Brassieres For Males

The page cover photo.

“	I encourage Everyone to show their support by wearing a Sports Bra, and encouraging the uncovered men to wear them as well.	”
Chris, on 10 September 2013.

Brassieres For Males is a ridiculous Facebook page shared by Chris on 10 September 2013. The page was created on Facebook on 23 August 2013, and started on 20 August 2013. The page is created dedicated to encourage males to wear sports bras. It's argued that the page may be created by Chris himself or some of his friends in Ruckersville.

About the Facebook Page

The Facebook profile photo. Note how the words "Want Woman" are removed compared with this photo.

From the Facebook page:

Welcome to Brassieres For Men, a support page for those who believe it should be proper and accepted for men to wear (sports) bras.

The description:

Brassieres for Men is a page which supports making it more proper and accepted for males of all ages and body types to wear (sports) bras. We would also like to see male characters on cable and public television wearing bras as a way to express identity or modesty. Brassieres For Men believes that men face an unfair stigma when they choose to wear a brassiere or similar piece of clothing. Bras can benefit men/males in several ways: --Sports bras prevent the chafing commonly experienced by joggers. --Bras can provide support and relief for the wearer's chest and back. --Some conditions cause males to develop larger breasts, which is often a cause of embarrassment. Bras designed for males (or sports bras in the appropriate size) can flatten or lessen the appearance of male breasts and help the wearer feel more confident. (Many males wear undershirts to accomplish this purpose, often with sub-optimal results.) --Some males enjoy wearing brassieres as an expression of gender or sexual identity. Though this is a valid use, it is not the focus of this page. --Anyone who wants to wear a bra, for whatever reason, should be free to do so! Show your support by Liking this page and wearing a (sports) bra! The Brassieres for Men Facebook page was founded by Christian Weston Chandler. A Note from the Founder: "I started wearing sports bras a few years ago. As we grow older, regardless of how much we exercise, the human male will often have breasts that could fill an A- or B-Cup. I, myself, am a 42 B-Cup. Jokes have been made about them, even by Seth McFarlane, but male breasts are not a thing to laugh at." Thank you for visiting this page. Please Like and share your own experiences and thoughts!

Facebook Wall

Sample Male Chests/Breasts

On 23 August 2013, the page started by posting a gallery of photos of male breasts and chests:

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Sports Bras

The next day, another gallery is created, this time about photos of sports bras.

The page admin posted:

Sports Bras come in a number of varieties; they are available at stores like Wal-Mart and wherever bras are sold. There is no shame in asking for your own breast size.

It's true that you need a bit of self confidence to purchase these as a man, but most people will assume you are buying them for a woman anyway. Women wear men's clothes quite often, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with men doing the same with women's clothes, when they can find it in their size. The only problem is in people's perceptions, which will never change if men do not take a stand!

One user asked a question on 11 September 2013:

I asked about it on the timeline but how shall one buy a sports bra? I'm going to walmart tomorrow and want to know how the bra should feel and stuff. I'm a beginner who has resorted to wearing a cut up undershirt to cover my shame.

I'll make a post about it now.

Family Guy Video

On the same day where a gallery of sports bras are created, a Family Guy video is shared:

This clip from "Family Guy" is enough to make one aware of the situation. http://youtu.be/sEHHlGNUiB8

Shown on MTV's Failosophy

On 11 September 2013, a ridiculous photo is posted and at the same time complaining about the trolls:

Taken YEARS ago, for a Theoretical Ex Girlfriend; Trolls got their hands on it, and yet this was (without my own permission or consent) shown on MTV's Failosophy.

Covered Sample Chests

Another gallery is created on the same day, showing ridiculous photos (most likely done using MS Paint) of males wearing bras.

Chests in the printed media

On the same day again, another gallery is created showing photos of chests in printed media:

Sports Bros

The page admin even thought up of a term used for males who wore sports bras, again on the same day:

If it makes you feel more comfortable, you may refer to the Sports Bras as "Bros" or "Manssieres"; whatever makes you feel more comfortable.

Sports Bros!

Encouraging

On the same day once again, the page admin posted:

I encourage Everyone to show their support by wearing a Sports Bra, and encouraging the uncovered men to wear them as well.

One user asked:

What if a woman wanted to go around topless? I am just curious.

[NAME REDACTED], unfortunately it's currently illegal for women to walk around topless (as I'm sure you know, so I'm not quite sure why you're asking the question.) The female body has been incredibly oversexualized, so women being topless both offends and arouses people, which is not productive in any way. Unless you want them to be aroused, in which case, mission accomplished.

[NAME REDACTED], just do whatever you feel comfortable with. If your wife loves you, she will want that for you.

Well spoken. Maybe you can find a compromise so that you can both be happy.

Chris posted another post on the next day (12 September 2013):

You could say the same for a woman who has exceptional breasts and wants the world to know. Our double standard in this country is ridiculous.

External Links

• The Facebook page.
• The website according to the page's contact info.