Men Like Naked Women

A common presumption in society and the media is that men respond more strongly to visual sexual stimuli than do women. -National Library of Medicine (more here)

It might surprise you that this post was prompted by watching a country music video. The song is called “Nothin’ To Wear” by Chris Lane and it’s about a man telling a woman she’s really attractive when she can’t find anything to wear. The play on words is the only redeeming quality of this song but still, the idea that a country song can revolve around a woman taking her clothes off is such an uncreative, immature, and boring take. OK, men like naked women. And? The song attempts to be playfully romantic but as a coworker used to say about predictable ideas, it’s low-hanging fruit.

The music video is perplexing, too. I found myself staring mostly at the wall behind Chris because of the poor lighting on the subject– you know, the singer! His entire performance is in a shadow and I don’t think it was on purpose. Would it kill anyone to put a light up for him, sheesh!

The song (and the video, too) is a fail all around. Plus, who’s the target audience for this song? Just like Samsonite making luggage for all traveling customers (Meet the Parents, anyone??), I think this video might appeal to men because it feeds the male’s sex drive. But is there any woman who thinks this is fun to listen to? It’s a song that appeals to our lower selves, nothing that elevates our thoughts, aspires us (as men, at least) to be anything better than sex-driven animals.

Gosh, country music frustrates me sometimes! I’m thankful there are more thoughtful, creative songs out there. Artists that care about musicianship, lyrics, and upholding some sort of country music legacy. The name at the top of my mind in that regard is Benjamin Tod, who is a throwback to the best of country music.

-Out of the Wilderness

The Saweetie Christmas Song is Stuck in My Head!

I was fully prepared to not like this song at all. I mean, when has there ever been a successful rap/hip hop Christmas. Never. And don’t you dare bring up *NSYNC! I guess it’s possible, maybe, to suggest a song like Justin Bieber’s version of “Drummer Boy” featuring one of the best rappers of all time– Busta Rhymes. But remember that one’s not an original. Can you name any others that have become an ornament on the Christmas tree of popular holiday songs?

Saweetie has entered the chat. Honestly, I have no idea who she is but this Christmas song has kinda been stuck in my head for days and days.

By reading a lot of the YouTube comments, she clearly has loyal fans… and new fans, too. There are a few things I love about “I Want You This Christmas.” It’s a little bit old-fashioned and that’s a little bit refreshing, right? Her line– Back rubs and five star cookin’, you deserve that king type treatment, feel good just to be your woman — it’s not really in line with feminism 2024. No modern, capable woman wants to “be your woman” like it’s a possessive thing, like the man owns the woman. “This isn’t the Handmaid’s Tale,” they’d proclaim. Well, it’s silly to even suggest any worthy man would think that way, anyway.

The other infectious part of the song: That chipmunk chorus. I don’t know who decided to do it but I LOVE IT. It’s enough to break away from normalcy, helps the song stand out, it’s memorable, and who the heck knew Alvin could sing like that? Or maybe it was Simon or Theodore. Who knows.

But the vibe is a good one. Just a woman making her man feel appreciated and now I ask the liberal feminists, is there really anything wrong with that?

-Out of the Wilderness

What’s that song from the KIA K4 commercial? Full track here!

Someone REALLY likes the way Frankie looks because this song we all thought would be some variation of a title like “Like the Way You Look” is actually called… *drumroll please*…

“Frankie” is performed by The Solar Syndicate and you’re probably here from hearing the song in this KIA commercial, right? Folks have been asking for the full track and finally, we have it! You’ve heard it on Spotify (above) but if YouTube is more your jam, listen below.

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Frankie is one lucky person, having a song named after them! Better than a tattoo, I guess? Is there anything out there in the great big world named after you? Share in the comments below!

-Out of the Wilderness

New Running Shoes, New Insoles, and a Farewell Tour

Let’s play a little game of “Never Have I Ever…” I’ll go first. Never have I ever… owned two pairs of running shoes at the same time on purpose. You see, the story goes that I basically always have a pair of running shoes and when they wear out I get another pair. There’s some overlap, I suppose, but for the first time in my adult life I now have two pairs of new running shoes, each for a specific purpose. I wrote a little while ago that I need a new pair of running shoes now that my Brooks Hyperion Tempo are on their farewell tour… aka using them for the rest of my December runs.

[aka Christmas jogging in Florida]

I searched around and even tried on a pair of On Cloud running shoes but my heart (and my feet) belong to Brooks. I found two pairs that should be perfect for training in 2025. I went with pink Hyperion Tempo’s for race day– short races like the sprint triathlons I’m so fond of– and for longer runs, the Adrenaline GTS 23 in yellow. I’m not saying an Ironman 70.3 is in my future but I’m not not saying that either. I’d like to sort of start the process of running longer distances and see how my body holds up, so the Adrenaline GTS 23 shoes should give me a lot of cushion for the days I do more miles.

Oh, also, I can’t forget to mention I took the plunge on two sets of insoles, as well. I mean, what is a good pair of shoes if they aren’t fitting just right, right? I went with Tread Labs custom insoles for a medium arch. One pair is the “Dash Thin” and the other is the “Ramble.” Both in bright colors, of course.

Pictures will be posted when all the shoes and insoles arrive, but for now I’ll end with these pink panthers… my new Hyperion Tempo shoes. 🩷🐆

Ok, your turn… never have you ever… ?

-Out of the Wilderness