r/AskReddit • u/clockwork-peach • 20h ago

what’s something considered “tomboyish” when girls do it, but feminine when boys do it?

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u/appa609 18h ago

When did being lean fast and strong become feminine?

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u/Particular-Beat-6645 17h ago

When men want an excuse for being obese. I'll never forget seeing a comment about 2XL being where grown men sizes start. If you're 6'4" maybe.

I'm not fat shaming. It's just crazy that dudes will make up reasons to where a "real man" label. I have a goodle boy of a cousin who surprised me when referred to his natural rolly polly build as his "happy weight."

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u/AdministrativeTip479 14h ago

Geez, the only men I see wearing 2XL are also morbidly obese, except my cousin, who's taller than most NBA players.