Post your CisHet Positive Masculinity role model (That ISN'T Aragorn, Bob Ross or Mr. Rogers) Ichiban is just trying so hard, dang it. He is what every man should strive for, corniness and all - ThreadSky

suede.bsky.social • 1 day ago

Post your CisHet Positive Masculinity role model (That ISN'T Aragorn, Bob Ross or Mr. Rogers)

Ichiban is just trying so hard, dang it. He is what every man should strive for, corniness and all

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uzumakiclan743.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I can’t believe no one has mentioned Farmer Jim from The Day The Earth Blew Up. No matter what crazy nonsense Daffy and Porky would throw his way, he’d shrug it off with a beaming smile and a “you saw that, too?” look. Even the twist ending drove home how much he truly cared for his oddball sons.

beauweevil.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Magnus Burnsides from the McElroy's the Adventure Zone, a protective rough boy who (eventually) learns that he doesn't have to be a death seeker to prove his worthiness to the group.

thenpc33.bsky.social•23 hours ago

djiini.bsky.social•11 hours ago

all rise for the single greatest protagonist in video game history. bless ichiban

zmcadler.bsky.social•23 hours ago

This is going to be a controversial take but Elliot Stabler represents everything that masculinity can be when it’s used for good. He’s a measured, cool Dad when things are normal, but if someone is in trouble, ESPECIALLY a kid?? Watch the fuck out

nappa61.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Captain Ben Sisko

lonelybakergirl.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Hello.

ironboomerstl.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Easy mode then. Iroh is the best role model.

zmcadler.bsky.social•23 hours ago

One of modern fiction’s best characters

ironboomerstl.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Hard mode - Alphonse Elric.
Quiet, gentle giant, who is kind, willing to help people, and compared to his brother, has his temper under control despite living in an arguably hellish scenario.

adlerj.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I'll go with the most recent Doctor. He's cheery and protective of those he cares about.

blackbear102.bsky.social•23 hours ago

The one and only Corporal Hicks. Not just a grunt.

jsh357.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Kuwabara gets a lot of great moments but the one I'll never forget is him studying to pass a test just to save his friend's part time job. If you know the episode you know just how much compassion and fortitude he shows. Then he ends the episode thanking Urameshi for also being selfless in helping

wordplay64.bsky.social•21 hours ago

"Outside the dream world, life can be cruel. But it is life."
Auron is a friend to the end and beyond keeping his promise to look after his friends' kids and break an endless cycle of despair. Always keeps his cool and is trying to help the next generation reclaim their future.

kurasusoratobu.bsky.social•19 hours ago

I understand people have reservations about Law And Order SVU, but when it comes to *characters*, I'll never say a bad thing about Otafin 'Finn' Tutuola. Ice-T's character is practically the picture of masculinity, in a positive way.

And best of all: sometimes he makes mistakes... and *learns*!

thisisthemasterm.bsky.social•23 hours ago

You know I got to give props to Ichigo Kurosaki. Man's only goal is to protect people. He goes out of his way to make friends and holds little to know grudges. Calls out BS and hates toxic systems and not people. He's a hard working student and loving brother.

commrio.bsky.social•23 hours ago

nathanielleighva.bsky.social•20 hours ago

An actor I admire, and one who seems at least to be a genuinely good guy.

suede.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Screw it, I'll make it a thread: Jet Black is an amazing example of a compassionate protector without abuse. His romantic backstory in Ganymede Elegy is also SHOCKINGLY mature and nuanced even by modern standards, worth a rewatch alone

suede.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Barret Wallace is another in the "real men aren't afraid to be corny" category, and his extremely based views of climate change and adoration for his daughter made an impression even in the rough original localization. Biology has NOTHING to do with true fatherhood

suede.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I don't want to put too many real people in here since information can come out later, but AT LEAST FOR NOW Weird Al Is a wonderful example touching multiple generations by just doing what you're passionate about and not having to lose your soul to be famous

saltyoven.bsky.social•23 hours ago

If we're talking about real people, Keanu Reeves is also right there.

suede.bsky.social•23 hours ago

There's a large selection of "Old man who committed atrocities but is trying to prevent as many people as possible from making his mistakes before he believes he goes to hell", like Kratos for example, but Iroh is probably the definitive portrayal of the archetype

moah3.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Tough to beat Uncle Iroh

suede.bsky.social•23 hours ago

This is a group rather than a person, but the gym bros in Mob Psycho 100 make me want to be a better and healthier person through positivity rather than shaming and that's what gym culture SHOULD be all about

hirosoli.bsky.social•16 hours ago

There's no gif on Blsky, but Queststar from DinoRiders is fantastic! He has the villain dead to rights at his feat, but sticks to his ideals (which give him power) and lets the evil emperor get away.