The new Brawny.

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Hayabusa Rider

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Originally posted by: Thera
I just wanted to point out that you're all b*tching about a paper towel logo. Go make me a sandwich after you all straighten out your panties. :|

:p

The dinosaurs spoke just so before the asteroid struck :Q
 

MrChad

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Originally posted by: NTB
Could it be possible that this was posted with the intention of being at least somewhat tongue-in-cheek? Someone needs a sense of humor :disgust:

That said, I do agree in spirit with the article. I like the old Brawny better.

Nate

I agree that the original post was tongue-in-cheek. Wallydraigle began the subject of masculine stereotypes. I was responding to his comments, not the original post.

I found the article pretty humorous myself.
 

91TTZ

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I find it hilarious that some of these effeminate eunuchs define themselves as being men.

Old brawny= champ

new brawny = chump.

 

PingSpike

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Who would win in a fight? Old brawny or new brawny? I think we all know the answer to that.
 

91TTZ

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Originally posted by: MrChad

Yeah, it's terrible that our definition of masculinity is becoming more open and accepting. We should force all men to drink beer and play sports and never cry and only express anger. :roll:

No, it would be better if men never drank beer, never played sports, always cried and couldn't get mad. Gladiator? That's no man. Flower arranger- now that's a man.

You are just, like, tho acthepting.
 

blazerazor

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Once upon a time, a "man's man" worked with his hands in the field or in a factory. Is the same standard true today? If I work behind a desk, am I less of a man?

Maybe, maybe not. Thats between you and God.
But I can GUARANTEE you make more money them that 'workin with this hands manly man'.
 

91TTZ

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Originally posted by: blazerazor
Once upon a time, a "man's man" worked with his hands in the field or in a factory. Is the same standard true today? If I work behind a desk, am I less of a man?

Maybe, maybe not. Thats between you and God.
But I can GUARANTEE you make more money them that 'workin with this hands manly man'.


Not necessarily. Some of those construction workers make a killing.
 

Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: MrChad
Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
Originally posted by: MrChad
Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
I find it kind of disturbing that our image of what a real man is supposed to be like is being reshaped into something not that manly, in most of the media. If you keep your eyes open you'll see it everywhere.

Yeah, it's terrible that our definition of masculinity is becoming more open and accepting. We should force all men to drink beer and play sports and never cry and only express anger. :roll:


What's terrible is that our definitition of masculinity now involves styling gel and shopping at the mall. If our ancenstors had been more open and accepting then your organic matter would be a pile of bear scat lying on the ground somewhere, which I might add may very well not be far from the truth now.

Men are the way they are because that's the way thousands of years of natural selection made them. You can't suppress that in a couple generations and not pay the price. These are soft and cushy times, but that has been a rarity in the world. When the world is full of men turned pansy and disaster stikes, what do you think is going to happen? Where will you find your hair gel when there are no stores? I shudder to think.

Go shop at the mall or something. Drink a double latte for me while you're out.

Do you even know what the fvck you are talking about? Masculine stereotypes have changed throughout history. Go look at some pictures of the way men dressed back when our country was founded. Do you think a man could wear those types of clothes today and not be mocked? Do you think those men were "pansies"? Wow, look at those tights, how gay. :roll:

Once upon a time, a "man's man" worked with his hands in the field or in a factory. Is the same standard true today? If I work behind a desk, am I less of a man?

Fashion changes. The male role in society changes. Deal with it. Hair gel is not an indication of bravery or courage.


From our short interchange it's obvious that you have a lot of pent up rage about this. It's okay, let it all out, we're here for you. If it's not too personal a question, you weren't molested as a child were you? Perhaps by a male role model? Your father maybe, or your priest? It's okay, no one is judging.

The old Brawny still loves you.
 

MrChad

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Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
From our short interchange it's obvious that you have a lot of pent up rage about this. It's okay, let it all out, we're here for you. If it's not too personal a question, you weren't molested as a child were you? Perhaps by a male role model? Your father maybe, or your priest? It's okay, no one is judging.

The old Brawny still loves you.

:heart:

Sorry, it's been a long day.
 

Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: MrChad
Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
From our short interchange it's obvious that you have a lot of pent up rage about this. It's okay, let it all out, we're here for you. If it's not too personal a question, you weren't molested as a child were you? Perhaps by a male role model? Your father maybe, or your priest? It's okay, no one is judging.

The old Brawny still loves you.

:heart:

Sorry, it's been a long day.


:beer: Cheers MrChad! :D

 

yoda291

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um...isn't the definition of masculinity whoever women would prefer to sleep with?

Really, we should all get on like a woman dominated forum (like usenet) and ask them which they would prefer to sleep with.
 

jurzdevil

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has anyone else seen the commercial for this now?? the one where the guy in the mega tight jeans is holding th puppy and baking the cake??