[kstewskis]

What is a "Metrosexual"? Who coined this term or phrase and when did it come into being. Anyone know?

It is a phrase that has recently come across, to describe a type of male, who...is straight, but is fashion conscious, "image" conscious (i.e. spares no expense for facials, manicures, ect...), and particulary into vanity.

In short, doesn't like to get his hands dirty.

There are "feminine" qualities in him (a sensitive side) as well as straight, masculine sides. I believe there have been recent articles about the phenomenon, but I cannot recall specifics (read one a couple of weeks ago in the local Tribune).

A "metrosexual" is a regular "Oprah" kind of guy.

Livius, can you add to this?

[bourbon]

I think this is the thread that started the whole "metrosexual" meme on FR. I hope this answers your questions, and I hope I'm not acting like a complete know-it-all pr!ck on this thread. :-)

[murdoog]

I write poetry. I can name more than 5 colors.

On the other hand, I buy my shirts at Target and don't own a pair of pants that isn't gray.

So, am I a meterosexual or a regular guy?