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Etymology
Isn't it obvious that "metrosexual" comes from the words metropolitan and heterosexual? That's what the German Wikipedia article says in the first paragraph. I was bold before, and added that, but it got reverted. I think people here are getting the wrong idea, that metrosexuals are effeminate. Although metrosexuality can espouse any sexual orientation, the word stems from these two words, and designates a hetero who spends time and money on his appearance. Gilliamjf 14:27, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
- If we can source the etymology then it should stay. But anytime I read an editor write that something is "obvious" I cringe. Let's find a source, and if we can't find one let's not speculate. If it is truly obvious, then the reader can figure it out for themselves. -Will Beback 22:36, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
- I believe that is what Simpson's meaning of his neologism was. Gilliamjf 02:10, 25 January 2006 (UTC)
- We should put it in because that is what the source says, not because it is obvious. Cheers, -Will Beback 06:53, 25 January 2006 (UTC)
- I believe that is what Simpson's meaning of his neologism was. Gilliamjf 02:10, 25 January 2006 (UTC)
- Personally I'm still trying to figure out how this is a sexual orientation. Is there any reasoning for that given anywhere? The article doesn't seem to explain it. --user.lain 23:14, 13 August 2006 (UTC)
- It's certainly not obvious to me, seeing as how the PREFIX is what makes the words "homosexual" and "heterosexual" separate from each other in the first place. It's like saying "sandwich" and expecting people to hear "ham."24.165.210.213 15:24, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
- Simpson had no idea what he was blabbing about http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=metropolitan He created a word meaning "mothersexual". Congrats, Simpson, for "mothersexual", the key word for ignorant trendsetters. Simpson immortalized himself with this one. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2003:45:491D:7D6:6D23:3C1:13F2:933C (talk) 01:41, 24 January 2015 (UTC)