August1991 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Most women shave the hair on their legs. (Remember the scene in the Robin William's movie "Mrs Doubtfire"?) So, why don't men shave their legs too? Quote
Jack Weber Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Most women shave the hair on their legs. (Remember the scene in the Robin William's movie "Mrs Doubtfire"?) So, why don't men shave their legs too? Male cyclists and swimmers DO shave their legs...But it's not a fashion statement Why don't most males shave their legs?? Men tend to not wear skirts and things that accentuate the female leg... I don't know too many chicks that are out there saying ,"Check out the legs on that guy!". They ARE checking other things out but not usually the legs... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
Bonam Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Most women shave the hair on their legs. (Remember the scene in the Robin William's movie "Mrs Doubtfire"?) So, why don't men shave their legs too? This seems to me an absurd question. Why don't men use lipstick? Why don't women grow beards? There are a wide range of things that men and women do differently. Whether it comes to grooming, clothing, or behavior, there are very different social norms for men and women. These also vary from culture to culture, of course. Focusing on one specific difference out of thousands seems meaningless. Quote
Jack Weber Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 This seems to me an absurd question. Why don't men use lipstick? Why don't women grow beards? There are a wide range of things that men and women do differently. Whether it comes to grooming, clothing, or behavior, there are very different social norms for men and women. These also vary from culture to culture, of course. Focusing on one specific difference out of thousands seems meaningless. Men DO wear lipstick... They're called Shemales/Tranny's... Women do wear beards... They're called circus freaks! Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
Bonam Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Men DO wear lipstick... They're called Shemales/Tranny's... Women do wear beards... They're called circus freaks! I guess I should have included the obligatory generalization "most" in my statement Quote
kimmy Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Most women shave the hair on their legs. Because body hair confers an impression of masculinity. So, why don't men shave their legs too? Because body hair confers an impression of masculinity. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Scotty Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Most women shave the hair on their legs. (Remember the scene in the Robin William's movie "Mrs Doubtfire"?) So, why don't men shave their legs too? Actually, shaving is such a pain in the ass I don't know why women don't all get laser hair removal. imagine doing that awful waxing stuff (youch!) for forty or fifty years. If I had a daughter I'd give her laser hair removal as a present on her eighteenth birthday. I assume you can't do it on the face or I'd hear of men doing it. Quote It is an inverted moral calculus that tries to persuade the world to demonize one state that tries its civilized best to abide in a difficult time and place, and rides merrily by the examples and practices of dozens of states and leaderships that drop into brutality every day without a twinge of regret or a whisper of condemnation. - Rex Murphy
Shwa Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Because body hair confers an impression of masculinity. Because body hair confers an impression of masculinity. -k Beauty post, eh? Quote
Guest American Woman Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Most women shave the hair on their legs. (Remember the scene in the Robin William's movie "Mrs Doubtfire"?) So, why don't men shave their legs too? A lot of guys do these days - or rather wax - they wax their backs, their chests, and some even their arms and legs. Quote
bloodyminded Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 This seems to me an absurd question. Why don't men use lipstick? Why don't women grow beards? There are a wide range of things that men and women do differently. Whether it comes to grooming, clothing, or behavior, there are very different social norms for men and women. These also vary from culture to culture, of course. Focusing on one specific difference out of thousands seems meaningless. Exactly. The majority of the Earth's women do not, in fact, shave their legs. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
guyser Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Because body hair confers an impression of masculinity. -k I agree that it used to but I doubt it does anymore. Quote
Moonlight Graham Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 culture. social norms. Legs aren't usually seen as a sexual turn-on for women, they generally dont care about hairy legs. If most women thought hairy legs were hideous & shaved legs much more attractive, i'd be in the shower breaking out the Gillette Mach whatever right now! Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Moonlight Graham Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 On another note, kissing a woman with a mustache sucks. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
bush_cheney2004 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 On another note, kissing a woman with a mustache sucks. ...depends on where you kiss her. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
BC_chick Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 Male cyclists and swimmers DO shave their legs...But it's not a fashion statement Why don't most males shave their legs?? Men tend to not wear skirts and things that accentuate the female leg... I don't know too many chicks that are out there saying ,"Check out the legs on that guy!". They ARE checking other things out but not usually the legs... Well, I can't speak for all women, but I definitely check out a man's legs (when they're visible). I love hockey and soccer players' legs, and cyclists too. Come to think of it, why DO men cover up their nice legs while women accentuate them? Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
Bonam Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 Well, I can't speak for all women, but I definitely check out a man's legs (when they're visible). I love hockey and soccer players' legs, and cyclists too. Come to think of it, why DO men cover up their nice legs while women accentuate them? You can come over and check out my cyclist/runner/hiker legs any time you want... Quote
August1991 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) This seems to me an absurd question. Why don't men use lipstick? Why don't women grow beards?Men could wear lipstick. Most women can't grow beards.I see a difference. Because body hair confers an impression of masculinity. Minute, papillon.On what basis do you make that claim? Do you mean that people with body hair are usually men? And I suppose that you think people without wedding rings are single. Actually, shaving is such a pain in the ass I don't know why women don't all get laser hair removal. imagine doing that awful waxing stuff (youch!) for forty or fifty years. If I had a daughter I'd give her laser hair removal as a present on her eighteenth birthday.I assume you can't do it on the face or I'd hear of men doing it. Scotty, your point partly motivated my OP. Modern technology makes hair removal easy.Exactly. The majority of the Earth's women do not, in fact, shave their legs.Do you have a cite for that claim?I'll bet however that most women around the world view a hairless body (other than the hair on their head) as Western, modern and sophisticated. Incidentally, French has two different words for head hair (cheveux) and body hair (poil). ---- Returning to Kimmy's point, all American presidents since Woodrow Wilson have been beardless. And yet, most American presidents in the 19th century had beards (eg. Lincoln). Of course, in the 19th century, women did not have the right to vote. Body hair may be perceived as masculine but apparently women voters don't like it on their leaders. Edited June 4, 2011 by August1991 Quote
BC_chick Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 You can come over and check out my cyclist/runner/hiker legs any time you want... Hikers! I forgot hikers! You got me right there (though having read your posts I don't think we'd have much to chat about other than legs, lol) No but seriously, I don't know who these women were that told Jack legs aren't important. There is nothing more ridiculous-looking than these gym-goers who spend all their time building their chest and arms and leave skinny little legs dangling under. Legs are far more important! Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
Sir Bandelot Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) My father never said to me "son, you must let your hair grow". Yet I would never shave my legs or chest, for the sake of vanity. I mean I would do it if it were necessary for some other reason such as health or survival. What I mean is, it's just natural for me and I was not taught to be this way. My father never had a beard. I have had many beards, moustaches and sideburns. That is the way I am. I do shave, of course, but do it on order to keep myself clean, and to accent my masculine good looks. Mature men are naturally hairy, course, and rough. Women are naturally smoother. Testosterone contributes to body hair growth. I don't want to shave my entire body, but some men do. My opinion of them is that they're kind of queer. Edited June 4, 2011 by Sir Bandelot Quote
BC_chick Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 I don't want to shave my entire body, but some men do. My opinion of them is that they're kind of queer. Entire body - maybe. But a hairless chest is not just 'feminine' (thereby 'queer'), it's also very youthful-looking which appeals to a lot of women as well. Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
Bonam Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 Hikers! I forgot hikers! You got me right there (though having read your posts I don't think we'd have much to chat about other than legs, lol) Yep, can't forget the hikers. Women hikers and skiers have the most amazing legs and butts ever As for chatting, you'd be surprised. Just about all my friends are pretty liberal and we get along just fine. No but seriously, I don't know who these women were that told Jack legs aren't important. There is nothing more ridiculous-looking than these gym-goers who spend all their time building their chest and arms and leave skinny little legs dangling under. Ha, funny image. Apparently their little dangly parts down there can refer to all 3 appendages... I know exactly what you mean though. I know a few guys that go to the gym and work out every day and lift like 3 times more than I ever could, but take them on a hike and they are tired and winded after half an hour. Definitely gotta have a balance. Quote
Bonam Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 My father never said to me "son, you must let your hair grow". Yet I would never shave my legs or chest, for the sake of vanity. I mean I would do it if it were necessary for some other reason such as health or survival. What I mean is, it's just natural for me and I was not taught to be this way. My father never had a beard. I have had many beards, moustaches and sideburns. That is the way I am. I do shave, of course, but do it on order to keep myself clean, and to accent my masculine good looks. Mature men are naturally hairy, course, and rough. Women are naturally smoother. Testosterone contributes to body hair growth. I don't want to shave my entire body, but some men do. My opinion of them is that they're kind of queer. My opinion on men's body hair is... let the gf/wife decide. Haha. If a shave, wax, or laser hair removal is gonna help make your partner more excited, well, it's a very small price to pay. Converse true too of course, some girls like my luxuriant fur... Quote
Scotty Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 On another note, kissing a woman with a mustache sucks. When is it considered acceptable to throw your glass of beer in an Italian woman's face? When her mustache is on fire. Quote It is an inverted moral calculus that tries to persuade the world to demonize one state that tries its civilized best to abide in a difficult time and place, and rides merrily by the examples and practices of dozens of states and leaderships that drop into brutality every day without a twinge of regret or a whisper of condemnation. - Rex Murphy
DogOnPorch Posted June 5, 2011 Report Posted June 5, 2011 When is it considered acceptable to throw your glass of beer in an Italian woman's face? When her mustache is on fire. :lol: Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
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