28 Men Reveal Shocking Opinions That Defy Everything You Thought About Masculinity
Ever wonder what happens when men dare to defy the so-called “bro code” and spill truths that society often frowns upon? Well, strap in, because a Reddit thread stirred quite the pot on r/AskMen, where guys bravely confessed their unpopular—and sometimes downright unmanly—opinions. From admitting a love for fruity cocktails to challenging toxic masculinity norms, these candid takes peel back the layers of what it really means to “be a man” in today’s world. It’s a wild ride through honesty, vulnerability, and those quiet battles many men face—often in silence. Ready to have your assumptions shaken and stirred? Dive into the revealing insights shared by Redditor M_RONA and friends, and let’s rethink masculinity one brave confession at a time…
A lot of us feel pressured to conform. It takes a lot of guts to voice your opinion when you know the vast majority of people are likely to criticize you for it. That’s exactly what the men of Reddit have been doing on the r/AskMen subreddit.
Redditor M_RONA asked them to share their opinions that are generally unpopular among men, and they’ve been opening up about their honest thoughts. Candid, some might say even vulnerable, these opinions are bound to resonate with quite a few readers who might think the same but might find it difficult to talk about in public for fear of being ostracized.
You’ll find these ‘unmanly’ and ‘unpopular’ opinions below, so have a read and let us know what you thought of them in the comments, Pandas. Upvote the opinions that you agree with and be sure to share your perspective about why men are pressured to conform to a rigid set of ideas, likes, and behaviors.
I reached out to redditor M_RONA, the author of the viral thread, and had a great chat with him about masculinity, the inspiration behind the question, as well as the pressure that many people in society feel to conform to certain standards.
“I think, as men, we need to be more open about our issues and acknowledge the fact that we face some tough [stuff], often imposed on us by other guys,” he told Bored Panda. “There’s nothing wrong with being honest about what’s bothering us, and I think just being able to talk about some of the issues we face would be a major contributing factor to our general well-being. Something as simple as just asking our friends how they’re doing in life could go a long way!” Scroll down for the in-depth interview, dear Pandas, this isn’t something you’d want to miss.
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If a guy is bashing some woman behind her back saying all sorts of awful things but to her face is being all nice and flirty with the sole goal of f***ing her then dropping her, you’re getting no “bro code” from me. I will absolutely out you. I have no problem with hook ups at all, but if you’re going to act like a scumbag, I’m going to treat you like one. I don’t care if that’s labeled as white knighting or whatever the f***. It’s not even about gender, if somebody is being super phony trying to take advantage of somebody else, you have zero respect from me and I will burn you to the ground in whatever way available to me.
However, he pointed out that he believes that a lot of the harm and pressures put on men are “often put forth by other men.” In short, men pressure other men to conform in terms of behaviors, attitudes, character, and activities. This can make any sort of emotional vulnerability extremely difficult. “I saw a ton of examples of that in the comments on my post, where a lot of guys were talking about how, as a man, they found it extremely difficult to talk and be open about their feelings. I think that stems from this notion that men are supposed to be so hardened and stoic that we never let things get to us, and if we ever experience a negative emotion, we shouldn’t process it, we should just bottle it up and ‘be a man.'”
It’s ok to call other guys good looking. Not tell them directly, but just be able to tell your friends “hey you know what, that guy over there is handsome”. Doesn’t make me gay, or make me weird in any way. I feel comfortable enough with myself that I can acknowledge there are some darn good looking guys out there, so good for them.
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