Manly, Yes, But I Like it Too!

Breaking stereotypes, doing what you want and not caring about what others might say or think, this was the topic for this month’s “Starting the Conversation” in Northern Connection magazine. I remember when breaking stereotypes was more the norm with catchy slogans like “Manly Yes, but I like it too” for Irish Spring soap.

Being a Pittsburgher, I am also a huge fan of professional sports (very few women outside the Steeler nation are) so even though he wasn’t a Steeler, I was tickled-pink when football legend Emmitt Smith appeared on – and won – Dancing with the Stars! #DWTS

Here he is dancing his Freestyle, if you missed the season: #EmmittSmith

Then, our very own Hines Ward was also on the show: #HinesWard

I think I was so enthused because my husband Tom and I had taken ballroom lessons for years so it was so thrilling to see our favorite sport stars and actors also embracing the past time. Here’s a picture of us having a spin around the floor:

 

So let’s continue the conversation, have you ever broken a stereotype or have wanted to? Why do you think people tease or bully to stop people from doing what they want? I’d love to hear from you, please feel free to leave a comment below.