How men really feel about their bodies. One of the first things the author of this article says is completely true and it can be seen all around. "The idea of men's bodies as sexual objects has intensified" (Spiker). Our bodies used to be just like tools, things to get work and other labor done. Men didn't care what they looked like. They were hairy, fat, short, or tall, and no one criticized them because the look wasn't the focus. It was the function. Now competition, women and other stresses have placed the focus of mens' bodies on how good they look. Tall, muscular and not a hair to be seen, except of course on their heads.
Another thing found in the article that I agree with completely, is when a guy doesn't like something about his body he won't admit it or talk about it, he'll simply joke about it instead. I know I'm short and I don't like to admit that it bothers me when people mention it or pick on me. So I joke about it myself and laugh along with them instead. I try to not let comments like that get to me. Women think they're all alone in their insecurities about their bodies, when in reality they're not.
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I agree with you when you said that competition makes men care about how they look. Men try to outdo other men in order to get the girl they want or just to be on top of the pedestal. I also agree that men joke about their bodies a lot more then woman do. If someones makes fun of a guy they will just laugh it off, but a girl would usually take it serious.
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