The Masculine Mystique

Reading the interview between Sylverster Stallone and Susan Faludi I began to notice how critical Americans are. Stallone talks about how he himself is a stereotype because of his involvement in the movie series Rockey. He was always a built, muscular, active, and strong man, but after taking a part in a movie called Copland his waiste size increased by 8 sizes and gained alot of weight. When he goes out in public, just like his character he walks with his head down beacause he has nothing to be proud of. Durring the interview Stallone talks about how a fan who is very into fitness asks for "ROCKEYS" autograph. Stallone signs his real name because he feels he is a different person. His fan gives a rude comment " look at that chest", and makes rockey think of how he is percieved so differently now that he has a new body. I feel that if America wasnt so obsessed with physical looks, and sterotypes of "heros"; people would beable to live happier lives.(Judgement free).