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
— Wholesome_Homo? (@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
I consider myself an open minded person but sometimes I still see things that make me say wtf. https://t.co/oGf3KWxa9s
— Jake Bell (@jakeoakbell) November 25, 2017
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
1941: American teenage boys go to war against Hitler’s Nazi Germany.
2017: The American “progressive” culture sexualizes teenage boys by letting them wear make-up. This is the new normal.
Wake up America! This is not ok. https://t.co/1LKHaz5W7F— Louden Redinger (@realLoudEnProud) November 25, 2017
Are you seriously writing about this? This is sexualization of children. https://t.co/GBHiNdTv47
— Corey (@Riouinsuiko) November 25, 2017
I consider it predatory behavior for you to use children as a political prop in this way. https://t.co/v2NiOvMj9n
— murphy70 – For the remaining 8 buy the loot crates (@enjoy_murph) November 25, 2017
@nytimes working overtime to normalize pedophia. Who glorifies "beauty norms" of children?#MAGA https://t.co/VinWZGvpxZ
— Leo Taylor (@triman4life) November 25, 2017
10 year old children and “beauty norms” should never go together ever. https://t.co/kdsjSzCS1H
— ??meg?? (@phantomqueen5) November 25, 2017
Good point; how would Times readers react to a story on 10-year-old girls being made up for a beauty pageant?
Call me crazy, or simply not a pedophile, but last I checked “beauty norms” are not determined by little boys and never should be ascribed to children. But sexualizing kids is just collateral damage if you’re in the trenches of gender hysteria at the @nytimes https://t.co/t8RXUq74sO
— Chadwick Moore (@Chadwick_Moore) November 25, 2017
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
— ClaraLuz (@ClaraLuzzzz) November 25, 2017
So why is it suddenly OK to promote the sexualisation of 10 year old boys when doing the same with 10 year old girls would probably provoke outrage from the feminists – unless they were going to be married off of course? https://t.co/ZYwGj1FAza
— Jaime Jessop (@Balinteractive) November 25, 2017
Stop normalizing pedophilia and sexualizing kids @NYT https://t.co/Kiu3AEvVJf
— Full Metal Squirrel (@MyManJimmyJack) November 25, 2017
Cynically supporting pedophilia.
Not even trying to hide. https://t.co/iXFz5avBSC— seed 30 ? (@petris32) November 25, 2017
Latest from the Babylon parish newsletter… https://t.co/JgH0QMEN46
— Fr. Patrick Allen (@chasordinariate) November 25, 2017
I don't know about beauty norms but I can see it's getting you NY Times guys all hot and bothered. Smh. https://t.co/QlXYSjQfHs
— Patdrisk (@patdrisk) November 25, 2017
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
This type of story begins with approval & applause but many times ends in confusion & suicides. But not many will admit this because liberals fear genuine manhood & masculinity. They begin fighting it at its earliest stages. https://t.co/mhgVfJsKAA
— Keith (@fastasflint) November 25, 2017
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
