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To think David Beckham just looks like a standardly attractive man?

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midddd · 07/10/2023 18:15

All these threads about the Beckham documentary and so many people going on about how 'easy on the eye' / beautiful he is.

I'm not saying he's unattractive but I don't get why he's so objectified?

He just looks like any average bloke to me.

Why the hysteria over his looks?

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Flavabobble · 14/10/2023 07:44

Trevorton · 07/10/2023 18:27

Personally for me the personality is what makes a man attractive. Obviously there needs to be a spark but when I met my husband (and many other men in my life, colleagues, friends etc) I have not found them physically attractive until I know them better. My husband is a very average man. Seemingly quiet and on the side at a party where as I am more extrovert. He has a wicked sense of humour that takes a while for anyone to notice, is unassuming and a gentleman. When I look at him I think of him as far far more handsome than the David Beckhams of this world who can't speak properly. Often wise I see very attractive men and then they speak with poor intellect and grammar and I am instantly turned off. It is so much more than looks in my humble opinion but there will always be the shallow folk who think looks matter.

And then there are the shallow folk who judge how you speak...

Graciebobcat · 14/10/2023 07:40

The average bloke at 48 is somewhat porridgey and probably still thinks they are as attractive as DB.

Beckham is way above average. There are lots of nice looking men in film and TV in their late 40s, not so much in real life.

irishfeminist · 14/10/2023 07:27

No, he is and was objectively good looking. But not remotely attractive to me. Tatts, Botox, other face stuff have made him look weird, and excessive vanity is unattractive in a man. I know he's not dim because of where he's got in life. But he's not funny or sharp or interesting, all the sparky things that make a man sexy. Gary Neville though, who knew?!

Covetthee · 14/10/2023 06:42

Having seen him briefly in the flesh during the blonde real madrid days he was anything but average IMO. he is gorgeous in real life.

JMSA · 14/10/2023 06:41

Average looking, my arse.

cushioncovers · 14/10/2023 06:38

He looks normal on tv nothing special other than he works out and watches his diet but I would imagine his confidence and how he carry's himself make him more attractive in person.

redribbonrose · 14/10/2023 06:35

The tattoos are vile

Dying a beard must be hard work. He must have to do it regularly

redribbonrose · 14/10/2023 06:27

He was very normal looking as a young man. He had highlights and a trendy haircut

Now he looks like he has had work done

New teeth
New hair
Botox

BOOTS52PollyPrissyPants · 14/10/2023 06:25

To Overcooker, I just thought he had also had some lip thing done like David Beckham, sorry did not mean to offend.

decionsdecisions62 · 11/10/2023 03:19

I think he looks ok but no.... when he opens his mouth I just cringe. Obviously a good business head but intellectually stunted I'm afraid.

Overcooker · 11/10/2023 03:02

BOOTS52PollyPrissyPants · 07/10/2023 23:17

Siameasy I said the same to my adult son about David's lips, his lower lip looked all rubbery)(who made me watch the documentary as he is manu fan.)
What the hell was going on with Rio Ferdinand's mouth all twisted. Never liked Rio anyway for all the pain he caused his deceased wife with all his affairs and now acts like husband of the year.

Fair enough to criticize Ferdinand’s character but that’s a horrible comment about his mouth.

43ontherocksporfavor · 08/10/2023 18:48

I think he should be blonder. He’s obviously using just for men on the beard and is trying to match the hair and eyebrow up but it doesn’t look natural. A few years back he made that motorcycle documentary and he was salt and pepper grey but now the brown looks too harsh. He’s quite weathered too but I guess that a outside job.

Hersecretserviceyourmaj · 08/10/2023 18:43

The way he's coming across in this programme is more attractive than the physical sense. The way he handled that heckling after the world cup. Top guy and well done to both sets of parents for keeping them grounded.

TheWernethWife · 08/10/2023 18:32

Not read all posts - I think he looks like he needs a bloody good wash.

PrincessHoneysuckle · 08/10/2023 18:29

Phil Bardsley a footballer who is married to one of the housewives of Cheshire is better looking than Beckham.
Don't fancy blondes.

littlepeas · 08/10/2023 18:18

I didn't think he was that exciting but I saw him in the flesh, quite close up, and changed my mind.

cakecoffeecakecoffee · 08/10/2023 18:09

Yep.
he’s pretty good looking but not my cup of tea. I tend to go for dark hair and a bit rough though so he’s just not my type I guess.

I don’t think he’s as obscenely attractive as people make out but each to their own. I’ve nothing against him.

Daffodilwoman · 08/10/2023 18:06

I’ve also seen him, many years ago when he was playing for Man United and he was stunning.
I’ve been to many places and trust me, the majority of men do not look as good as he did.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 08/10/2023 18:00

I never found him especially good looking, and now he’s covered with tattoos I find him positively unattractive.

Daffodilwoman · 08/10/2023 17:59

As a young man (20s) he was very attractive.
Far better looking than the average man you see.

Hersecretserviceyourmaj · 08/10/2023 17:57

Tatslookawful · 08/10/2023 17:55

Gary seems full of charisma & intelligence. Hoddle’s comments were unwise, edited out of context? Gary was possibly a great support to DB at the time, he feels very level headed. DB’s character almost stunted by extreme football focus? Interested as to why Netflix now?

He's a toxic socialist but that's just my opinion. I thought the star of ex colleagues was Paul Ince

Tatslookawful · 08/10/2023 17:55

Gary seems full of charisma & intelligence. Hoddle’s comments were unwise, edited out of context? Gary was possibly a great support to DB at the time, he feels very level headed. DB’s character almost stunted by extreme football focus? Interested as to why Netflix now?

whenindoubtgotothelibrary · 08/10/2023 17:49

He's objectively a very good looking man in good shape, but he doesn't do it for me. That high-pitched little voice and dinky little nose are v. offputting. (See also Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Rob Lowe). I also hate tattoos. As pp have said though, he really doesn't need to worry about what I think!

ConsuelaHammock · 08/10/2023 17:46

I think he’s very attractive but he’s had a lot of grooming and probably some help along the way. They’re a very attractive couple .

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 08/10/2023 17:44

I think in certain parts of England you might see a few who’ve aged like Beckham and a few who’ve aged worse. I was at a party last night and none or maybe one man who was Beckham’s age had aged well, but there was a mix of ages.

He’s never been my cup of tea though, too pretty boy.