Is it necessary for males to wear makeup? [POLL]

[Misawa]

A character is a character. An actor and a character are the complete opposite. An actor embodies fiction.

A man is a man. Gay people wear make up - they are effeminate. That is acceptable. If you are a straight male, then no, you should not wear make up.

[Meanies]

only if they want to be called a tranny

[Romanity]

I put a bit of eyeliner on 'cos i'm goin for the hungover gothic **** look, sometimes I like to make my eyeliner run just to add to the effect ;D

As you can see, I have basically got the look down to a t'
It's even better 'cos most my friends are borderline-chavs, not the full on scum variety, the lovely kind, so I stick out like a sore thumb, I love it!

omg how many commas did I use in that sentence, it was mad! oh my god there i go again!

Mmm. hot.

er never? unless it's to cover a scar or something like that it just removes all their masculinity really.

LOL.. So a woman can't have short hair or wear trousers coz it makes them manly? No no.

i think mascara on men look nice.

I agree

**** no. If I saw a boy with make up on I would laugh.

And I would punch you. Sorry, statement of fact.

I don't think guys should wear makeup. It looks bad, although some people pull it off nicely if they have eye liner on or something? (the goth guys) but its really not necessary at all.

Its never necassary, and tbh anyone can wear it if they want...

only if they want to be called a tranny

Rather pathetic and insultive comment to say any guy wearing makeup is a tranny? Slightly pratty dont you think?

A character is a character. An actor and a character are the complete opposite. An actor embodies fiction.

A man is a man. Gay people wear make up - they are effeminate. That is acceptable. If you are a straight male, then no, you should not wear make up.

If women didnt wear skirts, and men did.... and 1 group of women wanted to wear skirts... you'ld say it is weird... But its not, coz it looks fine.

[ChickenFaces]

Er. Well I'd like it if you had a completely disgusting complexion if you wore a bit of cover-up to make yourself not look like a deformed pizza with a face plastered on it. :/

[kuzkasate]

Well I have this spot cream thing, its for women. Every time I get like a noticable spot I put the cream on and you cant see it anymore. I also use vaseline, thats about it.

I think OTT makeup is by far wrong.

[Describe]

I don't really care what other people do to their own bodies but I really wouldn't like to hang around with someone who does.

Though what if they're hiding something embarrassing such as a birth mark or a skin condition? Surely it's suitable in those circumstances.

[hah]

A character is a character. An actor and a character are the complete opposite. An actor embodies fiction.

A man is a man. Gay people wear make up - they are effeminate. That is acceptable. If you are a straight male, then no, you should not wear make up.

im gay and i dont wear makeup :S

[Catzsy]

A character is a character. An actor and a character are the complete opposite. An actor embodies fiction.

A man is a man. Gay people wear make up - they are effeminate. That is acceptable. If you are a straight male, then no, you should not wear make up.

Obviously you are entitled to your opinions but I don't necessarily think all gay men are effeminate - far from it I would say. I do think this is a bit more up to date opinion:

The definition of what constitutes effeminate behavior varies greatly depending on the social and cultural context, as well as on the time period. While some effeminate behavior evokes stereotypical impressions of homosexuality in some people, others may simply view the behavior as "unmanly" without questioning the sexual orientation of the person in question.

It is becoming more and more accepted (in fact desired) to have feminine qualities in the western world. In fact, it has been proven that men with effeminate traits earn more and have higher paying jobs and a higher quality of life.

Examples of behavior noncompliant with conventional masculinity have included:

Interest in women's fashion.
Effusive emotional expressions among other males.
Cross-dressing or use of makeup.
Adoption of stereotypically feminine mannerisms.

Fashions change constantly and in history it was often fashionable for men to wear more make up than women.
When actors are not on the set - why then do they wear make up for tv interviews etc?

[Alkaz]

My two friends at school do, they're gay. One wears light make-up, the other wears heavy. I don't personally see a massive problem with it.

[Molly.22]

Personally, I don't think males should wear it. Make up is seen as a feminine thing which makes them try to look pretty. If a man wore it, I would think they are getting in touch with their feminine side but it is their choice and if they are happy with wearing it I have no problem.