What would men do if gender norms did not exist? The answers are surprisingly wholesome.

A recent Reddit thread asked: "Men of Reddit; what thing would you do if it wasn't so 'feminine' or socially 'unacceptable'?" In the three days since the question was asked, over 9000 comments have been posted. Here are some of the top responses.

If it weren't considered feminine, would more men knit fun coloured beanies? Credit:Stocksy

1. Wear perfume

"It's a really simple thing, but girls just f**king smell good. When they come out of the bathroom after showering and freshening up, it smells like someone knocked over a jar full of polka dots or something. They're all flowery and fruity and sweet. I wish I could smell like a flowerbed all the time without getting judged."