Underwear Ad Showcases Diverse (Healthy) Male Body Types

63daddy · 2023-06-21T18:54:15+00:00

I disagree with this article as much as articles promoting female obesity glorification.

Yes, there can be negative issues with under eating and becoming obsessive about working out, but the issues related to obesity, over eating and lack of exercise are presently far, far greater problems. By portraying fitness negatively, this article is doing more harm than good in my opinion.

That said, the male models pictured here are not morbidly obese as we see pushed with the female obesity glorification campaigns.

The job of advertising isn’t to role model bodies, it’s to sell a product or service. However if they do choose to role model, I disagree that role modeling against fitness and for being over weight is helpful.

TracyMorganFreeman · 2023-06-22T00:24:17+00:00

Not one skinny or obese guy in the bunch.

There isn't even much variety in height.

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zanebaka · 2023-06-21T21:54:58+00:00

I love the representation of many body types. Additionally its different from the “fat is beautiful” marketing that companies advertising to feminists use. It shows that mens bodies protrayed in media is unhealthy and inaccurate. Including trans men is also helpful to our community of transmen who often struggle with the same body issues we do.

_-Wizard-_ · 2023-06-21T20:34:41+00:00

Is that a female? Clearly the tits have been cut off? Could someone clarify? Is my ideal body missing my breasts? I’m a male but then again my biological features don’t define me as a man.

Wonderful_Working315 · 2023-06-22T13:07:32+00:00

I don't like it. Strong gay vibe. If it's targeting gay men, it's fine. Also, Men don't need a body positivity movement. Work out and eat right. It'll do wonders for your physical and emotional health. Fat acceptance/body positivity is not the way.

Current_Finding_4066 · 2023-06-21T18:03:31+00:00

I guess soon add will not be worth a second look:)

_-Wizard-_ · 2023-06-21T20:33:29+00:00

Guess I’m malnourished….

Top-Swimmer-7918 · 2023-06-21T17:44:10+00:00

This is dehumanizing and Fack you.

Title	Underwear Ad Showcases Diverse (Healthy) Male Body Types
Author	meeralakshmi
Upvotes	11
Comments	23
Date	June 21, 2023 5:30 PM UTC (3 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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