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doubleviking.com — There are many things that will always be manly, like stubble, red meat, and being angry. Other things tend to change as time goes on – tend to lose their manliness factor as the world changes. Before you know it, the manliest thing on the planet has been reduced to an effeminate, useless version of its former self.

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  • arrogantprick, on 10/11/2007, -15/+288George Carlin calls this "pussification."
  • Lixie, on 10/11/2007, -6/+238Ass-less leather pants are considered very manly in certain clubs.
  • FunkyWitDaSysTm, on 10/11/2007, -19/+186my boyfriend loves my muscles and my stubble
  • SaxxonPike, on 10/11/2007, -5/+139Reminds me of a Bash quote I once read (414593)

    DragonflyBlade21: A woman has a close male friend. This means that he is probably interested in her, which is why he hangs around so much. She sees him strictly as a friend. This always starts out with, you're a great guy, but I don't like you in that way. This is roughly the equivalent for the guy of going to a job interview and the company saying, You have a great resume, you have all the qualifications we are looking for, but we're not going to hire you. We will, however, use your resume as the basis for comparison for all other applicants. But, we're going to hire somebody who is far less qualified and is probably an alcoholic. And if he doesn't work out, we'll hire somebody else, but still not you. In fact, we will never hire you. But we will call you from time to time to complain about the person that we hired.

    So true :(
  • AWBoy666, on 10/11/2007, -19/+153This might be the greatest quote (and truth) of the 21st century so far:

    "Whether you like it or not, gone are the days of roses, hastily scrawled love poems, and sweet serenades crooned lovingly outside a fair maiden’s window. Today, women may pretend like they want to be courted by a chivalrous gentleman, but in reality the chivalrous man has about as much chance of netting the girl of his dreams as Helen Keller has of winning a darts competition. Women want a good-looking, arrogant ***** to treat them like crap. You may think that’s overly-misogynistic, but it’s a scientifically proven fact* that once a woman finds out you are attracted to her, her level of attraction towards you drops by at least 50%. Chivalry, in all its forms, focuses on the man professing his endless love for the woman whilst doing quasi-romantic deeds – deeds that, today, immediately drive women away. It’s an unfortunate trend, to be sure, but an unavoidable one: the chivalrous romantic can write all the love songs and give all the gifts he wants, but outside circumstances aside (in this case, “outside circumstances” means “money”), the chivalrous man will end up with nothing more than his dick in his hands by the end of the day, while the cocky ***** who lifts weights and/or plays guitar chokes the girl of your dreams to death with his penis."
  • sonaro, on 10/11/2007, -26/+151@seruphim

    Who do you think is funny? Are you even a fan of stand-up comedy or are you a Dane Cook/Carlos Mencia fan?
  • TheSexyGeek, on 10/11/2007, -18/+132Swearing used to be manly. Every now and again a hearty "***** you!" was enough to assert our manhood. Now every young woman curses like a molested sailor. I do like it when they say "***** me!" though.
  • jjremy, on 10/11/2007, -4/+95That stabbing people picture is fantastic!
  • p0tent1al, on 10/11/2007, -17/+103Yeah it is pretty sad.

    I used to be nice to women.

    ...tried to treat them with respect...
    ...tried to look at their eyes instead of their body...
    ...tried to give them compliments...
    ...tried to treat them as I would treat a man...

    You know where that got me? EXACTLY where the article says. NOWHERE. Talking with girls about their ***** boyfriends, while I'm their "best friend".

    And I really wish I didn't have to. Now, I treat women like bitches, and they love it.

    Don't believe any women who tells you otherwise.
  • blitzman, on 10/11/2007, -7/+79Fortunately, driving a 60's muscle car that you hopped up yourself is still manly.
  • Namco, on 10/11/2007, -1/+62They missed one. Trucks. Used to be a big ol' truck was a sign of a real man driving down the road. Nowadays they make big SUVs that look like trucks and every housewife has one.
  • glmory, on 10/11/2007, -2/+60"but any girl with a somewhat good head on her shoulders knows that the jackasses are for one-night stands and the nice guys are for full-fledged relationships."

    You have proven the writer's point better than I think anyone else could.
  • ahhell, on 10/11/2007, -5/+62I'm sure I speak for everyone when I ask....WTF?
  • Boshow, on 10/11/2007, -13/+69I think the list should be appended to note the difference between tattoos. There are three kinds.
    1. The kind that mean something and are cool.
    2. The kind that you get when you're drunk.
    3. The gay cliche kind.
    a. The Chinese symbol when you're not Chinese
    b. The barbed wire around the arm.
    c. The tribal tattoo when you are not in any tribe whatsoever.
    d. The crucifix for someone who isn't religious.
    e. The tiny tattoo, usually postage stamp size.

    Types 1 and most of type 2 don't belong on the list.
  • Th3_anOmoLy, on 10/11/2007, -6/+57"..but in reality the chivalrous man has about as much chance of netting the girl of his dreams as Helen Keller has of winning a darts competition. Women want a good-looking, arrogant ***** to treat them like crap."

    This certainly seems to be the trend. It's ironic that most women deny this fact while they're complaining about their ***** boyfriend to a perfectly chivalrous guy who is "like, their best friend" and would be more than happy to treat them well.
  • geoken, on 10/11/2007, -1/+50Any tatoo given to you by Henry Rollins while off roading in a Jeep is manly.
  • Rhino2, on 10/11/2007, -3/+50WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! YOUR COMMENT MADE ME SO MAD I COULD PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE.
  • strikezero, on 10/11/2007, -1/+47Lifetime goals of men:

    Eat Good, Have lots of sex.
  • l33tsauce, on 10/11/2007, -7/+51lol chivalry is sooo dead because women killed it.
  • inactive, on 10/11/2007, -10/+52Pay attention diggers.

    FTA:
    "It’s an unfortunate trend, to be sure, but an unavoidable one: the chivalrous romantic can write all the love songs and give all the gifts he wants, but outside circumstances aside (in this case, “outside circumstances” means “money”), the chivalrous man will end up with nothing more than his dick in his hands by the end of the day, while the cocky ***** who lifts weights and/or plays guitar chokes the girl of your dreams to death with his penis."

    ^^ truth.

    Also, the thing about tattoos, piercings, and (to a degree, I don't think sports bikes count) motorcycles.
  • lasko, on 10/11/2007, -5/+44maddox ripoffs just arent as funny to me.
  • Seruphim, on 10/11/2007, -4/+42I don't know which section this falls under, but nautical star tattoos are not manly either...or cool
  • evilTak, on 10/11/2007, -0/+35Bypassing the company firewall: Manly.
  • inigomntoya, on 10/11/2007, -2/+37Maybe his only interaction with George Carlin is via Thomas the Tank Engine...?

    Although, with enough booze - that stuff IS funny...
  • ruley, on 10/11/2007, -2/+36WHAT! BEING ANGRY IS STILL MANLY!!!!!
  • bardamuclichy, on 10/11/2007, -9/+43@omgwtfroflmaox2

    The 'romantic' types who goes for girls of that type deserve what they get. Choose the right mate for the objects of your affections. Girls where I live eat that ***** up because the ***** are too busy talking about themselves to pay any attention to them.

    Anyway, I lift weights, was in combat and all that... and I still like romantic candlelit dinners, presents... opening the door, etc... it's called respect. Women who like disrespectful men don't get my attention or even... my respect.
  • liah, on 10/11/2007, -15/+48@awboy666

    I'm inclined to disagree. I hate guys who try to be jackasses (especially if they're actually nice guys, but they're trying to be jackasses just because they think that's what girls want). Now, I don't know what kind of immature society-driven girl you guys are trying to date, but any girl with a somewhat good head on her shoulders knows that the jackasses are for one-night stands and the nice guys are for full-fledged relationships. 9/10 I'd rather have a great guy who isn't the best looking or most exciting or most egotistical, but is incredibly thoughtful and considerate and smart. Hell, I'm with one now going on about two years.

    Then again if you are just trying to get one-night stands, feel free to be as arrogant as you please.
  • Mongolai, on 10/11/2007, -2/+34@ trghpy -- It's only manly if advertising for American-made trucks, "Right Guard", or beef jerky.
  • homercaholic18, on 10/11/2007, -4/+36Yea well Peeing on the side of a building downtown while chugging another beer is still the manliest thing you can do.
  • Mpulse, on 10/11/2007, -2/+32I have a friend who speaks and reads Mandarin Chinese. It's funny when someone shows him a tattoo in Chinese and says it means love, peace, seize the day, etc. He calmly looks at the tattoo, then says, "No it doesn't." The person usually replies, "How do you know? You don't speak Chinese." At that point he breaks out some Chinese poetry. The person usually gets an aw crap look on his face and storms off.

    As a general rule: Tattoos are permanent. Don't automatically assume your internet translation is right. Vet it with someone who actually speaks the language first. Besides, only a moron would have writing on them that they can't read.

    BTW almost all Chinese tattoos he's come across are wrong.
  • yoshitomi, on 10/11/2007, -4/+34I know the chivalry section was written tongue-in-cheek, but the scary part is that it actually does hold some truth - at least with college girls. If you want the girl you want, don't let her know that! It's sad, I know, but at least until the girl is into her mid-to-late 20's, she's going to go for the alpha male who will ignore her/play games with her/be nonchalant/be the leader.

    I've personally learned to adapt. I'm the sensitive, chivalrous geeky/digg user-type deep down, but I work out a lot and I put on this cocky facade that seems to be working. Although I'm beginning to realise the girls I get aren't the ones I really want. Nice girls? Where art thou? (part of my serenade)

    Side note: Fashion - Becoming increasingly manly. Get with it, guys!
  • mysticmcj, on 10/11/2007, -12/+40It's not about being cocky, it's about being self-confident. You don't have to be an "*****," but you DO have to be sure of yourself. If you are bitching about "all the ***** guys," the problem is probably with you. By all means you can do little chivalrous things (holding a door can be bonus points), but if you don't know what you want and go for it, and if you aren't sure of yousefl, you'll always be on the losing end.
  • geoken, on 10/11/2007, -0/+27It's twice as manly if you bypass the firewall by punching a server.
  • trghpy, on 10/11/2007, -1/+28Which catagory does being paid to wear an advertisement tattoo go under?
  • Boshow, on 10/11/2007, -3/+28@seruphim
    Nautical stars are cool if you actually are a sailor. If you're in an emo band, its gay.

    @trghpy
    I'm not 100%, they could be a new but small section 4. I guess they're ok if you really need the money. I guess it depends on what you're advertising.
  • SocialPoison, on 10/11/2007, -0/+25"Maybe his only interaction with George Carlin is via Thomas the Tank Engine...?
    Although, with enough booze - that stuff IS funny..."

    ...wait that can't be...

    *wikipedia search*

    Good lord... he was the narrator!? The hell... isn't that like having Andrew "Dice" Clay on Sesame Street?
  • darkstar949, on 10/11/2007, -2/+27@liah - As one of the "nice guys" (label given by an ex - not given to myself) I'm inclined to agree with the article. The majority of women do tend to like guys that are a bit more of a jerk than the purely nice guys. I've been there as the "shoulder to cry on" a few times and most of the time it is due to the girl breaking up with someone and after a girl has cried on your shoulder a few times she very reluctant to actually date you. This is understandable as they don't want to lose a close friend, however, it can be irritated when you want to date someone but they will not let you.
  • inactive, on 10/11/2007, -2/+25dugg for being named meatcurtains
  • maevealleine, on 10/11/2007, -2/+25Buried as dumb. If you're a real man, you can do all of those things and still keep your balls.
  • arbulus, on 10/11/2007, -1/+23He's ok.
  • TheTap, on 10/11/2007, -5/+27On Thursday, John Stewart used the word empussification on the Daily Show and it was the 1st time I heard that word used in a sentence.
  • geoken, on 10/11/2007, -0/+21Hercules killed a lion, then wore it. That was a pretty manly use of leather (and fur while we're at it).
  • geoken, on 10/11/2007, -4/+25"Gay sex was never manly...."

    Yes it was. The Greek's had gay sex because they felt women were beneath them and the only reason to lower yourself to having sex with a woman was so you could produce a child.
  • ShrimpCrackers, on 10/11/2007, -1/+22And often all those Chinese character tats are wrong. I've had plenty of fascinating experiences the last 20 years riding the New York Subway system; people sporting "Chinese" tats that make you wonder why they have them. Many are missing strokes, others say the bizarre. One man had "Toilet" on his arm. Why? Just why?

    There is also a great blog devoted to Chinese Tattoo mistakes: http://hanzismatter.com/

    Please, do us Chinese readers a service, don't get a Chinese character tat, because the next time that cute Asian girl is smiling and giggling at you... its not your "manly physique", its your tat.
  • Shiftgood, on 10/11/2007, -1/+21I laughed out loud when i saw the one (and only) comment at the bottom of the page.

    that guy looks crazy.
  • vdubski, on 10/11/2007, -1/+20Thanks for helping me bypass my company's firewall.
  • Semireg, on 10/11/2007, -1/+20it was the strongest natural made fiber used by .... heroics and war mongers. manly? yes.
  • BrainInAJar, on 10/11/2007, -2/+20maddox got kinna boring when he discovered digg...

    it's almost as if this site sucks the life out of you and leaves you a hollow empty shell of a human being
  • bardamuclichy, on 10/11/2007, -2/+20@darkreign16

    In your viewing of 300, you neglected to remember from history class that Spartans were teh bisexuals. As the saying goes, they were such good fighters because they fought for their lovers!
  • lysdexia, on 10/11/2007, -0/+18Be yourself and ***** what anyone else thinks. That's as manly as you can ever be anyway.
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