Today’s Morning Wood, Terrell Carter, is probably the most requested of all my Morning wood men. I’m not sure why because he is clearly suspect. The fact that most women don’t know a suspect down low brother is not a surprise to me.

The down low epidemic is a major problem within our community. So I decided to post these pics as a public service to all those sisters who don’t have a clue. The following pics are captioned with common sense signs that you should look out for.

The biggest sign is: if you even THINK your man is gay – he just might be! Ladies, if you choose to ignore the signs because a man has a hot bod or a killer smile, remember that your life hangs in the balance.


If a man wears more makeup than you, he’s suspect




If a man loves his body more than you do, he’s suspect



If a man has more makeup than you do or asks if he can apply your makeup, he’s suspect



If a man’s hair is hooked up better than yours, he’s suspect



If a man spends ANY time in Yahoo chat rooms, or obsessively checks his Myspace messages, he’s suspect



If a man wears fur – and it isn’t cold outside, he’s suspect



If a man stands too close to another man’s butt, he’s suspect



If a man stays in the mirror longer than you do, he’s suspect



If a man makes statements like, “damn, I’m fine!” he’s suspect


If a man schedules more than 5 photo shoots in a year – and he’s not a model – he’s suspect (gay men LOVE taking pictures)


If a man wears army fatigues on a beach in 100 degree weather, he’s suspect



If a man wears more jewelry than you do, he’s suspect (it’s what’s called “advertising” for other men)



If a man has more clothes and shoes in his closet than you do, he’s suspect


If a man asks you questions like, does my butt look big/small in these jeans?”, he’s suspect

Your man is VERY suspect if he asks you more questions about your male friends than your female friends, or asks, “why don’t you invite your friend Larry over for a drink sometime?” Or he shows too much concern for one of your male friends. Or he asks questions like, “how well do you know him? Is he married?”, etc. A straight man will only make observations about your male friends like, “he seems like a cool dude.”


Your man is suspect if you ever have to ask him, “why are you so worried about my friend ___________?”



If a man gets his eyebrows arched more than you do, he’s suspect



If a man gets pedicures and manicures more than you do, he’s suspect



If your man looks thuggish one day and Metrosexual the next, he’s suspect. Remember, thugs don’t flip flop



See what I mean?


Remember ladies, no straight man will EVER ask you if you think another man is gay. If that question ever comes up, put his ass out!