Shirtless photos - hot or not?

Question

I'm wondering what the ladies think, are shirtless photos on a site like Facebook considered hot or just really lame and tool-ish?

Snow123 · Accepted Answer

To be brutally honest, if you want to attract girls who TaLk LiKe diS or girls who say "Like OMG, that is like, so last season! *insert high pitched giggle*" then go for it. It'll work.

Otherwise, the majority of girls will probably think the guy is a:

A. douchebag

B. cocky

C. immature

D. self-centered / egotistical

E. the type of guy who wears sunglasses on his face indoors 24/7, where there is no sun, just because he thinks it makes him look cool while saying "Cool story bro" all the time.

^ Or a combination of those.

I know they're harsh words but they're honest words. Like one user said, 1-2 shirtless pictures is just whatever - neither here nor there sort of thing, but profile pic after profile pic and albums full of those pictures will not be reigning in the females any time soon for any guy who does it.

hmhmmcaitlin · Accepted Answer

Like a lot of the ladies have said, it is generally tool-ish to post shirtless pictures (unless you're at the pool or beach). The dedication to beauty in sculpture/painting and your body are very similar. I see your point. To spend time and effort on your body to reach perfection is wonderful. But artists don't generally advertise their work. Most artists I know or have spoken to are very humble with their work. Posting shirtless pictures of yourself is more like flaunting what you have to your social circle. I think an equal comparison between art and body building would be a gallery compared to professionally modeling or entering competitions. Posting shirtless pictures can be just as tacky as posting your art on a social network site. I think it isn't about the fact that you're showing your body, but where you're choosing to advertise it.

Tamikaze · Accepted Answer

I vote for lame. It makes a guy look like he is way too into himself and/or that he needs attention from others to feel good.

It's kind of like anyone posting non-stop updated photos of themselves. I have a relative like that and I know she her self-esteem is low. She is always taking pictures of her face and posting them for no good reason. I post pics that tell a story, like vacation photos or holiday pics.

I also had an ex who was narcissistic and he constantly wanted pictures taken of him, shirtless or clothed. He needed a lot of attention from others to feel good. So, it is better to post a simple pic of you than one that screams "I need attention."

TheDigitalSaint · Accepted Answer

Consensus says (just from judging all the complaints I've seen about it before), that it is tool-ish. I think some girls are going to disagree, but most just shake their head, even if you have a nice body. It seems to be "try hard-ish".

DamieWamie · Accepted Answer

As a guy, its more annoying than anything... because we wonder if you realized that half the people that would see it are guys anyways.

Lights · Answer

Having one or two max, it's whatever.. but every single picture you flexing and with a shirt off.. tool-ish to say the least.

CestLolaVie · Answer

I agree with all the girls on here who said, this is very cheesy. Its a totally turn off to have pics like these on your profile. Its the same as girls who put pictures of themselves half naked, its cheap. I don't like it. It just a desperate cry for attention.

rusiesq · Answer

I'm gonna have to say lame.. to me it says cocky and makes you seem cliche and boring. Plus, it will most likely make you seem like the kind of guy that doesn't want a girlfriend, just a hookup (unless of course, that's what you're going for. And even then, it's unattractive)

rachiee · Answer

Not hot. Its good that you're confident in yourself and in your body but putting a pic of it up on Facebook makes it seem like you're just trying to show off which is never a good thing. I have guy friends who have amazing bodies but never flash it around to everyone. So when you do see their bodies, its a lot sexier since its a surprise and they're being "modest" about it.

hbruce · Answer

It depends. First of all, you have to have a nice enough body to pull it off. If you do have a nice body, then you have two situations to consider.

If it's a photo that you've taken of yourself posing in the mirror, then more than likely you will come off as douchy or full of yourself. However, there are some instances when they're fine and can even be sexy. If someone else took a photo of you while you're at the beach for example.

Basically, if it's a photo of you in some situation where NOT having a shirt on is totally normal and accepted, then they're great. If it's a photo you're taken of yourself deliberately trying to show off, you come across as a tool and/or douche.

emmablunt1993 · Answer

When people have pictures like that, I think that he's cocky, boastful and it's also kind of cheesy, like someone else said.

iXenomorph · Answer

lol. I think you girls just crushed his delicate sense of manliness. It's always the case that the most insecure of men spend hours in the gym then post pictures of themselves in order to feel less worthless.

kereru · Answer

not a good idea... when I see pics like that I instantly think "douchbag " no matter how hot the guy is.

anony84 · Answer

If they are shirtless for a legit reason (e.g. the pictures were taken at a beach, pool or BBQ) then sure no problem.  But if it's just a random shirtless photo then yes it is a bit silly.

Shinygirl · Answer

If it's a hot guy it's a hot photo hands down. And casual at the beach or chillin' in the sun pictures are fine. But if you have a lot of them or one that you took of your self just to show off your abbs or something like that, it's tool-ish

freudette · Answer

im sure if that's the case you'll impress some people, but just consider the message that's being given off to others and prepare to be judged in that way...

Yriuqni · Answer

Nah don't do it ..  an ugly guy with his shirt on is more attractive than a hot one showing off .. total turn off!

Zimbo113 · Answer

I like shirtless photos. Too bad no women do that :c

freudette · Answer

just think of the connotations if a girl puts a photo of herself in her bra/ topless on Facebook... it works the other way too...

ivarei · Answer

unimpressive turnoff unimaginative it says all sorts of bad things about you and nothing positive.

sammy_31 · Answer

Hey I say a couple okay but more than that just makes it looks like that's all that matters. It may be hot but then too much at a certain point.

Heeheehee · Answer

Not hot... Hate it when guys do that. That's a turn off for me, I mean really? Leave something to the imagination, lol. xD

aliciaxx · Answer

The only thing that could make shirtless photos more tacky is adding the caption "I'm SO ugly!"

_lightness_ · Answer

if it's like a candid one of you at the beach= OK  posing/mirror shot: toolkit

handsomejackk · Answer

lol Okay so I'm guilty of this too. I'll just say one thing in my defense, shirtless photos aren't even a tenth as toolish as d*** pics!

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