Boeing Boy - “Back in the days when calling a person “air-minded” implied the literal connotation” – The Washington Alumnus

We’re not into politics, but we do find Obama’s visit to the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington on 17 February 2012 particularly noteworthy.  Why? Because airplanes in our books are serious business. We here at Forgotten Gent are Boeing Boys, even when it comes down to planning our flight itineraries.  The Queen (747), the Triple (777), the Baby (737), and the Dream (787) all hold a special place in our hearts.

Business is booming for Boeing, and that’s a good thing for many reasons.  Fundamentally, Boeing aircraft are the foremost symbol that ‘Made in America’ still has importance.

-Gent

Photos courtesy of airlinereporter.com

The year is 1961 and João Gilberto sings about the first time he encountered her.

Translation:

The first time I met you I entertained the illusion of being happy

I was sad, smiled caught in the pine and sang

I made so many verses and held them closely

One day you left, I was speechless and my voice died

I search to forget the pain but I am unable

My guitar doesn’t play anymore

I live sadly in solitude

I don’t sing anymore

My consolation is to cry

Super Bowl XLVI is in the history books, but there’s one part of the game we won’t forget.  Flash back to the beginning of the game’s second half and we were introduced to the beautiful Catrinel Menghia. Ms. Menghia was fixing herself on the street when she caught the attention of a gent who was out for a coffee run.  We can’t blame him for staring.  Ms. Menghia, however took issue with the unwanted attention and immediately confronted him about his intentions.  Here’s the video and translation of the Seduction:

“What are you looking at? Huh!?

What are you looking at?!”

(She slaps him)

“Are you undressing me with your eyes?

Poor guy… you cannot help it?

Is your heart beating? Is your head spinning?

Do you feel lost thinking that I could be yours forever?”

Catrinel Menghia is a Romanian model who was discovered at the age of 16 on the street by a local agent who later took her to Bucharest. She participated in the Ford Supermodel of the World Romania contest in November 2001, where she won the second runner-up prize.

Menghia now lives in Milan. She has done campaigns for major fashion houses and is the face of Giorgio Armani worldwide. She has also appeared in the South African Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, FHM and Maxim. She became the pitch girl for the Fiat 500 Abarth coupe in 2011.

Ms. Menghia, you could certainly be ours forever.  The Abarth is simply a nice-to-have.

-Gent

Source: Wikipedia

By Michelangelo di Battista

Check out this stunning set featuring the beautiful Jessica Miller for Blugirl Spring 2012.  She shows her dynamic range with the styles she’s presented in and is absolutely sexy, sultry, and beautiful in it all.

-Gent

A Hemi with a 392 in the hood and 125 on the dash, because it’s just another night in the life of a BOSS!

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

The Dodge Challenger is a 2-door coupe which shared common design elements with the first generation Challenger, a pony car that debuted in 1970, despite being significantly longer and taller.

Street and Racing Technology

In the 1950s, an elite team of Chrysler engineers set out to extract extreme amounts of power from existing engines. The team crafted new intake manifolds featuring long-tube intake runners. The innovative design helped engines ingest more air, translating into improved performance. The new induction system was called “Ramcharger,” and the team behind the technology adopted that name. The Ramchargers’ new engines produced enormous amounts of power, leading to success on the drag strip during the 1960s and 1970s.

Fast forward to the 1989.  At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit,  Dodge amazed crowds with its sleek Viper concept car. The project, initiated by then-company president Bob Lutz and Carroll Shelby, was described as the successor to the AC Cobra. Penned by Tom Gale, its simplistic yet muscular shape paired with a snarling 8.0-liter V-10 instantly thrust the Viper into the spotlight. The car was well-received and  the Viper was approved for production weeks later.

Dodge Viper RT10 Concept - 1989

With the emergence of the Viper, a group of devoted engineers dubbed ‘Team Viper’ worked to hone the supercar for the street and racing, which would lead to endurance race victories in the late 1990s.

In 2002, at NAIAS, Chrysler made announced the creation of Performance Vehicle Operations. The newly formed group leveraged existing resources to improve Chrysler’s high-performance focus. PVO celebrated by unveiling the Viper-powered Dodge Ram SRT10, Dodge Neon SRT4 concept and Viper SRT10.

All PVO creations wore Street and Racing Technology badge. In 2004, Chrysler internally renamed the development team “SRT”.

Source: drivesrt.com

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Performance Highlights:

• 392-cubic inch 470-horsepower 6.4L HEMI® V8
• 0-60 mph in high 4-second range⁺
• High-performance Brembo four-piston four-wheel antilock brakes with vented front and rear discs
• SRT® exhaust system
• SRT-tuned suspension

Philip is tougher than leather, and he means business.  Take note of his iPad in clutch.  It’s a trend that’s becoming more common among gents wandering city streets.

Philip is CEO of Home New York.  If you have a Real Estate need in the New York City area, reach out to him by following the link.

For Herve Leger by Max Azria Spring 2012 Campaign - Camilla Akrans

Simply stunning.  What more can be said about the beautiful Fatima Siad in this campaign?

To kick off our all new Sex & Relationships category, we feel it’s important to establish the baseline as it relates our perspective on women, relationships and everything in between.  A rush hour subway ride one morning from my home in Brooklyn to my office in Manhattan prompted me to write this particular article.

I boarded the standing-room only subway car and found an open space to stand.    Anticipating the train’s departure, I grabbed the subway car pole and proceeded to continue reading my book.  As I was reading, the hand of a rider who was holding the same pole distracted me.  I glanced at the hand and noticed the fingernails were dirty.  I then looked at the passenger and was shocked to find they were the hands of a woman.  Of course, judging purely from the size of the hand and the length of the fingernails, it was obvious that the hand was that of a woman.  I was appalled to see such a thing and immediately moved away from her.  I have never seen a woman with dirty fingernails.  That image of that woman’s dirty fingernails is now imprinted on my brain, and the mere recollection of it makes me queasy.

When I arrived to my office, I asked some of my female friends about this strange occurrence.  Each one I spoke to laughed about it, but in seriousness, they confirmed that it is a highly unusual phenomenon for a woman to have dirty fingernails.  One of my  friends suggested I compile a list of turnoffs a man finds about a woman, because many women don’t know, be it egregious or unintentional. I decided to follow her advice and share the list.

Dirty fingernails

No surprise this one makes the top of the list.  I have heard from women who find men with dirty fingernails unappealing, and many will not allow a man with dirty fingernails to touch them, especially sexually. I now understand why.

Gents, if you wonder or complain about a woman being too religious about her manicures and pedicures, such religiousness is perfectly acceptable.  All it takes is the type of shocking experience I described in my subway car encounter to totally change your perception of these grooming habits by many women, and ultimately appreciate it.

Unpleasant scent

Body scent is probably the most variable and subjective influence out of all our senses.  Everyone’s nose is different, so ladies if you’re unsure, ask a guy you’re comfortable with what he thinks about a particular scent.  Don’t become offended if he takes issue with a scent you happen to like or wear regularly.  Your scent can totally shape how a man perceives you and his magnetism toward you.  If he doesn’t like what you wear, or are considering, try out different scents until you find the one you don’t have to ask him about.  When you’ve found the right scent he’ll let you know.

Image courtesy of Karlascloset.com

Unkempt feet 

This ranks along with dirty fingernails.  Ladies, men often associate the condition of your feet with your overall attractiveness, femininity and grace, and perception of your cleanliness.  Because women’s footwear are largely designed to call attention to, or accentuate the female foot, it’s difficult for any guy to overlook a woman’s feet.  Unfortunately, Western culture attaches no sacredness to the human foot, so many people lack discretion when choosing to expose their feet, preferring instead to do what ultimately makes them comfortable.  While freedom is certainly a person’s right, it does not mean one should ignore or do away with etiquette.

Ladies, we understand that there are situations where it may not be possible for your feet to always be well kept.  Our advice in such instances, keep your feet covered.  No matter how cute or comfortable your shoes are, they don’t mask the fact that your feet are unkempt.

Hairy legs

We know this is a highly subjective and hot button topic for women, and some men depending on what his physical preferences are.  Our take on this topic, legs that feel like the stubble on our faces aren’t particularly appealing.

Unkempt hair 

Photo courtesy of Rafee via Flickr

Many men associate a woman’s attractiveness with her hair.  Ladies, your hair, no matter the effort and expense you put into it can translate into big rewards when it comes to men.  Unkempt hair can be hit or miss.  We understand that some women have beautiful hair no matter what they do, or don’t do to it.  For others, your hair can speak volumes about you, both positively and negatively.  If you’re not sure what your hair says about you, ask your friends candidly, including guys.  If it’s not projecting the message you want, particularly to men, it’s an opportunity to make some changes that will hopefully get you the result you want.

Poor and improper fitting attire 

This one is probably the turnoff to men that women are least aware of and grossly underestimate.  Believe it or not, many straight men are quite perceptive when it comes to a woman’s appearance.  You may think that we don’t notice the details of your appearance.  To the contrary, men are quite keen on color, fit, and whether your attire is appropriate for you.  We may not know the subtle details, but we know what we like, what works and what doesn’t; we also judge you by it.

When selecting styles for yourself, don’t be afraid to seek a man’s opinion.  Take care to avoid being overly sensitive to his feedback, otherwise you won’t be getting his true impressions, he’ll simply resort to telling what you want to hear.

Closing thoughts

Faith Hill's look here is entirely age inappropriate. Plus, it just doesn't look good.

We recognize that everything we presented in this article is largely subjective.  Our goal is to inform from a male point of view.  We make no attempt to establish what’s been written as universal.  It is a starting point to address some of the outright egregiousness we witness from women in our day-to-day dealings.  Love it or hate it, we would be happy to expand on this topic.  We certainly welcome your feedback and insights on the subject.

-Gent

We’re not going to put too much preamble in here because such a beautiful production doesn’t warrant it.  We believe that the following video presented by Aston Martin ahead of their on track event at Monza represents our attitudes toward life, women, love ,and the beauty of it all.  And, we of course love Aston Martin.  Simply beautiful.