You may have heard of the gay terms "jock," "twink," or "cub" and you may have been one of the people confused as to what they meant exactly. These are labels that gay guys usually use to identify sub groups within the community. If you have ever wondered what group you belong in, then this is the article for you...
To make it easier for us to relate, I will use local celebrities as a point of reference. Let me make it clear: these guys are NOT gay (not all of them, at least wink wink). Also, the groups may not be all encompassing, so you may find yourself in the middle of two or more types. Are you ready to find out what gay body type you fall under? Let's begin...
Pups
Simply put, a pup is a young gay guy, usually below the age of 20. They are characterized by their innocence, inexperience, cuteness and naivete. A pup is a baby gay guy, unfamiliar with a the gay community and often times susceptible to corruption. They are full of energy and willingness to learn the ropes. One can probably say that Enrique Gil has the makings of a pup, physically at least.
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Twinks and Twunks
Twinks are young, slender gay men with little or no body hair and zero facial hair. They usually range from 18 to 24, with a certain look of innocence about them. They are differentiated from pups in that they have been exposed to the gay scene longer. Twunks, on the other hand, are a bit more muscular compared to twinks. One look at the Teen King Daniel Padilla and you would immediately qualify him as being part of this sub group. He is young and fresh, but has a certain playfulness that makes him a little less than innocent.
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Otters
Otters are usually thin and hairy. Some may sport beards, while some may not. They have a smaller frame compared to cubs or bears, and can be of varying ages. They may be athletic but are not super built. Martin del Rosario would probably fall under this category. Don't you just love that hairy chest and unkempt facial hair?
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Wolves
A wolf is a gay male who is muscular, lean, sexually aggressive, semi-hairy and muscular. Some may classify them as slimmer bears. Most have facial hair, and can be of any age group. Older wolves are called silver or gray wolves, characterized by their gray or white hair. Younger wolves often look like they lead a pack of hot, young, muscular men. A perfect example would be model John Spainhour. If you haven't seen this Bench video of him, then you don't deserve to be part of the gay community. With his looks and physique, he could very well play the role of a werewolf.
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Bears
A bear is a somewhat large gay man, usually on the heave side, but can be muscular. They often project an image of masculinity, but are usually harmless and playful. Older bears are called polar bears (because of their white or gray hair), while the effeminate ones are called sugar bears. Typically, bears are characterized by their body type and protruding belly. The more muscular ones, such as Showtime's very own Eric Tai (or Eruption), are called the muscle bears.
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Cubs
The cub is usually a younger bear, with a heavier body type and hairy physique. Most of them have beards, with body hair being one of their dominant features. Typically, cubs evolve into bears once they "grow up." We also have the muscle cubs and sugar cubs. Cutie pie Geoff Eigenmann is a typical example of a celebrity who would fit this description.
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Chubs
Chubs are often used to describe guys who are a bit overweight. They have more body fat than bears. The ones who are extremely large are called "superchubs." You may have heard of the term "chub chasers." These are a group of gay guys who are physically attracted to chubs, and often seek romantic relationships with them. Francis, a contestant from the last season of The Biggest Loser, is a classic example of the cutie pie chub. While he may have been big at the start of the season, his charm and good looks were still evident.
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Bulls
Bulls are usually the body builders that go over the 200 lb range. They are usually massive, and come in heights over 6 feet. They are distinct from bears in that they usually have reasonably flat bellies. They are likely to compete in weight lifting competitions or contests like Mr. Universe. In the local scene, a great example of a bull would be our very own Zuma Derrick Hubalde. Just look at those guns. I could die in those arms (literally and figuratively).
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Gym Bunnies and Gym Rats
Gym bunnies are obsessed with working out but are not necessarily found in the athletic world. They have sculpted bodies that are truly desirable, and six pack abs that are worth killing for. They are fixated on wanting to look good for the adoring public. Gym rats, on the other hand, are addicted to the gym for a different reason. They live in the gym for strength training and not vanity. JC De Vera, the hottie actor, looks like a perfect example of a gym bunny.
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Jocks
The jock is a gay man with low body fat and attractive physical features. They are usually characterized by their excellent athletic abilities, and can be seen in the football field or basketball court. In today's culture, the jock would probably have the most followers and fans. They are the object of every gay guy's fantasy. Just take Phil Younghusband, for example. He rose to fame not just because of his athletic prowess and superstar ex girlfriend, but also because of his hot physique and killer looks. Can you imagine being sandwiched between him and his equally hot brother James?
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Conclusion
Again, this is just a list of possible body types and does not in any way limit anyone. You can have fun with it by trying to group your friends together under different clusters. You can try to be creative and classify other celebrities, especially if you disagree with the examples given above. If you do not see yourself under any of these categories, then you can probably categorize yourself as "average."
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