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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:37 PM
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International Rules of Manhood
Most of 'em are true, I'm afraid. :blush:



01: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.

02: It is OK for a man to cry under the following circumstances:

a. When a heroic dog dies to save its master.
b. The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse.
c. After wrecking your boss's car.
d. One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game."
e. When she is using her teeth.

03: Any man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed and eaten by his buddies.

04: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours.

05: If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off-limits forever, unless you actually marry her.

06: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy's fridge is forbidden. However, complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.

07: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your buddy's birthday is strictly optional.

08: On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.

09: When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game, but you may never, ever ask who's playing.

10: You may flatulate in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she's officially your girlfriend.

11: It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you're sunning on a tropical beach... and it's delivered by a topless supermodel... and it's free.

12: Only in situations of moral and/or physical peril are you allowed to kick another guy in the nuts.

13: Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.

14: Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.

15: If a man's fly is down, that's his problem. You didn't see anything.

16: Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers.

17: A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight.

18: Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza, but not both. That's just greedy.

19: If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice of beer.

20: Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours, unless she's withholding sex pending your response.

21: Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting weights:

a. Yeah, baby, Push it!
b. C'mon, give me one more! Harder!
c. Another set and we can hit the showers!

22: Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing: i.e. both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need.

23: Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stop watch by the phone. Hang up if necessary.

24: The morning after you and a girl who was formerly "just a friend" have drunken monkey sex, the fact that you're feeling weird and guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the discussion about what a big mistake it was.

25: It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for her to drive yours.

26: Thou shall not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue.

27: The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for Christmas?" with "If you loved me, you'd know what I want" gets an XBox. End of story.

28: There is no reason for guys to watch ice skating or men's gymnastics. Ever.

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Loonman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:40 PM
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1. Heh
:toast:

:hide:

:rofl:
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Loonman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:40 PM
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2. Heh
:toast:

:hide:

:rofl:
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:41 PM
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3. LMAO
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:44 PM
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4. Very funny!
:rofl:

Men.... :eyes:
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TimeChaser Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:45 PM
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5. Heehee
"The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for Christmas?" with "If you loved me, you'd know what I want" gets an XBox. End of story."

How'd you know what I wanted? (Actually, I prefer PS2 over Xbox, but...)
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:47 PM
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6. ROFL
:rofl:




btw, check you pm's
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MsAnthropy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:49 PM
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7. Where's the one about the empty theater seat between guys
the "I'm-not-a-homo" seat?
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 05:02 PM
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11. That would fall under #22
which is tacitly inclusive of Dave Barry's theory on Buffer Urinals.
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last_texas_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 07:27 AM
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32. Good observation
Although I will say that this one seems to only come into play (and even then not with all guys, but with many) when it's only two guys together at a movie. Being in a group negates the need for the buffer as the situation could no longer be mistaken for a "date."
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skygazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:56 PM
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8. I shall have to point out number 7 to the SO
who has spent a ridiculous amount of money over the years buying birthday presents for his best friend - the same guy who bought him nothing several times and one year gave him a used circular saw.
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 04:59 PM
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9. Sad...
this one always bothers me

"If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off-limits forever, unless you actually marry her"
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 05:03 PM
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12. I disagree with this one.
It's the sister's decision, but the guy is required to ask if it's ok. I think the exchange goes like this.

Guy 1: Hey, uh, is it cool if I go out with your sister?
Guy 2: No fucking way, you loser!
Guy 1: Well, she likes me, and I think she's hot, so too bad.
Guy 2: You treat her like shit, I'm kicking your ass.

Something like that anyway.
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 05:00 PM
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10. Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.
Ever

Too funny
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 05:36 PM
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13. ROFLMAO!
Bookmarked......for future reference!

This is too fucking funny!


:rofl: :rofl:
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Strong Atheist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 06:13 PM
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14. I just read this exact joke in:
The Mammoth Book of Dirty, Sick, X-Rated and Politically Incorrect Jokes
by Geoff Tibballs

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0786716010/qid=1137021111/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_0_1/701-6352365-2239552
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undeterred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 06:18 PM
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15. I think you forgot
"The world is your urinal."
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RevCheesehead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-11-06 06:24 PM
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16. You know, that explains a lot.
Of course, it also takes some of the mystery away, too. :(
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 12:23 AM
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17. LOL!
I can't believe I missed this when you first posted it! :rofl:
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Whoa_Nelly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 12:29 AM
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18. What you have there is a really big
Edited on Thu Jan-12-06 12:29 AM by Whoa_Nelly
list.

Have you memorized it yet? Or is it genetically encoded on your chest?
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 12:40 AM
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21. I didn't write it
Came in the E today.
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 12:32 AM
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19. Re: No. 27
:puke:

I guess we should stop putting any thought into men's gifts. And just buy you cheap, ugly ties for every occasion. And give them to you in the plastic bag. With the tag on.
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aclog Donating Member (521 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 12:38 AM
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20. A girl who has to BUY me a gift
Edited on Thu Jan-12-06 12:39 AM by aclog
needs to use her imagination a little more (or indulge mine at any rate)
EDIT: and #2e made me weep just reading it
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 01:22 AM
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22. Okay, I have to take issue with #16
>16: Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers.<

I love sports, but I especially love baseball, hockey and football. I have to mention, though, that there are a few guys in the world that just aren't sure about a woman who enjoys watching the game as much or more than they do.

You also need rule #29: Don't play poker with a woman who will beat you at it. :evilgrin:

Julie
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 01:58 AM
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28. Ah, shut up and deal
But get me a beer first.

:hi:

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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 11:44 AM
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35. Sure
Edited on Thu Jan-12-06 11:47 AM by JulieRB
>But get me a beer first<

I'll bring you a Guinness right after I beat you at poker. ;-)

Julie
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Fox Mulder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 01:26 AM
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23. *nods*
*hitches up his pants*
*spits*
*nods again*
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Heidi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 01:28 AM
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24. A _real_ man would include:
*reaches into pants and adjusts party-parts.*
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Fox Mulder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 01:28 AM
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26. That's a no-no...
with my buds.
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Heidi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 01:30 AM
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27. It's tacky,
but I've seen guys do it with absolutely no embarassment. I think it's OK among the "manly men" as long as they're each reaching into their own pants. :shrug: But what do I know? I'm just a wimmen.
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aclog Donating Member (521 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 07:10 AM
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30. sometimes it gets a little uncomfortable down there
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Heidi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 07:33 AM
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33. Welcome to DU!
:hi:

(Sorry to hear about your occasional discomfort. :evilgrin: )
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aclog Donating Member (521 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 04:19 PM
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37. Don't worry
about a while you learn how to "right the ship" in under 2 seconds which makes it fairly inconspicuous
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 01:28 AM
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25. LOL
:rofl:
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NMMNG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 06:24 AM
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29. Uh huh
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Callalily Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 07:23 AM
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31. Very entertaining!


But #10 just plain :puke:
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Clintmax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 07:39 AM
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34. I disagree...with some.
The rules are different for us gay boys. Just saying.
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swimboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 11:47 AM
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36. Vive la difference!!!
:rofl:
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Call Me Wesley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 05:01 PM
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38. No. 15
just made me crack up.
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-12-06 05:06 PM
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39. Those rules are tattooed in my brain
Good call
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