ADVERTISEMENT

What does it mean to be a "real" man? Well, masculinity is one of those topics everyone has an opinion on, as gender norms remain a delicate subject that tends to spark heated debates online. And even though public attitudes are becoming more accepting in many ways, stereotypical patterns of masculine behavior are still deeply rooted in our society — according to the age-old cliché of the masculine guy, men are expected to be strong, brave, and dominant.

But in reality, when people are telling everyone that a macho man doesn't cry, takes risks, makes money, fears nothing, and — heaven forbid! — never shows any signs of emotional vulnerability, it can spark some pretty warped ideas about manhood.

Thanks to one illuminating corner of Twitter called 'Hot Masculinity Takes,' we get to see a galore of absurd cases when this happens online. "Welcome to the Alpha Zone," says the account’s description, and you already know it’s gonna be a wild ride. So continue scrolling to check out the absolutely ridiculous opinions about men on the Internet, and don’t miss the chat we had about masculinity with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jesse Matthews right below.

Psst! After you’re done with this list, more madness awaits in Part 1 of this feature right here.

#1

Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

MasculineTakes Report

Add photo comments
POST
Raccoon panda
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wanna punch the idiot who wrote this put down. And I’m an oh-so-estrogenic woman. My crushing lack of testosterone must be making me so irrational to say something like this. Isn’t it?🙄😤😡 Who is this misogynistic weirdo, to think he can be rude to the ladies and gentlemen like that? Bet he’s an insecure neckbeard.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
RELATED:

    It’s hard to avoid encountering the term toxic masculinity these days. But as the person behind the account, who preferred to stay anonymous, told my colleague Rokas in a previous interview, this social media project is not purely about that. The philosophy of the page is to post the takes and let people make their own conclusions. "I do draw a lot from the manosphere but a lot of the takes are from women speaking about men, and I include left-wing hot takes too," the creator added.

    A brief scroll through the list proves that harmful stereotypes about what it means to be a man are abundant in today’s society. But what exactly urges people to share their absurd statements without any second thought? And how can these ideas affect men seeking out their masculine identity?

    ADVERTISEMENT

    To gain more insight on the topic from an expert, we reached out to Dr. Jesse Matthews, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist based in Chester Springs, PA. According to him, ideas about masculinity have become quite polarized in our society.

    "As masculinity has moved away from the 'manly man' or 'tough guy' definitions, many people have not only clung to these stereotypes, but they have made them more extreme," Dr. Matthews told Bored Panda. This usually stems from people rejecting the changing views, and "social media in particular creates echo chambers for this, with various influencers carrying the flags for those who identify with their views."

    While we all bear different perspectives on the world around us, masculinity especially can be a very deep rabbit hole with a variety of different viewpoints. But Dr. Matthews raised an important question: why do these ideas matter so much to people?

    ADVERTISEMENT

    "Obviously, it’s part of life for any guy or anyone who identifies with masculinity, but the obsession with being a 'real man' is more based in insecurity. The person essentially needs to ensure that they present a masculine enough identity to avoid judgment or being called out as not masculine by other guys," the psychologist explained.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #9

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Geetha s
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're a man and you have problem with other men wearing short shorts, you're gay. Hahahahaaa

    BeepBeepBoopBoop
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    welp then every single white popular guy in my school is very bisexual. I mean they already kiss each other and slap each other's asses... what's the big change?

    David Green
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did have doubts about football players, well and gymnasts, and field hockey players, squash, tennis, marathon runners... what the heck, just all sportsmen except wrestlers obviously as they wear leotards.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That raises the question: In places that wouldn't serve you when you come in in shorts, would you technically be allowed in in a leotard?!

    Load More Replies...
    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your shorts are below your knees, you're probably American. And you look silly. Even more so if you're wearing those white 'sox'.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't wear shorts at all but that's because my legs are covered in scars. What does that make me?

    Robert B
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whew! Glad I have short legs! They’re the only thing saving me from a life of buggery.

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your shorts aren't above your knees, they're not shorts but pedal-pushers.

    WoodenLion
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me, a man with 2 ex-wives and 2 kids was bisexual from 1972 until 1990 and i didn't even know it

    OmBoyGanesh
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah! I’m pretty much a gold star gay & most of my shorts are 5” or 7”. So it’s a gay thing. And I imagine it’s a bi, het & ace thing, too!

    John Bujold
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So is it a graduated measurement? ⅙ of an inch you just glance a a man and think "handsome guy", ½ of an inch above the knee and your thinking it's like "I wish I had an a*s like his", a full 1 and it's "I wonder how big his d*+k is? I guess if a guy doesn't wear socks at all he must be straight but with gay inclinations?

    Amused panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if your shorts are below the knee, then they aren't shorts; if they stop below the knee but aren't full length, they are cropped trousers. The only way a pair of shorts can be below your knees is if you are taking them off/putting them on.

    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are a female and your shorts are above the knees you will get sent home to change because you are distracting the males.

    Haywood Jablome
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got tattoos on my legs so I can wear shorts and avoid these kinds of things

    Martha Goodridge-Kelly
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re short! Where the hell do you expect them to be? Below the knee they’re cropped trousers at best!

    Sonja
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Erm, if they're below the knees they're not shorts, they're... I don't know what they're called and if they're even produced for men O.o but they're definitely not shorts

    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are a bisexual man and your pants aren’t around your ankles, you’re doing it all wrong 😁

    Luna Crow
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had no idea the length of shorts was a Kinsey scale indicator

    Gypsy Lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you a man and you shorts hang below you bottom so they hem reach below you knees, you advertising you like bisexual, you silly. Truth.

    RavenTheCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm bisexual and I don't even wear shorts, your arguments invalid

    Addi Moore
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So obviously what he's saying is if you go pants-less your gay. THAT'S THE ONLY WAY TO BE GAY Y'ALL

    BasedWang12.7
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't lie... This was a thing in grade school. Why do you older folk think we worde JNCO shorts that were basically just pants

    $enna
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought that one side should be above and the other below the knee to be bisexual...silly me

    DEW
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does that make you bi?? Please explain what man you wanted to date after you saw his sexy knee's!! It's okay you can tell your crush you like him...oohh but he's with a woman..

    Alya
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbh this sounds like something a queer person would tweet lmaoo

    Robert Rosenthal
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife likes my legs, you're just jealous that you can't say the same :D Also, I checked the tags, they say nothing about sexual orientation, just size, material, and washing instructions. PS: for those of us taller than 6', it's almost impossible to find shorts that go below our knees.

    Wendy Herman
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just Know this guy was wearing JORTS as he typed that nonsense. Probably socks & sandals, too. 😆

    Jessica J.
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone should tell all the basketball players from the 1980's...

    Mario Strada
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I happen to like my shorts just above my knees. Shorts that go below the knee looks silly to me, but you don't see me go around chiding other people for their choice of shorts.

    Deth Invictus
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, apparently I'm bisexual. I just thought I preferred what I consider to be normal shorts but what do I know, I'm just an Aussie.

    tom tucker
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really learned something about myself here today. I thought my shorts were like that cause I had long thighs

    der sebbl
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I am, but I doubt that my shorts have something to do with it

    M F
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your shorts are below your knees they're no longer shorts, just capri pants.

    T. Unnamable
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, by this logic, hot pants equals gay and thigh length equals bisexual and therefore mid calf equals incel?

    the Return of Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If "you a man" and you can't figure out how to conjugate "be" to use it in "you a man," you shouldn't be allowed to operate heavy equipment

    Emily Kerkstra
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sounds like this dude has a specific fantasy. Get it dude! Get the hot bi short shorts man of your dreams!

    Hollysmom
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is this ridiculous thing about equating certain clothes, colors, drinks, with a persons gender or sexuality? Clothing trends constantly change and have nothing to do with either. These people are so insecure about their own sexuality

    Moezzzz
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg, my sons are really tall, as in 6'5" and 6'4", and it's always hell trying to find long enough shirts and pants. Even their shirts have to sometimes be XXL just bc they aren't long enough to cover their abdomens. I guess being tall means bisexual now.

    Michelle C
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, so every women who wears pants is also homosexual, according to this man? What what is feels most comfortable wearing and how clothes fit a person has nothing to do with his or her sex and gender….wow.

    Frank Hassler
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you’re a man, and you’re confident about your sexuality (whatever it is!), you don’t give a f**k what people thin about the length of your shorts.

    DJR
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry you keep skipping leg day bro. I'm showing these bad bois off.

    Olja S
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the higher up they end the more up the scale one goes 😄

    fisHeads
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bisexual is prolly the most complex word he's ever written

    Brian bell
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although shorts below your knees are "capri pants" which is technically a more andro/ feminine look, so yeah... there is that...

    Norah Reilly
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WTF?! Where do you get your information? Maybe you should read more.

    IVA COONEY
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An if you are a man, and you believe that c**p, you are a moron.

    cah
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So men are supposed to wear shorts that make them look like idiots?

    Olivia Dean
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow- you should come to Australia in summer (ie 45 degree celsius). Every man is bisexual then! Idiot

    Deidre Lippnik
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy is so bi... he needs to come out with it... hes be so happy!!

    UpQuarkDownQuark
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I’ll have to let my married gay friends know they need to start dating women. That won’t go over well because they’re very much in love and strictly monogamous.

    Auntie Bear
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So straight men did not exist in the 70's & 80's. Thanks for clearing that up

    Bumblebee
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only person I've heard say this in real life was a gay woman who was annoyed because too many of the guys at our event wore shorts that made them "look gay" lol

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From Richmond CA. I used to work there. I don't even know how to explain that this statement makes even more sense to me now...

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Among other things, this guy's a little sexually naive and anatomically uninformed. If you're going to stereotype bi-sexual (or gay) men's behavior , wouldn't you also be assuming that it would be an advantage to them in certain situations to make sure their knees had some cushioning?

    M. William Bell
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this person think that “bisexual” means “attractive to both sexes?” Because that would make more sense.

    IamMe
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then a lot of old guys are bi, according to this.

    Puppeteer Saint
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna pretend they misspelled 'bicycling'.. Because then it makes sense.. kinda

    Pitbull Dad
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your shorts are below your knees aren't you practically wearing pants?

    Renegade
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the point of even wearing shorts then? Just put on pants and be done with it.

    Lane Bass
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's because...let me check...yes, my legs are still long.

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have any shorts, but I do go out to smoke (when I'm not at home) and don't wear any pants at all, but just a Schlüpfer, what am I? I always thought that I'm just lazy and don't get dressed to be on the balcony for five minutes because it's just five minutes, ...

    DKS 001
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll make sure to tell all my male marathon runners that ...

    JEL
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um I would like to know what you wear to the beach?

    martin734
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I am bisexual and I wear above the knee shorts, so this must be true right??

    Xenon
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    tara
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does it mean if you wear a blanket on your head like a hood?

    Jeff Gabrisl
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... I don't own any shorts! But I definitely need a way to meet people and let them know I will be fun in a threesome

    Load More Replies...
    Sarah Parker
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who wears short shorts? Apparently the people batting for both teams

    Valden
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So if I wear Capris, does that make a manly man? What are the rules? This is so confusing.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu

    Men who are insecure about their manliness exhibit behavior that is often exaggerated and even caricature-like. But Dr. Matthews says there’s also irony at play here. "Many of these individuals would tell you that being a real man means just doing your thing and not caring about what anyone thinks about it. However, one can’t simultaneously obsess over portraying an ultramasculine image, yet claim to be unconcerned about judgment. It just doesn’t compute."

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Hypermasculinity — or toxic masculinity as it’s usually called — is also based on the false belief that masculinity needs to be saved, Dr. Matthews argued. "In the same way that some people seem to be afraid that racism or homophobia might one day die out. So they embrace stereotypes, or how they think things 'should' be or were in 'the good old days.'"

    #10

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, so a man drinking a fruity drink sounds like a great way to filter out super shallow people. Drink up men, the fruity drinks are the best.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu

    But putting men (half of the world’s population!) in a box can seriously harm their well-being. "It’s limiting at best, and at worst it leads people to play into these stereotypes." For example, hypermasculinity often makes people act in ways "that are sexist or homophobic, or at least not challenging others on this kind of behavior."

    ADVERTISEMENT

    "It also has the power to create toxic environments, uncomfortable for women or men viewed as not masculine, and of course to lead to situations involving sexual assault," Dr. Matthews continued. "As well, if these men carry on these thoughts and behaviors through adulthood, they may pass them down to their children or other young people they come into contact with, like kids they are teaching, coaching, and so on."

    According to the American Psychological Association (APA), instilling elements of traditional masculinity into men and boys can be psychologically harmful, as it has been shown to limit their development, constrain their behavior, and result in gender role conflict. What’s more, it can negatively influence their mental and physical health.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #14

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Raccoon panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This screams red flag all over. Anyone under that height is usually underage (with the exception of naturally petite women).

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #15

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Kelli Pike
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And men wonder why we women have a tendency to come off as cold, closed-off, and wary with men we dont know. Obviously, even the men we DO think we know can be a danger to us.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu

    For men who try to seek out their identity and find a healthy relationship with their inner guy, these societal pressures and expectations can be especially burdensome. "It can be hard for people to stand out or to be seen as going against those around them. For example, a male raised in a family or in a community with traditional masculine stereotypes may find it hard to explore or adopt a less stereotyped identity," Dr. Matthews said, adding the person is likely to be criticized, punished, or excluded for it.

    Unfortunately, most people who are raised in stereotyped environments tend to internalize those behavior patterns. Psychologist Matthews explained this happens because they don’t know anything else and it feels right to them, or they feel pressure to fit in.

    "This can mean demonstrating extreme or toxic masculinity, as not only could one fit in that way, but he could be praised or more highly valued in the group for it." And, alarmingly, "in places like prisons where this applies, it could actually help you to survive."

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #17

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only the most insecure men use words like alpha and beta males. Do they not realize how it makes them sound?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu

    Extreme views like the painfully ridiculous ones featured on 'Hot Masculinity Takes' are rarely a positive thing. But as the modern world now teaches us, the subject matter is much less black-and-white.

    "Masculinity is not simply the opposite of femininity, just as it is not synonymous with heterosexuality," Dr. Matthews noted. "Many people today see being masculine as being calm and controlled vs angry and reactive, being a good problem solver rather than one who relies on brute force to solve everything, or standing up for other people or what’s right vs trying to control or overpower others."

    ADVERTISEMENT

    What people see as healthy masculinity may differ, but generally, we can all foster it by not judging other people. "This means not being worried about what other men are doing and giving people the space to be themselves," Dr. Matthews added. "We can all do what we want to do and believe what we want to believe. Masculinity isn’t going anywhere, so people don’t need to try to be the protectors of it or to act in stereotyped ways to let people know they exist."

    #19

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Jen Hart
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mmm, yes, let's never stop living with perpetual brutality, chaos, and death.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #21

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Emanual Henry
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    High blood pressure, obesity, high blood sugar, malnutrition, but I can't think of any real reasons.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT

    Many men in Dr. Matthews’s practice have never gone to therapy before, and some wouldn't even be expected to be found in a psychologist’s office at first glance. But they are sure glad they did. "This idea of what it really means to be a man and the positive and negative ways in which they have lived this is a frequent topic of conversation."

    "I would encourage anyone concerned with issues of identity, including ideas about masculinity, to start reflecting on it in some kind of organized way. Don’t just watch videos by your favorite IG or Tik Tok influencers, but start journaling, reading books, or going and seeing a therapist. It really can change your life," Dr. Matthews concluded.

    #23

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Picturing this guy putting together flat-pack furniture without instructions ('cause those are for girls) and when his shelf turns into a table, he just throws it through the wall. Because bro

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #25

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Kelli Pike
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BREAKING NEWS: WORK COLLEAGUES OFTEN ENGAGE AS FRIENDS WITH EACH OTHER. MORE ON THIS AT 11.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #30

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Amber.exe (She/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Say you're insecure about your masculinity without saying you're insecure about your masculinity

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #34

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Jen Hart
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    James Butler is a septic tank guy on TikTok and YouTube who has a 'manly' job, but also decent general advice about being a boss of a company. It's not all dancing and "challenges" on TikTok.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #35

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Helena
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else think that the whole alpha, beta, sigma whatever is just dude bro astrology?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    Continue reading with Bored Panda Premium
    Unlimited content
    Ad-free browsing
    Dark mode
    #36

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    hot_noodle_soup
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is a man. He says men are child molestors. I don’t like where this is going.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #39

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    setsuriseikou
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chechnya? As in the Chechen Republic, one of Russian republics? One of the most dangerous places in Russia for LGBTQ+ people? Seriously?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #40

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    hot_noodle_soup
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why do think you have to be powerful to have worth? Could it be, idk, the patriarchy?

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #44

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    yoshi
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God, I wish people would seriously take five minutes out of their day to even learn what GMOs ARE.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #46

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Gustav Gallifrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me do the experiment. (Crosses legs. Uncrosses legs. Checks inside pants. Yep, balls still there.) You don't really understand male anatomy, do you, dear?

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #47

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Jen Hart
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or more likely to develop prostate cancer later in life; but you do you bruh 😑

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #50

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Kelli Pike
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably the most offensive, inaccurate thread of opinions I have ever seen in my life. Underneath the endless, unbridled rage, I'm kind of impressed by their complete lack of recognition for their privilege.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #51

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American Football players wear padding. Those wusses should try rugby. 😛

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #55

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #57

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. REAL men don't have disabilities, congenital illnesses or defects, or prior conditions or accidents that could make them vulnerable to Covid if they're under 65!!! Obviously!!! (/s in case it wasn't clear XD )

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #59

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Jen Hart
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My "father" was toxic like that, and I was delighted to take my husband's name to help distance from it. It's not always 'weak' or 'submissive' reasons a woman will take a husband's name.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #61

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Kelli Pike
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my experience, if you give a man a smartphone, he will find funny tiktoks to show you, a handful of fun games, and so much porn.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #63

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Geetha s
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot wait for all these Alpha Male to become extinct and for Mentally healthy stable men and women to rule the world.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #66

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Missy Missy
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What makes him think he's even worthy? Men that won't date single mums are terrified of being seen as weak and useless because single mums are independent and strong.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #67

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    too indesicive to choose name
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No man deserves that? No man deserves that?!! So all men are just s**t, and must be punished by having to be a breadwinner?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #68

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #72

    Cringe-Masculinity-Takes-Twitter

    MasculineTakes Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah!! REAL men don't need to bond with their newborn babies or help care for them directly in ANY way!!! /s

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda