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“Difference Between Men And Women” Text From 1995 Is Going Viral Again – Do You Agree With It?
“Difference Between Men And Women” Text From 1995 Is Going Viral Again – Do You Agree With It?
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“Difference Between Men And Women” Text From 1995 Is Going Viral Again – Do You Agree With It?

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Author and former journalist Dave Barry is much loved for the way he uses humor to provide fresh insights into everyday problems and issues. Back in 1995 he wrote the book ‘Complete Guide to Guys,’ and one passage from it is still getting people talking, 23 years later.

Poking fun at the differences of men vs. women, Barry’s short story is an amusing look at gender roles and stereotypes, that has gotten many people nodding their heads in agreement. Not everyone though. Our attitudes toward gender equality have changed so much in recent years that the piece now seems dated and simplistic to some, who know that between the black and white of woman and man there are many shades of grey. The reference to the long-defunct nation of Czechoslovakia only highlights the fact that the relationship advice piece was written in simpler times.

This aside, it’s still a fun piece of writing that has clearly withstood the test of time for many, so surely there’s some truth in it! What do you think? Scroll down below to check the dating advice material out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments! (Facebook cover image: shutterstock / Giulio Fornasar)

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    anonymous

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    Kenny Kulbiski
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't seem quite right. Roger doesn't strike me as a racquetball kind of guy.

    earringnut
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was the 90s. It was a different time.

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    William Fishinger
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're a "guy," and approximately halfway through this post you stared skipping through Elaine's dialogue to get to Roger's reactions, then you agree with this post.

    Rena
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Replace guy with "normal person" and you are avsolutely right. If that's the way Elaine communicates, she was't dating Roger, but the her image of him.

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    Asia
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's a stereotype. I'm a girl and I'm like Roger... I do not overthink like Elaine does. It's working out great for me :)

    Debster
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a female Roger. But I also have ADD.

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    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't seem quite right. Roger doesn't strike me as a racquetball kind of guy.

    earringnut
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was the 90s. It was a different time.

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    William Fishinger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're a "guy," and approximately halfway through this post you stared skipping through Elaine's dialogue to get to Roger's reactions, then you agree with this post.

    Rena
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Replace guy with "normal person" and you are avsolutely right. If that's the way Elaine communicates, she was't dating Roger, but the her image of him.

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    Asia
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's a stereotype. I'm a girl and I'm like Roger... I do not overthink like Elaine does. It's working out great for me :)

    Debster
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a female Roger. But I also have ADD.

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