Spandex is a cruel mistress -- even on the best of bodies -- which is why we try to keep our spandex consumption limited to the gym. The guys featured in the gallery below apparently missed the memo and have taken to liberally rocking flab-constricting spandex out and about, whether they have bodies worth flaunting or not.

Check out our roundup of guys in their tightest and shiniest get-ups.

Men in Spandex

    Amongst his favorite things.

    Flickr, sultmhoor

    Mangina: never cute.

    Flickr, frankfarm

    Pink sparkly spandex embellishing a carrot headpiece? Never a good idea.

    Flickr, shadrachian

    We're not sure which is worse, the splatter paint bike shorts or the zip up cameo top with a big ol' frog on the front.

    Flickr, djking

    It's cute that they want to cheer on their team, but does spandex really go hand in hand with sports cheering?

    Flickr, Toots Fontaine

    Maybe the car told him to do it?

    Flickr, xbloodskin

    Michael Jackson approved.

    Flickr, msmall

    We'd have the same expression on our faces if this hairy Italian was touching us.

    Flickr, dizzy eyed

    Whether he is trying to be scary or a super awesome hero, neither is working.

    Flickr, Lady K

    Looks like the lady with the attacking purse has the right idea of how to deal with this mans outfit.

    Flickr, Dave Schumaker