Mister Brazil 2014...

[+ Axiom2001]

The thread definitely shows the wide diversity of looks of men of Brazil. Every look is magnificent and they all have one attribute in common--SEXY AS HELL!!!!!!!

 

Boston Bill

 

I've gone back and looked at these men very closely and have failed to see any definitive diversity. All of the men are of the same hue, physique, hair styles and textures, etc. Although they're attractive, the differences certainly are NOT visible to me. ...have visited this country 10Xs during the 2000s, love Rio de janeiro very much, and have traveled to others areas as well-- Salvador [bahia] to Manaus and Foz do Ig... "those heavenly falls," the Amazonia area as well as other places. Rio is the most diverse. The other areas comprise folk of very similar heritage and lineage but still unique in their own ways. [sao Paulo has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan!}

 

I DON'T WRITE THE ABOVE to garner a lot of debate, for I am QUITE COGNIZANT that we all have our own way in viewing and experiencing! {I am thinking that Bosguy was being facetious in what he wrote! But, perhaps I'm incorrect in my reading of his post!}

[imrthr]

 

I've gone back and looked at these men very closely and have failed to see any definitive diversity. All of the men are of the same hue, physique, hair styles and textures, etc. Although they're attractive, the differences certainly are NOT visible to me. ..

 

 

My dear Axiom -If you really cannot "see any definitive diversity" in the men shown in the photos, please let me suggest that you make an immediate appointment with on opthmalogist for a vision check.

 

Like you wrote, I also visit Brazil. Therefore, theoretically, we both have an idea of how Brazilians look. Those guys don't even look like relatives much less lack "definitive diversity" as you wrote.

 

Maybe you need another trip to Brazil.

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[+ Axiom2001]

My dear Axiom -If you really cannot "see any definitive diversity" in the men shown in the photos, please let me suggest that you make an immediate appointment with on opthmalogist for a vision check.

 

Like you wrote, I also visit Brazil. Therefore, theoretically, we both have an idea of how Brazilians look. Those guys don't even look like relatives much less lack "definitive diversity" as you wrote.

 

Maybe you need another trip to Brazil.

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Reread my post carefully, por favor! In it I wrote "that we all have our own way in viewing and experiencing!" We are also entitled to the way in which we interpret and assess [everything]. I still hold on to my view without making a trip to the country in question or returning to my eye specialist! I put what I read and wrote to rest!

[+ WilliamM]

May I inquire what problems in Brazil are insurmountable? Nothing I saw in photos presented showed any problems that I could see.

 

I am currently in Brazil on another extended stay and this is my 118th trip here. I am not aware of any problems that could damage the economy or tourism. Brazilians are generally a peaceful group so there is no danger of any war. What problems do you mean?

 

Just curious. Thanks for a response.

 

Did I read the number correctly: 118 trips to Brazil. My 77-year old first cousin, who lives in Baltimore, travels frequently to France, Peru and Ireland and has for decades. If you added up all of her trips, it would not equal 118 yet. Although in a few years, she will get there. I am amazed that you have flown to one place so often. Congratulations!

[+ WilliamM]

I've been to Brazil 6-7 times in various places and at different times of the year. Despite the widespread belief of disparity of classes and poverty' date=' as a tourist you won't notice much of it and you will be in security. Some Brazilians may not be wealthy, but they are happy with the little they have and their culture is not materialistic as our Western society. I never had a bad experience in Brazil (I'm not a risk taker) and I would highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't visited this beautiful country yet. Leave your prejudices at home. [/color']

 

I have been visiting Brazil since 1974, especially Rio. In Rio, it's not accurate to write "...as a tourist you won't notice much of it and you will be in security," unless you never leave Ipanema. If you travel around the city by bus, which I do frequently, there's little danger unless you are at the wrong place at the wrong time, but you will certainly see a huge amount of grinding poverty.

[Frankly Rich]

In my several trips to Brazil I found that it is easy to note the poverty. You see it right away coming in from the airport in Rio. I wanted to know more about it, so took a favela tour. That I can contribute to their economy as a tourist is good, but I always try to do something extra. Poverty has been with us throughout history and will remain as long as the rich want to be rich. But one can go to Brazil and have fun, help the local people out, and leave with a clear conscience. No, we won't solve their poverty problem, but we won't make it worse either. And if we each help make someone's life better because we went there, well, that can only add up to good things.

[imrthr]

 

Did I read the number correctly: 118 trips to Brazil. My 77-year old first cousin, who lives in Baltimore, travels frequently to France, Peru and Ireland and has for decades. If you added up all of her trips, it would not equal 118 yet. Although in a few years, she will get there. I am amazed that you have flown to one place so often. Congratulations!

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Yes, you read the number correctly. I travel to Brazil quite often but I also travel to other countries. For example, just prior to my last trip to Brazil, I was in Hong Kong for about one week. Next week I will be going to London for a week. After that, I will return to Brazil for three weeks.

 

There are people in this world who are considered "travel junkies" and I suppose I fall within that classification.

 

In this day and age of computers, wifi and telephones, it is possible to take long "vacations" but, at the same time, stay in touch with clients and keep one's work current. Of course, such a plan or possibility will not work for everyone. For me, it works just fine.

 

You should see the balances I have in my frequent flier accounts, with the various airlines that take me to many places.

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[imrthr]

 

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In Rio, it's not accurate to write "...as a tourist you won't notice much of it and you will be in security," unless you never leave Ipanema. If you travel around the city by bus, which I do frequently, there's little danger unless you are at the wrong place at the wrong time, but you will certainly see a huge amount of grinding poverty.

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I agree with your statement.

 

During my trips to Brazil, I saw much poverty in most cities. During my visits to Brazil, I traveled to many large and small cities. Poverty was (is) obvious everywhere I visited. It is possible to walk down a street (in any city in Brazil) and find wealth, but only a couple of blocks away (or less), one might find extreme poverty.

 

In the end, there is nothing we, as tourists, can do to make poverty go away. It is just part of life and just the way it is.

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[Steven_Draker]

I have been visiting Brazil since 1974, especially Rio. In Rio, it's not accurate to write "...as a tourist you won't notice much of it and you will be in security," unless you never leave Ipanema. If you travel around the city by bus, which I do frequently, there's little danger unless you are at the wrong place at the wrong time ...

 

You're right. I should have mentioned that was my experience in Brazil that would rather fall in the category of a "Princess Tour" (as my friend jokingly referred to) in a very protective environment. Your experience might differ. We never took the public bus (we were using cabs and a Carioca friend who lives in Rio took us around with his car). The only time we went to the favela was to pick up the "fantasia" (the costumes) for carnival parade. On all my trips I was with a group of friends; once with a client for a week and once with Atlantis Events for a cruise starting in Rio down to the Argentinian coast. In Brazilia I was visiting friends. I never ventured by myself in a dark deserted street late at night.

[+ WilliamM]

You're right. I should have mentioned that was my experience in Brazil that would rather fall in the category of a "Princess Tour" (as my friend jokingly referred to) in a very protective environment. Your experience might differ. We never took the public bus (we were using cabs and a Carioca friend who lives in Rio took us around with his car). The only time we went to the favela was to pick up the "fantasia" (the costumes) for carnival parade. On all my trips I was with a group of friends; once with a client for a week and once with Atlantis Events for a cruise starting in Rio down to the Argentinian coast. In Brazilia I was visiting friends. I never ventured by myself in a dark deserted street late at night.

 

I really appreciate your response. Looking back, I did some dangerous things in Brazil, especially on my first trip. Unlike the much wiser Frankly Rich, I planned my own favela tour and did it by myself.

[Frankly Rich]

Not sure it was so smart of me to hop on a bus just to see where it went. I figured it probably made a circle, but instead I was dropped off at the end of the line in a remote area where there were no tourists. I didn't know where the return stop was, but finally found it and obviously made it back safely, but it was questionable for a moment! I was by myself on the first trip, so walked down some dark streets alone. The fact that nothing happened made me feel safe, but that dead body I saw on my first night there was just steps from the Marriott! Put things in perspective...