| metrosexual
(MET.roh.sek.shoo.ul) n. A dandyish narcissist in love with not only himself, but also his urban lifestyle; a straight man who is in touch with his feminine side.
The typical metrosexual is a young man with money to spend, living in or within easy reach of a metropolis — because that's where all the best shops, clubs, gyms and hairdressers are. He might be officially gay, straight or bisexual, but this is utterly immaterial because he has clearly taken himself as his own love object and pleasure as his sexual preference. Particular professions, such as modeling, waiting tables, media, pop music and, nowadays, sport, seem to attract them but, truth be told, like male vanity products and herpes, they're pretty much everywhere.
—Mark Simpson, "Meet the metrosexual," Salon.com, July 22, 2002
Now, how would this word relate to Homosexual or Heterosexual. I don't think a man that is in touch with his feminine side has anything to do with his sexuality.
And don't be quick to jump to concluding that a Metrosexual would mean a man is Homosexual; they can kick your ass. But I just think this word has no use. So what would a man in touch with his masculine side be called? Normal?
Also, are they saying that majority of men who live in METROpolitan areas are in touch with their feminine side?
This word just bothers me somehow. Your opinion? |