Hey bro! You a Metrosexual or a Spornosexual?
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Bright Crystal, is that you?
I just saw that perfume while shopping with my mom, and I could not explain to her the reaction it gave me...sort of a gasp/sigh.
I had no idea she named herself after a real perfume, and I missed her, and it was like one of those moments on TV when they find a tangible IRL object that makes them realize it all may not have just been a dream. :laugh:0 -
I 100% agree I am too materialistic, I basically conditioned myself to be materialistic because I was an addict that with a nihilistic worldview. With there being no point at all to existence, I abused substances because it felt - well you could feel something period which was nice at the time. - of course my life spiraled embarrassingly out of control, had to drop out of college and move back in with my parents even to get my head back on straight and to grow up. - humbling to admit. I was depression personified, and with no point at all to life I figured I might as well work to kill time and get nice things? - so I ditched 99% of the druggie idiot friends I used to have and surrounded myself around ppl that I had viewed as successful and tried to become just like them - and in many ways I achieved that... but I achieved it without developing still a real purpose per se... because when viewing the cosmos as a whole or even realizing we are in a parallel universe with really no purpose.. it is all a bit meaningless - even the clothes and wealth.. idk I feel happier WAYY happier being sober and a health nut - but I still in a sense feel as if I am just. killing. time.Does this guy remind anyone else of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho?
^That is a bit inappropriate.
Actually, if you have read the Book by ellis or have seen Bale's performance as the character and then reference this thread and this thread alone you can see the mirroring of Bateman. If your offense comes from the murdering aspect then you should not be offended because he didn't actually murder anyone. Well, maybe the homeless guy. It is more about how he uses fashion and flash, and flair to move up in society. Title and power were all that mattered to him and in his craze to become more powerful he started to lose himself into fantastical fantasies where he actually believed he were murdering these people. The way I see it is he tried so hard to live this fantasy and become what he imagined that the line blurred between reality and fantasy. Keep in mind that I have no formal education and I am by no means an expert on literature, symbolism, or phsychology. That is simply what I take away from the story.
Anyway, I lost my train of thought. Your reference to the material things and success and how hand in hand they are and that one feeds the other reflects the very same morality and mentality of Batemen. I actually had the same comparison running in my head before she said anything.
^you must have not read the book. he did murder them Ellis talks about it further in lunar park.
and yeah I am offended about the murdering aspect - that is a repulsive comparison. If I was being compared to Victor Ward - then sure it could be an insult in some ways but applicable in others - but Batemen and me have about nothing in common.
Sorry, I was tangenting about the Movie. In the interviews with Ellis he says they were murdered but in the movie version it was all in his head. Either way, you lose the point of the reference when you wrap yourself up in the murder aspect of it. Looking past the murderous habit the similarities are still very abundant. The depth that your materialism goes in this thread and your importance that you place on status, brands, and persona are all very Bateman like.
..as for substance I will totally admit I have been feeling like I lack... purpose? idk how to structure how I feel about it.. but I am aware I am not exactly developed in the ideal manner in regards to substance...
and that is humbling to admit!
Admitting you have a problem is the first step? Do you think you may have exchanged one addiction for the other?
Retail therapy..it's not just a river in Egypt.0 -
Well, this tread was highly entertaining. Thanks for the read
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OP, you are so funny. You wear an Omega watch. :laugh:
Everybody who's anybody knows you should be wearing a Rolex Submariner Date with the Superlative Chronometer.
Not 2012 or before when Rolex didn't have the improved Chronometer. But not the green face. That's just too flashy.
Preach!0 -
I 100% agree I am too materialistic, I basically conditioned myself to be materialistic because I was an addict that with a nihilistic worldview. With there being no point at all to existence, I abused substances because it felt - well you could feel something period which was nice at the time. - of course my life spiraled embarrassingly out of control, had to drop out of college and move back in with my parents even to get my head back on straight and to grow up. - humbling to admit. I was depression personified, and with no point at all to life I figured I might as well work to kill time and get nice things? - so I ditched 99% of the druggie idiot friends I used to have and surrounded myself around ppl that I had viewed as successful and tried to become just like them - and in many ways I achieved that... but I achieved it without developing still a real purpose per se... because when viewing the cosmos as a whole or even realizing we are in a parallel universe with really no purpose.. it is all a bit meaningless - even the clothes and wealth.. idk I feel happier WAYY happier being sober and a health nut - but I still in a sense feel as if I am just. killing. time.Does this guy remind anyone else of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho?
^That is a bit inappropriate.
Actually, if you have read the Book by ellis or have seen Bale's performance as the character and then reference this thread and this thread alone you can see the mirroring of Bateman. If your offense comes from the murdering aspect then you should not be offended because he didn't actually murder anyone. Well, maybe the homeless guy. It is more about how he uses fashion and flash, and flair to move up in society. Title and power were all that mattered to him and in his craze to become more powerful he started to lose himself into fantastical fantasies where he actually believed he were murdering these people. The way I see it is he tried so hard to live this fantasy and become what he imagined that the line blurred between reality and fantasy. Keep in mind that I have no formal education and I am by no means an expert on literature, symbolism, or phsychology. That is simply what I take away from the story.
Anyway, I lost my train of thought. Your reference to the material things and success and how hand in hand they are and that one feeds the other reflects the very same morality and mentality of Batemen. I actually had the same comparison running in my head before she said anything.
^you must have not read the book. he did murder them Ellis talks about it further in lunar park.
and yeah I am offended about the murdering aspect - that is a repulsive comparison. If I was being compared to Victor Ward - then sure it could be an insult in some ways but applicable in others - but Batemen and me have about nothing in common.
Sorry, I was tangenting about the Movie. In the interviews with Ellis he says they were murdered but in the movie version it was all in his head. Either way, you lose the point of the reference when you wrap yourself up in the murder aspect of it. Looking past the murderous habit the similarities are still very abundant. The depth that your materialism goes in this thread and your importance that you place on status, brands, and persona are all very Bateman like.
..as for substance I will totally admit I have been feeling like I lack... purpose? idk how to structure how I feel about it.. but I am aware I am not exactly developed in the ideal manner in regards to substance...
and that is humbling to admit!
Admitting you have a problem is the first step? Do you think you may have exchanged one addiction for the other?
Retail therapy..it's not just a river in Egypt.
I mean idk if I have a problem with shopping? Its not like I have anydebt.. zero - not even school loans... if that is what you mean..0 -
I tried doing the questionnaire but none of the answers applied to me. What does that make me?0
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I tried doing the questionnaire but none of the answers applied to me. What does that make me?
A misfit...you need to move to the Island of Misfit Toys now.0 -
Mark Simpson came up with Spornosexual and unless you willfully live under a rock you'd know he came up with Metrosexual.. basically a wetdream for people who work in marketing.
Because everyone cares about an individual who constructed terms to describe varying levels of vanity or even douchbaggery.
lmao - at least no one is bitter bought this. XD
when ur rocking an armani suit and pull out a mont blanc to sign ur name on the back of a check you can't help but be vain... XDD
I had two bros email this morning saying he just purchased 3 hermes ties and 2 burberry ties from KOP this AM. I wouldnt call it being a douchbaggery or vein- its being proud and confident. nothing wrong with being successful bros.
NutellaBrah...is that you?!?
ETA: Sorry, I'm way behind on this thread...and see that this mystery has already been revealed.0 -
^yeah I had said I was changing my name - had to deal with a MFP perv.
*shivers*0 -
I tried doing the questionnaire but none of the answers applied to me. What does that make me?
^judging from your name... a prepper? XD0 -
I tried doing the questionnaire but none of the answers applied to me. What does that make me?
A misfit...you need to move to the Island of Misfit Toys now.
My husband will join you...and if that is where all the "normal" men are so will most if not all the women...0 -
I tried doing the questionnaire but none of the answers applied to me. What does that make me?
^judging from your name... a prepper? XD
Prepper for what?0 -
I 100% agree I am too materialistic, I basically conditioned myself to be materialistic because I was an addict that with a nihilistic worldview. With there being no point at all to existence, I abused substances because it felt - well you could feel something period which was nice at the time. - of course my life spiraled embarrassingly out of control, had to drop out of college and move back in with my parents even to get my head back on straight and to grow up. - humbling to admit. I was depression personified, and with no point at all to life I figured I might as well work to kill time and get nice things? - so I ditched 99% of the druggie idiot friends I used to have and surrounded myself around ppl that I had viewed as successful and tried to become just like them - and in many ways I achieved that... but I achieved it without developing still a real purpose per se... because when viewing the cosmos as a whole or even realizing we are in a parallel universe with really no purpose.. it is all a bit meaningless - even the clothes and wealth.. idk I feel happier WAYY happier being sober and a health nut - but I still in a sense feel as if I am just. killing. time.Does this guy remind anyone else of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho?
^That is a bit inappropriate.
Actually, if you have read the Book by ellis or have seen Bale's performance as the character and then reference this thread and this thread alone you can see the mirroring of Bateman. If your offense comes from the murdering aspect then you should not be offended because he didn't actually murder anyone. Well, maybe the homeless guy. It is more about how he uses fashion and flash, and flair to move up in society. Title and power were all that mattered to him and in his craze to become more powerful he started to lose himself into fantastical fantasies where he actually believed he were murdering these people. The way I see it is he tried so hard to live this fantasy and become what he imagined that the line blurred between reality and fantasy. Keep in mind that I have no formal education and I am by no means an expert on literature, symbolism, or phsychology. That is simply what I take away from the story.
Anyway, I lost my train of thought. Your reference to the material things and success and how hand in hand they are and that one feeds the other reflects the very same morality and mentality of Batemen. I actually had the same comparison running in my head before she said anything.
^you must have not read the book. he did murder them Ellis talks about it further in lunar park.
and yeah I am offended about the murdering aspect - that is a repulsive comparison. If I was being compared to Victor Ward - then sure it could be an insult in some ways but applicable in others - but Batemen and me have about nothing in common.
Sorry, I was tangenting about the Movie. In the interviews with Ellis he says they were murdered but in the movie version it was all in his head. Either way, you lose the point of the reference when you wrap yourself up in the murder aspect of it. Looking past the murderous habit the similarities are still very abundant. The depth that your materialism goes in this thread and your importance that you place on status, brands, and persona are all very Bateman like.
..as for substance I will totally admit I have been feeling like I lack... purpose? idk how to structure how I feel about it.. but I am aware I am not exactly developed in the ideal manner in regards to substance...
and that is humbling to admit!
Dude, I totally commend getting out of that spiral, it is not easy and often not a successful process and I totally understand about deperssion. I spent about a decade of my life depressed (and I am only 27!) and even attempted suicide and tried to deal with my unhappiness in unhealthy ways that just lead me to a deeper level of unhappy. Sometimes a distraction (like shopping or materialism) are a means to escaping. I threw myself in to working 2-3 jobs and partying with friends. I would rarely sleep and I was far from an alcoholic but by keeping busy all the time (working 100 hours a week and then going out) helped distract. So like I said, I can understand that, but at some point you have to go back for introspection and wonder where it all came from? The sadness, the need for drugs or whatever addiciton. That is where I am at now. I get sad sometimes but when I am helping other people, whether it is by making them some awesome coffee, helping build them a new house, or just offering a hug, a smile, or a genuinely compliment. That is what helps me to feel more complete. I am still figuring out my path and I am sure you will still be searching for you path too for many years to come.
I think you just need to look and see what ACTUALLY makes you feel better and what is actually a crutch. The materialism could just be a crutch. and it is fine to enjoy material things as long as you have substance to back it up. You say that fitness helps, why is that? Maybe you can dig into that? Maybe look into some sidework as a personal trainer so that A.) You are maintaining your fitness and B.) You have the satisfaction of using something that you LOVE in order to help improve another persons life. It could be really rewarding to you and help lead you to that missing something you are looking for?0 -
Wait so... is Mr. Tolerable single?
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I tried doing the questionnaire but none of the answers applied to me. What does that make me?
A decent human being?0 -
Wait so... is Mr. Tolerable single?
Only every other week
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I like sapiosexuals.0
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yep! life is a journey... and honestly idk what makes me feel better - it's odd I really don't feel much of anything. I feel good after I am done exercising, and similarly with work when I land a huge contract.
I 100% agree I am too materialistic, I basically conditioned myself to be materialistic because I was an addict that with a nihilistic worldview. With there being no point at all to existence, I abused substances because it felt - well you could feel something period which was nice at the time. - of course my life spiraled embarrassingly out of control, had to drop out of college and move back in with my parents even to get my head back on straight and to grow up. - humbling to admit. I was depression personified, and with no point at all to life I figured I might as well work to kill time and get nice things? - so I ditched 99% of the druggie idiot friends I used to have and surrounded myself around ppl that I had viewed as successful and tried to become just like them - and in many ways I achieved that... but I achieved it without developing still a real purpose per se... because when viewing the cosmos as a whole or even realizing we are in a parallel universe with really no purpose.. it is all a bit meaningless - even the clothes and wealth.. idk I feel happier WAYY happier being sober and a health nut - but I still in a sense feel as if I am just. killing. time.Does this guy remind anyone else of Patrick Bateman from American Psycho?
^That is a bit inappropriate.
Actually, if you have read the Book by ellis or have seen Bale's performance as the character and then reference this thread and this thread alone you can see the mirroring of Bateman. If your offense comes from the murdering aspect then you should not be offended because he didn't actually murder anyone. Well, maybe the homeless guy. It is more about how he uses fashion and flash, and flair to move up in society. Title and power were all that mattered to him and in his craze to become more powerful he started to lose himself into fantastical fantasies where he actually believed he were murdering these people. The way I see it is he tried so hard to live this fantasy and become what he imagined that the line blurred between reality and fantasy. Keep in mind that I have no formal education and I am by no means an expert on literature, symbolism, or phsychology. That is simply what I take away from the story.
Anyway, I lost my train of thought. Your reference to the material things and success and how hand in hand they are and that one feeds the other reflects the very same morality and mentality of Batemen. I actually had the same comparison running in my head before she said anything.
^you must have not read the book. he did murder them Ellis talks about it further in lunar park.
and yeah I am offended about the murdering aspect - that is a repulsive comparison. If I was being compared to Victor Ward - then sure it could be an insult in some ways but applicable in others - but Batemen and me have about nothing in common.
Sorry, I was tangenting about the Movie. In the interviews with Ellis he says they were murdered but in the movie version it was all in his head. Either way, you lose the point of the reference when you wrap yourself up in the murder aspect of it. Looking past the murderous habit the similarities are still very abundant. The depth that your materialism goes in this thread and your importance that you place on status, brands, and persona are all very Bateman like.
..as for substance I will totally admit I have been feeling like I lack... purpose? idk how to structure how I feel about it.. but I am aware I am not exactly developed in the ideal manner in regards to substance...
and that is humbling to admit!
Dude, I totally commend getting out of that spiral, it is not easy and often not a successful process and I totally understand about deperssion. I spent about a decade of my life depressed (and I am only 27!) and even attempted suicide and tried to deal with my unhappiness in unhealthy ways that just lead me to a deeper level of unhappy. Sometimes a distraction (like shopping or materialism) are a means to escaping. I threw myself in to working 2-3 jobs and partying with friends. I would rarely sleep and I was far from an alcoholic but by keeping busy all the time (working 100 hours a week and then going out) helped distract. So like I said, I can understand that, but at some point you have to go back for introspection and wonder where it all came from? The sadness, the need for drugs or whatever addiciton. That is where I am at now. I get sad sometimes but when I am helping other people, whether it is by making them some awesome coffee, helping build them a new house, or just offering a hug, a smile, or a genuinely compliment. That is what helps me to feel more complete. I am still figuring out my path and I am sure you will still be searching for you path too for many years to come.
I think you just need to look and see what ACTUALLY makes you feel better and what is actually a crutch. The materialism could just be a crutch. and it is fine to enjoy material things as long as you have substance to back it up. You say that fitness helps, why is that? Maybe you can dig into that? Maybe look into some sidework as a personal trainer so that A.) You are maintaining your fitness and B.) You have the satisfaction of using something that you LOVE in order to help improve another persons life. It could be really rewarding to you and help lead you to that missing something you are looking for?
...maybe I could be a personal trainer - even for free! .. I do love people and I love exercise 0 -
Sounds like mid life crisis for men. Dazed and confused, just trying to be cool on the internets.0
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I agree its lengthy - however this is a brand new label for a new generation of men creeping up - its important to know if your part of it. - this is actually going to become extremely extremely popular in the next 48 hours. - it's already been posted to drudge.
Why does everything have to have a label. Do people really need more words to try to make themselves or others fit into some tiny little box. I just heard about flexitarian the other day. You know what that is - an omnivore. There was already a word for it.
:laugh: :laugh: stuff like that always makes me think of that movie Idiocracy.0
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