tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post1482303255266875766..comments2024-02-15T00:57:03.420-08:00Comments on - Privilege: Do You Fit High WASP Male Style Archetypes?LPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-14999152350184622082009-12-30T17:14:12.245-08:002009-12-30T17:14:12.245-08:00I think there are wide regional variations. And th...I think there are wide regional variations. And the work vs. recreation gap is wide with most men.<br /><br /><a href="http://kobe-beef-store.com/wagyu-beef/steaks.html" rel="nofollow">Wagyu Steaks </a>kanishkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651620533023202224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-54499366776913944382009-12-22T04:16:23.552-08:002009-12-22T04:16:23.552-08:00Hello Accordion. In my (admittedly short) time at ...Hello Accordion. In my (admittedly short) time at Oxford, I only saw one person who wore a bow-tie, glasses and tweed jackets with elbow patches. He was a Yank, too!Joyce Lauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078504968737757085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-57728536051992636072009-12-19T21:15:46.772-08:002009-12-19T21:15:46.772-08:00LPC, sorry about the typo its not always easy to b...LPC, sorry about the typo its not always easy to be a MOTU.Bumbyhttp://www.thepreppychronicles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-13607512420049010042009-12-19T21:09:28.131-08:002009-12-19T21:09:28.131-08:00Miss LPC, I must agree with Toad on this one. I te...Miss LPC, I must agree with Toad on this one. I tend to lean towards the Artsy Professor type when I am alone. However, the most interesting observation that I have made about myself, and my peers is our change in mind set. No matter which one of the three or four types you are born into.( Yes ladies, I did say born into) You are that man forever. I was born into the MOTU world,this mind set is always there no matter my dress. I move with ease from White Tie to full on Pulitzer( Lilly not Burt) to standing in a nite shirt BBQ ing,in my weejuns,wearing a bucket hat to keep off the snow,smoking a pipe of fine tobacco,all the while singing the Princeton fight song, and in three hours time be back in White Tie to look good for my sweetheart, so that she is not embarassed at the charity ball. Now, back to the change in mind set. My experience is. that I am much more comfortable in my own skin and role now than I was 20 years ago. As a High WASP and a Preppy I have a certain obligation to maintain all four of the types as best as I can. And as to the ring, I only wear on type a school ring my own my Daddys or my GrandDads and only on the right pinky fingerBumbyhttp://www.thepreppychronicles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-31526136196502925232009-12-17T13:39:50.107-08:002009-12-17T13:39:50.107-08:00I'm not sure, (not being either WASP or Englis...I'm not sure, (not being either WASP or English), but I suspect there are different variants on priviledged male style on this side of the Atlantic. Certainly my husband seems to meet some of the criteria for all three of these. Maybe it's just him.<br /><br />And the right kind of Dandies are no end of awesome.ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856519830658694366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-36394946700998039352009-12-17T10:27:34.059-08:002009-12-17T10:27:34.059-08:00Don't tell him that, LPC! He'll start ins...Don't tell him that, LPC! He'll start insisting I call him Master of the Universe!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171054999389018364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-43069491834100542212009-12-17T09:43:30.743-08:002009-12-17T09:43:30.743-08:00Both Father and Husband fall into the MOTU catagor...Both Father and Husband fall into the MOTU catagory. They can be a hand full. But, dress one of them in a flannel shirt to grill steaks outside on a freezing night, put a baby in his hands, and he turns into a marshmallow. A rare moment that deserves taking a picture of.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258220992143729989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-64713514010989859982009-12-17T08:24:46.565-08:002009-12-17T08:24:46.565-08:00All of your archetypes are brilliant. Personally,...All of your archetypes are brilliant. Personally, I'm a sturdy gal who thinks she's a grand dame, looking for a master of the universe with the soul of an artsy cousin.Belle de Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045827018848979761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-50042282580605219442009-12-17T08:19:12.537-08:002009-12-17T08:19:12.537-08:00So let us add in the "Dandy", if only fo...So let us add in the "Dandy", if only for the Oxford pedigree:). I believe he is a variant of the Artsy Cousin, take away fishing, But perhaps a completely separate species. Research is required. Hostess, I believe your husband is MOTU with Artsy Cousin rising. That's the way of architects::. And ELS, yes, weren't they all once dimpled and little.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-15968128311421227542009-12-17T07:27:32.510-08:002009-12-17T07:27:32.510-08:00Here at the Humble Bungalow I've always though...Here at the Humble Bungalow I've always thought of Mr. L as a MOTU, and we actually use that term when we shop and find a well executed garment that fits like a glove. He owns an Italian wool coat that "reeks of quality" and it is his business of architecture that dictate he "appear powerful and command respect."<br />I am the shopper, so I choose black trousers and colorful shirts with arty ties, black shoes. Simple. He also has a custom locally designed diamond and gold abstract tie pin. Add a cashmere scarf with the MOTU coat and he's dressed.<br />For warmer days he wears a buttery soft leather jacket.<br /><br />Where does he fit in?hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-40108874124266906342009-12-17T06:26:19.330-08:002009-12-17T06:26:19.330-08:00He also smokes a pipe, at far too young an age for...He also smokes a pipe, at far too young an age for a man to smoke a pipe. (I used to want to smack those out of their hands when they flaunted them at street corners!)<br /><br />He is also a member of a wine tasting club. <br /><br />There is a dude I knew in Oxford that was the most incredible example of a "Dandy" I have ever seen, and he was even a Yank! He moved a grandfather clock into his dorm room and when people would come over he'd hide his laptop and cover his desk with copies of "Country Life" magazine. He was kind of awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-46795913384331471802009-12-17T00:51:56.798-08:002009-12-17T00:51:56.798-08:00Oh, Accordion. Oh, Oxford. That brings up another ...Oh, Accordion. Oh, Oxford. That brings up another stereotype, "The Dandy," which I believe is also called the "Lord Sebastian," after the character in Brideshead Revisited. <br />The Lord Sebastian wears a suit from when he starts private school at 5, right through university (when everyone else is wearing sweat pants) and into old age. He goes to college dinners in a tux, riding an old one-speed bike, even though his Daddy can well afford a car. He occasionally wears a cravat. He thinks he is very quirky. <br />I saw one, once, in the beginning of the school year. I swear, he picked up a flower, stopped and conspicuously smelled it on an Oxford sidewalk.Joyce Lauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078504968737757085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-7085272281231601252009-12-16T18:59:04.037-08:002009-12-16T18:59:04.037-08:00Oh the pink shirts. I don't know how much time...Oh the pink shirts. I don't know how much time you have or have not spent in the UK, but pink shirts on men over there are one of the most ubiquitous signs of a "privileged" upbringing and a certain smug snobbery. As such, I have an almost physically horrified reaction to them. I imagine that in the US context the pink shirt phenomenon is less terrifying.<br /><br />I used to have a similar horror re: signet rings (again, too many posh Oxford boys) but then I found out we had one in the family! And my parents had initially told me they wanted to give it to me as a wedding ring! And then they gave it to my sister! And she reset the stone in it before I even saw the darn thing! Bah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-34570888330301522032009-12-16T18:04:34.068-08:002009-12-16T18:04:34.068-08:00It was very kind of you to dedicate almost an enti...It was very kind of you to dedicate almost an entire post to my father! (Heh-heh-heh.) Honestly, you nailed them quite well Miss LPC. To echo sentiments already expressed, "intellect so sharp you bleed at its touch" and "shards of boy childhood" are both exquisite. <br /><br />You are so good it is incredible,<br />tpThe Preppy Princesshttp://thepreppyprincess.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-77550842913510445582009-12-16T17:49:20.627-08:002009-12-16T17:49:20.627-08:00I think there are wide regional variations. And th...I think there are wide regional variations. And the work vs. recreation gap is wide with most men.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.workfromhomeindia.biz" rel="nofollow"> Work from home India </a>prashanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583385332262124749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-62647851304960871822009-12-16T16:24:03.319-08:002009-12-16T16:24:03.319-08:00'shards of boy childhood' oh that broke my...'shards of boy childhood' oh that broke my heart. I am greedily stockpiling all mine prior to the smells, silence and sulks.<br /><br />For now, sweet, dimply and edible.ELShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736614879046626605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-23316048150595262002009-12-16T12:32:08.175-08:002009-12-16T12:32:08.175-08:00In my house it took me years to train hubby that c...In my house it took me years to train hubby that casual didn't mean a TShirt with words. And formal was a polo *yeesh*Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724466373032206343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-25368329033049074482009-12-16T11:09:12.396-08:002009-12-16T11:09:12.396-08:00The nautical nephew, hahahaha. I think there are w...The nautical nephew, hahahaha. I think there are wide regional variations. And the work vs. recreation gap is wide with most men. If we can all keep a foot in several camps, comfortably, in my opinion that's a good thing.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-16169699644316060252009-12-16T10:40:03.608-08:002009-12-16T10:40:03.608-08:00The east coast version of the Arty Cousin is James...The east coast version of the Arty Cousin is James Taylor - complete with the 'vacation' at McLean.<br /><br />My waspy husband would have to be a subset of the arty cousin - maybe the nautical nephew? he usually looks like he's just getting on or off a boat.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840629057159581688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-17702461817371339522009-12-16T09:37:32.541-08:002009-12-16T09:37:32.541-08:00Babe actually has the perfect mix of all three. A ...Babe actually has the perfect mix of all three. A little BSD, a smidgie artsy farsty that's rubbed off from his brother, and a school ring that he will only be caught wearing on his ring finger. He likes to keep one foot in each category without fully commiting to any...XXOOSummer is a Verbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122787755561566562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-72838948855208668912009-12-16T08:05:18.614-08:002009-12-16T08:05:18.614-08:00I had to look up OCBD. Oxford cloth button downs, ...I had to look up OCBD. Oxford cloth button downs, aha. My father, being the West Coast Democrat that he is, has moved on to t-shirts which occasionally feature Obama. I'm glad you all like his slippers and sweater, they were certainly presents. I imagine even young professors like slippers. And Jill, I've seen your husband on your blog. He's got some serious Master of the Universe going on. I think you are OK.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-56465713023540472282009-12-16T07:23:14.794-08:002009-12-16T07:23:14.794-08:00That is so funny. Hated professor type but always ...That is so funny. Hated professor type but always love artsy cousin!The Mrs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05665800276194590859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-9720010449813335062009-12-16T06:46:16.616-08:002009-12-16T06:46:16.616-08:00Oh, I love Arty Cousin guy! Sometimes Masters'...Oh, I love Arty Cousin guy! Sometimes Masters' tailoring is so exquisite that it lifts them to splendour despite their gravity. The Professors are sweetly timeless, tweedy.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-89945290669107336762009-12-16T06:29:31.825-08:002009-12-16T06:29:31.825-08:00By your description...I think this artsy cousin ha...By your description...I think this artsy cousin has married her artsy cousin...isn't that illegal?!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171054999389018364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-76660302902907392092009-12-16T01:00:21.876-08:002009-12-16T01:00:21.876-08:00My husband is the Professor-in-training, I think h...My husband is the Professor-in-training, I think he's too young at not quite 30 to be the professor he is getting there. He is going to be so happy that someone who doesn't know his can describe him so well I'm sure I'll get a hopefully brief lecture on Jungian archetypes and class distinction, but it will be well worth it.Mrslouwhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562785523363512810noreply@blogger.com