Why do people wear earrings, especially men?

Whether because I'm a bit younger or moved in different circles, I had a diamond stud in my ear for many years. It was a gift from a lady friend and I liked it, so I wore it. Never any problems in NYC except when I started work as a bouncer - you don't want any kind of jewelry hanging off you, especially the kind where your lobes can get ripped.

Haven't worn the stud for many years now, but the hole is still there. :D
 

I think with guys of a certain age one stud can be rather attractive. Both sides is a bit edgier but some men can carry it off. But over fifty or sixty it might be time to put the ear jewel away, I dunno.
 
It's human nature to want to adorn one's body. I would imagine some caveman decided to drape an extra piece of mastodon fur around his neck and his friends whispered, "Would you get a load of Ugg? Next thing you know, he's going to start wearing bones in his ear or something! What a fop!" The rest is....well.....history.
 

Honestly, Ralphy, don't you know? What would be the point of living if you can't wear earrings. I pity those who don't wear earrings, it seems so wrong!
 
fureverywhere said:
I think with guys of a certain age one stud can be rather attractive. Both sides is a bit edgier but some men can carry it off. But over fifty or sixty it might be time to put the ear jewel away, I dunno.
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Strange but true story - back in NY in the '70's there was a "code" for earrings for guys - left side straight, right side gay.

When my lady friend brought me to the jewelry store to get my ear pierced the jeweler asked me "what side?", and for a moment I forgot which side was which. Luckily lady friend remembered and I got the left side done.

Same thing at the time with kerchiefs / bandannas - wearing them left or right back pocket, what color, etc. all carried important messages.

NYC in the '70's was a dangerous place - sartorially speaking. ;)
 
jujube said:
It's human nature to want to adorn one's body. I would imagine some caveman decided to drape an extra piece of mastodon fur around his neck and his friends whispered, "Would you get a load of Ugg? Next thing you know, he's going to start wearing bones in his ear or something! What a fop!" The rest is....well.....history.
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Ugg was ahead of his time - see some of the high-fashion mens magazines like GQ lately? :eek-new:
 
NYC in the '70's was a dangerous place - sartorially speaking. ;)
heeheehee, I was a precocious teen and in appearance a bit gender bending...yep I looked like a pretty boy. One night someone took me on a field trip to The Mineshaft...saw things I'm still recovering from. Better was The Duchess, except that year the jukebox seemed to be stuck on Sheena Easton, " My baby takes the morning TRAIN, he works from nine to FIVE..." Nevamind the women who looked like they came from The Mineshaft.

For those missing the cultural reference. The Mineshaft and Duchess were both rather colorful NYC bars in the 70's.
 
SifuPhil said:
Strange but true story - back in NY in the '70's there was a "code" for earrings for guys - left side straight, right side gay.



Same thing at the time with kerchiefs / bandannas - wearing them left or right back pocket, what color, etc. all carried important messages.

NYC in the '70's was a dangerous place - sartorially speaking. ;)
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It was precisely the same code here in the UK phil...
 
The Mineshaft :crying:

What's that saying? "Some things, once seen, cannot be UN-seen"? Yeah, that's it!

Sort of like Plato's Retreat but with a very different taste ... :devilish:

Congrats on surviving it all!
 
Why advertise? Keep 'em in suspense. I never heard of the bandana in the pocket thing.

The only "jewelry" I wear is my wrist watch and it isn't all that pretty.

I love jewelry on women and have bought it for some of them but on men? Fuggaboutit!
 
Falcon said:
Why advertise? Keep 'em in suspense. I never heard of the bandana in the pocket thing.
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LOL!

Oh, yeah, the bandanna thing ... first off, I guess it depends upon what culture you're in. In the gay community I understand that different colors signified whether you were submissive or Dominant, "pitcher" or "catcher" (for lack of more graphic terms) and a host of other likes / dislikes.

I kept my snot-rags inside my jacket pockets. :cower:

Also of course you had to worry about gang colors - Crips and Bloods (blue or red) would kill over the wrong color in their 'hoods.

The only "jewelry" I wear is my wrist watch and it isn't all that pretty.
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Same here, these days.

I love jewelry on women and have bought it for some of them but on men? Fuggaboutit!
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Funny you use the Italian slang, because the Italians I knew were some of the biggest jewelry fans. Talk about pinky rings - they were big enough to choke a horse.
 
IKE said:
I've seen men with two, one in each side, so would that mean you were bisexual or just still trying to make your mind up ?
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Not sure about that - it was fairly rare back in the day, but yes, maybe they hadn't made up their minds and were "playing for both teams" ...
 
What's that saying? "Some things, once seen, cannot be UN-seen"? Yeah, that's it!
It was quite an education however...as a teen who ever imagined they could do that and that with that while doing THAT?

Oh and jewelry with Italians. When hubby was younger he really stepped out. One of my cousin's weddings and he was new to my family. My family...Pennsylvania fundamentalists...he was 2nd generation Sicilian. An almost silver gray tux, the crucifix chain, the pinkie ring and cigar. Then I was a bit confused, now I'm darn proud of him. My family thought I had walked from "Witness" to "Goodfellas". Hey always keep 'em guessing.
 
IKE said:
I like just simple stud type on women but not the big dangle down or hoop things.......mama wears just single studs of diamond, pearl and 18k gold.

I'm not too keen on men wearing earrings but to each his own I guess.

While we're on the subject what's the deal with some kids now days with those big coat button looking things in their ear lobes ?
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Ike I have looked at people with those huge holes in their ears ,wonder if they have to have surgery to repair the hole ? Should they decide to remove the earring ?
 
I personally love earrings. I can't imagine a world without them..and I like earrings on men as well. Its just about self expression and style and fun. I love jewelry, period :).

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I love earrings and wear them everyday, everywhere. I even wear them hiking in the woods. I wear them because I like them, not because it's fashionable or to impress anyone. It's something I do for me. I feel naked without my earrings. Yes, I love them that much.
 
Its called gauging, one of those things like forked tongues that some of the more hardcore kids do. I don't understand the attraction. To me it says " Look I like to inflict great pain on myself so if I am forced to live past thirty I'll have really flappy ears".
There's some really good medication for that;)
A young man who once complimented my cat tattoo. He wanted to show me his shoulder. He had his initials branded into his skin. First off why do you need to wear your own name or initials? Might you forget who you are someday? Maybe it's like a permanent ID bracelet? But branding, human skin is a lot thinner than say cow hide...amazing what they come up with.
 

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