I'd hate to be a man

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   WryLiltposted 12 years ago

   Men have to carry heavy objects and are considered 'sissy' if they aren't strong or love working outdoors.
   They can't show their emotions because it isn't 'manly'.
   They are the main providers in most households, meaning that they can't just decide to quit their job because they want to pursue a different venture.
   A woman can wear shirts and pants. A man is shunned if he wants to wear skirts & blouses.
   
   So please, tell me why you would want to be a man?

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      Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      

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      Bredaviesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Me too! They think with the wrong head!

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      bgamallposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Someone has to do it. Someone has to be a man. Not everyone can be a woman.

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   Mutiny92posted 12 years ago

   men find dirty jokes funny...there is no need to worry about "offending" someone and having the Human Resource Department pay you a visit.

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 12 years ago

   ...i wouldn't really....but if i was...i'd cry 4 sure ...and i'd probably wear the odd skirt and nice silk undies......just cuz...but with a nice pair of leather boots....black for everyday and red ones on weekends....thanks for asking

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   Mutiny92posted 12 years ago

   and one pair of shoes works - - - for EVERY Event!

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      SomewayOuttaHereposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      ....now yor makin' me cry.....one pair?

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      wildernessposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      No, Mutiny, I have to have two pair.  The law requires heavy work boots for work.  If it warn't for that it would tennis shoes for weddings, church and winter; bare feet the rest of the time.

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   wildernessposted 12 years ago

   OK, Wry, here it is:
   
   Men don't carry heavy objects; they have an F150 for that.  They carry objects that women find heavy but aren't, really.  This is impressive (see next paragraph) and useful.
   
   Men don't have emotions, except for lust, and they just go ahead and show that one.
   
   They can quit their jobs anytime; they just go hunting to provide then.  Women, on the other hand still have to wash clothes.
   
   No MAN would want to wear a skirt (except for a few Scots and we don't talk about that) so that's not a problem either.
   
   It's good to be a man!

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      know oneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I'm convinced. Where do I sign up? (Is lip balm still okay?)

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         SomewayOuttaHereposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         ..lip balm.is passe.....silk underwear are in now tho......................................................but the wooooommmmmennnn's kind...................

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            know oneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I'll have to buck the trend on both counts. I plan to free-ball. It'll make peeing off the back deck easier ;-)

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               SomewayOuttaHereposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               ......never heard the term free ball before......

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                  logic,commonsenseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  It's just the opposite of having to pay for them!

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                  know oneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  In my house it is more than a term, its a way of life. Alas, not for me.

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      skyfireposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Spot ON.

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   Uninvited Writerposted 12 years ago

   Men have to go to the bathroom all alone when they are out on the town.

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      wildernessposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ya got me there, but we don't wait in line to do it!  And if there is a line, just go out back.

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         bgamallposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Yeah but if they are out in the woods it is much easier.

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            know oneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Smaller surface area for mosquito bites too.

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               bgamallposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               That is a big advantage.

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 12 years ago

   ...i might have to control the remote.....and might have to stand up to pee....it's cold up there sometimes.....i like thinkin' with my big head too......don't think i could give that up for anyone!....and wouldn't want to be 'pointing' at someone just cuz i think they're cute or sumthin' like that....gosh! i'd be in truble all the time...pointing here and pointing there......
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   Len Cannonposted 12 years ago

   higher pay
   your opinions are taken seriously
   you can work in a technical field without being condescended to
   
   basically every reason here
   
   http://www.amptoons.com/blog/the-male-p … checklist/

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   evvy_09posted 12 years ago

   condescended to?  Do it and see what happens.
   I'm fine with being the underdog. I've been small all my life and all it's done is teach me to look for other ways to get what I want. Don't underestimate the power of a woman...or do, it's all the same to us.

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    habeeposted 12 years ago

    I've always wondered...what do men do with their "junk" when they're riding a horse or a bicycle? That stuff just seems like it would always be in the way!

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       Paul Wingertposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       It adjusts to the current conditions. lol

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          habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks, Paul! But don't some guys have a BIGGER problem with adjustments than others?? lol

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             bgamallposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             I had a lady tell me one time that men get turned on just walking around in jeans. I asked her how she knew. She blushed.

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             Paul Wingertposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             I was talking about guys with a bigger problem .lol

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       timorousposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I've always wondered...how come girl's bicycles don't have a crossbar along the top, between the seat and the handlebars?  Seems to me the boys would have a more pronounced injury in a crossbar 'mishap' than the girls would...
       
       No...I'm not being insensitive...

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          habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Yeah, Tim! That always seemed backward to me.

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             timorousposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             
             
             Hi habee.

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       logic,commonsenseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Why do you think we keep "adjusting" it?

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          habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          lol!! I thought you guys just enjoyed it!

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             logic,commonsenseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Well, then there is that!

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    princess gposted 12 years ago

    I would never want to be a man! I hate carrying heavy objects!

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    Mikeydoesposted 12 years ago

    All I have to say was I was laughing like crazy when I saw Wry's thoughts. And I was persuaded to become a woman. No joke. Then I read on to Wilderness's and almost Sharted my pants. Which makes me love that I am a guy!! Sorry girls!

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    Shadesbreathposted 12 years ago

    Frankly, the advantages are vanishing in the U.S., but do still exist.  Mainly in aging.  Because men gain no advantage of significance by how they look, getting older doesn't hurt them, and in some cases helps.
    
    Women have youth and beauty as a significant source of power and access for the first four decades of their lives, and it evaporates quickly for most after that, often leaving them to rely on power sources that, if not developed in their youth, they can suddenly discover are horrifically unrefined.
    
    The only real advantage to being a male is strength, but that becomes increasingly less important as technology develops. Once the advantage of strength is reduced to pro-sports, we will have to compete 1 on 1 with women, and we will be at a huge disadvantage given the fact that a beautiful woman will always have the advantage on a man if all other things are equal.

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    Shadesbreathposted 12 years ago

    Hey you guys in here... we're running a 30 minute hub contest.  See the forum thread on it.  It will be fun.  Come play.
    
    See, that assertiveness was demonstration of how manliness works.    Plus it keeps me from being a hijacker.
    
    Come play.  You know you want to.

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       habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I just wrote one in 19 minutes!

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          WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Habee, it's more of a man's contest. To make them feel good about their 'skills'. I'm only participating so the men don't feel too much like they're not up to our level.

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             habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Wry, you have such a kind heart! lol

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                WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                Thanks. I've been told that before and always wondered if people were sucking up, but coming from you I know it must be true.

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    logic,commonsenseposted 12 years ago

    Hey Wry, I still think a hub containing the best posts to "the color of" would be a great one to read.

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