[Chuckpebble]

I think the OP is a little misdirected. The woman yelling was saying be a man as in not a child who plays games. It was an age thing not a macho thing. My wife has made a few off handed comments of the same nature, yet she's bought me each of my current pieces of gaming hardware. Women. Anyway, that shit just rolls off the back anymore. Besides, I know how to prevent such comments. Begins with and o ends with an m.

Along the lines of where this thread has gone:

Is watching college cheerleading championships manly, or just manlier than watching Bring It On? Um, that's just a recent thought experiment I had is all.

[The Main Event]

Johnny Cage.

[Gustav]

I think the OP is a little misdirected. The woman yelling was saying be a man as in not a child who plays games. It was an age thing not a macho thing. My wife has made a few off handed comments of the same nature, yet she's bought me each of my current pieces of gaming hardware. Women. Anyway, that shit just rolls off the back anymore. Besides, I know how to prevent such comments. Begins with and o ends with an m. Along the lines of where this thread has gone: Is watching college cheerleading championships manly, or just manlier than watching Bring It On? Um, that's just a recent thought experiment I had is all.

To be honest, the second my girlfriend would say anything to the effect of "grow up, be a man" I would leave her in an instant. Don't want to be with anyone who thinks or argues in those terms.

[macuser1of5]

real men smile like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC7uIPBXcf4

kind of looks like a smize

[ElectricBlue187]

I just recently saw a documentary that dealt with "smiling". In it they also talked about the dynamics between men and women, stating that women smile more around men and generally consider them funnier than women. Also, the number one response to what women look for in men was "humor". Sounds pretty contradictory to the "want men that smile less" finding.

What women say they want and what they are actually attracted to are not nessesarily the same thing. There is also a big difference between how someone behaves and how humorous they are (many stand up comedians don't smile or laugh at their own jokes for example)

From the same study, Men are attracted to women that smile more by a large degree

[jorma]

To be honest, the second my girlfriend would say anything to the effect of "grow up, be a man" I would leave her in an instant. Don't want to be with anyone who thinks or argues in those terms.

To be honest i think you are being a baby if it offends you that much.

[Rockman.EXE]

Being able to make decisions and more importantly, sticking to those decisions once made. Don't let other people change your decision for you just because you want to appease them, in fact they will think less of you if you allow them to sway your decision so easily. Let them know that you have considered their opinion, but your decision isn't going to change. Be polite but firm in conveying to others that your decisions, once made, are final and no one can change your mind. Assert yourself, don't be afraid to flat out say 'no' to others. People respect those who can make decisions and stick to them.

Be positive

Dont seek approval by asking redundant questions like “Is this okay with you?". If you're a man then your decisions are okay with you and everyone.

And the usual stuff, hands out of pocket, no fidgeting, no slouching, eye contact while talking, look to the side not down if you need to break eye contact, stand up straight while walking and eyes on the horizon not down

[BattleMonkey]

It has nothing to do with sex or some kind of standard. It just generally means get off your ass and do something with your life thats productive.

[Kentpaul]

how much you can bench at the gym.

[injurai]

how much you can bench at the gym.

well shit...

[Kentpaul]

well shit...

its true son, I'd say a big built dude is more of a man than a stick figure.

[The Lamonster]

Having a pile of secrets.

Nice gaming side humor haha

[BeesEight]

Biologically speaking - chromosomes and the ability to produce sperm.

Sociologically speaking - nothing.

And I think it really matters what angle you're taking the conversation. You can't just ignore the genetic component when discussing science. Yes, it will be exclusionary and leave a lot of outliers but biology is messy and in order to discuss the science you have to have some standard definitions to work from.

But applying the characteristics of biology into society is pointless. Biology can identify that there are members of a species that don't fall into the definitions but it doesn't care what happens to them. Once we start discussing personal viewpoints, qualitative characteristics and laws then the definitions from biology fail to serve us in any meaningful capacity.

Biology only cares about reproduction. Society should only care about the people.

[Tacitus_]

Chest hair.

[FlyingTeacup]

its true son, I'd say a big built dude is more of a man than a stick figure.

unfortunately for you, stick guys are usually in charge these days....

[DBT85]

Being able to identify any of the following in a lineup.

F-22
B-2
B-52
F-117
F-14
Tornado
Spitfire

They scream "man".

[FlyingTeacup]

Being able to identify any of the following in a lineup. F-22 B-2 B-52 F-117 F-14 Tornado Spitfire They scream "man".

I can.... and they usually call you nerds...

[DBT85]

I can.... and they usually call you nerds...

I said being able to, not actually doing it :P

[FlyingTeacup]

I said being able to, not actually doing it :P

I... I could even draw few of them... especially the f-22... aaah... good ol' teen years....

[Khold]

I... I could even draw few of them... especially the f-22... aaah... good ol' teen years....

You, sir, are a greater man than I.

[Zeppu]

Being able to identify any of the following in a lineup. F-22 B-2 B-52 F-117 F-14 Tornado Spitfire They scream "man".

This is true if and only if Spitfire is also your favourite.

[Lunchbox]

cliffy B

[marrec]

Being able to identify any of the following in a lineup. F-22 B-2 B-52 F-117 F-14 Tornado Spitfire They scream "man".

The only reason I can is because of Ace Combat.

Way better than the real thing.

[Mr. Saturn]

its true son, I'd say a big built dude is more of a man than a stick figure.

Yeah, but women can bench as well, so that seems like a silly way of determining one's manhood, not to mention I don't agree with the notion that someone who bench presses a lot is more of a man than someone who doesn't

and now to wait for someone to quote my post and respond back with the Simpsons nerd.gif or some variation of that. (;

[macuser1of5]

and now to wait for someone to quote my post and respond back with the Simpsons nerd.gif or some variation of that. (;

kentpaul exercises by curling joints and ecstasy pills. I wouldn't sweat it too much :p

[smurfx]

if you can clear out an entire room after taking a dump.

[Mr. Saturn]

kentpaul exercises by curling joints and ecstasy pills. I wouldn't sweat it too much :p

Haha, yeah I wasn't really being serious, I was just saying that these arbitrary notions of what constitutes manhood seem pointless.

I think, that what defines being a man should be up to whoever is determining that for themselves.

[ScOULaris]

Thinking farts are hilarious. No matter how much we fight against gender roles and stereotyping as a society, this innate difference will always be present.

Women simply don't find farts to be nearly as funny as men do. I'm pretty sure even male babies/toddlers find them funnier than their female counterparts.

[Kentpaul]

Not a man



A man

kentpaul exercises by curling joints and ecstasy pills. I wouldn't sweat it too much :p

Now now lad, its well know round these parts i prefer mkat to pillz!

[Dina]

Nah, he probably just didn't think it through, you know, him being a straight male with male genitalia he probably thought that was the standard definition of a man, without thinking about the gay community. i didn't notice the homophobic aspect at first because i just kinda skimmed through the posts, but i do get what you mean now, i just think a simple smh and ignore would have been enough. inb4: smh

Sadly, GAF is still filled with pissy souls. Shit is not banworthy and most likely not even mean-spirited but people feel WRONGED anyway.

[Orayn]

Sadly, GAF is still filled with pissy souls. Shit is not banworthy and most likely not even mean-spirited but people feel WRONGED anyway.

And why shouldn't people feel wronged? What he said was insulting to the sizable number of gay males who post on GAF. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but that comment was just moronic.

As is often said in these threads, you're free to post on 4chan if you want an "anything goes" type of experience.

[marrec]

Sadly, GAF is still filled with pissy souls. Shit is not banworthy and most likely not even mean-spirited but people feel WRONGED anyway.

Quit coming to the defense of a moronic poster who likely will be back in a few months anyway. It's not up to you to decide what's banworthy or not dumbass.

[Messypandas]

Punch them when you're done

[Utako]

His Gamerscore.

[Professor Beef]

Johnny Cage.

in the shower.

[Erasus]

To be a man you have to have male genitalia and be at an age considered to be an adult in your culture. The rest is macho labels nonsense bullshit.

This guy gets it.

Its all a social construct.

What some people say "being a man" is just "being a decent human being"

[pegaso]

A man

What? Cheese? Did you see The Wire?

[wwm0nkey]

Clearly you just need to listen to that man song in Mulan, shit will put hair on your chest!

On a serious note people are just too different and calling someone a guy or girl based on their actions or what they do is dumb.

If you have a dick your a guy and if not you are a girl (or unic)

[Cubsfan23]

Living the life you want to live, not because of what somebody else wants, or has told you to want.

[Deified Data]

This thread again.

Same answer I always give, and I'm always right: it's subjective.

There's no universal standard you can apply to yourself that will automatically make you a "man". If you feel manly, you're a man. You can accomplish that in many different ways. Driving fast cars. Fucking women. Fucking men. Dealing with problems head-on. Subjugating your emotions and avoiding your problems. Having a dick. Having a clit. You are what you want to be.

[PedroPanache]

Quit coming to the defense of a moronic poster who likely will be back in a few months anyway. It's not up to you to decide what's banworthy or not dumbass.

Considering the poster in question is gay, and even posted a thread about his coming out to his best friend, it's bit a harsh to call him moronic. He was being ironic, yes, and probably somewhat naively assumed that it would be read in that way because he is gay. However without that salient bit of information, the joke comes across as being homophobic and not ironic. Context is everything and I think it's a little unfair because from reading the last few posts about that comment, it's clear that his admission that he's gay has been lost somewhere along the way.

[squidyj]

What? Cheese? Did you see The Wire?

I was expecting Cutty

He a man today

[LeleSocho]

Being a miserable little pile of secrets.

[Slappers Only]

Rigid definition: have a Y chromosome.

Flaccid definition: conform to the social construct of a male in your area/time/culture.

Alternate Definition: do things yourself; take care of yourself. As opposed to acting like a child.

[macuser1of5]

Being a miserable little pile of secrets.

Real men read threads.

[PowderedToast]

pissing in a toilet from 8 yards away

[Alligatorjandro]

amount of kids
chest hairs
wild animals wrestled

[Dude Abides]

Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost? Isn't that what makes a man?

That and a pair of testicles.

[Trent Strong]

It's not exactly on point, but it's sort of related, I love this quote by C. S. Lewis and I've used it on GAF before too: That's part of what bothers me about this whole topic. I am a man, and I don't feel the need to pass some sort of bizarre test to prove it.

Come to think of it, I think the sentiment in the Lewis quote has already been nearly completely accepted by the mainstream in America. Harry Potter, countless super hero movies, The Hunger Games, etc. are all hugely popular with adults. The Wii was fairly mainstream, games like Halo and Call of Duty are pretty mainstream. GAF has threads on MLP, Adventure Time, etc.

[Emitan]

If you have a dick your a guy and if not you are a girl (or unic)

Bzzt! Wrong.