When I Walk Into the John… It’s a Photo Shoot!

In case you’re one of the people who doesn’t get that reference (aka everyone), check it. Gucci Mane. Yeah, I’m hard core.

So, I’ve come to the very obvious conclusion that men love to take pictures of themselves in the mirror. Preferably the bathroom mirror; it’s a lot more roomy. It seems really bizarre to me but I do get enjoyment from these pictures. I find myself focusing more on what’s in the background or on their counters than I do of them. I think “Hmmm… he uses Scope. I bet he loves cats.” Or “Is that Suave *Professionals* I see in the background? He must be doing well for himself.”

What is with this mirror portrait phenomenon? Are these men reclusive? Do they not go to any functions or have any friends where they have at least one photo opportunity? I don’t know if women do this on dating sites. I’d imagine so. I’ve often thought about creating a fake dude profile so I could lurk on womens’ dating profiles to see the turdey stuff they do. Maybe for my next blog I’ll do some kind of Yentl-type shit.

Anyway, I’ve just been really noticing it lately so I thought I’d feature a few of my favorites. (These really are taken from the dating sites I'm on.)

o.k. here's a pretty basic picture. He's not trying to do anything fancy. He's not dressing up for the occasion. Lot of guys will switch up their hats or shirts. I imagine they call in sick to work and plan a whole 8-hour bathroom photo shoot. Not this guy. Hit it and quit it. Moving on...

This guy is taking things up juuust a notch. He's got the gangtsta lean, he upgraded the black t-shirt with some neon graphics of a shirtless man wearing a neck tie and then added a lime green watch. Nice touches, guy. What's that? A pinky ring? o.k. I see you...

This next fellow is funky fresh dressed to impress, ready to party. Except that he forgot his socks. But that's o.k. because he is woooorkin' it! I quite like the foot on the bathroom counter. Very editorial. I think Trya Banks would love the liberties he's taken with his poses.

And speaking of liberties, there's this one. As you can see, I've libertized (not a word. going with it.) my black square in what I believe is probably a very accurate portrayal. No doubt about it, this gentleman is looking for love. He'll be married, or in the porn industry, within a year.

This guy is once, twice, three times the Affliction. You've got our attention.

Then there's this guy. Trying to be coy and not look directly at the mirror. Oh what's that, telephone? You're taking a picture? I'm just over here watching CSPAN. Let me know when you're done. (But make SURE you get my ponytail in the picture or I'll scratch your eyes out.)

This isn’t *technically* a mirror picture. I mean, the production value is way better. But it does look like it was taken in a bathroom and it’s just so fucking festive I can’t resist.

I’m totally staying tuned to this guy’s dating profile. I can't wait to see what he does for Easter!