose and comfortable. And not everyone cares about showing of teh gainz. Not everyone is that shallow and diluted.
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It's not a matter of "caring" to show, it is a matter that if they are seen, so what. Also, if it does show, you should not assume that they are "shallow and diluted." This should be especially true from someone who has no photos of themselves on their profile...which also has psychological meaning.
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03-25-2008, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by NYG
did you actually sit there and type all that **** out or was it a copy paste
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I wrote all that "****" myself. Not copied. Sorry you didn't appreciate it.
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03-25-2008, 09:45 AM
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Are you aware that I am just as concerned as you are?
I am concerned that society has become too sensitive about showing muscle development. Remember, bodybuilders used to not be able to wear ?Speedo-like? trunks when posing. Remember that the original Olympians competed naked?to show their muscle development. Today, if you show a little butt (glut development) in one of your shots, someone complains and it is pulled.
I?m not saying that on-line or off we should all expose ourselves in a blatant sexual manner (creating offense to some), but all should be reminded that the human body is a work of art and is not obscene. At some point in culture development, the male and female ?attributes? became labeled obscene. Understand that bulges, breasts, a penis, or a butt-crack is a natural wonder part of human anatomy?it is not an obscene thing! If you believe you see a guy?s penis and balls in their shorts, so what!? It?s OK, it is human anatomy; it?s OK?it?s not obscene.
Similarly, if a bodybuilder shows his glutes (ass) in a pose, should you scream he is being indecent, obscene, or revealing too much? NO! He is showing the muscle development. Somehow shoving the back of his posing trunks up his crack is OK, but wearing a thong is not. The thong reportedly shows ?too much.? Too much what?muscle? Folks need to calm down and not be so uptight?it?s just the human form! Appreciate it.
I encourage all to be more accepting and realize that the body is not something to be ashamed of?especially when tastefully done. Be proud of your development; and moreover, allow others to be proud too.
In my opinion, male bodybuilders should pose in ?string? thongs?.nothing sexual about that, just exposing as much of the body/muscle as possible while also respectfully covering the penis/balls.
Additionally, guys, PLEASE wear clothes that FIT! You workout in the gym to get a good bod, so wear clothes that compliment your body!
Too many (including me at rare times) wear crap that is two-sizes too big. Shirt-sleeve seams should ride on the shoulder, not mid-arm. Jeans should fit?complimentarily?not baggy making you look like you have almost no ass. Similarly, shorts should be comfortable and enhance your features, not double as a skirt.
Understand the psychology behind why most wear over-sized clothing; when we were growing-up, Mom would buy us over-sized clothes because we would quickly grow into and out of them. Thus, subconsciously during our impressionable development years we have been ?programmed? that wearing over-sized clothes is normal. Now that you are an adult and are not growing dramatically, you need to de-program yourself and start wearing clothes that actually FIT your body properly and compliment your features. Don?t give the impression that you?re ashamed of your body by masking it in drapes of cloth. Wear clothes that compliment your body and enhance the features that you have worked so hard for in the gym!
In the gym, if you wanna wear tight spandex during a workout?do it! Honestly, it does feel good (not sexually) to wear spandex-like shorts in the gym. The freedom of movement and support is appreciated; ergo, why they are worn by many athletes during events (track, football, etc.). Have you noticed that athletes are not ashamed of the form-fitting? They don?t wear shorts over their spandex-like shorts. I believe that it reflects poorly on a guy?s mental outlook (insecurity) when he wears shorts over their spandex; along with looking silly. Now please don?t misunderstand, I?m not one of those who have a spandex fetish, I?m just saying that you should wear workout clothes that feel good and are functionally advantageous. If you try spandex-like shorts and appreciate the feel/support, don?t be ashamed that your bulge shows or your ass shows too much?be thankful it does! YOU (stress: YOU) should help set the pace by wearing clothes that enhance your features.
For me in the gym, half the time I do wear spandex-like shorts; however, the other half of the time I typically wear regular workout shorts that fit well (not baggy and long to my knees) without underwear. Now again, I do not have some sort of obsessive fetish about going ?commando,? I would simply like to hang without feeling bunched-up (the opposite of wearing my spandex-type shorts). Can you at times see the head of my cock or my shaft outlined in my short?yes; and, so what! Again, if you re-read from above, it is OK! All guys have a penis and it is not something to be ashamed of?it is simply anatomy. As those who workout to get a better built body, you and I must help carry the torch by helping de-program society that the male anatomy is not taboo.
Understand that I am not saying that you should dress like a skank or be intentionally sexual, but you should wear clothes that feel good and compliment your body?not mask it.
Again, we work hard in the gym?wear clothes that compliment your features, not mask it! I had a problem once with wearing clothes that were too loose, and I got in a fight. My mom got scared and said "You're moving with your Auntie and Uncle in Bel-Air!"
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03-25-2008, 09:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinGemini
I wrote all that "****" myself. Not copied. Sorry you didn't appreciate it.
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I didn't say I didn't appreciate it, it just seems like a copy paste becasue there are question marks where different punctuation should be and that would imply that it was indeed copy pasted from another site that uses punctuation marks that this forum cannot compute or does not have. that is all.
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03-25-2008, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by NYG
I didn't say I didn't appreciate it, it just seems like a copy paste becasue there are question marks where different punctuation should be and that would imply that it was indeed copy pasted from another site that uses punctuation marks that this forum cannot compute or does not have. that is all.
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I wrote it using Microsoft Word, then pasted it in. Don't know why it put all those "?" in there. I'll try to fix it. Thanks
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03-25-2008, 09:53 AM
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Are you aware you penor is very clearly visable in your avatar?
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03-25-2008, 09:58 AM
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Are you aware you penor is very clearly visable in your avatar?
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LOL
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