Author Archives: noahbrand

About noahbrand

Noah Brand is a mysterious figure with a very nice hat.

Why I Love Weird Porn

Posted on April 23, 2012 by noahbrand

A note: as a courtesy, most of the esoteric terminology in this article will not be clarified with links. Google is your friend, but be aware that you’re rolling the dice; some of these things will be disturbing or upsetting … Continue reading →

Posted in libido, noseriouslywhatabouttehmenz, pornography, technology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Salon on the Domestication Narrative

Posted on April 3, 2012 by noahbrand

Y’all remember a little while back, when I was complaining about the Domestication Narrative? Well, Joan Walsh over at Salon is onto the same thing. Give it a read. “Gilder saw disaster looming as women stopped performing this function, a … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Manliness: I’m Conflicted

Posted on March 15, 2012 by noahbrand

So there’s this website called The Art of Manliness, and I’m really of two minds about it. On a certain level, it’s damn near my lifestyle magazine, as they do approving articles on things I wear, do, and smell like. … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, gender performativity, noseriouslywhatabouttehmenz | Tagged , , , | 31 Comments

Noah Brand, To Everyone’s Disbelief, Has A Job

Posted on March 12, 2012 by noahbrand

Major announcement here: As of today, I am the new editor-in-chief of the Good Men Project. That’s why I haven’t posted much here in the past week; getting and preparing for a new job has taken all my attention. I … Continue reading →

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Mythological Monsters: The Success Myth In Action

Posted on March 5, 2012 by noahbrand

Various people on the internet are harrumphing about this study from the University of St. Gallen, which tested the behaviors and psyches of professional stock traders, and compared them with a comparable group of actual psychopaths. The stockbrokers proved to … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, gender performativity, noseriouslywhatabouttehmenz, success | 28 Comments

Still Another Repost At Good Men Project

Posted on March 5, 2012 by noahbrand

Another of my NSWATM greatest hits is up at Good Men Project, with a perhaps unfortunately truncated title. Enjoy.

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Another Repost At Good Men Project

Posted on February 27, 2012 by noahbrand

For those who never read my long piece on libido here, it’s now up at the Good Men Project. It’s one of my favorite early articles, and worth a read.

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His Black Dress: Beyond The Limits Of Menswear

Posted on February 27, 2012 by noahbrand

As a bit of a companion piece to my last post, I’d like to submit for your enjoyment His Black Dress, the blog of Mr. Spookshow, a fella who enjoys pushing the boundaries of what men are “allowed” to wear, … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, gender performativity, noseriouslywhatabouttehmenz | 21 Comments

Another Post Up At Good Men Project

Posted on February 25, 2012 by noahbrand

GMP has published another of my NSWATM pieces, the one originally titled “A Fairy Tale Hero Is Something To Be”. Go enjoy, if you haven’t already.

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Dandy Portraits: The Outer Limits Of Menswear

Posted on February 24, 2012 by noahbrand

I have, of course, spoken before about the possibilities and limitations of men’s permissible formal wear. As I said then, there are places you can take the suit that few ever dare to go, or in some cases few can … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, lighthearted, noseriouslywhatabouttehmenz | 17 Comments