The myth of Man Flu. We have all experienced the phenomena of a man getting sick with some measly cold, little indigestion or a headache and exaggerating the symptoms so much, that we start to worry if they are on their death bed. Though men really do like being taken care of (hence lying in bed for a week in a recovery of the common cold), it has recently been scientifically proven, that some diseases do get men sicker than women. It all just has to do with women having superior immune systems that are not so easily affected by viruses. Now, we don't want to ruin the fun of mocking the ever-so-strong male getting bed-bound by a runny nose, so we've compiled the absolute best of the manfluenza cases below.
And while boyfriends and husbands might say that they are suffering the pains of childbirth times ten when having a man cold, their partners tend to look and their cries for help in a rather unsympathetic way. Probably because us ladies, when hit by flu, still manage to go to work, take care of the children and the 'dying' husbands. Actually, their whining gives us a good chance for a funny meme or two.
Below you'll find a list of the best bed-bound husband memes, slowly dying and greatly suffering boyfriend memes and men memes of heroes who have survived the manfluenza.
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The poor man is evading the Grim Reaper here, and all you, his adoring wife, can do is makes jokes at his expense. My heart goes out to a fallen brother... :(
when I was in labour my husband got a headache so I had to text my family, in between contractions, to bring him some pain meds because "he couldn't take it anymore"
Is that like the "most beautiful chocolate cake you've ever seen?"
I once was recovering from an open (bones sticking out) compound (more than one) , surgically repaired (second of six) ankle break that had required a bone transplant to repair. I was under Dr. Orders to only use my crutches to get to the bathroom and away from fire or flood. My fella had a upset tummy, (heartburn) and asked " could you please go to the refrigerator and get me a gingerale?" I looked at him, waiting for it to sink in, and after a minute, I bopped him on the head with my crutch.
If you only *think* he has a cold y'all better stand down. You'll KNOW when it's the real thing!
my husband never shows that he is sick. I had to force him to go to hospital when he had a mild heart attack. im the total opposite.. hmmm... maybe he pamper me too much..
Bruh I’ll have a 102 degree fever and my guy friends expect me to bring stuff to the party still and make lasagna. Nah bro have your friend with the slight cloud who is claiming to die do it
My guy friend: sneezes Guy friend: I think I’m dying Me: is bleeding out of my pants Me: omg I feel so sorry lemme make u a care package bro I’ll make you as much chili as u want
The first husband that dies from a cold? All the wives near by, will bury him quietly, so the world never Knows!
OK, I read all of these, but I just don't get it! My mother died when I was 5 YO, and I was single for 20+ years ... never had any of these "man problems". PS, my wife and I are deeply in love!!!
I think it has something to do with being around a woman. You ever see those action movies, the hero jumps through fire, gets shot, survives from an explosion, and then the girl patches him up an he goes " ow ow ow"
BINGO! Women are the 'Care Givers', and when there is one around, men automatically look for some care. If you weren't around, we'd just have to do without. You're a wise lady June. :D
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I must have found the only man alive who is the exact opposite. Migraine? Eh, just pop a painkiller and go to work. Vomited? Meh, my desk at work is close to the toilets. Diarrhoea? See the previous point. Fever? Pfff, I'll just drink a bit more water. Honestly, I have to make him stay home from work when he's really ill. And even then I have to remind him he can't go to the shop.
Actually, he's not the only man I know who's like that. My dad went to work with what he thought was a migraine, but it turned out to be a cerebral haemmorage. He survived.
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I never liked that clichee. Everyone gets sick. Sometimes an illness has no visible symptoms but still hurts. Pain tresholds vary. Please don't belittle people that feel sick and also take good care of your own body.
I disagree. Nothing is off limits in humor. And it's jokes like these that brighten the day. - Signed- A Man
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I think it has something to do with being around a woman. You ever see those action movies, the hero jumps through fire, gets shot, survives from an explosion, and then the girl patches him up an he goes " ow ow ow"
BINGO! Women are the 'Care Givers', and when there is one around, men automatically look for some care. If you weren't around, we'd just have to do without. You're a wise lady June. :D
Load More Replies... I must have found the only man alive who is the exact opposite. Migraine? Eh, just pop a painkiller and go to work. Vomited? Meh, my desk at work is close to the toilets. Diarrhoea? See the previous point. Fever? Pfff, I'll just drink a bit more water. Honestly, I have to make him stay home from work when he's really ill. And even then I have to remind him he can't go to the shop.
Actually, he's not the only man I know who's like that. My dad went to work with what he thought was a migraine, but it turned out to be a cerebral haemmorage. He survived.
Load More Replies... I never liked that clichee. Everyone gets sick. Sometimes an illness has no visible symptoms but still hurts. Pain tresholds vary. Please don't belittle people that feel sick and also take good care of your own body.
I disagree. Nothing is off limits in humor. And it's jokes like these that brighten the day. - Signed- A Man
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