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Show Me Your “Goods”!

April 30, 2008

Chiseled ManI was sitting in Starbucks this morning when a middle-aged man walked in. He took a seat across from me, and so began my hormonally-charged observations…

…His face was okay (i.e. free of deformities/extra eyes), but that wasn’t enough to go on.

I needed to examine his body. This was not an easy task, considering he was cloaked in a loose-fitting dress shirt, loose-fitting trousers and a bulky blazer. I didn’t understand all the excess; like how was I supposed to judge his “chisel factor” when he was wearing enough square-feet of textile to clothe a small country’s children?

And that’s when I had a realization:

-Men aren’t pressured enough into showing their bodies in public.

Take the Starbucks-Man for example. In his big bulky suit, I had zero sense of his “firmness of bottom”, “bicep-girth”, or “package-significance”. All I could really see was that he had a fondness for embroidered ties that looked like they were sewn from the scraps of an Arabian mogul’s drape collection. And on that note: what on earth is the point of a tie? A tie is the #1 piece of clothing that has absolutely no purpose, so why are men allowed to wear them?

Women on the other hand wear clothes with a focused purpose; we take great care to assign our clothing important jobs: the low-cut tops make our boobs look bigger, the special undies make our bum look curvier, and the skirts show the world that we have legs (and aren’t afraid to use them). Of course it’s not “required” for chicks to objectify themselves like slabs of meat in the butcher’s store-front window, but when searching for a man, whoring self-promotion is highly recommended.

So back to the Starbucks man (or any man for that matter): I really believe that men should start assigning “jobs” to their clothing. Once this is complete, the women of the world will be able to judge them accordingly!

So listen up men: official clothing choices will remain in your discretion, but if you’re short on ideas, howBicycle Shorts about some super-tight-pants for a start? Bicycle shorts are a viable option for Summer, but whatever you choose, make it tight, so we can rate your bum (and package) in one quick shot.

And if tight pants aren’t your thing, how about some ultra low-rise jeans? That way you can tease us chicks with just the right amount of “ball cleavage” (assuming it’s landscaped of course). I know this seems like a shocking notion, but it illustrates my point: men have been covering up for way too long, while women have been putting on the racy show.

Now does it have to be “ball-cleave”? Maybe…maybe not, but it’s time for the men to show some “bod”.

So what do you say guys? Let’s start to see a little more of “you”…

34 comments

  1. Miss Romi…

    Uh…sorry sweetheart. I’m from the Drew Carey school of fashion: If you have a bad body…cover it the **** up.

    My attire all has a function…keeping pretty women like you from indescribable horror.

    (However, if you like soft and cuddly… ;)


  2. Oh, yes!!!! You go, Romi! It’s been a double standard for way too long, especially in the movie industry!!!


  3. Romi,
    You DO know that the balls hang below the ‘package,’ right? I’m trying to imagine how I would show ball cleavage for the ladies without completely exposing myself. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not necessarily against showing some ball cleave, I just don’t know how it’d be done.

    And by the way, I’m kind of disappointed. I didn’t think you were so shallow! ;-)


  4. P.S. I don’t remember giving you authorization to use my photo.


  5. I’d settle for a haut bod with an open shirt- perfectly sculpted pecks and a scrumptious fury patch of chest hair; then when I get cold, I could walk over and nestle in there and start to purr…
    *No back hair please, and no speedo’s or tight ball bursting type biker shorts for this girl- I imagine their balls would be all sweaty in that shiny polyester material *gag*


  6. Romi– NOOOOOO! Spandex is THE most unflattering fabric known to mankind. In fact, there’s one county that’s banned it:

    http://www.austinprobe.com/provocative-spandex-banned-in-williamson-county/

    If you look at the third picture, you’ll see why.

    Most middle aged people would attest to the fact that as people age, their “goods” become “not so goods.” There’s a possibility that if you’d seen Starbucks Man in Spandex, you would have thrown up your Triple Mocha Lattecino.


  7. Ball cleavage, huh? Niiice.
    And ties are key, they’re necessary in the bedroom.


  8. Yeah, ties are fine in the bedroom, but around my neck? Nothing but an irritation. You produce the petition, and hell yeah I’ll sign.

    Same thing for shorts. I’ll gladly show off my calves, tattoos and all, if you ladies can convince our employers that shorts are proper business-casual attire and don’t scream “UPS driver.”

    As for the butt, my wife has never complained about my work pants…


  9. Romi-

    No Spandex. EVER. ON ANYONE. EVER. With that being said, most men think nothing of fashion. I work as a recruiter for an upscale cosmetology school, and have to make decisions based on a variety of criteria, fashion being one of them. We make them come in several times, and note what they are wearing every time; we aren’t looking necessarily for the “professional” look; we look more for people that are hip/chic… I’ve noticed that even in this sector, men are far less likely to care about what they look like. This isn’t always the case, and I am making generalities, but we have sterotypes for a reason. ;-) I agree with Nigel though; I think that alot of men are just uncomfortable with how they look, and as a result “hide” themselves. I was thankfully blessed with decent genetics, and work out on a regular basis, but I don’t always feel like showing off my “goods”; sometimes I just want to wear some jeans and a T-shirt; it’s a comfort factor. And just one of the many reasons that I am glad that I am a man; if I want to roll out of bed and not do shit to make myself look good, I can; no need to worry about make-up and hair. Anyway, I’m slightly scatter brained, I’m gonna go. Hope all is well in Romiworld. Peace.


  10. -Men aren’t pressured enough into showing their bodies in public.

    Moment of truth… If clothing was optional in the United States, I’d be naked unless it was winter.

    Truth!

    Thomas :)


  11. Romi, I think you should consider the 50ish guy from my old gym who wore silver spandex pants. If black has a slimming effect, you can imagine what spandex did for his, um, package.


  12. Those pants might be nice until you end of sitting at a table and Ed Asner or Wilfred Brimley walk next to you and all you get is an eyeful of their “goods”!


  13. You show me your’s I’ll show you mine. ;) HA!


  14. (sent dirty picture to Romi’s personal email)


  15. Dude, thank you. But why is it that the ones that do wear spandex shorts in public also wear those neon 80s sunglasses and have mini pony tails?


  16. Sorry, I’m not going around with moose knuckles. The boys have to have the freedom to hang out.


  17. No! No! No! There’s nothing worse than a guy free ballin’ and having the “boys” poking out the bottom of their shorts when they sit down. I don’t care if the guy is hot or not, I don’t want to see the “boys” until I ask to see them.
    I also don’t want to be able to trace the main vein in a pair of spandex. I like my imagination to do the walking. For everything else…there’s darkness.


  18. I do not want to see balls in public, ever! Ha ha ha!


  19. Personally, *I* wear the ties. But yeah, while I’m all about the tight sexy clothing on the men, that does of course leave far to open the option for men of the jigglier variety to stuff themselves into a tube top like so much leaky canneloni. Picture that. Cause I don’t want to.

    *barf*


  20. I too would prefer to investigate a man’s ball cleav on my own and not see it in broad daylight amidst coffee drinkers, but I do like where you are going with this. Women do have the fashion burden or so it seems, but I bet if you asked men they would say they have it too! There has got to be another option, because I don’t care how great a guy’s body is, first he wouldn’t be the one to wear spandex, (some gross guy who thinks he looks hot would) and second if he did he would still look stupid, it just not sexy, it’s like camel toe only opposite.


  21. So true. Like Dontdatethatdude (above), I would like to be able to tell the ball cleav. I like to know girth and firmness of balls as well, so a delicate bicycle short is called for.

    I’d also be ok if men wanted to wear some sort of mesh pantie while they’re out and about. Determining the length of crack is critical, right? You don’t want to get involved with some guy sporting extra long crack line.

    You’re on fire Romi. I’m inspired. Keep it going.


  22. I may be old but I’m not dead yet. I like to see arm muscles and a nice 6 pack on a guy wearing a not too tight but tight enough t-shirt. I like to see him wear jeans that actually fit without his boxers hanging out the back. Not too tight but just tight enough to give the hint that he’s packing something. I used to love the Marlboro man when they had cigarette ads on TV.


  23. Hear f***ing hear Romi! And I’m also with Anne May on this one too - nothing like a perfect thatch of sexy chest hair for comfort and warmth :)
    You ARE on fire Romi - it’s nice to be back!


  24. “nothing like a perfect thatch of sexy chest hair for comfort and warmth…”

    I mean yeah…if you’re into the Burt Reynolds type…


  25. Alright Romes, here’s the deal. I look for excuses to get naked/semi naked pretty much all the time. I may not have what you’d call a Brad Pit build (beer gut, unkempt body hair, pasty white flesh outlined by farmers tan, etc) but that doesn’t stop me from making no pants in the house rules, or posting pictures of myself in my underwear on my blog, so you ladies can get a peep at my three inches of man glory. I’m down with my flaws, and showing them off actually helped me find the perfect woman. So I’m all for this show off your shit fashion law. Bring on the wranglers, bring on the wife beaters. (I’m from the south, that’s our version of tight clothes) In fact, I’d walk around in my under wear all the time if the ladies agreed to quit wearing bras. Just throwing it out there. I worked hard for this beer gut, so if anyone wants a peek, all you need to do is ask.


  26. Now, Romi, you’ve seriously made me think about landscaping my balls… has it been that long?


  27. Nigel: it’s all about the positive spin…seriously, pimp out your “teddy bear factor” for all it’s worth!

    teeni: you got that right! It’s MY turn to wrap myself up in layers and watch a sexy show!!!

    Daddy Dan:

    A: I am extremely shallow (though I have no justification to be this way considering my long bout of being single…lol..)

    B: ever heard of “push up bras”? Well I’m sure the fashion industry can rig up something similar to hoist up your “berries”

    C: I found your pic on Google Images, so I consider that “open season” for exploitation

    Anne: so you’re a “furry patch of chest hair” gal eh? Well I’m more focused on the shiny bicycle-short silhouette, but to each her own

    Moonbeam: That pic was horrible! And yes, I understand potential “spandex back-lash”, but we can only hope that it is worn with discretion…

    Red: crap! How did I forget the “alternative use” for ties? Oh yeah, ’cause I’ve been hanging out watchin DVD’s by myself or reading books on Fri. nights for longer than I care to remember….. (LOSER!!! )

    Taoist Biker:
    Okay, I’ll start drafting up the “no ties for work but MANY shorts for work” petition, and how ’bout we get a look at you in them work pants???

    DoesItREALLYmatter?: I hear what you’re saying, but I cry “unfair!”…I don’t like that you can just roll out in a t-shirt and jeans, while I have to continue to put in the extra effort to avoid being seen as a frump-a-licious scraggly mama with wild unkempt hair who possibly escaped from a mental institution…I don’t like that at all….so show off your goods and show ‘em off often!!!

    twps:
    wow…it’s so good to know that if laws were less strict, you’d be runnin’ around in your birthday suit..I’m seriously glad I have that extra piece of info about you

    Allison: you’re so cute for your momentary hesitation before saying the word “package”!! Haha…and ya, I remember your story about the old spandex-wearing man, and though I don’t remember this detail, can I assume he had a good “bod” ’cause he goes to the gym????

    morethananelectrician: the risk of “old balls” in super-low-rise-ball-cleave-revealing jeans is no greater than the risk of grannies strolling around in “baby tees and mini skirts”; it’s always a possibility but we just have to hope for the best in terms of good “hottie representation” vs. the hideous blinding displays of “that is SO wrong”…

    Peter:…uhhh..okay..deal!…???….. :-)

    ANDY: OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!
    TO EVERYONE: HE SOOOO DID SEND ME A PROVOC PIC OF HIMSELF!!!! HAHAHAHAHA….NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL AN EFFECTIVE BLOG POST!!!! :-)


  28. la petite princesse: holy crap, you mention the term “mini ponytail” and suddenly I puke in my own mouth…talk about a negative assocation…

    purefnevyl: I’m totally cool with you lettin’ ‘em hang free and loose…rock on :-)

    karmental: what would you have done if you were living in the Stone Age? Balls are God’s creatures, we need to re-embrace their hotness. Thank you.

    thegirlfromtheghetto:
    please see my comment reply above

    greenie: “leaky canneloni”? You are SOOO awesome at being disgusting…hahaha…but hey: seeing horrifying looking-chicks in tube-tops is just as bad, and yet still the guys are hell-bent on finding the eye-candy…it’s all about playing the odds

    dontdatethatdude: “it’s like camel toe only opposite”…HAHAHAHA…..now that is a new way of looking at it…you’ll have to leave me to ponder that one for a bit

    abarclay12: a mesh-pantie???? OH WOW…you took manliness to a new level of potential hotness, and I love it…LOL….YOU keep me inspired, so I will certainly soldier on

    joanharvest: you sing it sister! I am with you on every point! (especially the 6-pack/arm muscle bizness )

    Simonne: thanks, and it’s so good to have you back! It’s always good to have an awesome soul sister in my corner

    Andy: Burt Reynolds does it for a lot of chicks, don’t be hatin’…(and PS: many thanks again for that pic, hahaha )

    Josh: first of all I love that you call me Romes; like that has seriously been one of my nicknames since childhood (along with “Romeo” and “girl with headlice”, both of which I swiftly nixed from the rotation… ;)

    So anyhoo, your whole paragraph in support of “letting it all hang out” got me droolin’, ’cause yes I’ve seen your pics and you can rock that manliness! :-) Keep churnin’ out the juicy jpegs, so I can click “Save Picture As”…..hahahaha

    duffboy: I don’t know…Has it been that long? Well if you have to ask the question, then get crackin’!!!


  29. Do you make this shit up?


  30. *sneaks in*
    *reads Josh’s comment*
    *burns bra*
    *realizes weight of own boobs*
    *goes out and purchases new bra to the tune of $150*
    *curses to self*
    *sneaks out*


  31. kaylee: hahaha…I’m telling you, Wednesday morning I was officially sitting in Starbucks for two hours, and YES the bulky suit-wearing man sat across from me, so I just told it like I saw it!!!

    greenie: wow, do your super-magnificent large boobies really require specialty bras that are that expensive? Well I hope you’re getting the support you need and then some! ;-)


  32. I don’t really have much to say here. I just came to see how my wife used the word “package” sheepishly!


  33. oh SWEETHEART!!

    you don’t know the main purpose for the tie??

    *sighs*

    it’s because leashes are unbecoming with a suit.


  34. Matt: her use of package was sooo cute!! ;-)

    BFF: I have so much to learn and you’re right, the leash/suit combo would be totally unacceptable for the office ;-)


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