Posted on 03/30/2018 9:36:56 AM PDT by EdnaMode
Were having a moment for male tears no, not the kind that the popular feminist mug metaphorically collects in pursuit of bringing down the patriarchy. Were talking literal tears that men shed in moments of televised vulnerability.
Take the Netflix reboot of Queer Eye, just renewed for a second season. Yes, its a makeover show with bubbly experts instructing schleppy men on the wonders of slim-cut jeans, five-minute grooming routines, Ikea and avocados. But its also a show about men who are stuck and held in place by fear, insecurity, past trauma or rigid norms of what it means to be a man.
Just like the old series, a group of openly gay men deemed experts in areas such as food and culture enter a strangers life and try to improve it. The original show was fighting for tolerance, says one member of the new Fab Five at the top of the 2018 series. Were fighting for acceptance.
In the process, Netflixs Queer Eye subtly dings toxic masculinity. Giving these strangers haircuts and time to spend a few minutes taking care of themselves also gives them a chance or, a push to open up a bit about whats bubbling below the surface. Sometimes these guys cry, surprising even themselves.
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Can’t stand that commercial. Lil’ Princess runs the household.
When the Holy Spirit reveals your sins, the tears are gonna fall. I don’t cry as a rule but I am an empathetic crier. If you cry, I cry. I’ve cried at every Emmaus Walk because some man faced his sin that weekend.
I understand that completely.
Chopped continually violates hygiene rules. In culinary school, you remove fake nails and all jewelry is taken off and hair is controlled. Chopped contestants swig out of wine and whiskey bottles, sip off of spoons and then dip them back into the food and continually try to put stuff they drop on the floor back on the plate. Only once in a while are they castigated for it. Gives you a hint as to what goes on in most kitchens around the country.
And don’t get me started on the horrible tats!
Absolutely. It’s all over TV shows and movies.
Wow that commercial sounds pathetic. Can’t believe that one could even get made.
Indeed.
All of them wept with good cause.
I have no problem with either men or women crying with good cause.
I DO find it uncomfortable but that is my problem not yours I guess.
If they are crying to manipulate or out of temper they are going to be told to dry up or go make noise somewhere else.
My sensitivity only goes so far.
Which is why I don't like going out to eat. I've seen diapers being changed on the counter, waitstaff with black dirt under their nails, coughing into their hands, the restrooms backed up forever, hands digging down deep in the back of their pants and straws pulled out of their back pockets. YUK!!!!!!!
The foodnetwork has way more than it's share of tats and piercings. All that beard hair falling into the food. They all mess with their greasy hair. There's no hair nets or gloves. Rachel Ray and Anne Burrell are the only ones who wash their hands.
Guy Fieri makes a point to ever so carefully dip his little finger in to sample a dish as if little fingers are more sanitary than thumbs.
Bobby Flay keeps serving spoons in his back pocket.
Paula Deen always made dough with her big wedding ring on.
Mine isn't the cleanest kitchen in the world but it's my germs. However, when I'm cooking for others, I make darned sure the kitchen is clean, my hands are clean, my hair is up and I'm not putting a dirty spoon back into the dish.
Your descriptions are hilarious! I’ve seen all of that on Chopped and more. Unfortunately, I’m addicted to the Food Network so spend a great deal of time feeling nauseous. The Worst Cooks in America do stress hygiene but then you have to put up with the failed stand-up comedians who pass for bad cooks. The only good episode is the finale!
I don’t eat out much myself. I enjoy cooking at home and my husband is a superb Italian cook! His pasta is to die for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziZi7FMnlbk
Enjoy. He needs to just lop them off and hand in his man card.
Yeah. Ive noticed at how much the guys on Swamp People and Forged in Fire cry. Like babies I tell you.
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