What The 'Dad Bod' Phenomenon Says About Media And Culture
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 15:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Everyone, it seems, has been talking about “dad bod” – what defines it, who possesses it and whether or not women actually love it.It all began with an innocuous article on a college news website, penned by a Clemson University student named Mackenzie Pearson.“The dad bod is a nice balance between a beer gut and working out,” she wrote. “While we all love a sculpted guy, there is just something about the dad bod that makes boys seem more human, natural, and attractive.”Pearson’s post first made the rounds on social media, before receiving mainstream media attention. read more