(among the MRAs, a lot of the stereotypical basement-dweller ones would actually be pretty cute to me if they weren't saying/doing the things they're saying/doing)

That sounds difficult, but feels like it cannot be an inevitable Venn diagram. I hope you have access to people with the body type but not the bad logic and misogyny.

but I can usually at least identify mainstream handsomeness, and Spencer is fairly neutral, going by that photo.

I am not good at identifying mainstream handsomeness, so I appreciate the data point!

I agree that part of it may be the novelty of seeing a man under sixty in something other than casual wear; and that that's probably the most charitable theory.

Especially since it's been less and less of a novelty in recent years, as three-piece suits come back into fashion.