Guys and faeries

[SacredWithin]

I hope this is in the right place. If not, I welcome the move of topic. But I have a quick question, mainly for guys, but whatever. I welcome experiences. :D

Anyway, I was just wondering if there are any males around here who own faery things. I'm sure there are, but this thought arose because I have a faery decal on my car on the driver's side (back window) and sometimes I let my boyfriend drive when I don't feel like it. The first time he did so, I asked him if he felt a little odd driving a car with a faery decal on it. He said yeah. lol

And so,sometimes when he drives my car, I start bustin' him and randomly say that a driver was looking at him funny or something. lol

And fellow ladies, what do you think of faeries and guys? Do you think that there still exists the stereotype of girls tending to have interest in faeries than guys?

I was just thinking that those a little less on the spiritual/religious side would think it's just another fantasy character whereas the more spiritual/religious folk would probably be more "accepting" or don't think too much of societial stereotypes.

[blueangel]

My bf thinks I am a bit weird if i talk about fairies. I think they make him uncomfortable. Other than that I don't really know any better answer. Sorry. It is an interesting topic though. I welcome blokes to like faries too. It's a healthy fascination.

[SoulHealer]

My friend is more into fairies then I am -he adores fairies.

But my female friend has a fairy on her bathroom windowsill and most guys say they feel uncomfortable in her bathroom with the fairy "watching" them

[Teresa]

My friend is more into fairies then I am -he adores fairies.

But my female friend has a fairy on her bathroom windowsill and most guys say they feel uncomfortable in her bathroom with the fairy "watching" them
:hehehehe: :rotfl: :tongueout Well that is one way to get them to hurry up in there ! :lol:

[John_Mischief]

I see nothing inherently feminine about fairies. There are a guy ones, and girl ones, and ones you can't really tell. It doesn't seem to matter much.

[Xentor]

Faeries are for girls only? o.O.

[SacredWithin]

Well, that was partially my question. Has society been shaped to assume that only girls are interested in faeries?

[acorn elf]

I'm a girl, and I would love it if I saw more guys with faerie stuff. I don't see why it would be un-manly or anything. Even as an evil maneuver: great way to grab the ladies if they think they're cute. Like having a puppy or something.

[raminda]

I guess society in general does associate faeries with women, but I think it's fine if guys are into them too.

I'm kind of annoyed by gender-related associations which make it "strange" for someone of the opposite gender to appreciate it as well. Say, women and interior design, for example. There are tons of male interior designers, some of which are hetero, but there is still that stereotype that any man interested in such a thing must be gay.

[SacredWithin]

Yeah I think that's dumb. And also, the only place I've ever seen male faries was on this website (http://wonderflight.com). I don't EVER recall seeing male faeries other than on that site. And if they are male faeries, they are most likely small boys. :ggrief:

[John_Mischief]

Yeah I think that's dumb. And also, the only place I've ever seen male faries was on this website (http://wonderflight.com). I don't EVER recall seeing male faeries other than on that site. And if they are male faeries, they are most likely small boys. :ggrief:

Dude. Ever heard of Brian Froud? He paints mostly from actual folklore, resulting in many many boy fairies.

http://www.worldoffroud.com/faeries/main.cfm

[maldito]

I love, fairies. In fact, I got a t-shirt of a Brian Froud print. So, I don't feel uncomfortable with faery paraphernallia. Also, I draw fairies from time to time.

[DarkDancer]

As a straight male (just thought I'd throw that in) I love fairies. I have so many in my apartment. Maybe I'll get them together and take a picture some time... :elf: (sorry, this is the closest to a fairy smiley that I could find... ;) )

[Akhkharu Asgard]

I own a movie called: "Photographing Faires."

[Philbo]

I own a movie called "the Powerpuff Girls"

[RedDeath]

Aren't Goblins, Orcs, Brownies, Hobs, Hobgoblins, Phookas, The Unseelie Court, Manx trooping fairies, and various other violent and rather male-appealing Fey considered Fairies, or are you refering to the small, insect-winged, flower fairies?

I love fairies, especially those that are rather unatractive, malevolent, and considered 'evil'.

[Silverfire Darkmoon]

I have absolutely nothing to do with the Fae and ensure that stays that way by leaving things for them at the edge of the property so they'll stay past the edge of the property. I keep an iron horseshoe above my door and always will. I don't want them around me.
'Lords and Ladies' by Terry Pratchett was a heavy influence on me.

[AmbivalentMirage]

I ADORE faeries. Some of my friends even say that I remind them of a faerie. I even own a tight tank top with a faerie on it. :) Faeries are definitely not just for girls! Neither are blush brushes... but that's a different thread entirely. ;)

[Ron]

Faeries are for girls only? o.O.
*Flaps his fae wings*...

Guess that I must be a girl then... wow, I never knew. Now all those nasty anti-gays that walk by my boyfriend and I really are just stupid. :dis:

[darkfaery]

Yeah I think that's dumb. And also, the only place I've ever seen male faries was on this website (http://wonderflight.com). I don't EVER recall seeing male faeries other than on that site. And if they are male faeries, they are most likely small boys. :ggrief:
Are you kidding?? There are quite a few "male" faeries depicted out there.

Aren't Goblins, Orcs, Brownies, Hobs, Hobgoblins, Phookas, The Unseelie Court, Manx trooping fairies, and various other violent and rather male-appealing Fey considered Fairies, or are you refering to the small, insect-winged, flower fairies?

I love fairies, especially those that are rather unatractive, malevolent, and considered 'evil'.

I have to agree with you on that! I love them all!

[jelly.belly]

I don't see why men shouldn't like fairies... It's like my aunt who still thinks that women should do "women's jobs" *rolls eyes*
Probably a lot of men believed in fairies in Medieval times... before too when you think about it. It's like saying that dragons are for men and fairies are for girls... Anyway, you get my point...

[Anubis RainHawk]

Well, that was partially my question. Has society been shaped to assume that only girls are interested in faeries?

Soceity made an assumption that many of the alternative paths are female only, especially Witchcraft. It has to do with the idea that girls would believe in silly things while men would not. A stupid belief in every angle.

Anubis RainHawk

[AmbivalentMirage]

*Flaps his fae wings*...

Guess that I must be a girl then... wow, I never knew. Now all those nasty anti-gays that walk by my boyfriend and I really are just stupid. :dis:

*is smacked in the face with the wings a few times and then ducks* Careful! :P

Although, this DOES bring up an interesting point. What about otherkin? If fae were just for girls, then what would faerie otherkin like me do? :sadeyes:

*puts a sign on rhys's wings that says "Attention! Pas sans danger!" and sneaks away*

[Gabriel Le Chat]

I have absolutely nothing to do with the Fae and ensure that stays that way by leaving things for them at the edge of the property so they'll stay past the edge of the property. I keep an iron horseshoe above my door and always will. I don't want them around me.
'Lords and Ladies' by Terry Pratchett was a heavy influence on me.

I agree... although I recognize the Fae, I don't want anything to do with them. I don't think it's a gender thing. They're just too much trouble.

[BlueMoon13]

I have absolutely nothing to do with the Fae and ensure that stays that way by leaving things for them at the edge of the property so they'll stay past the edge of the property. I keep an iron horseshoe above my door and always will. I don't want them around me.

That's a good idea, but I still think the fae will do whatever they damn well want to do, and if they've left you alone up til this point is because they WANT to. :woah:

[Psypress]

I was just thinking that those a little less on the spiritual/religious side would think it's just another fantasy character whereas the more spiritual/religious folk would probably be more "accepting" or don't think too much of societial stereotypes.

If you're thinking of faeries as the trivialized image of little girls with butterfly wings and tulip hats, then sure... girls will prefer them and boys will not.
Of course, I'm not saying that ALL men will not like the image of tulip faeries, but they are depicted as very mild and adorable and most little boys toys are all about monsters and warriors. It just depends on the boy or girl's interest.

I'm a girl and I really HATE those tulip faery images - they are NOTHING like the real thing.
I have seen only one that just slightly resembled that depiction. It had wings and was female and very small. But that was only one of countless that I've seen. Really - it just isn't what they look like. In fact, that was the only one that even HAD wings.
If faeries were depicted in the way they really look, then they would likely appeal to a wider audience.