Men and umbrellas
What is it with men and umbrellas? I know very few men who would allow themselves to be seen carrying or toting an umbrella, regardless of how masculine it may look. It is funnier to watch some grown men try to run across the street probably hoping he will only slightly get wet since he is so fast. Or the man who has to sacrifice a very important meeting that he can’t get to as he is seeking refuge under a makeshift roof, an awning, waiting until the rain stops. Or the man who walks briskly trying to appear casual but truthfully is being soaked by the drops of rain falling down on his head. My own husband doesn’t care to be seen under an umbrella even if I happen to be holding it. Men!
Image courtesy of Eflon
The other day as I was waiting for the light to change along 32nd street near Rizal avenue, I noticed a tall lightly built man casually walking on the sidewalk. I was guessing he was on his way to his office, one of many in the area, maybe Deutsche Bank or even HSBC. On an ordinary day such as that day, many other yuppies, businessmen and women walk these sidestreets on their way to their offices. This particular guy caught my attention because of the image he displayed as he walked nonchalantly under the sun. He was wearing a light colored long-sleeved shirt tucked into gray trousers with his coat hanging over his shoulder held there by his finger. On his other hand he carried a long black golf umbrella which he used like a cane.
I was only staring at him for a minute of two before I had to drive away but to this day, the image of his confidence and sheer masculinity is embedded in my brain. Any minute now I will be ready to fantasize about him but if you must know I cannot remember his face. For all I know he is this doe-eyed, pimple-faced depressing guy. But at that precise moment, he appeared to own the world.
So what is it with men and umbrellas?
It is not THE umbrella it is THE have to carry it around.
Women are so fond of carrying things… bags… shopping bags and umbrellas. Men don’t.
Mon – You got it right! I notice that as well… I mean about men not fond of carrying ANYTHING. Cheers!
i guess guys would be more fashionable if they use a clear and colorless vinyl umbrella (popular in japan). But this is nothing compared to guys trootting a tote bag. read this post
http://sleeksam.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-thought-for-today-over-shoulder-bag.html
Samuel – Haha. I actually dont agree. I think a black golf umbrella is the way to go. Clear umbrellas are way too feminine for men.. at least I personally think it is.
Colorless or transparent umbrella is gay.
Mon – I totally agree.
I don’t care about umbrellas being fashionable or not or masculine or feminine or whatever. I’m a female and I don’t use an umbrella because they’re a pain in the ass to carry around. Who wants to carry that thing around all fucking day just because earlier it rained for 20 minutes? Not me! It’s bad enough having to carry around a purse. =P In fact, I’m going to get rid of my umbrella. I just decided. I haven’t used it in (literally) years.
Holly – Actually I feel the same way. That is why I try not to bring those large golf umbrellas. Its a good thing that people are creative here as there are many many umbrellas you can fold to the size of a wallet that you can put inside the tiniest purse of at a pocket when made deep enough. I’ll bet a woman invented those tiny umbrellas (at least I wouldn’t be surprised if it was).