Comments on: Walking Down the Boardwalk Wearing a Dress

By: Brando

Brando — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:22:44 +0000

DUDE, I had this idea a loooong time ago. guys fear wearing a dress since they feel its a threat to their masculinity. u now have baller status.

By: Ryan James

Ryan James — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:12:19 +0000

I am glad that he documented what he had gone through. It just goes to show everybody how single minded we are. People have to hide in their home to show their true selves, they can’t go in public with their beliefs. We need to start accepting people for who they are in this world.

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:56:23 +0000

Well… Venice beach is full of weirdos so I don’t think you really stood out. I think people’s reaction would be different if you went to a place that’s more conservative.

By: christopher K. Hanson

christopher K. Hanson — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:36:04 +0000

What I most remember from the article, since I am a big fan of the group nirvana, was when the man in the dress felt like “he was in high school again” (nirvana has a song called “school”) This article also reminds me of psychology 101 class where we were requested to do something “out of the ordinary” to challenge expectations and beliefs. All in all, I think this man was very brave, because in some places, some people would not only laugh, but abuse and physically assault the man in a dress, because they feel so violated that someone is breaking “moral or ethical codes of conduct” of society. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:39:18 +0000

I think a lot of us have trouble stepping out of our comfort zones even when it would be good for us. This took some courage. I hope it enables you to accomplish your goals.

By: janka

janka — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:20:38 +0000

I can’t process what you gained from the experience. It seems to me that when we move out of our comfort zone, it should be an action that is more directly relevant to life. By experiencing all of the feelings and emotions you had on the 4th, do you expect to be able to recall them and use them to deal in other, uncontrived, life situations? Your actions are interesting and your post is good reading, but this is theater not life.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:03:18 +0000

Really get over the dress thing. It’s really not you.

By: JANET

JANET — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:47:20 +0000

i think that thats great. i wish i could be that confident to come out of my comfort zone. everyone should think like that. i wouldnt go to that extreme though but its still cool though.

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:52:09 +0000

I would totally agree with most of the others. Suffering from social anxiety myself, this was somewhat of an inspiration. I don’t think I will be going to the extreme you did, but start rather slowly, possibly with a “notice me” type outfit…and don’t forget when you have friends there, it is always easier…try it by yourself!!!

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:11:41 +0000

Well, I personally wouldn’t date a man who did this. It’s too “out there” for me in everyday life. But conceptually, I respect the choice and the bravery it took.