You’ve heard from the ladies. They dished the truth about who influences their self image, now we’ve asked seven men age 13 to 83 to tell us – who is it that decides you look good? Who is your expert opinion? Their responses about Hollywood images and down home honesty may surprise you, but when the truth is told, there is a common thread that unites the men throughout the ages.      

Jack, age 13. Huh? (I think he’s embarrassed to answer.) I guess it’s friends. I think they don’t really know but they kinda go by what the girls in our class say. I think they (the girls) spend all day comparing us to the dumb guys in magazines and on TV and movies and videos and stuff.

Shawn, age 18. Uh, girls… all girls. Once I bought this stupid shirt and wore it to a formal because this girl in my school was at the mall and I heard her say it was hot. My friends still call me The Pirate because it had kinda puffy sleeves. She did dance with me and we went out a couple times after, so it was totally worth it. Maybe friends matter some, but usually only if they’re dissin’ on you for getting fat or something.

Julius, age 28. My wife… and me. Random compliments from girls always make me feel like I must look good, but that’s just bonus affirmation not the real deal.

Philip, age 35. I’m single, so girls who are on the same track as I am probably decide for me. I’m not really so swayed by a girl I’m not interested in, but if I could see myself married to her – she matters. Are you publishing my picture with this? (He’s serious!)

Kevin, age 49. These days my world revolves around my teenage kids. This is the last year my daughter’s in the house – college in the fall. My kids still think I’m Superman, so I have to stay in shape for them. Always and forever my wife’s opinion counts.

Gary, age 64. Ohhh my wife for sure. Some females still check out this old man. That’s always a shot in the arm. I’ll always be younger than Harrison Ford, so that encourages me.

Clarence, age 83. Everyone thinks I’m sexy. Oh ha ha! Or is that no one notices an old geezer who isn’t hacking up a lung, I can’t remember which! My beautiful young bride of 62 years is the only one who matters. Heck, even I don’t want to look at me now. Ha ha!

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