Why Is Pink For Girls?

apollos · 5th October 2003, 13:52

Why is pink concidered a colour for girls?

Can anybody explain why society looks funnily at a guy wearing loads of pink and doesn't bat an eyelid if a girl was to wear it?

confusion ¬_¬

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 14:07

Yo! Think Pink!

In N.Y. a lot of men...yes straight guys, too, wear Brooks Brothers ,
and Polo pink shirts

iomegajaz · 5th October 2003, 14:23

Pink is feminine. You know this.

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 14:29

And pink is also "Old School" Ivy!
for men...Or sometimes called "preppy-pink"

Tah Dah!

looks great on blonds, and light haired guys...or silver with tan!

eleet-2k2 · 5th October 2003, 14:34

Pink is considered feminine because society has said that pink is delicate and dainty like girls, and blue is more masculine and tough. I love blue, jeans shirts, sweaters, blue owns, but pink is just fruitty.

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 14:48

Upper Class, All Ivy kinda' Thing!

Seeeeeeeeee!

Also "Preppy handbook"

k_rock923 · 5th October 2003, 14:53

no pink for me thanks. but i always wear black so i don't count

anubis2003 · 5th October 2003, 15:03

Pink is definitely feminine as are all pastels(well, then there's hot pink, but that's even worse).

dlinkwit27 · 5th October 2003, 15:07

In ancient times, it was believed that certain colours could combat the evil spirits that lingered over nurseries. Because blue was associated with the heavenly spirits, boys were clothed in that colour, boys then being considered the most valuable resource to parents. Although baby girls did not have a colour associated with them, they were mostly clothed in black. It was only in the Middle Ages when pink became associated with baby girls.

http://www.didyouknow.cd/why/why.htm

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 15:18

Ralph Lauren..oh, FOR MEN!

caitcid · 5th October 2003, 15:23

I don't like the color pink...reminds me of fashion..and all the mean snobby people out there that don't like me.

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 15:25

Quote:

Originally posted by caitcid
I don't like the color pink...reminds me of fashion..and all the mean snobby people out there that don't like me.

I like ya' and I'm a snob!

ShyShy · 5th October 2003, 16:39

I have been tramuatized by the huge amount of pink clothing that has been manufactured for little girls. Pink is not cool.

Germ · 5th October 2003, 16:41

I wear pretty pink panties when I feel sexy.

ShyShy · 5th October 2003, 16:43

I'm happy for you, really am.

No, I'm not, that has to be the most disturbing mental picture that has popped into my mind to date. Gee, thanks Germ

hgnis · 5th October 2003, 16:44

Why am I not suprised?
Pink = female, fruit or guy that was forced into wearing it by some chick.

UpperKEES · 5th October 2003, 16:48

Probably because it's not girls but gay people that come into mind first when I think about pink clothing. And they love it.....because it makes them look like girls.

UK

PS: Have to admit UpperKEES likes Widdy's Upper Class, All Ivy kinda' Thing!

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 17:01

Pink For Men

With Grey..

Or Jeans!

ShyShy · 5th October 2003, 17:03

Y'all have let loose the shopping monster, good luck reigning her in

J. Burnaway · 5th October 2003, 17:05

Ah Widdy, you know Ivy League = Gay. All those years at "Boys only" schools...no wonder why they like pink.

Germ · 5th October 2003, 17:07

It is in nature to adapt to one's surroundings.

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 17:10

Quote:

Originally posted by J. Burnaway
Ah Widdy, you know Ivy League = Gay. All those years at "Boys only" schools...no wonder why they like pink.

NOT TRUE, NOT TRUE AT ALL!!

YEP!

Mr_007 · 5th October 2003, 17:21

I like pink color.

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 17:36

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr_007
I like pink color.

screwed!

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 17:47

From that bastion of Wasp-dom Brooks Brothers!
Outfitting MEN since, forever!

Vie · 5th October 2003, 18:21

Quote:

Originally posted by k_rock923
no pink for me thanks. but i always wear black so i don't count

I'm out two, though I dont object to some red breifs... ..they cast more complimentary shadow... ..if you get what I mean...

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 18:23

Quote:

Originally posted by Vie
I'm out two, though I dont object to some red breifs... ..they cast more complimentary shadow... ..if you get what I mean...

O.O oh, my!

Shenlong · 5th October 2003, 18:29

\m/Pink is PuNk!\m/

*coughs*
*sulks away*

teh Nightwing · 5th October 2003, 18:54

WELL...Here's what I think about all this pink *see attachment*

dlinkwit27 · 5th October 2003, 19:02

I wore a pink vest to prom my junior year. I wanetd to match my date's dress. I didn't care. I was secure in my sexuality enough, plus, we looked damn good togetehr

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 19:03

Quote:

Originally posted by dlinkwit27
I wore a pink vest to prom my junior year. I wanetd to match my date's dress. I didn't care. I was secure in my sexuality enough, plus, we looked damn good togetehr

Yep!

duet maxwell · 5th October 2003, 19:03

Quote:

Originally posted by 31337-2k2
Pink is considered feminine because society has said that pink is delicate and dainty like girls, and blue is more masculine and tough. I love blue, jeans shirts, sweaters, blue owns, but pink is just fruitty.

real story why guys got blue and girls got pink..

boys where covered in blue because they where considered to come of heaven, aka the sky

girls where given pink because they came from the earth
aka earthy tone like pink

it was a way to protect the children using their place of origin colors in a way.

as far as pink, both men and femes can wear it, just look at past stiles, its really all about culture and the times, a few years from now pink will be in for men again, and blue has always been available to girls thank goodness

Also this color things is mainly a USA things ( but I could be wrong) cause other countries could care less about pink and blue with gender.
its all about how u carry yourself

ctn|chrisw · 5th October 2003, 19:13

Widdy you must come shopping with me ;oP

teh Nightwing · 5th October 2003, 19:17

....nobody liked my ralph lauren add I posted....I worked so hard on it too! =(

apollos · 5th October 2003, 19:21

Quote:

Originally posted by dlinkwit27
In ancient times, it was believed that certain colours could combat the evil spirits that lingered over nurseries. Because blue was associated with the heavenly spirits, boys were clothed in that colour, boys then being considered the most valuable resource to parents. Although baby girls did not have a colour associated with them, they were mostly clothed in black. It was only in the Middle Ages when pink became associated with baby girls.

http://www.didyouknow.cd/why/why.htm

Thanks dlink, it's nice to see you are not one of these people that say, pink is for girls, er... because it is.

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 19:22

Quote:

Originally posted by ctn|chrisw
Widdy you must come shopping with me ;oP

My pleasure!

@ teh Nightwing, model isn't wearing Ralph Lauren. He is
wearing Thomas Pink!

Great gay bashing, though

pps. I love that shirt on any man!

ShyShy · 5th October 2003, 19:53

Ahh, but one must remember Robert Redford in "The Great Gatsby". His confidence made the pastels work for him

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 20:28

Quote:

Originally posted by ShyShy
Ahh, but one must remember Robert Redford in "The Great Gatsby". His confidence made the pastels work for him

All the Power guys in N.Y. wear that "Power Pink" shirt
by Brooks. Blonds look snap-pay in certain pinks. (Pastels)
black haired and dark brown wear Thomas Pink type shirts
(the pink with undertones of blue).

Trigear · 5th October 2003, 20:29

sounds neat. i'll check it out next time i'm at macy's. which is to say, after i get paid

Widdykats · 5th October 2003, 20:32

Quote:

Originally posted by Trigear
sounds neat. i'll check it out next time i'm at macy's. which is to say, after i get paid

Good for you! With your coloring go for "Blue-ish pink", small print
check, you'd look great!

5th October 2003, 13:52	#1
apollos Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canterbury & Plymouth Posts: 4,176	Why Is Pink For Girls? Why is pink concidered a colour for girls? Can anybody explain why society looks funnily at a guy wearing loads of pink and doesn't bat an eyelid if a girl was to wear it? confusion ¬_¬

5th October 2003, 14:07	#2
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	Yo! Think Pink! In N.Y. a lot of men...yes straight guys, too, wear Brooks Brothers , and Polo pink shirts Ooh, Gabardine

5th October 2003, 14:23	#3
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,310	Pink is feminine. You know this. "My heart hates uggos." –J.D.

5th October 2003, 14:29	#4
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	And pink is also "Old School" Ivy! for men...Or sometimes called "preppy-pink" Tah Dah! looks great on blonds, and light haired guys...or silver with tan! Ooh, Gabardine

5th October 2003, 14:34	#5
eleet-2k2 Forum King Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mobil Ave. Posts: 5,381	Pink is considered feminine because society has said that pink is delicate and dainty like girls, and blue is more masculine and tough. I love blue, jeans shirts, sweaters, blue owns, but pink is just fruitty. "Welcome to the Island of people who know too much."..."Did you really think balloons would stop him?!" See what I'm listening too.

5th October 2003, 14:48	#6
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	Upper Class, All Ivy kinda' Thing! Seeeeeeeeee! Also "Preppy handbook" Ooh, Gabardine

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k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,850	no pink for me thanks. but i always wear black so i don't count Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

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anubis2003 Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: middle of somewhere Posts: 5,564	Pink is definitely feminine as are all pastels(well, then there's hot pink, but that's even worse). [Over The Monkey] \| [My DeviantArt] \| [Se ti] \| [Atmo Digital Design Forums]

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dlinkwit27 has no CT (Forum King) Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 13,236	In ancient times, it was believed that certain colours could combat the evil spirits that lingered over nurseries. Because blue was associated with the heavenly spirits, boys were clothed in that colour, boys then being considered the most valuable resource to parents. Although baby girls did not have a colour associated with them, they were mostly clothed in black. It was only in the Middle Ages when pink became associated with baby girls. http://www.didyouknow.cd/why/why.htm ::Deviant Me::Last.fm::WhatPulse Stats::Folding @ Home

5th October 2003, 15:18	#10
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	Ralph Lauren..oh, FOR MEN! Ooh, Gabardine

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caitcid Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: where!!?!?? Posts: 195	I don't like the color pink...reminds me of fashion..and all the mean snobby people out there that don't like me.

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ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	I have been tramuatized by the huge amount of pink clothing that has been manufactured for little girls. Pink is not cool.

5th October 2003, 16:41	#14
Germ rules all things Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,149	I wear pretty pink panties when I feel sexy.

5th October 2003, 16:43	#15
ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	I'm happy for you, really am. No, I'm not, that has to be the most disturbing mental picture that has popped into my mind to date. Gee, thanks Germ

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hgnis Hobbit Humper Forum King Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: banned camp Posts: 4,127	Why am I not suprised? Pink = female, fruit or guy that was forced into wearing it by some chick. I am so important I feel the need to let it be known like a liberal discovering the internets for the first time. Uh hur hur hur. I also wash myself with a rag on a stick. Reality bites <3

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UpperKEES Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: the Netherlands Status: hyperactive Posts: yes Posts: 477	Probably because it's not girls but gay people that come into mind first when I think about pink clothing. And they love it.....because it makes them look like girls. UK PS: Have to admit UpperKEES likes Widdy's Upper Class, All Ivy kinda' Thing!

5th October 2003, 17:01	#18
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	Pink For Men With Grey.. Or Jeans! Ooh, Gabardine

5th October 2003, 17:03	#19
ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	Y'all have let loose the shopping monster, good luck reigning her in

5th October 2003, 17:05	#20
J. Burnaway Forum King Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,536	Ah Widdy, you know Ivy League = Gay. All those years at "Boys only" schools...no wonder why they like pink.

5th October 2003, 17:07	#21
Germ rules all things Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,149	It is in nature to adapt to one's surroundings.

5th October 2003, 17:21	#23
Mr_007 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,838	I like pink color.

5th October 2003, 17:47	#25
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,787	From that bastion of Wasp-dom Brooks Brothers! Outfitting MEN since, forever! Ooh, Gabardine

5th October 2003, 18:29	#28
Shenlong Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: About 38°N, 86°W Posts: 2,905	\m/Pink is PuNk!\m/ coughs sulks away A very close Japanese friend I knew a while ago once said to me "Watashi no koto wo oboeta, onegai shimasu...Yakusoku?" I forgot his name though...

5th October 2003, 19:02	#30
dlinkwit27 has no CT (Forum King) Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 13,236	I wore a pink vest to prom my junior year. I wanetd to match my date's dress. I didn't care. I was secure in my sexuality enough, plus, we looked damn good togetehr ::Deviant Me::Last.fm::WhatPulse Stats::Folding @ Home

5th October 2003, 19:13	#33
ctn\|chrisw Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 3,309	Widdy you must come shopping with me ;oP

5th October 2003, 19:17	#34
teh Nightwing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 439	....nobody liked my ralph lauren add I posted....I worked so hard on it too! =( www.joellindow.com

5th October 2003, 19:53	#37
ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	Ahh, but one must remember Robert Redford in "The Great Gatsby". His confidence made the pastels work for him

5th October 2003, 20:29	#39
Trigear bear! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,426	sounds neat. i'll check it out next time i'm at macy's. which is to say, after i get paid

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