In my opinion, at least, there’s a distinct difference between leering/ogling vs. respectful appreciation. And no, I don’t believe this thread has crossed the line into disrespectful territory.
Male or female, the human body is an amazing thing, and it can be beautiful in many different ways. What appeals to one person might not appeal to another. Examining what we find attractive and why can be grounds for excellent conversation. And exploring how that attraction/objectification is used, in media and in society, is (IMHO) necessary to understand and define our own roles and interactions in that society.
(Admittedly, we get a little off-track sometimes in posting pics of handsome men. But all threads wander occasionally, and we always seem to get back on topic sooner or later.)
While I can see the appeal, I still think that guy looks creepy as all get-out. I never noticed the Peaky Blinders guy was the same as the Batman villain guy, so that’s interesting, I guess.
Hmmm… maybe I just associate him with the roles I’ve seen him in and that’s why he’s creepy.
Somewhat tangential, but if I ever refer to someone as “sweetheart” or any varient, I would suggest running, because something is about to explode and get very, very messy. And you do not want to be in the splash zone.
Hopefully you still ogle each other like two teenagers with overactive hormones.
Perhaps because no matter how superficial some of the comments may be in general, we ladies (and others) still see the males in question as actual human beings with agency. Our appreciation/“lust” doesn’t automatically negate their own self-sovereignty.
Context matters, as does intent.
Y’all know I’m never mad at more Joe; no matter what he is (or isn’t) wearing.
Since he was in the role for the longest and is pretty much the first thing that people think of outside of the TARDIS when you yell “Doctor Who!” at them, I’d say you’re normal.
Also, don’t go around yelling “Doctor Who” at people. I found out that it makes them uncomfortable.
One of my classmates in grad school was a Chinese man named He (pronounced Who, because Chinese is weird). Assuming that he graduated, he is now Doctor Who.
Hi everyone. I am seeing the flags. I have a big deadline at work today and need to focus on that for right now. I want to give this the proper attention it deserves. I am closing for until I can review and give some guidance.
