Modern generation of males

[Darrin]

Me too.

Me three.

[to21]

I mean, that whole post was pretty bad, but just for that part right there, you oughta turn in your . Turn it in.

Brah, church!

[CosmicCowboy]

I never quite understood what it meant to be "a guy." The social expectations escape me. Believe me, I tried when I was younger. I fought and indulged certain media and behavior I thought I was supposed to exhibit. I experimented with facials and I moisturized. I've never been given a manicure, unless delivered by a girl I was sleeping with. I shave my head because I can't rectify the bald spot forming and BoRics finally priced me out of a haircut. In short, I don't care what the top of my head looks like--get over it.

I am, by all accounts, a slob. I like porn. I like to read literature and philosophy, no poetry. I like to watch the news so that I know what's going on in the world. I like to watch basketball (this includes women's basketball), but football (simulated warfare) and hockey (just too violent) and NASCAR (pointless and dangerous) and professional wrestling (stupid) are on my never-to-do list. I don't like them because I don't want to see a person carted away from the playing surface on a regular basis, muttering things like "just a part of the sport." It's just a game. Have some respect for yourself.

I like to volunteer. I like to work-out. I like cats, but not dogs. I like to go for walks. I like people to know themselves, to be themselves, and share whatever it is that is on their mind. Bonus points if it makes me think. I will express my emotions. I don't attend church or subscribe to any religion. I still miss my dad. I usually can't cry over any cir stances I have to face in life, but empathy of someone else's gets me there. I think at ude--the badass, want to kick everyone's ass, I'm hard--yeah, I see a scared human being when I see that. I see someone who needs to prove something...to everyone. It's like watching a heroin addict shoot up--it just makes me pity them, especially when they say memorable lines like "I ain't no punk." The hole is never full; they have to prove to as many people as they can that they are a man. He could beat the out of me, I still see a scared human being. Be rationale. Be secure in who you are. You don't have to prove a damn thing.

I'd much rather watch something with realistic, intelligent dialouge, rich themes, and good characters than popping on something with special effects or a romantic movie for the sake of it. I can watch "The Holiday" and enjoy it as much as JJ Abrams "Star Trek." I like my music to make sense. I want it to go somewhere, to make me think, to be organic so I can appreciate the musicians, and I want it to get my heart. I don't play video games because I don't find them interesting. No principle to stand on; just don't like them. I don't curse all that often, but when I do, I'm mad. I vent my anger by screaming and hitting inadament objects.

I wanted to be a writer when I was growing up, but realizing I had no game, I just decided to take something that pays the bills. I have never hated my job or resented the jobs I've had because of that. However, I've never loved my job, either. It also means I don't mind journaling and I don't mind taking my time to come into a place like Spurstalk and editing what I say. It gives me an out-let for something I have great appreciation for--the written word. It is a tool that allows us to pass on what we said, exactly how we said it, even the unintended interpretations of it. The fact that we have this way to share with one another, to deepen our bonds and communicate our needs--it's fantastic.

Do I like sex? Yes. Do I like bragging to my friends about every woman (or man for that matter) that I have ever had sex with? No. Do I want to talk about which celebrities I'd ? No. And I don't want to hear about your preferences and experiences either. It's the quickest path to getting me to lose respect for you.

Part of the experience for me is the emotions. If it isn't there, I'll tell the person I'm with. If it's with someone I love, it's not simply the act of sex and it is something shared between the two of us. I don't want to talk about her like she's some that has me by the balls and the only reason I'm around is because she's a good lay. This is someone I love. I wouldn't do that with my family, or my friends, or anyone else in my life. And in this particular instance, I would shout it from the rooftop that I would do anything for her. If I care for you, I'll overlook a lot. And if you want to talk about that, I know how overwhelming it is, and by all means, chew my ear off about what's making you happy.

This "we need yesterday's man" crap is insulting. The human race is supposed to evolve. We only have so much slack in the tension between us, our development, and our instincts, but we do need to think, and not rely upon society to define how we should behave. We should define society by looking for what works best, what is functional.

Did you copy/paste that from your social networking page? Hows it working for you?

[Mr. Fix It]

Men have become so pretty these days that I have to complain twice as loud as before to properly conceal my attraction to them.

Ftfy

[EmptyMan]

Do what you gotta to do to get the girl.

It's pretty simple.

A couple genius's decided to get pretty and ruin it for the rest of us, made it on E!, girls got used to it and now expect it.

[mrsmaalox]

Masculinity is about so much more than physical appearance and grooming habits. I've been attracted to men who range from "delicate" to extremely rugged. And while I appreciate a little plucking of the unibrow, I can't get into the waxed eyebrows, it just looks odd to me.

[Sportcamper]

I was having this same conversation with my herbalist/tanning coach & I agree…Men should not color their hair…

[angel_luv]

The OP made me think of this, especially the bolded part.

http://www.lyricsdomain.com/2/brad_p...ill_a_guy.html

These days there's dudes getting facials
Manicured, waxed and botoxed
With deep spray-on tans and creamy lotiony hands
You can't grip a tacklebox

With all of these men lining up to get neutered
Getting out of being feminized
I don't highlight my hair
I've still got a pair
Yeah honey, I'm still a guy

Oh my eyebrows ain't plucked
There's a gun in my truck
Oh thank God, I'm still a guy

[angel_luv]

Ahh! Mrs. Maalox beat me!

[argginmanuoblifaniac]

John Wayne wore a toupee.

[CubanSucks]

I never quite understood what it meant to be "a guy." The social expectations escape me. Believe me, I tried when I was younger. I fought and indulged certain media and behavior I thought I was supposed to exhibit. I experimented with facials and I moisturized. I've never been given a manicure, unless delivered by a girl I was sleeping with. I shave my head because I can't rectify the bald spot forming and BoRics finally priced me out of a haircut. In short, I don't care what the top of my head looks like--get over it.

I am, by all accounts, a slob. I like porn. I like to read literature and philosophy, no poetry. I like to watch the news so that I know what's going on in the world. I like to watch basketball (this includes women's basketball), but football (simulated warfare) and hockey (just too violent) and NASCAR (pointless and dangerous) and professional wrestling (stupid) are on my never-to-do list. I don't like them because I don't want to see a person carted away from the playing surface on a regular basis, muttering things like "just a part of the sport." It's just a game. Have some respect for yourself.

I like to volunteer. I like to work-out. I like cats, but not dogs. I like to go for walks. I like people to know themselves, to be themselves, and share whatever it is that is on their mind. Bonus points if it makes me think. I will express my emotions. I don't attend church or subscribe to any religion. I still miss my dad. I usually can't cry over any cir stances I have to face in life, but empathy of someone else's gets me there. I think at ude--the badass, want to kick everyone's ass, I'm hard--yeah, I see a scared human being when I see that. I see someone who needs to prove something...to everyone. It's like watching a heroin addict shoot up--it just makes me pity them, especially when they say memorable lines like "I ain't no punk." The hole is never full; they have to prove to as many people as they can that they are a man. He could beat the out of me, I still see a scared human being. Be rationale. Be secure in who you are. You don't have to prove a damn thing.

I'd much rather watch something with realistic, intelligent dialouge, rich themes, and good characters than popping on something with special effects or a romantic movie for the sake of it. I can watch "The Holiday" and enjoy it as much as JJ Abrams "Star Trek." I like my music to make sense. I want it to go somewhere, to make me think, to be organic so I can appreciate the musicians, and I want it to get my heart. I don't play video games because I don't find them interesting. No principle to stand on; just don't like them. I don't curse all that often, but when I do, I'm mad. I vent my anger by screaming and hitting inadament objects.

I wanted to be a writer when I was growing up, but realizing I had no game, I just decided to take something that pays the bills. I have never hated my job or resented the jobs I've had because of that. However, I've never loved my job, either. It also means I don't mind journaling and I don't mind taking my time to come into a place like Spurstalk and editing what I say. It gives me an out-let for something I have great appreciation for--the written word. It is a tool that allows us to pass on what we said, exactly how we said it, even the unintended interpretations of it. The fact that we have this way to share with one another, to deepen our bonds and communicate our needs--it's fantastic.

Do I like sex? Yes. Do I like bragging to my friends about every woman (or man for that matter) that I have ever had sex with? No. Do I want to talk about which celebrities I'd ? No. And I don't want to hear about your preferences and experiences either. It's the quickest path to getting me to lose respect for you.

Part of the experience for me is the emotions. If it isn't there, I'll tell the person I'm with. If it's with someone I love, it's not simply the act of sex and it is something shared between the two of us. I don't want to talk about her like she's some that has me by the balls and the only reason I'm around is because she's a good lay. This is someone I love. I wouldn't do that with my family, or my friends, or anyone else in my life. And in this particular instance, I would shout it from the rooftop that I would do anything for her. If I care for you, I'll overlook a lot. And if you want to talk about that, I know how overwhelming it is, and by all means, chew my ear off about what's making you happy.

This "we need yesterday's man" crap is insulting. The human race is supposed to evolve. We only have so much slack in the tension between us, our development, and our instincts, but we do need to think, and not rely upon society to define how we should behave. We should define society by looking for what works best, what is functional.

Wow, is this a joke? Damn, the OP was more spot on than I thought

[symple19]

I mean, that whole post was pretty bad, but just for that part right there, you oughta turn in your . Turn it in.

[symple19]

It's the quickest path to getting me to lose respect for you.

The quickest way for me to lose respect for you is to be a tool, which you achieved by the end of the first paragraph.

How many Gs do you drop on your shrink each year?

[Xylus]

MiamiHeat, you really are the dumbest mother er I've ever had the displeasure of conversing with.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I feel like we should all be doing the slow clap after reading that lengthy post.

[The Gemini Method]

Real men drive PT Cruisers...

[DarkReign]

I feel like we should all be doing the slow clap after reading that lengthy post.

Some men are old school, some are new school.

Personally, I would never remove my body hair unless I was in body-building compe ions.

I dont have hair to manipulate, so thats out too.

I got a manicure once for my wedding at the behest of my bride (photos, I guess). First and last time.

Shaving is sort of an option, always rockin' the goatee (yes, I realize its "out", but I look 16 without it and having a full beard and a bald head isnt cool).

I dont cook (grill only, anyway), I rarely clean, I dont vocalize my emotional state and I barely give a about "your day". I enjoy silence, reverance and quiet contemplation.

Anyway, I kind of understand what MH is saying. I do question men who spend more than 3 minutes in front of a mirror. If the type of girl youre trying to attract doesnt dig the old school, youre barking up the wrong tree anyway, IMO.

Outdoors, hunting, off-roading, bull ting, spitting, fighting, cussing and generally making fun of everything and everyone you know and see with no consideration for their feelings or emotional hangups...their problem(s), not mine.

[Spurminator]

That Brad Paisley song may have set humanity back 50 years. Nice going, Brad.

[The Reckoning]

i dont get the point of taking care of yourself besides for work. you have to do the same every morning, afternoon and night just to look shiny.

the daily routine is only good for capitalism...

[Darrin]

I should've just turned this on and made some joke about how maybe they have the man's bathroom.

[CosmicCowboy]

I have to admit I got the horse shears after my chest hair a couple of weeks ago...I plucked one that was hanging out of the vee in my shirt collar and it was 7" long...

I decided it was definitely time to thin it out...

[The Gemini Method]

I have to admit I got the horse shears after my chest hair a couple of weeks ago...I plucked one that was hanging out of the vee in my shirt collar and it was 7" long...

I decided it was definitely time to thin it out...

Are you serious? Wow...I don't even know what to say to that...

[CosmicCowboy]

Are you serious? Wow...I don't even know what to say to that...

Because I have chest hair?

[The Gemini Method]

No, the 7 inch hair...that's long!

[chode_regulator]

Some men are old school, some are new school.

Personally, I would never remove my body hair unless I was in body-building compe ions.

I dont have hair to manipulate, so thats out too.

I got a manicure once for my wedding at the behest of my bride (photos, I guess). First and last time.

Shaving is sort of an option, always rockin' the goatee (yes, I realize its "out", but I look 16 without it and having a full beard and a bald head isnt cool).

I dont cook (grill only, anyway), I rarely clean, I dont vocalize my emotional state and I barely give a about "your day". I enjoy silence, reverance and quiet contemplation.

Anyway, I kind of understand what MH is saying. I do question men who spend more than 3 minutes in front of a mirror. If the type of girl youre trying to attract doesnt dig the old school, youre barking up the wrong tree anyway, IMO.

Outdoors, hunting, off-roading, bull ting, spitting, fighting, cussing and generally making fun of everything and everyone you know and see with no consideration for their feelings or emotional hangups...their problem(s), not mine.

This is how darrin's post should have read. Instead it was just gay.