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Moon · 09-12-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zorba

These days, women (in the west at least) are more-or-less free to dress/act/do what/as they please - as it should be.

As long as it's "sexy", or according to the latest fashion

samira shuruk · 09-12-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zorba

I'm tired of people telling me I have to be an ugly, coarse and vulgar person in order to be a "real" man.

Unfortunately many societies still encourage men to hide any "softer" emotions, as they are told that in order to "be manly" you have to do only "manly" things, dress in "manly" ways, enjoy "manly" sports, smell dirty ("manly"), bring home the bacon but not cook the bacon (or do the bacon dishes, that's "women's work"). It seems like it boils down to men being appreciated for what their testosterone brings to the table, not as a whole package. I think that's very sad.
The same "male box" style of thinking also utylizes derogatory words for any woman who exhibits strength or other "manly" traits such as independence, assertiveness or (heaven forbid) expressing our own opinion.
I feel a "real man" has the strength of character to know and be who he is, no matter what "old traditions" may say. I don't care if he likes to wear makeup while drag racing or dressing up in drag... if he's true to himself and true to those around him (and treats others well) it's all good.

Those wonderful "old traditions" are the ones who gave us such wonderful sayings like "rule of thumb". The saying "rule of thumb" is based on a French law (19th c) that stated that a man could legally beat his wife with a stick that was no thicker than his thumb.

As far as costuming, I feel someone should wear what is flattering to and appropriate for their figure, face and movement style and the venue in which it is presented.
Whether make up is uncomfortable or not, every single actor in Hollywood, every single musician in a video, every actor on Broadway... they ALL wear makeup. Even "big-bad" wrestlers wear makeup. Is the Rock not "manly" because he wears makup?

Make up doesn't make a man any less "manly" in my eyes.

Gabi · 09-13-2006, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lydia dubai

I dont know what to say about this issue....last week i was reading the other threat about maledancers and members even arguing about what is good and not good about it ,feminine ,parfum ,tops and yes or not acceptable and what people in the middle east are thinking about enz. ....why are we doing this??I also like to see man like a real man,strong and manlike the stereo type...But we are all artist we all entertain people,we are there to make people happy and smile .....i dont care if a man is dancing and what he wears aslong if he is a good entertainer and dont look sleezy its is fine by me....but i think the same about us female dancers....do a good show and respect yourself,on and of stage..and bdw i have seen many great maledancers and please dont let us pick on other artist this forum was such a great place.........we have a million other things to talk about ,the world is full of people arguiing about all kind of things,please let us not be one of them.we are all artist and we share the same spirit and the same love what is DANCING ....this is my opinion....have a great day.and happy dancing Lydia

Hi Lydia,

I thought I might mention that some of the posts with quotes are coming up in weird order and that may be changing the perceived meaning for you.

Anyway, like Aniseteph said - we were just bantering a bit.

If we absolutely must be serious. I think there is nothing wrong with whatever guys want to wear but I have a personal preference. I find it hard to find crop tops that I like on ME; I don't really like the line they usually have on the body, it's often not graceful.

neanderthal female · 09-13-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Demelza

"MALE BELLY DANCERS SHOULD NOT WEAR CROP TOPS AND MAKE-UP AND BELLY DANCE IS FEMENINE IN ESSENCE !":eek: :eek: :eek:

"British Justice is the best in the world. Anyone who disagrees is either a gay, a woman or a mental
No but, yeah, but, no but cos there was this whole other thing that you don't even know about

Vicky Pollard from Little Britain

Zorba · 09-13-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by samira shuruk

Those wonderful "old traditions" are the ones who gave us such wonderful sayings like "rule of thumb". The saying "rule of thumb" is based on a French law (19th c) that stated that a man could legally beat his wife with a stick that was no thicker than his thumb.

But it was illegal to beat your wife after 10 PM in London!

I'll have to tell my wife about the "Rule of Thumb". I'm sure she'll be impressed! :p

Zorba · 09-13-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Moon

As long as it's "sexy", or according to the latest fashion

Yea, true enough. But men are expected to wear dull, drab, HOT, uncomfortable clothing. Not I! :eek:

Mair · 09-13-2006, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by A'isha Azar

Dear Zorba and Group,
One of his favorite quotes?? "I'm twice the man you'll ever be and twice the woman you'll ever have".
Regards,
A'isha

A'isha, do you think your friend would mind terribly if I stole that and passed it on to a friend of mine? I think my friend would adore that.

Aisha Azar · 09-13-2006, 10:12 PM

Dear Mair,
Actually my friend borrowed it from a comedian named Mario somebody. Feel free to pass it around!
Regards,
A'isha

Makeda Maysa · 09-14-2006, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by A'isha Azar

Dear Mair,
Actually my friend borrowed it from a comedian named Mario somebody. Feel free to pass it around!
Regards,
A'isha

Mario Cantone? Sounds like something he'd say.

Aisha Azar · 09-14-2006, 12:45 PM

Dear Makeda,
Yes! Mario Cantone... my mind was just drawing a blank on his last name. I love his incredibly caustic humor and his very much veiled sensitivity for which one must actually hunt!
Thanks!
Regards,
A'isha

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Aisha Azar V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 4,516	Crop tops Dear Mair, Actually my friend borrowed it from a comedian named Mario somebody. Feel free to pass it around! Regards, A'isha

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Aisha Azar V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 4,516	Crop tops Dear Makeda, Yes! Mario Cantone... my mind was just drawing a blank on his last name. I love his incredibly caustic humor and his very much veiled sensitivity for which one must actually hunt! Thanks! Regards, A'isha