Being a former Marine, I was taught that a man takes a shower with a washcloth (or warsh-rag if you live in the Midwest) and soap. The washcloth should preferably be rough enough to remove at lease two layers of skin and the soap should be either Dial or Ivory, no Dove or any crap like that.
So, when I run at lunch and go into the MEN’S shower, what do I see but something called “Caress Shimmering Pear Body Wash for Silky Lustrous Skin” and some kind of net puffball-looking kind of thing that I guess you use instead of a washcloth. My first thought is that maybe I’m in the women’s shower. My second thought is that some guy is really PW’ed. And, my third thought is “Boy, I hope I don’t drop MY soap.”
So now that I am 50, maybe I have just become one of those old curmudgeons–am I just being old-fashioned or should men really be washing with that kind of stuff?
I have to admit, I have used some of that “Body Wash” in the shower before, but only when I was away from my wife for a long time, if you know what I mean.
what’s a wash cloth? The only thing I use is a bar of soap…and I use that in place of shampoo as well. Of course, I shave my head so shampoo would just be a waste. However, I do use Dove soap, but only because I have really sensitive skin and would be itching like crazy if I use a harsher soap.
what you’re seeing is the slow methodical feminization of american men.
My shower routine is very old school. But I do have a recent improvement to share. For Christmas, I got from my sister a product called Beard Lube from some guy named Jack Black. It’s not white and foamy like traditional shave cream. It goes on clear and thick and gives me an incredibly smooth shave with a blue plastic disposable razor.
Funny I was thinking about his same topic the other day. My parents always had washclothes hanging in the shower when I was growing up but I never use one. I think it’s one of those things that lost its appeal with the younger generations. For the record that puff ball is very gay…
What is wrong with being gay?? Do you have a problem with people who have a different sexual orientation from yourself??
Wash cloths are for women with sensitive skin. I use a thick bristle brush to get the grime and a few layers of skin off. The pain helps wake me up in the morning.
What is wrong with being gay?? Do you have a problem with people who have a different sexual orientation from yourself??
Wash cloths are for women with sensitive skin. I use a thick bristle brush to get the grime and a few layers of skin off. The pain helps wake me up in the morning.
Whenever my wife watches a makeover show the fashion, hair and makeup person is always a gay man so I rank puff balls in that category. If you enjoy knowing more about hair and makeup then a women then you would also enjoy a puff ball to wash with. That’s all I’m saying…
What is wrong with being gay?? Do you have a problem with people who have a different sexual orientation from yourself??
With a name like “Sparticus” I can only think that on occasion your shower may look like a homosexulal Caligula love fest. That being said, I have my legs shaved, I dress nice, do my hair, tan on occasion. I wear sensible shoes, always have a clean car, decorate my own house and love to cook…if that would not infer that I am a bit “light in my loafers” I am not sure what would (shaving my legs in the steam room at the Y maybe?)…but by the time some unsuspecting woman was to see that there is Dove Body wash and a “Poof” in my shower…she is probably cleaning off proof that I am infact not 'that way" and do a great impersonation of a lawn sprinkler…
If it is classified as an “accoutrement,” (is that a french word?) it should not be allowed in the shower of any blue-blooded american man. Let the French do what they want when they have their monthly washing.
I am totally with you on this. I just recently started using shampoo. Before that, I just rubbed the bar of Ivory on my head. Worked fine. I don’t even shave with a mirror.
I am totally with you on this. I just recently started using shampoo. Before that, I just rubbed the bar of Ivory on my head. Worked fine. I don’t even shave with a mirror.
And when was your last date??? With a person. (I was going to say girl but do not want to offend anyone)
The only thing I use is a bar of soap…and I use that in place of shampoo as well. Of course, I shave my head so shampoo would just be a waste. However, I do use Dove soap, but only because I have really sensitive skin and would be itching like crazy if I use a harsher soap.
