Lounge men: Are you a manly man?

[ForrestGump]

I can be. But I'm not self-conscious about it...I'm who I am, and I'm more sensitive, thoughtful, and self-aware than might be the typical manly hallmark. But most of the activities I enjoy and my career (my primary one, that I'm on hiatus from, and to a great extent what I do now) are decidedly macho, at least outwardly.

But I sure smell a tad manly now...riding around in black leather in the desert will do that to you. :D

[GOPisEvil]

1. I'm actually struggling to answer this question.

I suppose it all goes back to your definition of 'manly', doesn't it? That's actually harder to define than you might think, if you take it seriously.

[ForrestGump]

3. Exactly

I chose to see it as your typical Macho Macho Man kind of thing, the ideal promulgated in so many movies and TV shows of yore...like a John Wayne character, but maybe less introspective.

In my case, I found that my activities (career and recreational) placed me squarely in the macho camp but my character in many ways has a lot more in common with (simarly broadly-painted) traditional notions of femininity. Some people looking at the facts of my life and at what I do have before seen me as a prototypical macho-man (I've been told as much) but people who know me wouldn't characterize me that way. To me, the real definition of a person isn't often found in what they do...not entirely, anyway.

I'm a rugged girlyman. :D

[GOPisEvil]

5. You mean image isn't reality?

Tell that to the folks at HUMMER. :D

Rugged girlyman! :rofl:

[ForrestGump]

11. I hope not. Otherwise I'm a studly sex god

On second thought...

[billyskank]

2. No. I am a girlie man

Which doesn't mean I fancy men. I'm just a fairly unmasculine guy who is attracted to girls.

[ForrestGump]

4. A lot of women seem to like that

I'm kinda like you in some ways, but at initial face value I can apparently be intimidating (or seem arrogant) to someone who judges only by appearance. Worst of both worlds.. :D

[NewWaveChick1981]

12. I find nothing wrong with that.

:* In fact, I don't particulary like macho guys. :hug:

[billyskank]

21. *hug*

:*

[Guava Jelly]

6. Shit i dont know

I like ladies yet hate football
I love to cook and dont give A shit about cars

[ForrestGump]

7. Welcome to the fold, Brother sUx.

Cars, no...motorcycles are a different story. :D

[Guava Jelly]

8. cool

i am a manly man ladies...line up :)

[NewWaveChick1981]

13. Cool!

:hi: You think like most of the guys I'd ever considered dating....

[Guava Jelly]

15. woooooo hooooooooo!

been a manly man for 5 minutes and i all ready got a babe

[ForrestGump]

18. Don't forget to send your first installment of $19.99, plus shipping, to

Dr Forrest's Relationship Improvement Center for Manly Men. Help your fellow fellows realize their full potential...help those less fortunate than you learn how to live live other than as slaves to the remote control. Operators are standing by!

[Guava Jelly]

20. check is in the mail

thank you doc forrest

[ForrestGump]

22. We appreciate it

And our love gift of Jergens Natural Glow moisturizer is on its way to you now.

[ZombieNixon]

9. Uhh...maybe?

:shrug:

I don't know. What does "manly" mean anyway?

[ForrestGump]

10. a) a suburb and beach in Sydney, Australia

b) a knuckleheaded macho sh**head with misogynistic tendencies and likely genital hypotrophy

c) ForrestGump's version of manly, which isn't necessarily very manly at all

:D

[ZombieNixon]

23. I'll take a mixture of A and C for $500, Forrest.

Seriously, I do "manly" things like work on cars (I love motorcycles :D) and outdoorsy-type things/working out, and more intellectual, typically male-dominated pursuits like computer science (game developer by profession...hopefully).

I love music, yet some of the stuff I listen to will dissolve your soul after prolonged exposure, love to write, etc...

Who knows? :shrug:

[ForrestGump]

26. Japanese motorcycles, at least, in the yin-yang world of feminine versus

masculine, would have to be feminine...they're sleek, smooth (feline-like) and worlds away from the bumbling flatulence of macho Harleys. :D

Sounds like you've chosen well with categorizing yourself (in a noncategorical way, the only real way to do it), so enjoy your week on sunny Manly Beach with the topless Australian babes! (send pictures...please)

[ZombieNixon]

30. So can I have the $500?

:shrug: :D

[ForrestGump]

32. No, you pay US the $500

Or you can forget about your sojourn Down Under. :P

Brotherly feelings only go so far, you know. This is 'mer'ca.

[ZombieNixon]

35. Bastard Murkans.

x(

[ForrestGump]

36. I know: yanqui imperialists

Come on...pay up, Che... :P

[NewWaveChick1981]

14. Just as long as you're not a macho asshole idiot jock...

:hi: :*

[ForrestGump]

16. Let's see: hmmm...not all four at once, anyway

:* <--- see? I even put on lipstick for you. And I'm not a member of Mötlëÿ Crüë.

[NewWaveChick1981]

17. Thank you for showing me your sensitive side...

:* :loveya: OK, you pass....

[ForrestGump]

19. Sorry...I didn't realize I was wearing a hospital gown

And standing over a metal subway ventilation grate. :blush:

I'm not all Mr Sensitive, though. You should've see me whoop and holler when the 49ers won the basketball finals against the Chicago Bears!

[swag]

24. Oh, fuck no.

Good question.

[ForrestGump]

27. Good answer

:D

[MrSlayer]

25. Sure. Nothing effeminate about me.

But that doesn't mean I have to go out and kill animals and shit or act like a boorish cad.

[ForrestGump]

28. I'd give you a high five

But my nail polish is still drying....

[flvegan]

29. Probably not.

Manly, to too many doesn't work itself out.

I do think I'm manly, but...oh, well.

[ForrestGump]

33. It's okay

I've redefined 'manly' so we all fit in it...all except what we now call the 'proto-manly' or even 'paleo-manly' types.

[ContraBass Black]

31. Absolutely.

By my definition is different from yours in that it essentially includes kindness, intelligence, and sensitivity.

[ForrestGump]

34. Then your definition of 'manly' is the same as my redefinition of it

which basically just leaves me confused. :-)

[Guava Jelly]

37. a manly man kick

testosterone power!!

[ForrestGump]

41. Aaaarrrrhhhh...oh...oh... jeez...oh...holy...um...oh, holy heck

Should have...worn...my cup.

That smarts, dude. The burden of having such gonadal hypertrophy, I guess. :P

[YankeyMCC]

38. Hmm....I'll say yes

but probably only because I'll make my own definition. :)

I take my responsibilities seriously, independent minded, like to be active and try and keep in shape.

But I also consider it manly to be aware of the needs of others, be supportive and compassionate and know when a child or a woman needs me to just shut up and listen and not ridicule other men that might not be as "manly" as me and maybe listen to them for tips on somethings I may not be good at. :)

I do recognize that I may not be fully "manly" because I'm also not very competitive - I can be at times but usually I compete against my own goals not others. I'm not much for team sports my 'manly' actives are thinks like hiking, climbing, skiing, individual challenges like that.

And I'm not very good with cars - that's probably my biggest "manly" failing. :)

[ForrestGump]

40. A manly man after my own heart!

:headbang:

I just nod gravely when mechanics explain to me how my dual underhand cam poppets threw out of alignment with my carb loaders and messed up the whole torsion sprocket dynamic. It seems to fool them.

[YankeyMCC]

44. My Dad was a huge

car fan...loved working on them and had a deep appreciation for old cars, all that stuff...I know he loved me and respected me for my other qualities but I know too that my total lack of automobile-appreciation or aptitude was one point of disappointment for him. ;)

[ForrestGump]

45. My father's really mechanically-inclined, too

Though, oddly, he has at least mild trouble with electronic devices like VCRs and is terrified of computers. He's a brilliant handyman, too, in general, and has done everything from rebuilding boats to singlehandedly renovating and reconfiguring our homes. Messed his back up when he was younger, when he and his cousin would pull out engines from '40s-era Chevys and the like by wrapping a chain around their shoulders and just lifting...

I didn't get much of that mechanical/handyman ability. :D

On the other hand, with all the black boxes and sealed modular (expensive!) components in today's cars, he's not quite as far ahead of me in this respect as once was the case.

[flvegan]

39. Women think I am, men do not.

To women, I'm a gentle, kind, sensitive, caring, evolved man full of compassion and good humor. From what I hear from them, that's how a man should be. I can also move really heavy shit all by myself. An added bonus.

To men, I'm a tofu munching sprout hound who detests watching sports and spends his time caring for formerly abused pets, and working towards the rights of women, children, gays, the elderly and animals. Not too manly.

I guess to some, I am. To some, I'm not. I'm definitely not macho.

[ForrestGump]

42. Your arms are macho, though

So, on balance, you seem pretty balanced. :hi:

[terrya]

43. Hell, no

I have more feminine traits in me that would instantly disqualify me from being a stereotypical "manly man"

[jpgray]

46. Nah, I go in more for the slim-hipped willowy look

[xchrom]

47. my body is very masculine, guy looking.

but my personality not so much.

but i'm not a big girl either -- but sometimes i can be.

unless i'm kickin your ass -- then no -- well i can kick your ass wearing a ball gown and gym pumped muscles and a pair of kickass manolo blahnik come fuck me pumps on.

boys will be girls and girls will be boys.

i'm sooo confused.

[hfojvt]

48. grunt

*belch*

Huh?

Keep it down wouldja, I'm trying to watch the game.

[IndyBob]

49. Tough to Say

On the yes side:

Into cars, especially if they're fast. Combined top speed of the two I own is over 300 mph.

Enjoy working on the cars, when I can make the time. Put headers on the '96 Camaro Z28. Step 1, remove alternator. Step 2, ......., Step 300, re-install alternator. A bitch of a project.

I take my career and responsibilities seriously.

Don't mind watching a football game on occasion. Can burp and fart with the best of them.

My yearly vacation is a one week fishing trip to Canada with my dad. Coming up in 5 weeks!

On the no side:

I live with my boyfriend of ten years.

I like to cook.

I've seen every episode of Sponge Bob, most several times.

You decide.

[SOteric]

50. What?! - You told us you were a lesbian.

Dammit, now I'm all confused and disappointed.

[Fox Mulder]

51. No.

[Ptah]

52. I'm manly enough to invite you for an hour long stroll.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5437942

:hi:

[Schema Thing]

53. Yes