onewheeldave Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I've been walking around topless quite a bit this year. Partly cos i have very pale skin that rarely tans and I'm finding that going about my business without a shirt definitly helps with that. Partly cos I'm into health/good diet etc, and sun is an excellent source of vitamin D, which many studies are showing we are often deficient in (probably due to the amount of chemical sun protection we now use, and yes, I am somewhat sceptical about the skin cancer hype, especially with vitamin D deficiency being a possible cause of cancer). But mainly cos it just feels really good- in hot bright weather it's a natural thing to shed the shirt- just not pleasant to have a hot sweaty bit of cloth on. Fact is, the 2 main reasons, IMO, that people don't go topless in stunningly hot weather, is that they're either ashamed of their bodies (I'm not), or they're scared by what other people 'think' (I'm not). It's sad that other people feel negative/aggressive/insulted by my choice to expose my flesh to the rays of mother Sol, but, if they have a problem with it, i do see it as their problem (as opposed to mine). If anyone can come up with a some decent rational reasons why I should cover up, then I am of course, ready to listen. (I do always have a t-shirt ready for if I go in supermarkets/shops, not because I think it's an issue, but purely cos I can't be bothered with the inevitable hassle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verona Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 The slightest hint of the sun coming out and the tops are off, mostly just the chavs though. Shouldn't do it in a restaurant and shouldn't do it in supermarkets. If you did it in a supermarket in Spain, you'd be thrown out. But then the Spanish have far more respect to even do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo77 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Blokes with no tops on - acceptable in the gym, swimming pool and beach - nowhere else ! Walking around the streets with no tops on...they just look sloven. The majority covered in tattoo's, and either that skinny you can see their rib cage and could play a tune on it, or that fat their belly is hanging over the waistband of their trousers. Some people have no pride............ Something wrong with tattoos, or something wrong with you? ---------- Post added 15-07-2014 at 07:30 ---------- I think there's more to life than moaning about people with their tops off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Blokes with no tops on - acceptable in the gym, swimming pool and beach - nowhere else ! And their own garden, the climbing wall, and various other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny5 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Acceptable on the beach (if its > 25c), garden, swimming pool. Anywhere else and you are either a chav, exhibitionist or combat sportsman. If you have your shirt off in Tesco you are a chav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 You don't do much sport do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny5 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Yes loads. More than you even. No need to take shirt off. Not in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longleyman Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) ++++++++++ Edited July 15, 2014 by longleyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Yes loads. More than you even. No need to take shirt off. Not in this country. More than me. Are you spying on me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny5 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 More than me. Are you spying on me?No, but you brag about it on here from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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