Impolite Society: Tackling the Taboo, One Rude Question at a Time

(-11) Sad Boys - Why We Love Brooding Men

May 13, 2020
Impolite Society: Tackling the Taboo, One Rude Question at a Time
(-11) Sad Boys - Why We Love Brooding Men
Show Notes

Does a man dealing with a dark past make you melt? What about those strong, silent types with walls just begging to be broken down? Or the sarcastic comic, using comedy to cover up deep insecurities. If you’re drawn to these melancholy men, you’re not alone. Sad boys—as we call them—are at the center of our conversation today. Listen in to hear our top 5 sad boys in media, why we’re crazy about them and if that love translates into real life. 

Correction: Our email is bigtalkthepodcast@gmail.com, with no underscore! Send us an email, we want to hear from you, like seriously. 

Brooding men, smiling women: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brooding-men-smiling-wome_n_866979

Evolutionary biology behind brooding men: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/12171121/Women-attracted-to-dark-and-brooding-men-because-they-want-to-find-a-mate.html