Male Stars Feel the Need for Speedos

Female celebs routinely sport bikinis but recently it's the men who are making a splash in spandex.

While board shorts have long been most men's swimwear of choice, lately everyone from musicians to movie stars and even athletes, have been throwing modesty to the wind and flaunting their stuff in variations of the classic banana hammock.



Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin may have been livin' la vida loca in his black speedo on the beaches of St. Barths but it's his ripped bod that really has us going crazy.

English soccer stud David Beckham causes a commotion everywhere he goes. And by the looks of the metrosexual poster boy in his skimpy bathing suit this was no exception. David's speedo gives new meaning to the term "Bend It Like Beckham."

When blonde Brit Daniel Craig was chosen to be the next James Bond people wondered if he could fill the legendary spy's shoes. But as seen here in a scene from the upcoming film "Casino Royale," Craig's sculpted physique in his tight black trunks help to really show off his 007.


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46. Finally -- equality with women!

Posted at 4:45AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Taso

47. All That's Fine And Dandy But I Would Rather See Vin Deisel Or The Rock In Any Damn Dya Off The Week OOOOOHHH MY Lord I'd Given Some-Giv-Giv-Given Some He@d LOL) But Mostly 2 Vin Diesel WHOA!!

Posted at 4:58AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Aaliyah Platinum Sparkle

48. People like Kat serve as a reminder why I am so grateful I no longer have to live in ignorant, illiterate, puritanical America. Here in Italy wearing speedos and going topless on the beach -- ANY beach -- is a way of life. And yes, there are children on those beaches and they are juuuuust fine. You cannot go through a day without seeing naked breasts on TV. And guess what? There are a LOT fewer perverts, sexually repressed people and sex crimes here than in America, the hypocritical porno capital of the world.

Get a grip, America. Take some lessons from people who live in the modern world, who care about how they look, and who are not afraid of their sexuality.

Note to American tourists: when you come here with your baggy pants, sweatshirts, baseball caps, untied sneakers and fanny packs, the Europeans are laughing mightily at you. You look ridiculous, sloppy and ugly. Come on, people -- make an effort. You are an embarrassment.

--Proud to be an expatriot

Posted at 6:00AM on Jul 30th 2006 by alison

49. Speedoes are HOT. I have always loved them on men! It a treat seeing mesn's package. I'm European. Americans need to lighten up! Enjoy your sexuality, whatever it is! Don't be brainwashed by your government!! Think for yourselves and do what you want. Go for it. Speedoes all the way. Here in Eueope, men are so HOT!

Posted at 8:07AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Conor

50. I hate those baggy shorts men wear to the beach. I would love to see more men wearing swimsuits that show their body. If women wear revealing swimsuits, why can't they? Where's the equality?

Some men can pull off wearing speedos. Others should wear the swimsuits we were accustomed to seeing in the 60s 70s and 80s.

Posted at 8:53AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Alba

51. I love the speedos. Bring them on. lets hear it for the men that wear them. YES

Posted at 8:56AM on Jul 30th 2006 by LARRY JOHNSON

52. I'm presuming most of the comments - about men wearing 'swimming trunks' - are Americans?

Have you ever seen the Olympics? Where (virtually) all swimmers wear that sort of swimwear.

On the average Australian beach such wear has - and is - common. Wearing stupid, baggy (so called) 'Board Shorts' are only for the stupid, and the very young.

Get a life. Heavy, dragging, floppy Board Shorts are STUPID; especially if you're body surfing'. They drag you down in the water. They're dangerous.

It's a NO BRAINER for swimming.

Posted at 9:02AM on Jul 30th 2006 by ozbaal

53. HOT,HOT, HOT, Come on girls they are hot guys in underwear, I dont care what Speedos look like,a redblooded normal woman would rather see a hardbody man in on of those than boardshorts,a man getting chatstised for "showing too much"? Thats funny, just like us, if youve got it flaunt it. We all know there will always be the dummies that will push the envelope, we see it everyday, and its usually some fat chick in a bikini, or cut-off shirt. Go ahead guys, wear it if you can, you have my vote.

Posted at 9:12AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Mary

54. I LIKE THE SPEEDO, "BUT" THEY HAVE TO BE WORN BY THE RIGHT GUY.... THE ONES YOU SHOWED ABOVE....ONE WORD...."YUUUMMMMMYY"....CARLEE

Posted at 9:13AM on Jul 30th 2006 by carlee

55. These speedos are worn well and look great.....like everything, there is good taste and bad taste when wearing articles of clothing. Just like the bikini. If it fits ....it looks great....if it's four sizes too small with flesh trying to escape from every opening, It looks like hell. Everyone, I am sure, remembers the pic of Arnold
in his speedo...way to small...bad taste.

Bravo to these men....you look great!

Posted at 9:23AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Dot

56. hot hot hot

Posted at 9:24AM on Jul 30th 2006 by froggyxtwo

57. I think if you have the body to wear a speedo do us a favor and wear it. Why hide a great body?

Posted at 9:24AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Dianne Eilers

58. Speedos can be very hott, but it all depends on who's filling them out... Too many guys wear them who shouldn't be, and most guys over the age of 50 should definitely not wear them!! But too many do!! *barf*

Posted at 9:25AM on Jul 30th 2006 by cam

59. Speedos on those guys are awesome. You must have the body, though. It is an art of it's own. Of course, a 300 lb man in a speedo is just as disgusting as a 200 lb woman in a bikini. People just need to look in a mirror before they walk out on a beach and be real about it.

Posted at 9:27AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Honora D

60. WHEW!!!

Posted at 9:27AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Jenny

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