Ever-prolific comic Michael Henry has released his latest video: an odd, if funny, rumination on the sexiness of confidence. Is a confident man a turn-on? Or does the confidence translate into toxic masculinity?
The video finds Henry and friend John Hartman discussing confidence in a West Hollywood park.
“I’d like for you to tell me something,” Michael asks. Without missing a beat, John launches into a litany of problems that include erectile issues, flatulence and bad tipping.
“What I want to know is if you think confidence in a man is a turn-on,” Michael says, trying to reign in his friend. “The reason I ask is because a friend told me that his number one turn-on when it comes to a man is confidence.”
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“Who doesn’t love a confident man?” John asks.
“I like men who are sure of themselves when it comes to work and life and their overall self, but I like guys who are insecure about those things too,” Michael replies.
The pair then launch into a debate over if a man that shows insecurities shows off humble confidence, or if an appealing man shows no flaws at all.
“I like an assertive man. A sturdy man. A man who can achieve big things. A man who has a deep voice and a beard and a three-piece suit.” John eventually proclaims.
“Okay see, now that’s the thing. I think that when guys say they want a confident man, that’s really just code for I like a masculine man,” Michael observes. “The two are not the same, honey.”
John then starts to rattle off more of his own flaws, including his anal issues. Somehow, we think those are the least of his problems.
Have a watch, and decide where you fall on the debate.
Catholicslutbox
Sorry but I’m only into masked masc men.
cameronpeak
Invitation to a sex club – xmeet.fun
Liquid Silver
I’m of the opinion that if you’re confident enough to post videos, as Henry is, you’re probably toxic and should rethink yourself…
djguapo
Michael Henry videos are the biggest thing I miss from giving up YouTube for Lent.
Karlis
Dear Queerty:
‘Michael says, trying to reign in his friend.’
To reign means to rule over a realm, as in Queen Elizabeth II reigns over the United Kingdom.
To rein in means to calm someone down, as in “Michael says, trying to rein in his friend.”
Grammar is our friend.
Heywood Jablowme
Probably no one at Queerty has ever ridden a horse (i.e. taken the reins, reined in, etc.) but maybe they’re just not confident enough? Lol.
rand503
My first crush when I was in college was a guy I worked with. He was very good looking, and full of self confidence, sexually and otherwise. (Not that I knew, we never did anything. But he was always dating women and talking about them, etc). I thought he walked on water, and I also was depressed that I wasn’t much of anything.
Later, I learned it was all an act. Nearly everything he said about himself was a lie or fabrication. I got angry, but much later I realized he was just deeply insecure and troubled, but not a bad person. I also realized that I had real substance and didn’t have to lie or exaggerate my accomplishments.
Still, it was his confidence that I was attracted to, and partly because *I* wanted some of that self confidence to rub off on me somehow.
BTW, he flirted with me a lot and copped a feel when he could. He got married and had kids, and I think he was just as terrified of ‘being gay’ as I was. He’s probably mostly straight, but if I were smarter back then, I would have pushed him a bit more.
alexpof
everything is toxic masculinity for effeminate frigile gay guys