discrimination by Mother Nature

Who is Jerry?

Geraldo

Can you name one? Just one, other than Alan Colmes? You may not like the way Thumper said it, but he is correct.

That gravely voiced chick that was all over the OJ trial. If you've heard her speak before and didn't want to put a gun to your head you are a much better and more tolerant man than I.

Ask and ye shall receive

LOVE IT!!

Back to "discrimination" (or whatever is the correct term) by Mother Nature, why is it that men can suck in the muscles of their typically most unattractive physical flaw (big bellies) to make them look smaller, but women can't suck in the muscles of their typically most unattractive physical flaw (big butts) to make them look smaller? Not fair.

Just about every time I see a photo of a guy over 21, he's sucking in his belly.

I've lost a lot of sleep over this profound question.

Back to "discrimination" (or whatever is the correct term) by Mother Nature, why is it that men can suck in the muscles of their typically most unattractive physical flaw (big bellies) to make them look smaller, but women can't suck in the muscles of their typically most unattractive physical flaw (big butts) to make them look smaller? Not fair.

Just about every time I see a photo of a guy over 21, he's sucking in his belly.

I've lost a lot of sleep over this profound question.

I think big butts are a beautiful thing!! From a biological stand point big butts usually mean good for having babies, while big stomachs are usually the first signs of poor health. Show off your butt!!! There are many of us buttless folks who will envy you.

...big stomachs are usually the first signs of poor health...

Actually many Polynesian cultures equate big bellies with status. I had a Samoan man tell me once that it shows "I have eaten well, and not been eaten myself."

Actually many Polynesian cultures equate big bellies with status. I had a Samoan man tell me once that it shows "I have eaten well, and not been eaten myself."

I tend to think of my gut as a long term investment in time and money. Alot of both went into creating it.

Actually many Polynesian cultures equate big bellies with status. I had a Samoan man tell me once that it shows "I have eaten well, and not been eaten myself."

I knew it...I am a Samoan Queen!!!! Never had much butt, always have had a gut!!!

I think big butts are a beautiful thing!! .

I may have just found my NEW best friend!

I may have just found my NEW best friend!

Baby got back?????

I tend to think of my gut as a long term investment in time and money. Alot of both went into creating it.

Baby got back?????

It's hereditary!

Make that genetically challenged.

Baby got back?????

Really. Have you heard the song "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot (http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/sirmixalot/babygotback.html)? It's hilarious. WARNING: it's very nasty, so don't click on the link if you can't deal with it.

On the other hand, remember in "Pulp Fiction" when Bruce Willis' girlfriend talked about how sexy big pot-bellies are and that she wanted a big pot-belly? Maybe it's a cultural thing? Or an individual preference?

Whatever. It's still not fair that guys can suck in their big bellies.

It's still not fair that guys can suck in their big bellies.

Only up to a point, and only for so long...

Only up to a point, and only for so long...

I feel your pain OBB. In my experience, I always thought men didn't really care about how they looked in a bathing suit as much as women did. How many men have meltdowns in the dressing room ?...they just pick one up and go home!!!

I feel your pain OBB. In my experience, I always thought men didn't really care about how they looked in a bathing suit as much as women did. How many men have meltdowns in the dressing room ?...they just pick one up and go home!!!

When selecting my swimsuits, I tend to feel better about myself if they don't have a mirror in the dressing room. I think mirrors, like jobs, are highly overated, unless you have food stuck in your teeth.

When selecting my swimsuits, I tend to feel better about myself if they don't have a mirror in the dressing room. I think mirrors, like jobs, are highly overated, unless you have food stuck in your teeth.

I think you are right....some people spend too much time looking at themselves and worrying what others will think! Let it all hang out!

I think you are right....some people spend too much time looking at themselves and worrying what others will think! Let it all hang out!

Being married sure helps. It's nice not to have to look perfect all the time. The sweetest thing my hubby has ever said to me, was a couple of weeks ago on Seagrove beach. He saw me messing with my swimsuit and said, "Stop worrying, there's lots of other little mommies out here." He was right! I think we're so busy worrying about how we look, that we don't notice everyone else looking exactly the same. :roll:

(PS. Talk about a thread hi-jack!)

I don't know how I missed this thread....

I had a Samoan man tell me once that it shows "I have eaten well, and not been eaten myself."

All I can say is, "Poor thing".