I’ve travelled all over, and It's interesting to see the difference in reaction from a global perspective. Specifically the difference in reaction between 1st world people and 3rd world people. 3rd World people respect muscularity a lot more! Look at the way the people in India react to the Pros over there recently, treating them like gods etc.
3rd world people are more connected to Nature, where being bigger and strong is important and means status, protection etc. I think the insecurity and jealousy by competitive 1st world people (both men and women ) is very much linked to our obsession with looks and social status, to one up each other. Mainly impressed on us by commercial advertizing, film, fashion, TV.
Our heads are becoming more and more far removed from Nature, people will justify that being strong/fit/big is irrelevant/excessive/vain etc. and it makes most 1st world people uncomfortable and puts them on the spot when they see it in front of them.
Here in S. Africa the Zulus will tell you straight to your face "you look strong, you look good" they are very impressed by muscularity, they’re a warrior nation, very natural/genuine people and they say this not in a gay way
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I don’t think Zulu’s even know what homosexuality is! It’s funny to see & You won't believe this, but here, if two traditional Zulu men are good friends, they hold hands (No homo) that’s how far removed they are from western culture.
It's the same in Thailand & China people (Men and women) will come up and try to squeeze your arm etc. I remember Dennis James told Dexter to wear a full T shirt and cover up when he came to visit so he didn't get harassed
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IMO The only variant in behaviour/reaction is the media brainwashing/social programming, it’s very powerful.