When my straight homeboy asked me why gay men are obsessed with hyper-masculine dudes, it got me thinking… are we just attracted to them or trying to be them?In this episode, I break down what I call The Straight Man Aesthetic from Carhartt jackets to blue-collar cosplay. We’re talking curated masculinity, desirability, and why so many gay men lean into that rugged, “I build houses” energy. LOL COME BANTER WITH ME!! chapters:00:00 – Intro09:03 – What Is the “Straight Man Aesthetic”?11:36 –How It Became a Type in Gay Culture18:50 – Why Some Gay Men Gravitate Toward This Look24:51 – Is It Expression or Assimilation?Let's have a discussion in the comments!Please make sure to like and share this video if you like it! 🔔 Subscribe to the channel and follow me on social media:Instagram: /@ bubbasbanterpodcast Facebook: / bubbasbanter. where the Audio resides: https://linktr.ee/bubbasbanterintro cred:  ⁨@Yhuntermusic⁩