Cowboys: Still Men, Still Ready to Conquer New Frontiers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around perceptions of masculinity and attractiveness in cowboys, particularly in the context of a video featuring cowboys on ice. Participants explore themes of gender representation, attractiveness, and cultural stereotypes associated with cowboys.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the portrayal of cowboys in the video, questioning the authenticity of their masculinity.
  • Others find the cowboys attractive, noting that traditional cowboy attire might enhance their appeal compared to their skating outfits.
  • A few participants discuss the contrast between the video’s cowboys and typical cowboy bar patrons, suggesting that the latter often do not fit the same attractive mold.
  • There are references to cultural stereotypes, including humor related to the "Brokeback" theme, with some participants joking about the implications of attractiveness and sexual orientation.
  • Some participants mention specific individuals from the video, discussing their marital status and questioning how it affects perceptions of attractiveness.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express mixed feelings about the attractiveness of the cowboys, with some finding them appealing while others maintain skepticism. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of masculinity and attractiveness in this context.

Contextual Notes

There are underlying assumptions about gender norms and cultural representations of cowboys that are not explicitly stated but influence the discussion. The conversation also reflects varying personal preferences and interpretations of masculinity.

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Take heart, ladies!

Despite persistent rumours to the contrary, this video shows that cowboys are male as ever and eager to conquer new frontiers:

[MEDIA=youtube]fAjtW2DqwSI[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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Just the name of the link makes me doubt it:

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Cowboys on ice...
 
rachmaninoff2 said:
Cowboys on ice...
It's quite daring of them. They could have broken their backs very easily, for example..
 
Well, with some of those moves at the beginning, I'm still not convinced they're going to be of any use to me, but I sure enjoy watching anyway! :!) I really have to say that blue jeans and t-shirts are a whole lot sexier than those sequined spandex things skaters usually wear. I could watch these guys all day. :biggrin:
 
Moonbear said:
I could watch these guys all day. :biggrin:
I thought you might. :smile:
I've seen the clip 3 times already..
 
Do women think these men to be attractive? This just weird..
 
kant said:
Do women think these men to be attractive? This just weird..
A couple of them look hot. :blushing:
 
kant said:
Do women think these men to be attractive? This just weird..
Very! Of course, if they were wearing cowboy boots instead of skates, and out on a dance floor in a bar rather than a skating rink, it would be even more attractive, but we can't be too picky, right? :biggrin:
 
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Moonbear said:
Very! Of course, if they were wearing cowboy boots instead of skates, and out on a dance floor in a bar rather than a skating rink, it would be even more attractive, but we can't be too picky, right? :biggrin:
Obviously you've never seen real kickers in a REAL country western bar. It's an ugly sight, you don't see guys like this. Real kickers (cowboys) have deformed, bowed legs, beer bellies hanging over the top of their jeans, 5,000 keys hanging in a huge wad off their belt, belt buckles the size of dinner plates and have a long neck beer sticking out of their back pocket.
 
  • #11
Evo said:
Obviously you've never seen real kickers in a REAL country western bar. It's an ugly sight, you don't see guys like this. Real kickers (cowboys) have deformed, bowed legs, beer bellies hanging over the top of their jeans, 5,000 keys hanging in a huge wad off their belt, belt buckles the size of dinner plates and have a long neck beer sticking out of their back pocket.
Oh, I've seen them too, but I was referring specifically to these guys, not the typical cowboy bar patrons. Then again, with that crazy new law in Texas, the cowboys might be hanging around the skating rinks more than the bars to avoid getting arrested while tying one on. :smile:
 
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Moonbear said:
Oh, I've seen them too, but I was referring specifically to these guys, not the typical cowboy bar patrons. Then again, with that crazy new law in Texas, the cowboys might be hanging around the skating rinks more than the bars to avoid getting arrested while tying one on. :smile:
Yeah, I read about that. Good idea.
 
  • #13
This for some reason keeps putting in mind the song by Big & Rich, "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy." Can't imagine why that song keeps coming to mind as I watch this video. o:)
 
  • #14
Why does it say "Brokeback on Ice" all over it?
 
  • #15
dduardo said:
Why does it say "Brokeback on Ice" all over it?
Sure, you couldn't just let me pretend for a little longer that guys that hot could be straight, could you?
 
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Moonbear, I'm sorry, what do you call the following image? I don't think it could be any more obvious.
 

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dduardo said:
Moonbear, I'm sorry, what do you call the following image? I don't think it could be any more obvious.
I know, that's the move I referred to in my first post. But, maybe it's just the two of them, and the rest are straight? :frown: A couple of them looked a bit clumsy on a few of the kicks, so maybe there's some hope? How come all the really cute guys turn out to be gay? :cry: Maybe I should just start up a gay matchmaking service...I can pair up all the guys I'm attracted to and at least make some money to afford clothes for the cats I'm going to have to get to be a good spinster.
 
  • #18
This one is also quite amusing..
[MEDIA=youtube]8uwuLxrv8jY[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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  • #19
I saw this one not to long ago on Mind of Mencia:

Wetback Mountain:

[MEDIA=youtube]qXnfft8RFtI[/MEDIA]&search=mencia%20brokeback[/URL]
 
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dduardo said:
Moonbear, I'm sorry, what do you call the following image? I don't think it could be any more obvious.
Actually, several of these guys are allegedly married; david pelletier for example, is married to jamie sale, the woman introducing the show.
(The others are todd sand, john zimmermann, gorsha sur, kurt browning, alexei yegudin and steven something).


Not that marital status means a lot, but..
 
  • #21
arildno, the fact that you know their names has me concerned.
 
  • #22
The names stand on the page where the video is..
 
  • #23
arildno said:
The names stand on the page where the video is..
You actually read the rest of the page? I was busy salivating over the video. But, it's not much better if they're married, now is it? :rolleyes:
 
  • #24
Moonbear said:
You actually read the rest of the page? I was busy salivating over the video.
I became dry-mouthed in the end, so I had to do something else.
 
  • #26
kant said:
Do women think these men to be attractive? This just weird..
I really can't tell but King Elvis (in the background) still the hottest.:approve: :biggrin:
 

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