We’re going to assume we’re not supposed to even blink at an article in the New York Times about teen (and pre-teen) boys setting new norms for beauty by wearing makeup and posting the results on their social media channels — just like the time Elle ran that cute piece on the 8-year-old drag queen named “Lactatia.”
How teenage boys (and younger) wearing makeup are affecting beauty norms https://t.co/F8je5M2ozU
— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 25, 2017
They aren't. Because it's fucking rare. There's no upcoming trend for this. Anyone who goes outside can tell you that. But you people are so insular and agenda-driven that you choose to believe there's some kind of mass culture shift/gender neutral renaissance. https://t.co/NJjFyVyptO
— Timothy Vick (@Sassculine) November 25, 2017
In a piece entitled, “His Eye Makeup Is Way Better Than Yours,” Bee Shapiro explains:
“What you have now are millennial moms who have grown up in an era where gender is more fluid,” [salon owner Cozy] Friedman said. “Millennials are very in tune with empowering their children.” For example, she sees a wide range of hair lengths on boys. “It’s not unusual for boys to sit in the chair, take out an iPhone and show a picture of what they want their hair to look like,” she said, adding that they start around age 6. “There are many role models for them to look to now.”
Matthew Taylor, 16, with 180,000 Instagram followers, is optimistic that male beauty norms will continue to loosen, regardless of sexual orientation. “I do think that one day boys will be able to do whatever they want and not be judged,” he said.
Only 180,000 Instagram followers at 16? Jack Bennett, 10, has amassed 331,000 followers since starting his Instagram account in May. (Actually, his mom opened the account for him; in most places, a person has to be at least 13 to start an Instagram account.)
Why is this okay
— Francine (@Francin_P) November 25, 2017
A ten-year-old? And this is okay? https://t.co/BqvKrQ46CN
— Matthew Ryan (@MatRyanELATeach) November 25, 2017
No to this, no to young girls wearing make up too. https://t.co/lZVi3ozePV
— Maria Sartaj (@MariaSartaj) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/jakeoakbell/status/934275954909646848
Um, no. That isn't right. https://t.co/mBs8NjEmCZ
— Joshua Roberts (@Robitussun) November 25, 2017
Just feel so sorry for kids now. https://t.co/A2Hn8xlS5J
— McNabb Clan (@mcnabbfreedom) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/realLoudEnProud/status/934284975909748736
https://twitter.com/Riouinsuiko/status/934417208448610304
https://twitter.com/enjoy_murph/status/934414946779111424
@nytimes working overtime to normalize pedophia. Who glorifies "beauty norms" of children?#MAGA https://t.co/VinWZGvpxZ
— Leo Taylor (@triman4life) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/phantomqueen5/status/934480174640381952
Good point; how would Times readers react to a story on 10-year-old girls being made up for a beauty pageant?
https://twitter.com/Chadwick_Moore/status/934411891279056896
I wouldn't want a 10 year old girl to be wearing makeup but this is being pushed for boys? Why do we continue to sexualize children and let this gender confusion be the norm? https://t.co/PrFzkbYSbx
— Clara (@ClaraLuzzzz) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/Balinteractive/status/934429078425423872
https://twitter.com/MyManJimmyJack/status/934325542375120896
https://twitter.com/petris32/status/934278245062717440
Latest from the Babylon parish newsletter… https://t.co/JgH0QMEN46
— Fr. Patrick Allen (@chasordinariate) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/patdrisk/status/934293408742629376
But a non-hostile piece on Ben Shapiro makes them lose their minds with outrage. https://t.co/cIjoOFMSs8
— Chad Felix Greene (@chadfelixg) November 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/fastasflint/status/934282946911064064
The real winner? Makeup companies preying on people’s insecurities https://t.co/G2w5MUxIAe
— mikemerlinator (@mikemerlinator) November 25, 2017
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Related:
ELLE’s portrait of an 8-year-old drag queen will make you stand up and … cheer? https://t.co/bf7J7XHJEt
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) September 3, 2017
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