Player Pics

Kuy

Santar said:

It's not the uniform. It's what the uniform implies that attracts women. It implies that the man has a successful career and is capable of providing for the woman and/or the future offspring. It also sometimes implies that the man is physically strong and able given that many uniformed jobs are blue-collar/physical labour.

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Actually, for a lot of us it is the uniform.

Military uniforms tend to be tailored incredibly well, allowing for sleek lines that carry the masculine form throughout the attire.  Well-tailored suits do the same thing.

It's basically the same thing that happens when you would see a lady in a little black dress.  The form of the dress tends to accentuate the wearer's femininity, appealing not only to the base desires of the human male, but also to the societal interpretations of beauty.

Clothing is basically the biggest distraction people in a civilized society can have.  It says so much about the person underneath it, whether you want it to or not.  That's why it's important to "dress for the job you want, not the job you have."

While putting an emphasis on looks is something I'd rather people not do, it's the same principle as various symbols of power among tribal societies.  Tattoos, face plates, neck rings, and piercings often project power, wisdom, and class.  A well tailored jacket and properly fitting slacks does the same thing for us.

Side rant: my dad bought be an awesome peacoat for Christmas.  I love it, but I swim in it, so I have to hide my scrawny shoulders with a scarf.

(Edit for clarification:  I'm basically saying some of us pop one for uniforms because uniforms are inherently well-tailored and artistic in a fashion sense, and that they also do what you said they do.)

Sena

Santar said:

It's not the uniform.

This isn't entirely true. "It's not just the uniform" or "It's not always the uniform" would be more accurate. It's entirely reasonable to find uniforms in general aesthetically appealing, even more so for specific uniforms.

Cyla

  

So, me. Thankies to @Sybilla for directing me to @Wysteria's thread. Very helpful ^-^

Wessux

So some of you know that I went to join the French Foreign Legion. Some of you also know that it didn't work out. So here are some picture of me in Paris after I was given the boot.


This is me after walking from the Airport to the Tower in the rain. (No money for a cab)


This is me and my new mate from South Africa. Also didn't make it in. And that is the hotel we managed to score with other peoples money.



Here is me at the Tower the next day at night.



Here we are again a little closer and sad because the walk is so long.


This is us a little closer after almost getting killed by a random car running a red light. (Happy we lived!)


Here we are rocking it out on the second level of the tower (freezing cold).



I've got one more picture of me on the metro after finding out that you can hop the turnstile and just not pay. But I'm not sure where it is.

Over all a great trip just sad I didn't get in.

Mannimar

It's been awhile since I've posted something of my own so I figured a before and after of me with my beard is due!

Before:

(shitty hair, and scraggly bearded teaching uniform)

After:

[spoiler][/spoiler]

Tahquil

Uniforms hmm?

Kuy

Mannimar said:

It's been awhile since I've posted something of my own so I figured a before and after of me with my beard is due!

Before:

(shitty hair, and scraggly bearded teaching uniform)

After:

[spoiler][/spoiler]

You get a "disagree."

I will not stand for the mistreatment of beards in the Player Pics thread.  There's a special place in the afterlife for people like you, you monster.

At first you got a "wtf," but I felt guilty about it.

Mannimar

Job hunting and in Texas where there's two seasons: chilly and OMFG it's hot, and any day now that next season should be starting. but no worries you'll see more manageable facial that won't gain 20 lbs of sweat when I run around and play games with my students. Though I already miss the perks of drinking with a mustache

Xli

Tahquil said:

Uniforms hmm?

Men dig dirty chicks... especially those with access to radioactive materials...

Berenene

See, I didn't think it was access to radioactive materials so much as @Tahquil was the one who was actually radioactive and that's her workspace *sagenod*

Cinya

Here's my uniform: 

Berenene

Here's mine...well, not so much a uniform, but relaxed office attire for the summer months.  Also, I'm thinking!

Xith

Cyla said:

  

@Cyla is baby-approved.

Cyla

Xith said:

Cyla said:

  

@Cyla is baby-approved.

I dunno now. You called me a trollop. </3 Besides, @Strata and @Caladbolg agreed to the "babies but no child support" terms, so you've got competition. Competition that doesn't call me mean names. </3

Epiphany

Ohai, it's a Pif.

Zincor

Kross said:

Another uniform that we use. This was before I took my "future Marines" out and broke them off combat-style.

Didn't read through most of these, not sure if someone said it yet.  Kross is Simon Cowell's youger brother???

Zincor

4 degrees outside and a foot of snow.  Perfect grilling weather!  Also, I'm a ninja turtle.  

Silas

wtf lol

Trilliana

@Epiphany I don't think I ever said on your FB, but that tattoo is kickass

Jules

Mannimar said:

Job hunting and in Texas where there's two seasons: chilly and OMFG it's hot, and any day now that next season should be starting. but no worries you'll see more manageable facial that won't gain 20 lbs of sweat when I run around and play games with my students. Though I already miss the perks of drinking with a mustache

Wait.  What are the perks of drinking with a mustache?  I must know. 

Epiphany

Trilliana said:

@Epiphany I don't think I ever said on your FB, but that tattoo is kickass

Little clearer than the one I have up there now :P

Triak

Is that magikarp?

Epiphany

NO It's just a koi, but it's a replica of one my dad had on his sleeve.

Cynlael

Triak said:

Is that magikarp?

Magikarp mid-evolution to Gyarados, it looks like.

Arcturus

http://imgur.com/mXOTCGb

Someone say uniform? That's mine! ><

GO GREEN BAY!

edit: I forget how to post a picture. Oh well. Click you lazy bums.

Rispok

Jules said:

Mannimar said:

Job hunting and in Texas where there's two seasons: chilly and OMFG it's hot, and any day now that next season should be starting. but no worries you'll see more manageable facial that won't gain 20 lbs of sweat when I run around and play games with my students. Though I already miss the perks of drinking with a mustache

Wait.  What are the perks of drinking with a mustache?  I must know. 

The biggest perk is that if you're drinking something like... Southern Comfort 100 proof and then smoke a cigarette... Your face sets on fire.

The second big advantages is you get to take each sip of beer twice. Once from the mug, once from your hair.

Turoi

Filter feeding comes to mind.

Kross

Found this cleaning out some things in my garage. Had to crop out the ex-wife though. Fun cruise!

Mithridates

Kuy

Kross said:

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Found this cleaning out some things in my garage. Had to crop out the ex-wife though. Fun cruise!