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Title: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Tom on May 28, 2008, 09:47:00 AM
hey everyone! just saw the new indy jones movie this weekend (sunday night) and in this packed sold out theatre i see some dude come into the theater right before the lights go down with his woman wearing a muscle tank top to the movies? it was one of those where down the back it's only how should i say a middle strip going up? yeah, he wasn't a 250 freak but was damn ripped and obviously juiced but seriously . . .

who wears this to go to the movies or anywhere in public for that matter? does anyone even wear these kind of tanks to workout in a gym anymore? is wearing a tiny muscle tank top  appropriate anywhere unless your jay cutler and even then? i actually felt two things: one was this guy must be an attention hungry narcissitic dude/asshole, or a pathetic clueless loser. hell maybe it's me?! laugh!

i just thought i would post this topic and see comments.


Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: BayGBM on May 28, 2008, 09:52:57 AM
hey everyone! just saw the new indy jones movie this weekend (sunday night) and in this packed sold out theatre i see some dude come into the theater right before the lights go down with his woman wearing a muscle tank top to the movies? it was one of those where down the back it's only how should i say a middle strip going up? yeah, he wasn't a 250 freak but was damn ripped and obviously juiced but seriously . . .

who wears this to go to the movies or anywhere in public for that matter? does anyone even wear these kind of tanks to workout in a gym anymore? is wearing a tiny muscle tank top  appropriate anywhere unless your jay cutler and even then? i actually felt two things: one was this guy must be an attention hungry narcissitic dude/asshole, or a pathetic clueless loser. hell maybe it's me?! laugh!

i just thought i would post this topic and see comments.


In other words, he is a bodybuilder.  ;D

Seriously, some people crave attention.  When you wear clothing like that it is obvious you want people to look at you.  At least he had the body to pull it off.  Haven't you seen guys wear that stuff when they are 180lbs?   :-[

When it comes to big muscles if you've got it flaunt it, but don't dare cop an attitude when people (even people you don't want) look at you or worse come on to you.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: gordiano on May 28, 2008, 09:58:00 AM
In other words, he is a bodybuilder.  ;D

Seriously, some people crave attention.  When you wear clothing like that it is obvious you want people to look at you.  At least he had the body to pull it off.  Haven't you seen guys wear that stuff when they are 180lbs?   :-[

When it comes to big muscles if you've got it flaunt it, but don't dare cop an attitude when people (even people you don't want) look at you or worse come on to you.

Tell that to Gustavio Baddel.......
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: dan18 on May 28, 2008, 10:01:37 AM
hey everyone! just saw the new indy jones movie this weekend (sunday night) and in this packed sold out theatre i see some dude come into the theater right before the lights go down with his woman wearing a muscle tank top to the movies? it was one of those where down the back it's only how should i say a middle strip going up? yeah, he wasn't a 250 freak but was damn ripped and obviously juiced but seriously . . .

who wears this to go to the movies or anywhere in public for that matter? does anyone even wear these kind of tanks to workout in a gym anymore? is wearing a tiny muscle tank top  appropriate anywhere unless your jay cutler and even then? i actually felt two things: one was this guy must be an attention hungry narcissitic dude/asshole, or a pathetic clueless loser. hell maybe it's me?! laugh!

i just thought i would post this topic and see comments.



I wouldnt but then im not walking around pointing out what orther people are doing or wearing to each his own....
MIND YOURE OWN FUCKING BUSINESS ;D
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Tom on May 28, 2008, 10:11:45 AM
dan18 (mind my own fucking business?) i just posted this topic on everyone's thoughts. for instance if i personally should wear something like this to the movies,or anywhere for that matter should i expect alot of negative comments from others or not?  perhaps i shouldn't give a shit what anyone thinks in the first place, but let's face it we all do if were honest. should i expect people to laugh or be a jerk to my face if i wore this to a movie theatre? should i care? let's face it there is and always be a certain dress attire and decorum to certain places (i.e. church, a funeral, etc.) so where's the line in wearing skimpy workout clothes to various other places?

when should i or anyone comment on such wear in various places. everyone does it! it's like if some hot woman wore slutty clothes to a church picnic or at a packed christmas time mall. everyone would comment negatively yes? i know some of you will continue to say " who gives a shit what others think of you and how you want to act and dress" but don't we have to sometime give a shit? don't all of us judge others whether good or bad? damn i'm getting way too philosophical about this! laugh!

Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Croatch on May 28, 2008, 10:12:25 AM
hey everyone! just saw the new indy jones movie this weekend (sunday night) and in this packed sold out theatre i see some dude come into the theater right before the lights go down with his woman wearing a muscle tank top to the movies? it was one of those where down the back it's only how should i say a middle strip going up? yeah, he wasn't a 250 freak but was damn ripped and obviously juiced but seriously . . .

who wears this to go to the movies or anywhere in public for that matter? does anyone even wear these kind of tanks to workout in a gym anymore? is wearing a tiny muscle tank top  appropriate anywhere unless your jay cutler and even then? i actually felt two things: one was this guy must be an attention hungry narcissitic dude/asshole, or a pathetic clueless loser. hell maybe it's me?! laugh!

i just thought i would post this topic and see comments.



Sounds like a douchebag to me.  "Hey, check it out.  I have muscle I took drugs for.  Have a disfunctional ballbag and probably unintelligent."
I remember seeing some assclown like this at a Penn & Teller show.  It's night...everyone in the crowd is dressed like a normal human...this buttstain comes in like he's going to Gold's after.  Of course, he's on gear and his skank girlfriend has implants.
These types are at the pinnacle of douchebaggery and everything that's wrong with the bbing persona.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: gordiano on May 28, 2008, 10:14:48 AM
Sounds like a douchebag to me.  "Hey, check it out.  I have muscle I took drugs for.  Have a disfunctional ballbag and probably unintelligent."
I remember seeing some assclown like this at a Penn & Teller show.  It's night...everyone in the crowd is dressed like a normal human...this buttstain comes in like he's going to Gold's after.  Of course, he's on gear and his skank girlfriend has implants.
These types are at the pinnacle of douchebaggery and everything that's wrong with the bbing persona.


I bet he drove to the place in his Hummer, with personalized plates, which read "2BIG4U". Did he have the mandatory tribal band tat?
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: flagadajones on May 28, 2008, 10:14:50 AM
this guy is an attention whore, he got yours and you are jealous and would kill to be him and be able to do that kind of shit.

Nonetheless you both gay; him because if you're built, no need to wear tank top at the theater, a shirt or tshirt should be enough to show off, and you because you cry about it on a messageboard.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Mars on May 28, 2008, 10:15:23 AM
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: chainsaw on May 28, 2008, 10:19:01 AM
When its hot outside, I say anywhere.
When its the middle of winter, and you're
not training, it could be arrogant,
borderline silly.

I think chicks can wear it anywhere they wish
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: dan18 on May 28, 2008, 10:28:47 AM
dan18 (mind my own fucking business?) i just posted this topic on everyone's thoughts. for instance if i personally should wear something like this to the movies,or anywhere for that matter should i expect alot of negative comments from others or not?  perhaps i shouldn't give a shit what anyone thinks in the first place, but let's face it we all do if were honest. should i expect people to laugh or be a jerk to my face if i wore this to a movie theatre? should i care? let's face it there is and always be a certain dress attire and decorum to certain places (i.e. church, a funeral, etc.) so where's the line in wearing skimpy workout clothes to various other places?

when should i or anyone comment on such wear in various places. everyone does it! it's like if some hot woman wore slutty clothes to a church picnic or at a packed christmas time mall. everyone would comment negatively yes? i know some of you will continue to say " who gives a shit what others think of you and how you want to act and dress" but don't we have to sometime give a shit? don't all of us judge others whether good or bad? damn i'm getting way too philosophical about this! laugh!


MELTDOWN ;D
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Croatch on May 28, 2008, 10:29:24 AM
I bet he drove to the place in his Hummer, with personalized plates, which read "2BIG4U". Did he have the mandatory tribal band tat?
The only asshole in the audience that night with a tribal tat, was myself..haha, BANG!
The Hummer with personalized assclown plate, I wouldn't be shocked.  Probably a yellow one too..haha, real class. ;)
These guys are a dime a dozen in Vegas.  They should periodically bomb this place to rid the trash that migrates here.  Between the fake stripper whores and roided up middle aged GH clowns, it's a real mess..haah
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Croatch on May 28, 2008, 10:30:21 AM
When its hot outside, I say anywhere.
When its the middle of winter, and you're
not training, it could be arrogant,
borderline silly.

I think chicks can wear it anywhere they wish
Yes, but all females who look mildly decent, are attention whores.  This is a given.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 28, 2008, 11:23:22 AM
Im in Florida (hot as hell right now high 80's),id never wear a "string tank top" anywhere
this is about as close as i get (and im 260 lbs/fairly lean)

only a douche-bag would wear a string-tank top to the movies (no matter how "jacked" he was!)


Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: 240 is Back on May 28, 2008, 11:33:30 AM
only a douche-bag would wear a string-tank top to the movies (no matter how "jacked" he was!)

I agree completely.  Even worse are those guys that wear shirts that are too small for them.
Although I gotta admit, one night I did wear one, and I must have had 10 girls come up and introduce themselves.  Most nights, it's a regular t-shirt and nobody talks to me.  The night I wear a tight shirt on my massive 180 ounce frame, they come up nonstop.  So while string-tops and tight shirts are the epitomie of douchebaggery, there are stupid girls out there who don't know this.

Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: dov on May 28, 2008, 11:39:17 AM
Im in Florida (hot as hell right now high 80's),id never wear a "string tank top" anywhere
this is about as close as i get (and im 260 lbs/fairly lean)

only a douche-bag would wear a string-tank top to the movies (no matter how "jacked" he was!)



Yeah, I'm in south Fla. too, but wuld'nt even be caught in ANY tank top bullshit...I quit wearing this shit when I was 8...even at age 12 I thought only total douchebags wear this kind of shit 8)
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Captain Equipoise on May 28, 2008, 11:42:45 AM
I don't know what you guys are bitching about, if the weather suits it (ie. it's hot as fucking hell) then why not !?!? it's 45 degrees and you're gonna be wearing a sweatshirt !?!?  as long as the guy has the body for it there's nothing wrong with it. I've been to vegas , in that crazy weather I was wearing string tanks every day I was there!. Oh  and croatch don't be such a jealous bitch, you probably spent the whole night wishing you were that guy.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Petrucci on May 28, 2008, 11:48:21 AM
I agree completely.  Even worse are those guys that wear shirts that are too small for them.
Although I gotta admit, one night I did wear one, and I must have had 10 girls come up and introduce themselves.  Most nights, it's a regular t-shirt and nobody talks to me.  The night I wear a tight shirt on my massive 180 ounce frame, they come up nonstop.  So while string-tops and tight shirts are the epitomie of douchebaggery, there are stupid girls out there who don't know this.



LOL 240 is a pimp
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Camel Jockey on May 28, 2008, 11:56:25 AM
If you have any physique at all wearing one will get you looks and stuff and you'll feel like you're a stud or something.

 ;D prefer whitebeaters myself.. so..
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Bruffy on May 28, 2008, 12:02:13 PM
What about the token guy in the bar wearing a wife beater to show off his ink.
Sometimes he'll mix it up and wear a zip up hoodie over top. 
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Bluto on May 28, 2008, 12:12:08 PM
the problem is yours. accept people no matter how they dress. seek peace and understanding and eventually you will reach happiness.

good luck
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: wes mantooth on May 28, 2008, 12:16:31 PM
to answer your question Tom, no, they are not "okay" to wear.

if its 1000 degrees outside, i dont think the missing sleeves of a shirt are going to cool you off.

attention whoring at its finest
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: CalvinH on May 28, 2008, 12:21:35 PM
If I knew a dude instead of a girl would be looking at me I wouldn't of worn it to the movie :-\
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: dr.chimps on May 28, 2008, 12:34:22 PM
I'll never forget the time I actually ventured out into a mall at X-Mas time (10 yrs back?). I was using the down escalator, so I'm watching the rest of the unwashed riding the up escalator and slowly I focus on this ILS douche in a tank top. Unf*ckingbelievable! This is in Canada! In December! Well, as you can imagine, I was traumatized, and sought out the first aid station, post haste. It was a Black Christmas, indeed.  :-\

/i have one david robinson bball jersey, which is basically a tank: i have never worn it 
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Rudee on May 28, 2008, 01:03:22 PM
Tank tops went out of style in the 90's.   
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: kwri298 on May 28, 2008, 01:11:27 PM
From what I seen in pics Jay and Phil Heath wear those Jordan tank tops everywhere.  I guess if your Jay and Phil you could pull if off.
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Post by: michael arvilla on May 28, 2008, 01:25:30 PM
Can u fucking imagine wearing a "wife-beater" while taking a picture next to an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder?!?!?

talk about Body Dysmorphic Disorder!
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Earl1972 on May 28, 2008, 01:43:51 PM
i wouldnt wear one anywhere other than the gym, beach, or a water park

E
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Bluto on May 28, 2008, 02:42:03 PM
i wouldnt wear one anywhere other than the gym, beach, or a water park

E

thanks for letting us know
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Ex Coelis on May 28, 2008, 02:44:28 PM
Can u fucking imagine wearing a "wife-beater" while taking a picture next to an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder?!?!?

talk about Body Dysmorphic Disorder!


for someone as cool as Matt C, his friends look like douchebags

especially that guy in green . . .
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: gordiano on May 28, 2008, 03:16:08 PM
Im in Florida (hot as hell right now high 80's),id never wear a "string tank top" anywhere
this is about as close as i get (and im 260 lbs/fairly lean)

only a douche-bag would wear a string-tank top to the movies (no matter how "jacked" he was!)




Looking big, Mike!
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: gordiano on May 28, 2008, 03:20:40 PM
I'll never forget the time I actually ventured out into a mall at X-Mas time (10 yrs back?). I was using the down escalator, so I'm watching the rest of the unwashed riding the up escalator and slowly I focus on this ILS douche in a tank top. Unf*ckingbelievable! This is in Canada! In December! Well, as you can imagine, I was traumatized, and sought out the first aid station, post haste. It was a Black Christmas, indeed.  :-\

/i have one david robinson bball jersey, which is basically a tank: i have never worn it 

HAHAHA! People amaze me. Like those fuckers who wear shorts year round, but NEVER train their legs/calves. They're the type to wear a tank top in the winter, cause they think they look so great.


Personally, I don't get the whole tank-top thing. I can count on one hand the # of tanks I've owned in my life.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: dov on May 28, 2008, 03:33:07 PM
Steroid + delusional+ attn. whore+ closet homo + metrosexual + INSECURE + pathetic + tough guy + Tapout guys = tank top, basketball jersey, etc. douchebag! 8)   pretty much sums it up
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Camel Jockey on May 28, 2008, 03:45:50 PM
Some people are insecure so they'll wear anything.  ;)

Face it, the reason some of are so against them is because you'd feel embarassed yourselves.
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Post by: onlyme on May 28, 2008, 04:02:14 PM
I remember Kenny Waller had KW Enterprises and he made great tank tops.  I liked the thin strap ones.  That was back when he had his own gym too near Fox Hills. Can't remember the name though. 
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: skipope007 on May 28, 2008, 04:20:01 PM
The gym is the only place a tank top is acceptable.  I sweat my ass off ten times more when I wear a t-shirt.  As far as any where else you're just gonna look like a tool no matter if you're solid and cut 140 lbs or 240 lbs.  I'm all about em at the gym!
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Bluto on May 28, 2008, 04:22:22 PM
it's good to know that you guys decide what others can wear or not wear.

please post a full list of all clothes imaginable, everything from a suit to shorts so the rest of the world can obey your unquestionable fashion sense.

and when youre done with that lets have a list of what people can eat, drink, talk about, which movies to see, what music to listen to, what car to drive etc
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: flagadajones on May 28, 2008, 04:23:11 PM
it's good to know that you guys decide what others can wear or not wear.

please post a full list of all clothes imaginable, everything from a suit to shorts so the rest of the world can obey your unquestionable fashion sense.

and when youre done with that lets have a list of what people can eat, drink, talk about, which movies to see, what music to listen to, what car to drive etc

looks like you're the kind of guy who wear tank top all year long , everywhere.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Bluto on May 28, 2008, 04:25:17 PM
looks like you're the kind of guy who wear tank top all year long , everywhere.

im the kinda guy that dont let others dictate what i wear
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: smblkolds on May 28, 2008, 04:33:16 PM
Nothing wrong wearing a tank top on a hot day in a casual place.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: dov on May 28, 2008, 04:38:14 PM
Nothing wrong wearing a tank top on a hot day in a casual place.
Sure, not if you're a moron
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: odilly on May 28, 2008, 05:07:13 PM
its not that you sweat less with the tank top its just there is no shirt to absorb it
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: Thin Lizzy on May 28, 2008, 06:43:58 PM
Can u fucking imagine wearing a "wife-beater" while taking a picture next to an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder?!?!?

talk about Body Dysmorphic Disorder!


Matt C claims to be 5'9". Ironically, Heath makes the very same claim.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: alejandro_torres on May 28, 2008, 06:46:34 PM
Im in Florida (hot as hell right now high 80's),


im paraguay we get over 100 on daily bases... ;D
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 28, 2008, 06:48:04 PM
Looking big, Mike!

 Thx G!

Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: alejandro_torres on May 28, 2008, 06:48:48 PM
michael, how is the weather gonna be in mid june in fl?
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: tommywishbone on May 28, 2008, 06:55:23 PM
(http://www.threesources.com/simmons.jpg)

      Tank tops are cool.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 28, 2008, 06:56:35 PM
michael, how is the weather gonna be in mid june in fl?

im gunna go out on a limb here and say...................ve ry hot 90's!

 ;)
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Post by: alejandro_torres on May 28, 2008, 06:59:28 PM
i will be ok thenhahaha thanks man!
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: 240 is Back on May 28, 2008, 10:52:43 PM
im gunna go out on a limb here and say...................ve ry hot 90's!

 ;)

in july, you can add 'muggy' to that.

lots of lightning strikes too.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: gordiano on May 28, 2008, 11:18:46 PM
The gym is the only place a tank top is acceptable.  I sweat my ass off ten times more when I wear a t-shirt.  As far as any where else you're just gonna look like a tool no matter if you're solid and cut 140 lbs or 240 lbs.  I'm all about em at the gym!

Like I said, not MY THING. But, I can see how at a gym, you could use one. It's just funny some of the tools that think they "pull it off" (especially wife beaters), that I question. Or in the winter, when it's 15 degrees and and shit, and these fuckers think they are HUGE and cool in their tanks.

It's like this.....USUALLY, the strongest guys in the gym, are the coolest and not the kind to brag. To some degree, the biggest and best physiques stay covered up, as they're not looking for attention. It's the tools that always crave it. Example; this kid is probably 140, and weak. But, when he's in there, you'd think he was lifting Fire Trucks, or being anally raped from the screams and roars he lets out.

Then there are always the "upper bodybuilders" who always wear the tanks and for some reason, shorts. Yet, all they train are their arms and chest, but think they look fucking great...... :-\
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: LatsMcGee on May 29, 2008, 03:15:43 AM
You guys wear shirts?  Weird.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
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Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: webcake on May 29, 2008, 05:15:54 AM
Everyone here in Australia wears them, especially in summer. We call them singlets.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: kyomu on May 29, 2008, 05:51:31 AM
You guys are so gay that always important the eyes of another person.
Wear what you want. Priod.
Title: Re: muscle tank tops? when and where okay to wear?
Post by: drkaje on May 29, 2008, 05:57:59 AM
Looking good, Mike!

Tanks are fine but most people don't really have the build for them. Just as a lot of women should be banned from buying hip huggers and half shirts.