History Main / ManInABikini

However, this is also TruthInTelevision: fem/gender-nonconforming men, such as [[DragQueen drag queens]] and crossdressers, do enjoy wearing feminine style bikinis in spite of arbitrary gender constructs. Also note that the word "bikini" can also refer to skimpy swimming shorts, which are technically unisex clothing - but wearing briefs as a swimsuit looks more than a little odd to North American audiences. See BriefsBoasting for men who proudly wear bikini-like briefs to show off their bodies.

->''"I love a man in a speedo."''

* In a ''ComicBook/NewMutants'' BeachEpisode, ComicBook/{{Warlock}}, due to his unfamiliarity with human society, shows up in a bikini. (He later changes into a speedo.)

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* Ironically, bikini bottoms (with [[PantheraAwesome leopard spots]], no less!) were first popularized by Angelo Siciliano - better known as [[CharlesAtlasSuperpower Charles Atlas]] - in the ads advertising his bodybuilding program.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Px7QJ8jle0 This segment]] from the [[Creator/TheABC Australian]] news show ''From This Day Tonight'' with reporter Sue Faulkner.

* According to Blow Fly in ''Toys/TheTrashPack'' webisode "Snot My Problem", Trash-A-Pillar [[NoodleIncident has done this before]], much to Blow Fly's displeasure and disgust.

Bikinis are usually shown on television as {{Fanservice}}. However, men shown wearing them are likely to be done for FanDisservice or PlayedForLaughs.

However, this is also TruthInTelevision: fem/gender-nonconforming men, such as [[DragQueen drag queens]] and crossdressers, do enjoy wearing feminine style bikinis in spite of arbitrary gender constructs. Also note that the word "bikini" can also refer to skimpy swimming shorts, which are technically unisex clothing - but wearing briefs as a swimsuit looks more than a little odd to North American audiences. Check out BriefsBoasting, a related trope.

However, this is also TruthInTelevision: fem/gender-nonconforming men, such as [[DragQueen drag queens]] and crossdressers, do enjoy wearing feminine style bikinis in spite of arbitrary gender constructs. Also note that the word "bikini" can also refer to skimpy swimming shorts, which are technically unisex clothing - but wearing briefs as a swimsuit looks more than a little odd to North American audiences.

* Note that the word "bikini" refers to the bottoms as well as the top. Any pair of shorts that bares the upper thighs is technically called "bikini briefs", and until about the 1980s it was not considered shameful for American men to wear them while swimming.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Px7QJ8jle0 This segment]] from the news show ''From This Day Tonight'' with reporter Sue Faulkner.

** Because "Mankini" is not Joel Mchale's intellectual property DeLeo became One-Piece Man for ''Series/TheJoelMcHaleShow''.

* Referenced in Disgaea5 in the description for the Bikini armor. (Like any piece of armor in the game, it doesn't provide a visual change)

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Homer Simpson, trying to "ThinkUnsexyThoughts" while in an elevator with an attractive coworker, pictures fat drunken slob Barney Gumble dancing in a bikini while singing the ''Series/IDreamOfJeannie'' theme.

* Creator/RussellBrand

* In ''Film/AustinPowersTheSpyWhoShaggedMe'', on the beach of Doctor Evil's island lair, Felicity walks ashore in a white bikini recalling Ursula Andress in ''Film/DrNo'' -- then so does Austin.

* ''Webcomic/ManlyGuysDoingManlyThings'' teaches us the value of [[http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/archives/777 context]] with the help of [[GearsOfWar Marcus Fenix]].

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': Homer Simpson, trying to "ThinkUnsexyThoughts" while in an elevator with an attractive coworker, pictures fat drunken slob Barney Gumbel in a bikini.
* ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark: TheMovie'' Midget in a Bikini is one of the news reporters.
** Midget in a Bikini also appears in the series, his first appearance was in "Pinkeye".

* In ''BlackAdventures'', [[ManChild N]] tries to wear one for the BeachEpisode, but Black makes him change.

* There was plenty of discussion about this on TheOtherWiki. Consensus was: it's unencyclopedic.

However, this is also TruthInTelevision: some males will, and do, like wearing bikinis, despite the fact they are technically opposite-sex clothing. This does not include {{Drag Queen}}s who like to do this [[PlayedForLaughs for comedy purposes]]. Also note that the word "bikini" can also refer to skimpy swimming shorts, which are technically unisex clothing - but wearing briefs as a swimsuit looks more than a little odd to North American audiences.

* In a ''ComicStrip/FoxTrot'' series in which Peter and Paige have to clean the basement during spring break, Peter complains that {{MTV}} says he should be cavorting with girls in bikinis instead of cleaning. Andy retaliates by sending Jason down in a bikini, telling Peter to squint.

* Actor Creator/JimCarrey wearing then-girlfriend Creator/JennyMcCarthy's suit at the beach. [[http://tinyurl.com/yapd9lf Pictures]].

* In the Flash video ''[[http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/283688 S.M.B.3 Bloopers]]'', Mario finds the wrong kind of Super Suit.

* ''WesternAnimation/BeavisAndButthead'' in the "[[http://www.snogglenews.com/shows/beavis-butthead/s02e18 Babes R Us]]" episode.

* {{Deadpool}} has worn a bikini at least once. When informed he has visitors offering mercenary work and advised that he change, he puts on his weapons, and greets them still wearing the bikini.

* This was a plot point in ''FurryVengeance''.