Going topless in the street

It would not bother me, it's up to him. What harm is he doing to anyone? He clearly does not see it as wrong, and at least he is doing something to keep himself fit.

I have to admit I don't like seeing guys topless in the streets, although there is no real harm in it. It just seems a tad disrespectful, and when they're not 'fit', it can look pretty disgusting (when they are 'fit' it's a slightly different matter! ).

I wouldn't do it - it would frighten the horses.

His choice , perhaps he finds it more comfortable, it wouldn't bother me

Some things are just not worth getting into a flap over and this is one of them

I think inappropriate but not the end of the world.

It was acceptable in Poldark.

Yes but he had a scythe. Most don't have. It does make a difference.

Well, lets insist all men walking naked to the waist in a public area have to be carrying a scythe.

Should he have jogged down the street carrying a scythe that would have given cause for concern

I thought this thread was going to be about women going topless in the street! TBH I don't see what's wrong with a man jogging topless - I do object to half-dressed people of either sex in shops and supermarkets though!

Finding this thread

With a bit of luck he would have tripped over it. Possibly it could be a rule that in all situations where women have to wear high heels, men have to carry scythes.

Think that would upset health and safety. The scythes would be fine, it is the high heels I am concerned about.

Naked to the waist + scythe ==

Naked below waist + scythe ==

I did see a man jogging in a mankini. not a good combination.

Naked below the waist + scythe seems a bit risky to me

Surely that depends on where he's pointing the scythe, Badenkate...

This conversation could only be taking place in a country with a cold climate. In a country with lots of [sunshine and heat no one would bat an eyelid ...

Drat, that should be and heat!

I did see a man jogging in a mankini.

What was he thinking of?! No. Don't answer that.

Glad you survived!

You can use a scythe for its intended purpose perfectly safely in bare feet, well, bare everything actually.

Not always a nice sight,but,you can't complain,women bare their breasts every day.

In the street?

In public.