‘Who is your favourite example of positive masculinity?’ – 23 men who are the polar opposite of toxic

‘Ted Lasso (the show in general). It’s imperfect, but that’s the point. It shows how you can work on a more positive masculinity.’
–No-Bid6661

‘Kermit The Frog. Seriously – he takes responsibility, he’s kind and generous.’
–yearsofpractice

‘Mr T (B.A Barracus). Never disrespect your mother has been in my head for over 40 years and kids should live by it today.’
–piss_puncher227

‘Guys waving at babies, or generally doing what they want without thinking about if they will lose their man card!’
–natethegreek

‘Terry Pratchett. Also Ian Hislop, Mark Thomas, Mark Steele, Russel Howard, Jeremy Hardy (RIP).’
–JCDU

‘When a gym-bro respectfully helps out a newbie at the gym with form and technique. I say ‘respectfully’ because they’re not recording the interaction for internet clout or making fun of anyone. Starting out a gym is intimidating AF.’
–anhedoniandonair

‘Mr Miyagi. Strong, well trained, yet not violent unless defending himself or others. Doesn’t ridicule or pity Daniel, just realised he’s a good kid whom he could help.

‘My best TKD instructor was like this to me, and that gave me the ability to earn true confidence and self respect and love.

‘More men need to help those who are weaker by empowering and teaching, instead of insults and laughter.’
–wordslinger82

‘Henry freaking Cavill. Super masculine and yet a total gentleman.’
–HealthyBits

‘Waymond from Everything Everywhere All at Once. The guy literally uses kindness as his superpower, and somehow that’s more badass than any fight scene.’
–CozyButterfly_

‘Tom Holland’s ‘Umbrella’ performance.’
–Objective-Slice-1466

‘That guy on YouTube who makes videos teaching things to kids as if he were their dad, because he wants to make sure kids learn things like how to tie a tie.’
–ComradeJohnS

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