Metrosexuality
8/02/2012Yesterday, my senior asked me, “Are you metro?”
This question got me stumped.
Wikipedia define Metrosexual as,
Metrosexual is a neologism derived from metropolitan and heterosexual coined in 1994 describing a man (especially one living in an urban, post-industrial, capitalist culture) who spends a lot of time and money on shopping for his appearance.
I didn’t exactly gave a clear cut answer. I wasn’t sure if being a metrosexual is widely accepted in Singapore.
Instead, I replied with, “Aren’t we all metrosexual? The question is rather the degree of metrosexuality that an individual has.”
He agreed and continued to ask me, “So do you go for facials?”
I replied, “Facials as in like those given at spas? No.”
That made me wonder, what if I said yes? Will I be looked down upon? Will I be teased as gay?
Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t lying. I honestly do not go for facials at all. I think they are a completely waste of money and rubbish. However, I wouldn’t doubt that I’m a metrosexual.
It’s not a secret at all that I invested a lot of money on skin care products. It’s because I’m a victim of acne. I’ve suffered it for years and it’s honestly bringing my self esteem down. As a result of that, I’m always searching for products that claim to clear skin.
Doesn’t anyone get envious at that friend of yours who has clear skin and puts in minimal effort to maintain it?
I definitely do.
