Christmas jumpers and young guys acting a bit gay

johndaman66

Ok, this is not particularly intended to be a rant so apologies if it comes across as such (probably will), just a few observations more than anything.

Is it just me or has the whole Christmas jumper thing just exploded this year to the point where they are begining to wreck my head a bit. I think at one stage a few years back when only the odd person was wearing them they were kinda cool to wear in a sense one may look like an eidget wearing them but didn't give a toss...I suppose in a roundabout sort of way you were sending out the message I'm so confident in myself and my appearance I don't really give a toss if this Christmas jumper makes me look a small bit goofy.... Now so many eidgets are wearing them that they have lost their appeal. I was in a pub last night and it got to the stage where it was refreshing to see someone who was not wearing one of them. Maybe its all just me though and I'm not particularly getting into the festive spirit due to the slave driver of a company I work for insisting I work right through Christmas:(

Also, something else that really struck me last night. Many young guys, in particular in the 17 to 23 age group seem to have a very gay manner about them now. Don't get me wrong I've nothing against gay people or in anyway homophobic but I think we'll nearly all agree that its quite often very obvious and easy to spot, traditionally that is. The thing is now it would seem more and more apparently straight young guys have a very gay demeanor about them. Last night at one stage the amount of young guys hugging other guys was a bit over the top. I seen many of them had girlfriends so that would lead me to believe that many of them if not all of them were not actually gay.

Now I'm not implying that there is anything wrong with a guy hugging another guy or it means they are gay per se. Being straight I very much might hug a good friend myself if he was going out to Oz for example and I knew I would not see him for some time...say to him take care of yourself out there man or something like that. However, guys hugging their friends, being guys also every 10 minutes would to me imply gay....especially if they were wearing christmas jumpers, scarfs and one direction style haircuts as so many of them were...

Birneybau

Wow, closeted much. It's perfectly acceptable if you want to come out.

Unless they were hugging naked I think you're way over the top.

AboutaWeekAgo

When Irish males are drunk it's one of the few times they can hug their male friends. I'd just guess they are getting it out of their system until the next time they get locked :pac:

The Backwards Man

C'mere and give us a kiss OP.

obezyana

Its seems to be the thing do do at this time of year, personally i dont see the problem. And the whole acting gay thing, what does that even mean?????????

Duff

Ride me sideways was another one.

The Moldy Gowl

Bromance is the best romance.

Kitty6277

johndaman66 wrote: »

Also, something else that really struck me last night. Many young guys, in particular in the 17 to 23 age group seem to have a very gay manner about them now. Don't get me wrong I've nothing against gay people or in anyway homophobic but I think we'll nearly all agree that its quite often very obvious and easy to spot, traditionally that is. The thing is now it would seem more and more apparently straight young guys have a very gay demeanor about them. Last night at one stage the amount of young guys hugging other guys was a bit over the top. I seen many of them had girlfriends so that would lead me to believe that many of them if not all of them were not actually gay.

Now I'm not implying that there is anything wrong with a guy hugging another guy or it means they are gay per se. Being straight I very much might hug a good friends myself if he was going out to Oz for example and I knew I would not see him for some time...say to him take care of yourself out there man or something like that. However, guys hugging their friends, being guys also every 10 minutes would to me imply gay....especially if they were wearing christmas jumpers, scarfs and one direction style haircuts...

Are you implying that only women can hug their friends?

AboutaWeekAgo

Kitty6277 wrote: »

Are you implying that only women can hug their friends?

Jaysus, that sounds a bit lesbian to me..

anncoates

The only outing I'm concerned with as regards Christmas jumper-wearers is fcuking getting them out of any pub I'm drinking in.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

Am I the only one who noticed this about 3 years ago??

Omackeral

johndaman66 wrote: »

Ok, this is not particularly intended to be a rant so apologies if it comes across as such (probably will), just a few observations more than anything.

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Now I'm not implying that there is anything wrong with a guy hugging another guy or it means they are gay per se. Being straight I very much might hug a good friend myself if he was going out to Oz for example and I knew I would not see him for some time...say to him take care of yourself out there man or something like that. However, guys hugging their friends, being guys also every 10 minutes would to me imply gay....especially if they were wearing christmas jumpers, scarfs and one direction style haircuts as so many of them were...

Well that about seals it. I thought you were talking sh1te but then you rescued it right at the end. All those traits obviously point to loving men romantically.

Mr. Incognito

Maybe its not them,

Maybe you are just having a misery rant

Maybe you have latent homosexual urges and it upsets you.

Maybe.....

Banjo String

Christmas jumpers? Meh.....

This is how you do Christmas.

Kitty6277

AboutaWeekAgo wrote: »

Jaysus, that sounds a bit lesbian to me..

Not sure how you're getting that impression.

The Backwards Man

anncoates wrote: »

The only outing I'm concerned with as regards Christmas jumper-wearers is fcuking getting them out of any pub I'm drinking in.

My local only sells proper drink like Smithwicks and Jameson, no problems with the jumper brigade with their jagerbombs and flavoured cider.

kneemos

The French kiss each other I believe,imagine.....mmmmm.

Iwasfrozen

Kitty6277 wrote: »

Are you implying that only women can hug their friends?

Only if they're naked ... and in the shower.

The Moldy Gowl

The Backwards Man wrote: »

My local only sells proper drink like Smithwicks and Jameson, no problems with the jumper brigade with their jagerbombs and flavoured cider.

With their fancy vodka and dash and fruit based drinks.

Willfarman

Just home from town after buying my few presents and that and I have to say I was disgusted at the conduct of huge groups of jumper wearing moronic knackers who I assume are doing "12 pubs of Christmas". They are of the opinion they hilarious in their festive jumpers and shouting and roaring foul language on the street. Before 6pm. Very intimidating to oaps and young kids.

Turtyturd

What's an eidget?

AboutaWeekAgo

Kitty6277 wrote: »

Not sure how you're getting that impression.

The Backwards Man

Turtyturd wrote: »

What's an eidget?

A cross between an egit and an eejit.

suicide_circus

http://vistriai.com/gaytest/

anncoates

The Backwards Man wrote: »

My local only sells proper drink like Smithwicks and Jameson, no problems with the jumper brigade with their jagerbombs and flavoured cider.

Was actually in a quite old school local pub last Saturday and these poor young lads came in wearing Santa outfits and the barman instantly points at the door and shouts YOU TWO. OU' !!

heldel00

OP I'm sending you a virtual hug. Here it comes .... Squeeeeeezzzzzzzzz,
Think you didn't get enough as a young fella

johndaman66

obezyana wrote: »

And the whole acting gay thing, what does that even mean?????????

Seen as you asked a few things in particular as I would see as acting a bit gay;

Being particularly eager to hug your male friends every time the pass you;
To me a guys voice, his conversation topics he tends to choose to speak about, his interests and often even his profession would tend to hint or even sometimes apparently give the game away that he is most likely gay;
His general body language and clothing quite often would seem to indicate gay.

All or any combination of the above...seen as you asked are what would traditionally act as a good indicator to me.

Having said that its becoming apparent that is getting harder to tell and appearances are sometimes quite obviously sometimes deceptive.

By the way I don't particularly see anything wrong with it either. Its just when I'm not a dinasour either but when I was that age I did my male bonding by looking at and discussing girls with my friends, playing a bit of soccer or pool; fastest to floor a pint competitions (not that thats right)...them sort of things. Anyway each to their own I suppose...

Macavity.

I am in the age group you mentioned. Firstly, Christmas Jumpers is just a thing that has caught on. If there's a college class night out at this time of year it's gonna be Christmas themed, so of course you go out and buy the cheapest Christmas jumper you can get from Dunnes or Pennies or wherever.

As for the gay thing, I don't see how men hugging each other on a night out when they are probably tipsy can be considered gay, and it's certainly not a new thing. I don't see too many "One Direction" haircuts, perhaps you are referring to haircuts that are longer than a number 2.

johndaman66

Kitty6277 wrote: »

Are you implying that only women can hug their friends?

No Kittykat, you are taking my post out of context....

alwaysadub

What's a gay profession then?

Slot Machine

What's this "gay manner"? No one ever told me I was supposed to act a certain way!

johndaman66

Turtyturd wrote: »

What's an eidget?

Fuk it, maybe I am outta touch!

The Backwards Man wrote: »

A cross between an egit and an eejit.

Phew thats better....hope that answers your question...

Iranoutofideas

Sounds like the observations of a chronic mucksavage that made it to the big city (probably the nearest town in reality) and is uncomfortable in the presence of anything other than a herd of cows or sheep.

Think they made a movie about it once OP you should check it out. It's called Midnight Cowboy.

Birneybau

johndaman66 wrote: »

Seen as you asked a few things in particular as I would see as acting a bit gay;

Being particularly eager to hug your male friends every time the pass you;
To me a guys voice, his conversation topics he tends to choose to speak about, his interests and often even his profession would tend to hint or even sometimes apparently give the game away that he is most likely gay;
His general body language and clothing quite often would seem to indicate gay.

All or any combination of the above...seen as you asked are what would traditionally act as a good indicator to me.

Having said that its becoming apparent that is getting harder to tell and appearances are sometimes quite obviously sometimes deceptive.

By the way I don't particularly see anything wrong with it either. Its just when I'm not a dinasour either but when I was that age I did my male bonding by looking at and discussing girls with my friends, playing a bit of soccer or pool; fastest to floor a pint competitions (not that thats right)...them sort of things. Anyway each to their own I suppose...

If you really meant 'each to their own' you wouldn't have started the thread.

CFlat

I suspect the OP got drunk last night and didn't realise he was in The George.

FunLover18

Thank god they were only acting gay. I can't imagine how long your post would have been if they were actually gay.

But in fairness, well done on wearing Christmas jumpers before they were cool. Your parents must be proud.

The One Doctor

johndaman66 wrote: »

By the way I don't particularly see anything wrong with it either. Its just when I'm not a dinasour either but when I was that age I did my male bonding by looking at and discussing girls with my friends, playing a bit of soccer or pool; fastest to floor a pint competitions (not that thats right)...them sort of things.

I'm 35, straight and I never needed to prove my masculinity to anyone by doing any of those things. Yes, the 17-23 year old guys might act a bit gay to you but they aren't. The % of people who are gay has remained constant over thousand of years and it's not going to change anytime soon.

Beaner1

Hugging a man isnt gay. Penetrating his anus with your erect pens is gay.

The Moldy Gowl

Willfarman wrote: »

Just home from town after buying my few presents and that and I have to say I was disgusted at the conduct of huge groups of jumper wearing moronic knackers who I assume are doing "12 pubs of Christmas". They are of the opinion they hilarious in their festive jumpers and shouting and roaring foul language on the street. Before 6pm. Very intimidating to oaps and young kids.

Gawd. What a disgrace. Young hoodlums running around having fun

CFlat

CFlat wrote: »

I suspect the OP got drunk last night and didn't realise he was in The George.

Or that George was in him.

johndaman66

Slot Machine wrote: »

What's this "gay manner"? No one ever told me I was supposed to act a certain way!

If you are a man and;

wear really tight clothes, scarfs and Christmas jumpers;
are a hairdresser or interior design;
talk with a voice considerably more high pitched than most fellas;
drive a Mazda MX5 or new model mini or Fiat 500;
hug your male friends every few minutes and are very touchy feely with them;
are really into your soft furnishings;
big into programs like xfactor, american idol, or that ballet dancing one;
well up on the chick flicks.

All of the above in any combination would among other clues often indicate a high level of gayness to me...

DEFTLEFTHAND

anncoates wrote: »

Was actually in a quite old school local pub last Saturday and these poor young lads came in wearing Santa outfits and the barman instantly points at the door and shouts YOU TWO. OU' !!

Fair play to the chap. I'd say there was a loud cheer of approval from the patrons.

Cantremember

Beaner1 wrote: »

Hugging a man isnt gay. Penetrating his anus with your erect pens is gay.

No that's BDSM or the CIA doing an "interview". Which pen did you have in mind?

Summer wind

johndaman66 wrote: »

If you are a man and;

wear really tight clothes, scarfs and Christmas jumpers;
are a hairdresser or interior design;
talk with a voice considerably more high pitched than most fellas;
drive a Mazda MX5 or new model mini or Fiat 500;
hug your male friends every few minutes and are very touchy feely with them;
are really into your soft furnishings;
big into programs like xfactor, american idol, or that ballet dancing one;
well up on the chick flicks.

All of the above in any combination would among other clues often indicate a high level of gayness to me...

Oh my god I haven't laughed so much in years:pac:

johndaman66

johndaman66 wrote: »

If you are a man and;

wear really tight clothes, scarfs and Christmas jumpers;
are a hairdresser or interior design;
talk with a voice considerably more high pitched than most fellas;
drive a Mazda MX5 or new model mini or Fiat 500;
hug your male friends every few minutes and are very touchy feely with them;
are really into your soft furnishings;
big into programs like xfactor, american idol, or that ballet dancing one;
well up on the chick flicks.

All of the above in any combination would among other clues often indicate a high level of gayness to me...

You seem to know a lot about the subject.

Cantremember

gOPshyte

The One Doctor

johndaman66 wrote: »

If you are a man and;

wear really tight clothes, scarfs and Christmas jumpers;
are a hairdresser or interior design;
talk with a voice considerably more high pitched than most fellas;
drive a Mazda MX5 or new model mini or Fiat 500;
hug your male friends every few minutes and are very touchy feely with them;
are really into your soft furnishings;
big into programs like xfactor, american idol, or that ballet dancing one;
well up on the chick flicks.

All of the above in any combination would among other clues often indicate a high level of gayness to me...

Ownership of an MX-5 is to be commended, tbh. They're an excellent car.

I'm just learning that there are different levels of gayness. Who knew!

The Moldy Gowl

johndaman66 wrote: »

If you are a man and;

wear really tight clothes, scarfs and Christmas jumpers;
are a hairdresser or interior design;
talk with a voice considerably more high pitched than most fellas;
drive a Mazda MX5 or new model mini or Fiat 500;
hug your male friends every few minutes and are very touchy feely with them;
are really into your soft furnishings;
big into programs like xfactor, american idol, or that ballet dancing one;
well up on the chick flicks.

All of the above in any combination would among other clues often indicate a high level of gayness to me...

this ignorance is gay

johndaman66

Birneybau wrote: »

If you really meant 'each to their own' you wouldn't have started the thread.

I think now Its only fair I am allowed start a thread and highlight my observations just as much as the next person is entitled to as long as my posts are not breaching the charter, rules and guidelines. Hey, I dont wish to change any of these people wearing Christmas jumpers or guys hugging each other. Just highlighting how things have changed since I was a guy their age really....even though I'm only 10 years older....that was the intent of my post.

I think it would be considered fair enough to start a thread over in the accommodation forum on house prices even though I had no intention of buying or selling a house?.....

johndaman66

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

this ignorance is gay

That just a pointless response really to be fair....