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[vern]

I only drink beer through a straw when I'm wearing a bird mask, which seems to be happening more and more frequently.

Are you a mascot for a college football team?

 

[Moff]

there are several reasons why this could be considered effeminate

-first of all the obvious phallic reference. and you don't even suck a massive dick like a real man would, no you suck a tiny little plastic dick

-you use something that is completely not necessary, real men keep it as basic as possible

-you can only drink tiny dosages at a time and not a massive load at once like a real man would

personally, I don't like straws because I feel they restrict me too much.

 

[Kettch]

The fuck. Are mustaches effeminate? I always need a straw when drinking something foamy.

 

[Amalthea]

What about bottles? Bottle necks are pretty phallic.

But real man just splash drinks at their faces and absorb the liquid trough their huge pores.

 

[dejay]

I think women are, by tradition, linked to straws because of lipstick, where they're beneficial in reducing the frequency of required lipstick reapplications in a bar.

Personally I think straws are a pain and I think, or at least assume, most guys don't like them except maybe to stir a mixed drink.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

I think women are, by tradition, linked to straws because of lipstick, where they're beneficial in reducing the frequency of required lipstick reapplications in a bar.

Was going to post this. Can't believe it took 4 pages for someone to.

I don't personally consider it effeminate though. But then again I'm a European man who wears a messenger bag so what do I know.

 

[The_Poet]

Why are you worried about a glass that has been cleaned?

 

[Frodo]

Dont eat a banana, op.

This exercise was realised by a professional. DO NOT try this at home. The banana might break and you might die with a banana in your throat.

 

[Diamond]

 

[VaultBoy101]

Dont eat a banana, op.

who is that and do you have his number

 

[CaptainGyro]

. That fork you just stabbed into the steak may have been in a guy's ass the day before for all you know,

One of the dumbest posts I have ever seen, quit making shit up just to scare the guy. I've worked in restaurants for years and I have never seen that happen.
I have seen shitloads of kitchen and waitstaff sticks straws up their asses and then serve them in drinks to customers minutes later though

 

[Jobbs]

you need to lean way back and spread your legs apart and take up as much space on your seat as possible, eat anything and everything with your bare hands, drool, and belch. If anyone challenges you, scream and attack. Most of all, no straws. Otherwise you're a pussy.

 

[OriginalThinking]

Honestly it's not worth caring about. If people consider you effeminate for using a straw, let them. You're not hurting anyone and if it's your preferred way to drink then do it. There are a lot of things in this world we should worry about, I wouldn't stress about drinking from a straw.

 

[Deaf Spacker]

I use a straw all of the time due to my disability, even when I drink Guinness.

I give no fucks.

 

[zeopower6]

Use 'em dang it!

 

[Grazzt]

Dont eat a banana, op.

He is quite skilled.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

I love coca cola so I always use a straw when available to alleviate the damage to my teeth.

I keep some at work too for if I feel like getting one from the vending machine.

 

[old manatee]

You are right. It is considered effeminate. People will think you are gay if you drink out of a straw and you might get dragged behind a truck.

I wouldn't do it if I were you. Stay safe.

 

[TanookiTom]

-you use something that is completely not necessary,real men keep it as basic as possible

Real men don't give a shit what others might consider effeminate or not. I hope people in here are using "real men" only ironically.

 

[Kathian]

I use a straw with mixed drinks like vodka cokes; helps me controversy's how much I drink. If I drink from the glass will be gone pretty immediately.

 

[A Link to the Past]

No, it just kind of looks like you're performing fellatio

Not that there's anything wrong with that

 

[MarkMclovin]

I'll only ever use a straw for milkshakes.

 

[Novocaine]

I HATE the idea of my lips making direct contact with a cup that's been used by potentially thousands of people.

This is kind of weird.

 

[SoundLad]

Using a straw for any drink is effeminate in my opinion.

Unless it's because of a medical or disability reason.

 

[cajunator]

You just called this badass motherfucker effeminate

 

[Intheflorsh]

Since when was sucking dicks effeminate?

 

[Chuck Norris]

I always thought it was associated as childish not feminine

 

[zeopower6]

Using a straw for any drink is effeminate in my opinion.

Unless it's because of a medical or disability reason.

What if the sugar sank to the bottom? Or the top is watery but the bottom is somewhat more concentrated? What do you do then?!

 

[Impulsor]

Wtf is wrong with people, first they laugh at people who put milk in coffee and now using a straw is effeminate.

All drinks get served with straws at the cinema and fast food chains here. Some american food chains here serve drinks with straws too...

This never even crossed my mind till now.

 

[Intheflorsh]

Using a straw for any drink is effeminate in my opinion.

Unless it's because of a medical or disability reason.

When you go to a drive through and they give you a drink with a lid and a straw, do you peel it off? Even when you're alone in the car?

 

[hobblygobbly]

Never really thought anything of straws, I personally don't use them other than for milkshakes because they're annoying.

 

[Le_Samourai]

there are several reasons why this could be considered effeminate

-first of all the obvious phallic reference. and you don't even suck a massive dick like a real man would, no you suck a tiny little plastic dick

-you use something that is completely not necessary, real men keep it as basic as possible

-you can only drink tiny dosages at a time and not a massive load at once like a real man would

personally, I don't like straws because I feel they restrict me too much.

This seems reasonable.

 

[cheezcake]

You just gotta own it OP

 

[soqquatto]

-you can only drink tiny dosages at a time and not a massive load at once like a real man would

 

[PulseONE]

Dont eat a banana, op.

*fans self*

 

[Bisnic]

Using a straw for any drink is effeminate in my opinion.

Unless it's because of a medical or disability reason.

Care to explain why you think it's effiminate? Because without a good reason(and I fail to think of one), that just makes you look like a fool.

edit: Just saw the reasons mentioned by Moff, but even that isn't good reasons enough.

 

[old manatee]

there are several reasons why this could be considered effeminate

-first of all the obvious phallic reference. and you don't even suck a massive dick like a real man would, no you suck a tiny little plastic dick

-you use something that is completely not necessary, real men keep it as basic as possible

-you can only drink tiny dosages at a time and not a massive load at once like a real man would

personally, I don't like straws because I feel they restrict me too much.

You are restricting yourself by being a person who doesn't use straws.

 

[Bradach]

You just called this badass motherfucker effeminate

Came in here to post this. Jules did not look effeminate in this scene

 

[Always-honest]

Yep. Also, don't eat icecream in public. Never eat bananas in public.
Don't lick stuff, don't suck stuff.
Don't eat pussy. Men don't eat pussy. We just fuck.
Don't dance salsa. Don't dance at all.
You have three subjects to talk about: Cars, sports and women's bodies (other than your girlfriend's).
You can drink beer, not wine. You will sit in a way like you just don't give a fuck. Even when you drive a car. You will try and eat more unhealthy stuff than other guys.


Please give less of a fuck about what other people think.

 

[Bisnic]

Yep. Also, don't eat icecream in public. Never eat bananas in public.
Don't lick stuff, don't suck stuff.
Don't eat pussy. Men don't eat pussy. We just fuck.
Don't dance salsa. Don't dance at all.
You have three subjects to talk about: Cars, sports and women's bodies (other than your girlfriend's).
You can drink beer, not wine. You will sit in a way like you just don't give a fuck. Even when you drive a car. You will try and eat more unhealthy stuff than other guys.


Please give less of a fuck about what other people think.

That's the first time I heard that doing this might not be "manly".

 

[Corpekata]

That's the first time I heard that doing this might not be "manly".

You can see it in a lot of media involving "old school" people. The Sopranos had a few jokes about this and I want to say a few other mafia movies did too.

 

[Enter The 36 Chambers]

It certainly is. The only exception is when you're drinking a fountain soda with a lid.

I have to agree. There's definitely something effeminate about using a straw imo

 

[WAR recon zero]

I'm Colombian and I didn't know this was a thing.

Restaurants even serve beverages with straws by default

 

[Diamond]

 

[SPCTRE]

Dont eat a banana, op.

"now I've got Banana Mouth"

 

[cajunator]

Also screw all yall I like my bubble tea!

 

[Always-honest]

That's the first time I heard that doing this might not be "manly".

really? Oh some guys are really really ashamed to admit this. And some don't even do it.
I think in some cultures it's a real nono

Fucking ridiculous if you ask me.. but whatever.

 

[NoblesseOblige]

Never heard anyone consider using a straw to be effeminate. I feel it takes a really insecure person to even think of that sort of thing.

 

[cajunator]

the lengths that some people go to seem manly is pretty hilarious if you think about it.
Especially lifted trucks and chewing tobacco.

 

[Haloid1177]

Dean Norris' character in Kimmy Schmidt taught me it was.