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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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Cherryana · 08/10/2023 17:39

I would literally jump on him if I could.

I get the same feeling when I see Marlon Brando in Street car named desire.

Swoon!

SpringViolet · 08/10/2023 17:36

He was pretty average facially when younger but as he’s got older with all the tatts, he’d fit in well with the local druggies who roam the town centre with dogs on a string IMO (minus the designer clothes). Don’t get the appeal at all and if he wasn’t who he is, I doubt anyone would give him a second glance.

DH is 55, regularly works out (and always has) so very fit and muscular, full head of hair and still looks like a an older version of the tanned Greek god he was when I met him so not all men of his age are bald, red faced and obese!

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 08/10/2023 17:35

midddd · 07/10/2023 20:10

Thierry Henry is charismatically gorgeous, though. Full of personality and charm. Beckham is like blank slate of mothing.

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I’ve seen Thierry Henry when he played for his English club (Arsenal?) years ago coming out of Harvey Nicks side exit with his girlfriend and a friend and their girlfriend. My boyfriend who I was with did a double take and said “he’s in my dream team man!” But, yes, he was good looking in the flesh.

DisforDarkChocolate · 08/10/2023 17:28

When he had far less tattoos he was better than average (to me). Now, not so much. I also spend a lot of time contemplating if he has spray on hair /transplant/weave every time I see a picture (I appreciate this makes me very shallow).

Softnatural · 08/10/2023 17:25

I thinknloads of these footballer typrles bloom in middle age but it must mostly be because "someone" professional has got hold of their image. I give you Gary Lineaker and Alan Shearer as examples.

And look what happened to Graham Potter when he went to Chelsea!

Article · 08/10/2023 17:24

I thought so when he (and I!) was younger but not so much now. I think it’s not the aging though, I’m in the minority I think but he comes across as having a mean streak. Those emails about a knighthood, the way he was in that prank video about the statue (as much as I hate pranks) and then how he stopped Victoria from speaking in the documentary at times. Thats side from the cheating rumours. So, yeah… I don’t know.

Nutellaonall · 08/10/2023 17:19

I think he was a late bloomer. About the time he shaved his head was when I thought he had grown into his face and was proper handsome.

He’s had too much work done now and looks odd. His eyebrows are too dark and his brow is too heavy. He should have let himself age gracefully like Gary Neville who looks quite good now.

Waffle78 · 08/10/2023 17:17

I think he's got sexier as he's got older. On the day of Harry and Meghan's wedding there was more on my newsfeed. Commenting on how fit DB looked than the bride and groom. Even seen some comments from men one from Jason Manford. Just an appreciation photo VB on the other hand looked miserable and that outfit did her no favours.

To think David Beckham just looks like a standardly attractive man?
To think David Beckham just looks like a standardly attractive man?
sep135 · 08/10/2023 17:17

I've always thought him very average looking. It's the dodgy teeth and feminine voice. Ronaldo isn't my type at all (and loves himself far too much) but I can't deny he'd probably qualify as good looking.

Gareth and Gary would love this thread though (and both far more engaging). I do like a rugby player, sadly I'm not Welsh but Leigh Halfpenny is always a pleasure to watch, ahem.

Mummadeze · 08/10/2023 17:09

Never saw it myself but horses for courses

AhNowTed · 08/10/2023 16:59

I like the tattoos.

It's the fakery and absolute pursuit of the limelight and a knighthood I'm not so keen on.

Add the botox, tax dodge, selling your kids privacy....

43ontherocksporfavor · 08/10/2023 16:56

@Lovethatforyouhun DB is 47, loads of nice men at that age. Not bragging but DH is 51 , fit , slim and handsome. I still think DB is nice.

Hersecretserviceyourmaj · 08/10/2023 16:53

stayflufft · 08/10/2023 16:42

Erm… what now? Why would feminists hate attractive and successful men @Hersecretserviceyourmaj ?

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I'm semi teasing. 😊

Hersecretserviceyourmaj · 08/10/2023 16:52

Lovethatforyouhun · 08/10/2023 16:46

I don’t like the tattoos BUT most men of David’s age are obese, red faced and look bloody awful.

Quite. At 52, if I could pull a bloke that looked similar to him, I would be happy.

Lovethatforyouhun · 08/10/2023 16:46

I don’t like the tattoos BUT most men of David’s age are obese, red faced and look bloody awful.

stayflufft · 08/10/2023 16:42

Hersecretserviceyourmaj · 08/10/2023 16:21

A good looking, successful man. The target of feminist hate.

Erm… what now? Why would feminists hate attractive and successful men @Hersecretserviceyourmaj ?

Tribevibes · 08/10/2023 16:28

Not really. I love looking at a handsome, successful, easy on the eye man as much as the next lady…. Just don’t get the hype about him that’s all. Much of his face now is down to good cosmetic surgery.

Hersecretserviceyourmaj · 08/10/2023 16:21

A good looking, successful man. The target of feminist hate.

Tribevibes · 08/10/2023 16:11

He’s not all that.

To think David Beckham just looks like a standardly attractive man?
Screamingabdabz · 08/10/2023 16:08

He’s ok looking but any attractiveness whatsoever goes out of the window when you factor in the vile tattoos, the gormless voice, his unfaithfulness and his lack of integrity.

Tribevibes · 08/10/2023 16:04

He has a bit of a Simon cowell look going on. He’s clearly had Botox and a brow lift. That is off putting.

Anonymouseposter · 08/10/2023 16:03

AzureBlue99 · 07/10/2023 23:25

All of the Beckhams, including the kids, are plain. They just have plain genes. Nothing wrong with that but don't hold them up as good lookers. You seen Beckham's mum and sister? A whole load of money has been spent running away from those genes!

That’s quite nasty and not I don’t agree at all.

EmmaPaella · 08/10/2023 00:55

PegasusReturns · 07/10/2023 22:57

Oh come on!!

he may not be your type (and he’s not mine either) but there are precisely zero 40-50 year old men in my office of 100+ for example who are better looking.

He is absolutely not average looking

This! Where is everyone hanging out to find him average?

MariePaperRoses · 08/10/2023 00:37

The tattoos are grim.

AzureBlue99 · 07/10/2023 23:25

All of the Beckhams, including the kids, are plain. They just have plain genes. Nothing wrong with that but don't hold them up as good lookers. You seen Beckham's mum and sister? A whole load of money has been spent running away from those genes!