Fat Men in Speedos

I don't care what others wear... okay, except maybe concern at overtly sexual clothing on young girls/teenagers.
People who do really need to step aside and wonder why they feel the need to judge. It doesn't effect them.

I do have fashion rules for myself, however, that involve covering important areas of my body... But that's only for personal comfort, not really out of some arbitrary rule of fashion.

I could care less what other people wear most of the time, but sometimes I just have to wonder: why do clothing manufacturers even MAKE certain clothes in some sizes? I've seen plus sized micromini skirts, size 12 thong undies, shorts that are twice as wide as they are long, etc. I guess if someone wants to be embarrassed by bulging out of spandex Speedos, it's their problem, but I know that when I was fat, I tried to blend in as much as possible. That meant wearing decent-length shorts, tee shirts that covered my belly, and swimsuits that were fairly modest.

If it's covering the guy up, whatever. But I've seen one too many fat men in speedos that don't cover *anything* and that's just unnecessary when I'm at the beach!

Haha! this is really funny!!
who would walk around like this, half nakes?

I think most of us agree that its not a great look. But if people feel good wearing it then I say go for it. I don't think we should take it too seriously, at worst its just a good laugh.

I come from Eastern Europe, although I've lived in the US and Canada for some time. The "speedos" issue is all about cultural perceptions! In Europe and Asia 'speedos' is the swim suit of choice for men, and people there quite often laugh at those wearing shorts: "Why shorts! Why don't you just swim in your jeans then?!"

Some European tourists in the States may not even be aware of this issue! Go to Florida water parks and you'll see lots of Europeans (I could hear German, Scandinavian, and Polish languages), some Asians - all wearing speedos -- and feeling totally comfortable about it (or oblivious -- depends how you look at it :))

In my fist year in the US, I myself almost walked out to the beach in Coeur d'Alene lake in Idaho in my speedos that I brought from home. Luckily, my university classmates explained me the "sensitivity" of this issue, so I got myself a pair of swim shorts, in order not to offend anybody's feelings (read: perceptions) :) As the saying goes: 'When in Rome, do what Romans do' - i.e. respect or tolerate cultural differences.

I live on the coast and i must admit that it isnt the best look! I guess if it makes you feel good then why not.

I agree, it's definitely a cultural thing - Europeans from certain countries generally wear speedos, North Americans generally don't. (Englishmen don't seem to either). I really notice this when I am in Cuba, as there are droves of Europeans vacationing there. I had pretty much forgotten all about speedos til I went there.

The nudity-on-the beach thing is more accepted in Europe than puritanical North America, so maybe for some European fellows speedos seem like a lot of coverage, relatively speaking.

It is a matter of what you're used to but for me speedos on some people just provide more personal information than I care to know about them. Same with some gals in bikinis. I do think one should take an objective look in the mirror before purchasing the swimsuit and decide if it's really the way you want to present yourself to the world.

Another branch on cultural perceptions. In Australia Speedos tend to be worn for practical purposes, by men who are actually swimming as appose to just playing in the water. As a result, the fat man in speedos look is not as common as it could be considering the Australian beach culture. Tourists bring there own culture into play of course.

My personal unwritten rule is, "Don't judge." Why should I decide what people of certain sizes can wear? And furthermore, why should I waste my time thinking about their fashion choices, good or bad? I hate this notion that we (where "we" is average sized to skinny people) feel we have a right to decide what others are wearing!

I agree that we shouldn't concern ourselves with what other people wear - especially to the point of judging them because of their weight. But, as one of those "puritanical Americans" raised in this culture, any speedo is bound to raise an eyebrow for me. When our European foreign exchange student strolled through the living room in nothing but his BVDs, I admit I was in shock, but is there anything wrong with it? No. Would I prefer something a little more covering for myself? Absolutely!

There are definitely numerous unwritten rules, but there will always be the people who don't care.

I would never wear one.

I'm still trying to find the logic how it would make you feel good? I wouldn't wear anything that makes me look heavier than I am.

there's nothing wrong with a pair of budgie smugglers ;-)

I think people with pierced/tattooed eyebrows, noses, tongues and crazy red/blue Mohawk hairdos or whatever else they choose to adorn their bodies with are far more controversial than what a chubby man or woman wears to the beach. However I still believe that we should just live and let live and not judge others for how they choose to display their bodies and faces. There are far more important issues to worry about in our world today.

So what if they make thongs in a size 12? Is that really so horrible? Now if someone is choosing to go out in public wearing only their thong, that might be problematic.
Here in the South, I see a lot of overweight people whose fashion choices are questionable. If I were overweight I might not wear that tube top and mini skirt, even if it is the summer. But I'm not going to point, stare, or otherwise call attention to them. It's their right to wear what they like and it doesn't have anything to do with me.

I agree that we shouldn't concern ourselves with what other people wear - especially to the point of judging them because of their weight. But, as one of those "puritanical Americans" raised in this culture, any speedo is bound to raise an eyebrow for me. When our European foreign exchange student strolled through the living room in nothing but his BVDs, I admit I was in shock, but is there anything wrong with it? No. Would I prefer something a little more covering for myself? Absolutely!

Thanks so much for the link. I really appreciate it.

Many fat men who wear speedos happens to be older men. These men grew up at a time when speedos were the norm. The same way that if boardshorts goes out of fashion one day, you can expect some of the young guys who wear boardshorts now to continue wearing them in 30 years.

Personally, I enjoy watching other fat people on the beach. I find extreme obesity to be very erotic, and real turn-on. I live big butts and thunder-thighs on a woman, and I like seeing other fat men in speedos. I'm fat and when I'm on the beach I wear a speedo myself. I'm about 6 ft 4 in and I weight 650 pounds. I measure 62 inches around my chest, 96 inches around my belly, but only 52 inches around my hips with 28 inch thighs. I'm apple-shaped having a massive upper body, big belly, small but and thin legs. My belly hangs down over my speedo so that from the front view, I look like I'm wearing nothing. Only when I turn around can you see my speedo. I think it's awesome. When I'm out on the streets, I wear regular cloths, but I can't find shirts large enough to cover my bellybutton, and my pants slide down halfway on my hips showing off my butt-crack. I love it! I enjoy going out in public showing off my bellybutton and butt-crack. I love being a fig fat lazy morbidly obese slob!

I'm a guy. I'm 23 and have let myself go a little.. I'm 5'8" and 250lbs. It's hard to work out when you have to take care of a daughter yourself. Anyway, I personally like speedos. It doesn't feel like I'm swimming in a wet towel and I'm used to wearing briefs as it is. If fat women can show off what they got, why can't guys? I'm not afraid to. I still wear a tank top while swimming, not that it hides anything, but makes me feel like its less revealing. I went swimming in my speedos in a small wisconsin town when I was traveling with my fiance. No one said a single thing when I hopped out of the pool with my speedos on. My only concern is with kids.. Could it be a little too revealing. Sure the buys are probably used to briefs and know what to expect underneath. But it may not be fair to younger female children seeing a guy, fat or not, in a speedo or briefs in general. Sure it's nothing to be ashamed of and they will figure things out eventually.. All in all I think speedos are fine, fat guys or not. But I guess I'm more open minded than most *shrugs* Jamie in Wisconsin
jamie at radioactiverussian dot com

I recall hearing that high school swim teams in the USA were having trouble finding team members because they were embarrassed to wear speedos.

When I lived in Oklahoma, near a university, a Greek student-presumably straight- came out to the apartment pool wearing a speedo and you could practically hear a collective gasp from all the teenage moms. First thing you heard was,"I don't have anything against gay people, but.." If he had also been wearing cowboy boots and a hat, I suppose he would have been accepted.

Speedos rule! Someday people in the puritanical and judgemental USA will realize not everyone who wears Speedos is gay, fat, foreign or old. Real men wear Speedos!

Sad.
In the u.k. we're so glad of any days that the weather is good enough and the sea warm enough to allow a dip that you'll see whole families who are just 'day-tripping' to the coast stripped down to their uinderwear so they can get in the sea and enjoy some quality time together.
Small bays in Cornwall will have young,fit teens,twenties,thirties and unfit forties up to pensioners in the sea in..... whatever- having a good time. Mixing and looking out for one another.
You're so lucky to have such fine coast line and you have to snipe at peoples costumes.
Sad.
p.s. you get less sand in your butt crack in speedoes which is reason enough for any size male to wear 'em.

I'm not comfortable in speedos at all. I instead use shorts that cover my belly overhang. Much less looks and I feel more confident. I'm close to 500lbs, and for sure we should not forget to enjoy the beach!