"Alpha Males"

Join Our Community

Collarchat.com

Home Login Search

"Alpha Males"

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest

All Forums >> [Casual Banter] >> Off the Grid >> "Alpha Males"

Page: [1] 2 next > >>

Login

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

"Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:38:18 AM

pyschosubmission

Posts: 1109
Joined: 7/6/2012
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Status: offline

Does anyone else roll their eyes at the phrase "Alpha Males"? I mean specifically in the case of somebody claiming "I'm an Alpha male." Just I've always thought of it as a bit of a bullshit expression, at University or at work the gentlemen that describe themselves as such would have difficulty leading themselves out of a small, knee height shrubbery. I can understand that in teams, some people love to take charge, but I think we all have had at least one experience where the aforementioned person was worse than useless as a leader.

Anyway the point I wanted to make was that Mr "Alpha Male" but instead it's a role we all play when required to.

thoughts/objections?

_____________________________

Comedian, kinkster, all round malingerer

Lord Pish of Talkingshite
First Member-At-Large, ProSubs"R"Us

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:42:37 AM

Posts: 52100
Joined: 5/2/2007
From: Savannah, GA
Status: offline

I agree with you.

"I AM AN ALPHA MALE" usually brings images to my mind of a diminuitive King Kong wanna-be beating his chest... NOT a pleasant image.

_____________________________

polysnortatious
Supreme Goddess of Snark
CHARTER MEMBER: Lance's Fag Hags!
Waiting for my madman in a Blue Box.

(in reply to pyschosubmission)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:48:07 AM

Posts: 19394
Joined: 8/27/2008
Status: offline

I don't think Alphas are the ones who want to take charge.

I think they're the ones that others are asking "Could you take charge of this, run this committee, etc?".

Others see their leadership skills.
The key is that they pick and choose and don't always say yes.

< Message edited by Hillwilliam -- 10/7/2012 8:49:22 AM >

_____________________________

Kinkier than a cheap garden hose.

Whoever said "Religion is the opiate of the masses" never heard Right Wing talk radio.

Don't blame me, I voted for Gary Johnson.

(in reply to GreedyTop)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:48:12 AM

Posts: 3134
Joined: 8/5/2011
Status: offline

I agree OP & woiuld like to add that those self claimed Alpha males were usually bulllied as children.

Were breast fed into their teens.

Have grown up with unformed genitalia.

This does not apply to the real life alpha's who don't go around harping on about it boring all & sundry.

< Message edited by Ninebelowzero -- 10/7/2012 8:49:21 AM >

_____________________________

More come backs than Frank Sinatra

(in reply to pyschosubmission)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:49:22 AM

Posts: 52100
Joined: 5/2/2007
From: Savannah, GA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Hillwilliam

I don't think Alphas are the ones who want to take charge.

I think they're the ones that others are asking "Could you take charge of this, run this committee, etc?".

Others see their leadership skills.

He's talking specifically about the ones that self proclaim as alphas, Hilly...

_____________________________

polysnortatious
Supreme Goddess of Snark
CHARTER MEMBER: Lance's Fag Hags!
Waiting for my madman in a Blue Box.

(in reply to Hillwilliam)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:50:21 AM

Posts: 19394
Joined: 8/27/2008
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

quote:

ORIGINAL: Hillwilliam

I don't think Alphas are the ones who want to take charge.

I think they're the ones that others are asking "Could you take charge of this, run this committee, etc?".

Others see their leadership skills.

He's talking specifically about the ones that self proclaim as alphas, Hilly...

I know that. I was simply showing what I feel a Weal and Twue Alpha is as opposed to a self-appointed one.

_____________________________

Kinkier than a cheap garden hose.

Whoever said "Religion is the opiate of the masses" never heard Right Wing talk radio.

Don't blame me, I voted for Gary Johnson.

(in reply to GreedyTop)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:50:52 AM

Posts: 1480
Joined: 11/13/2011
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: pyschosubmission

Does anyone else roll their eyes at the phrase "Alpha Males"? I mean specifically in the case of somebody claiming "I'm an Alpha male."

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessss.

I hate it. It's eye roll and groan-inducing. For the record, I've never ended up getting along with any guy who labels himself that way.

King Kong isn't quite the image the phrase evokes with me when men use it in this context. I think of it more like self-stroking. I also find it ultra lame when guys feel the need to distinguish themselves from whatever mainstream, milquetoasty group they envision most submissive males to be.

< Message edited by Baroana -- 10/7/2012 8:52:30 AM >

(in reply to pyschosubmission)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:52:03 AM

Posts: 26123
Joined: 1/15/2006
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: pyschosubmission

Does anyone else roll their eyes at the phrase "Alpha Males"? I mean specifically in the case of somebody claiming "I'm an Alpha male." Just I've always thought of it as a bit of a bullshit expression, at University or at work the gentlemen that describe themselves as such would have difficulty leading themselves out of a small, knee height shrubbery. I can understand that in teams, some people love to take charge, but I think we all have had at least one experience where the aforementioned person was worse than useless as a leader.

Anyway the point I wanted to make was that Mr "Alpha Male" but instead it's a role we all play when required to.

thoughts/objections?

I agree with you and Hilly.

Fancy that.

_____________________________

My twisted, self deprecating, sense of humour, finds alot to laugh about, in your lack of one!

Just because you are well educated, articulate, and can use big, fancy words, properly........does not mean you are right!

(in reply to pyschosubmission)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:54:04 AM

Posts: 52100
Joined: 5/2/2007
From: Savannah, GA
Status: offline

notice I said diminuitive... like a micro version of king kong beating his chest to prove he is as big and bad as ...LOL

I should have made myself clearer, but it is almost naptime for me (kittys permitting...), and I plead sleepyhead muddled posting!

_____________________________

polysnortatious
Supreme Goddess of Snark
CHARTER MEMBER: Lance's Fag Hags!
Waiting for my madman in a Blue Box.

(in reply to Baroana)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:55:03 AM

Posts: 1480
Joined: 11/13/2011
Status: offline

I heard you. Your image is as valid as mine.

(in reply to GreedyTop)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 8:56:53 AM

Posts: 52100
Joined: 5/2/2007
From: Savannah, GA
Status: offline

fair enough! I wasn't sure that what I was trying to say was coming across AS I meant it!!

But yeah, I can get with your version, too!!

_____________________________

polysnortatious
Supreme Goddess of Snark
CHARTER MEMBER: Lance's Fag Hags!
Waiting for my madman in a Blue Box.

(in reply to Baroana)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 9:03:46 AM

Posts: 28072
Joined: 5/2/2008
Status: offline

I'm gonna start calling myself an Aleph Male.

_____________________________

"You women....

The small-breasted ones want larger breasts. The large-breasted ones want smaller ones. The straight-haired ones curl their hair, and the curly-haired ones straighten theirs...

Quit fretting. We men love you."

(in reply to GreedyTop)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 9:16:24 AM

pyschosubmission

Posts: 1109
Joined: 7/6/2012
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

I'm gonna start calling myself an Aleph Male.

Getting sneaky now!

_____________________________

Comedian, kinkster, all round malingerer

Lord Pish of Talkingshite
First Member-At-Large, ProSubs"R"Us

(in reply to DarkSteven)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 9:37:32 AM

Posts: 6041
Joined: 9/9/2006
Status: offline

I pretty much feel that anyone proclaiming an alpha status in anything has been spending too much time online. Alpha male, alpha female, alpha slave, alpha sub.. plueeeeeeeeeeese. For me alpha suggests you are one of a pack. Personally I would much rather be the lone wolf making my own kills along the way.

_____________________________

pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding ~Gibran, Kahlil

“The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.”
― Bob Marley

(in reply to pyschosubmission)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 9:54:04 AM

Posts: 14805
Joined: 8/8/2010
Status: offline

I have no objection to the phrase and in fact search for it on vanilla sites such as OKCupid.

_____________________________

Curious about the "Sluts Vote" avatars? See http://www.collarchat.com/m_4133036/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#4133036

(in reply to pyschosubmission)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 10:01:25 AM

Posts: 2854
Joined: 5/10/2011
Status: offline

I'm an Omega male.

I turn into a robot and fight space aliens. How cool is that?

_____________________________

There is nothing worse than being right. Instead of being right, then, try to be open. It is more difficult, and more rewarding.

(in reply to kalikshama)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 10:52:34 AM

Posts: 27124
Joined: 8/15/2005
From: Island Of Misfit Toys
Status: offline

It gives me a giggle. Not as big a giggle as the folks who still think that wolf society has that hierarchy.

_____________________________

[page 23 girl]

(in reply to RemoteUser)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/7/2012 11:03:49 AM

Posts: 3443
Joined: 8/21/2010
Status: offline

I am Alpha = hear me ROAR!!!!! - and then they usually have some pic attached that looks like this.

I, btw - message them right away, and tell them I cant wait to cam with them and Ill be on my knees naked with my toys out. I call them Master -and use third person.

These types are so rare, that when I stumble across one of them - my heart goes pitter-patter.

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club.

The second rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club.

(in reply to pyschosubmission)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/8/2012 8:55:20 AM

Posts: 14414
Joined: 7/1/2005
From: United States
Status: offline

Master is an alpha male. I find it quite entertaining to watch how people react to him. Vanillas will open and hold his door. Waitresses fawn all over him. He has strong leadership skills and is frequently the person that people come to for direction.

That said.....you'd never see him thump his chest and proclaim himself as an alpha male.

_____________________________

Give a girl the right shoes and she will conquer the world. ~ Marilyn Monroe

The Accelerated Velocity of Terminological Inexactitude

(in reply to JanahX)

RE: "Alpha Males" - 10/8/2012 10:40:59 AM

Posts: 2536
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: OsideGirl

That said.....you'd never see him thump his chest and proclaim himself as an alpha male.

I agree with this. I've been called an "alpha male" before. On many occasions actually. But it's not something that I go around professing to be. It's more a title that is given to me by others.

Even when I try to blend into the crowd, I always end up in charge. For some reason, people just naturally defer to me and choose me to be their leader (that's also why most Dommes have a hard time believing that I'm actually submissive).

IMO, being an "alpha male" is similar to being a Dom. It's easy to anoint yourself with the title, but it's not so easy to actually get someone to follow your leadership or grant you the title of their own volition.

(in reply to OsideGirl)

Page: [1] 2 next > >>

All Forums >> [Casual Banter] >> Off the Grid >> "Alpha Males"

Page: [1] 2 next > >>

Jump to:

New Messages	No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages	Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages	Locked w/o New Messages

Post New Thread

Reply to Message

Post New Poll

Submit Vote

Delete My Own Post

Delete My Own Thread

Rate Posts

Collarchat.com © 2024

Terms of Service

0.111