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We’ve all seen that picture of the really tall, very masculine, and big bearded biker with the tiny kitten in his hands online, right? It’s always nice to find out that your guy friends also like talking about their feelings, watching romantic comedies, or taking care of plants. There are still a lot of stereotypes pervasive in society, dictating what people should and should like or do, but people are slowly breaking them down, one stereotype at a time.

This AskMen thread on Reddit gives us a chance to see the things guys really like doing - without filters or reservations and without a care for stereotypes.

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#1

Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I don't give a single f**k about sports.

VindictiveMelon , Guduru Ajay bhargav Report

Iblowsheep_V3.2
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have NEVER understood the widespread appeal, not to mention the absolute vitriolic behavior of the most "enthusiastic" of fans.

Tsdey
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only sport I like is swimming... but only if I am doing it for fun!

Rocco MZ
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never for the life of me understand the obsession with sports and the allegiance to teams.

Chewie Baron
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m one of those gays who’s really into sports. I even know the football offside rule.

Jake Lewis
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol I'd accept that as a statement of fact OR as stand-up comedy. Brilliant

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StrangeOne
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like watching sports that I know I can't do but it amazes me others can do them. I just don't dive deep into it nor care who wins.

Cats Are Pretty Cool I Guess
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile I invest way too much emotional into it 😁

Burnt Bagel
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you really think about it though, the ONLY time Nationalism makes any sense is the World Cup…

censorshipsucks
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1038402-sportsball

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    #2

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I don't like to have sex with a woman unless I get to know her first and there's an emotional connection

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    Doctor Strange
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Sex is great, but only as an expression of intimacy. To me it is a sharing of mind, body and spirit, and that is not something I will do lightly. If I wouldn't want to spend an hour with you in my arms, I wouldn't want to have sex with you.

    R Dennis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I cannot picture spending the rest of my life with her, why would I potentially create a child with her? There is no guarantee of pregnancy, but what if that were to happen?

    Paul Aguilera
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men can be asexual too. I can take it or leave it and I certainly can be aroused but there's more important things that come first.

    LokisLilButterknife
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe that there is a much higher percentage of people who identify on the asexual spectrum (asexual, demisexual, greysexual) but fear every coming out to the the horrible stigma.So many people still think that asexuality is a mental illness when it truly is not.

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    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly don't understand how people can* have sex after just meeting and not have an emotional connection.

    Scarlett
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends. I’ve been so emotionally cut off after suffering a severe bout of depression that I can. That’s me though and I’m certainly not mentally heathy so don’t take that as an example.

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    Joshua Moore
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't agree with this enough!! Not all guys are mindless drones. I personally was single for more than 2 1/2 years and not sexually active during that time. I had zero desire to find any kind of one night stand, or friend with benefits or whatever. Getting to know someone, developing a relationship, trust and getting to know her, is of vital importance before ever becoming physically intimate. That's just my two cents. 🤷🙂

    Brightlightsbigcity091
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s called demisexuality and a lot of people of all gender identities have it. So it’s nothing to be ashamed of

    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does it have to have a label? It makes it sound like there's something abnormal about it.

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    Beachbum
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am the same way, I am a woman, but the feel the same way. I have to have a mental connection with someone. I have a dude right now that is constantly harassing me he wants to have sex, I have asked several times hey, lets meet up have a drink and talk.. He just always replies with just let me come over, nope. We worked together years ag0, friends on facebook, I am just not gonna let you come over

    Killing_Time_At_Work
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think this is beautiful.. i do the same thing a connection is worth a lot more than meaningless sex.

    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you and I know sex is great but don't have to sleep with every person you go out with.

    Ausrine Ciapaite
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've met 3 men like this. Actually I'm surprised that men do that like this. You wouldn't bring a person you just met to your house get naked in front of them and let them get close to you. You never know if they are not murderers, have crazy kinks and not gonna knock you out and steal all of your s**t. You don't know their health and if they could pass something nasty to you. And to top it off - they might get pregnant and then what? You suddenly got a baby on your lap.

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    #3

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I sleep with a stuffed animal. He’s a large broccoli and his name is Brock. We’re very happy together.

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    Take me to dinner first
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this is brock I wanna be friends with him

    Tsdey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sleep with at LEAST 20 stuffed animals and a minor security blanket (who I have had for years and cannot really sleep without) so I really defy that dang stereotype

    _scarlett_
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a girl, but i still sleep with my three stuffed animals I've had since i was a little kid.

    Huddo's sister
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the one from Ikea? My sister has the carrot one :)

    Potato
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like you and Brock have a happy relationship.

    Amy Manning
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much like the giraffe I sleep with, this looks like a great mini body pillow!

    Gabby Ghoul
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like a large stuffed vegetable, really.

    Marek Čtrnáct
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a shelf of plushies from various sources. Only problem is that my little nephews keep throwing them around.

    Horten Ho-229 (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Broccoli... Sockoli... what's he doing today? Person (offscreen): he's dead

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    #4

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I'm such a little girl when anything at all happens in nature. "oooh wow it snows. Look at these beautiful trees. Oh I'm so happy right now" "oh wow those flowers are really pretty. I wanna pick them and take them home" "oh look a butterfly" "oooooooooh kitty. I wanna pet the kitty"

    Jokker_is_the_name , Seiya Ishibashi Report

    YTK
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last one is just a basic human instinct

    Lance LaRocque
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except in nature a kitty may not be a domestic house cat. It could have a big mother who may not be amused with you messing with her kids.

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    Amanda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loving nature makes you a little girl? No sir.

    Luna Crow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for saying this. Nature is awesome! Appreciating it has nothing to do with gender, and everything to do with respect for and joy in the world around us

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    BetterBitterButter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not being a little girl that's just being yourself and seeing beauty in life.

    Take me to dinner first
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a guy but sometimes I stop walking just to stare at the moon and I'm pretty sure people around me think I'm weird but it's worth it

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My boyfriend gets all excited when it snows. He loves it. Same with sunrises and sunsets. He tries to show me pictures but either his camera isn't great or he's just not good taking pictures lol. Bless his big heart.

    Tvin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dogs turn my brain off. Can be in super serious mode, then Oooh! Puupy!

    MrsFettesVette
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband is the same way and I love it so much. We love planning what to plant around the house and how beautiful it'll be.

    LokisLilButterknife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is nothing strange or "girly" about loving nature! Nature can be incredibly renewing and I appreciate both men and women who can find the joy, fun, and beauty in it.

    DrBronxx
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always liked nature, but I never really appreciated flowers until I came to Japan. Cherry blossom season is just around the corner, and it is AMAZING.

    PippyTab
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love your sentiment, but why why are we still referring to anything on the softer side as "Girly" I know some "Girls" who could take a head off ligament by ligament by tendon and no-one would find the supposed body! They still love snow, sunsets, and kitty's, but to be fair, they would probably steal the cat!

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    #5

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I tear up stupidly easy during emotional movie scenes.

    kingcal , Alex Green Report

    Nikki Sevven
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I won't speak for other women, but I find it both endearing and sexy when a man isn't afraid to show he's human.

    James Suttle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've definitely been doing this since having kids of my own. I also find it very cathartic

    Wysteria_Rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband cries easily during movies at times, but I always give him a huge hug and love him even more for it! Sometimes I'll cry with him!

    Iblowsheep_V3.2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this, and i have no idea why, but only at REALLY cheesy movies and bad scenes. If its a quality movie, not so much.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch a scene that always makes you cry without the music sometime. I swear it's the music

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    Jake Lewis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I also can't sing my 2yo daughter songs at bedtime without choking on the lyrics and tearing up.

    Tvin
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My friends. You bow to no one" *everyone bows*

    Christopher Barnhouse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've tread up watching a 25 year old re-run of Law and Order.

    Jose Ortiz
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think most males are like this!

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    #6

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I like to sit and pee. It's just conformable and more hygienic, also my bathroom smells like strawberries.

    pull_my_waffle , Hernan Bustelo Report

    GEPowers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a philosophical issue, My philosophy being . . never run when you walk, never walk when you can stand around, never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lay down (not good for pee though).

    Amanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why pen15 owners don't sit down all the time. Take the weight off, check your phone. It's all good

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's dark, or I'm wearing sweats or pajama pants, I'll sit. Too hard to aim in the dark and I sure don't wanna turn on the light.

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially at night. No lights to wake me more than I already am.

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    Boatswain Bill
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same -- anytime I just a urinal I never get properly "clean", a few drops tend to escape down my pant leg.

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can shake it, you can swing it, you can beat it on the wall. But only in your pants will the last drip fall.

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    JL
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm assuming that last part isn't an after effect of the first part?

    Higgleton
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha yeah it seemed weird that sitting down would have the effect

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    Travelling Stranger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    apparently, it is the better way to pee for men

    MrsFettesVette
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband does this, because he likes to scroll reddit while he's sitting there. Its his "me time"

    CanadianaKa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oddly, best relationships I ever had were with men who sit to pee. I think it might actually be an indicative personality trait but I never bothered to do a deeper dive.

    JP Purves
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Single male here. I clean my own bathroom. Sitting to pee makes sense, no overspray to clean.

    Burnt Bagel
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the sitting…but the strawberries? Wtf?

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    #7

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Not interested in sports overly Don't have a compulsive need to drink or bet Not bothered if a woman earns me than me, her place isn't in the kitchen, it's where ever she wants that makes her happy Don't bang everything with a pulse Don't feel a need to prove myself or out-do others

    Mardanis , Mikhail Nilov Report

    Willow Quinn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will you run for president please?

    HurlWurk
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm very similar, but would make a terribly bad president. I also know my limits and that I'm largely socially blind.

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    Kitty 🥀
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sorry, but this reeks of the Pick Me man version of “I’m not like other girls.” Putting down other men to make himself sound good— I doubt most men bang everything with a pulse or have a compulsive need to drink or bet.

    Lama
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was having the same thought: he's painting a very negative picture about what men are supposedly like, just so he can pat himself on the shoulder? Most men I know are not these stereotypes.

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    Beachbum
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband was so humiliated when I was making more money than him, I always jsut said what does it matter, as long as one of us is making matter. One time he threw my keys away so I could not go to work......I couldnt take the kids to school either, I found them at the very bottom of the garbage can

    JP Purves
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, the entire alpha man thing is pure b.s. It's just toxic masculinity at its worst.

    PippyTab
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you one of those new chat "Terminator" bots or a unicorn? Either way, I really hope you meet a really special person. I hope you teach your kids, or family boy's what it means to be a "Man" Cos you just nailed it.

    WonderWoman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You, sir, are the best kind of man

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love to watch my favorite football ⚽ teams. I don't gamble ever, and rarely drink alcohol. Didn't realize those were male qualities though. I don't care how much anybody makes, regardless of gender. My mother has inspired in me the constant anxiety that I'm not good enough, so yeah, i feel the need to prove myself. Not at the expense of others, because my mom also taught me that I shouldn't take up space.

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    #8

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Sucker for cuddles

    agentmichaelscarn__ , Martinus Scriblerus Report

    Doctor Strange
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love curling up with someone I care about, her head on my chest. Its my favorite thing in the world.

    Tvin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cuddles are when I feel safe and happy. A nice reprieve from being 'manly'.

    Mocha The Lion
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    fun fact: that pictue is of my mom and dad!

    Sarah Kathrin Matsoukis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the cuddliest people I know bar myself are men

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish my puppy would cuddle. She gets too excited and starts jumping around. She does sleep in bed with me. One of my cats is a big time lap cat though

    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who isn't besides animal cuddles are the best.

    Tsdey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if with animals... YES!

    Lee Banks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS. While dude is a dude's to other dudes, he brags me up for cuddling qualities.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg my bf and I would die for cuddles.. jokes on us we're long distance

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    #9

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I love my marriage

    Ewokhunters , Kumar Saurabh Report

    Chucky Cheezburger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my wife, and wouldn't change anything if I could.

    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WTF... How is hating your marriage a male stereotype?

    Kitty 🥀
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sorry, is it a male stereotype to hate one’s marriage???

    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huge stereotype. It's this idea that women forced you into marriage and having kids and have taken away your freedom and enjoyment of life. So many tv sitcoms revolve around this idea of men in marriages and the wife is always some nagging woman who forces him to be responsible. The wife is always mad at the husband for something.

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    Allen Packard
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for you! I do as well, my wife is my Everything.

    Wysteria_Rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been married 8 years going on 9 and I'm happy having a partner to get through life with. I hate that it's not the same for everyone, though.

    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so rare to hear this that I almost forget sometimes that some people are actually happily married, lol.

    Doctor Strange
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I very much Want to get married, to find someone who would choose me, share the rest of her life with me.

    Tamra
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you find her someday, Doctor Strange.

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    Brightly
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would hope so. Is it a stereotype that men don't like their marriages? Why get married otherwise?

    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some men get married because they want children. But more men get married because they are children.

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    #10

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I’m not the breadwinner. I do all of the housework. I stay home with the baby. Edit: This got a lot more attention than I expected. My wife and I have been married for 5 years. 3 years ago I was miserable in a 9-6 office job and she just finished school with her Nurse Practitioner license. I got an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a tech startup for equity involved (although minimal pay up front). We decided that I would pursue this opportunity and when we had kids I would be staying home with them while she works since I’d be working from home. It’s been 3 years since then. I co-founded a second company in March and our first child was born in May. We have family help, and I’m able to make my own schedule. I try to make life as easy for my wife as I can because I know her job is very stressful and she only gets to see our daughter 2-3 hours max per day. To us it was a no-brainer. For me to go back to an office job just for my salary to go to childcare seems foolish. So yea I do the dishes, cook, clean, grocery shop, etc. because it’s the best thing for my family at this time. 10 years from now we could be living a very different life, and we’ll make the same decisions to better the lives of our children.

    brenndog , Anton Uniqueton Report

    MrsFettesVette
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what a "real" man does-cares for his family, does what's best for them and supports his partner. Toxic masculinity is killing men.

    Daman dan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think you missed the point of this entire post. This isn't a "real" man, this is a normal human being. Most guys are like this and not the neanderthals that the media implies.

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    Rougarou Cher
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kind of wonder who still even thinks that this wouldn't make perfect sense. My BIL is staying at home with their baby for the next year because his wife makes so much more than he was making. And I didn't hear anyone saying anything except for like praising him. Wonder how many women get kudos for taking care of their kids?

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not working is awesome if you can! Without taking advantage of the system. The American work ethic is truly f****d up!

    Shannon Mallory
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When it turned out that I had a career job and he didn't, I became the sole income and his job has been caring for the house, yard, kids and pets ( not exclusively, i do my part after work and on weekends, but we've largely reversed traditional roles and it works fine.).

    TheBreadKnight
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, that is kind of what I want to have. I hate the idea of having to work for the rest of my life, but I live the idea of watching over my children, taking care of them, cooking the meals, cleaning the house. It’s just perfect to me.

    El Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP spending time with his family that very few men get to have. It's hard work looking after kids, the home and working too but more fulfilling than the alternative. Nice one..

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm. I am the only income earner in my house. My wife is a SAHM. But I do the majority of the cooking and cleaning. I work from home, so I can do that. I also do things like pack the kids lunches for school, get them to and from school, karate, sports, etc. But I really like that stuff. My wife is really messy, so cleaning is something I do to maintain my sanity. She will only clean if she's mad at me, then she does it as loudly as possible. My wife manages the bureaucratic stuff with school. Particular the special ed paperwork. She's also very active in politics and advocacy. She does really amazing work in that arena.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what I'm doing but going to school instead of wfh. It's taking longer than I thought but I'm so much happier than with my old job and that shows in my interactions with everyone, esp. My kids

    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do the same. Wifey got to where she made 3x my salary. Now I'm on childcare/house renovations. It's kinda great.

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    #11

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Although I still live with my dad at the age of 26, I don't consider myself a failure and I'm not a slob. I have finished my university degree and have a full-time job in my field, it's just that renting is simply too expensive. I do every chore that an average 'independent' person does - I cook, clean the apartment, do the laundry, pay the bills etc. Basically dad is my roomie.

    kidmaciek , EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA Report

    Travelling Stranger
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dad may not mind at all, or may even appreciate

    Marek Čtrnáct
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandmother and dad lived in their parents' house until it became their house. I simply uphold the tradition.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is noting wrong with this at all, my son lived with me until I think he was 28? We were roommates, it isn't like oh you still live with your mom? We enjoyed each others company, He was able to quit his job, and go to a trade school, and now he has his CDL, and makes so much money! He lives with this girlfrind now, and I really miss him, we had fun together

    Jitesh Parmar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In indian subcontinent, you are expected to keep your parents with you and not abandon them in their old age.

    Ericthedead
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see nothing wrong with this whatsoever. I’m just a little jealous that his father seems to be awesome. I had to move out when I was 16.

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If all adults are good with the arrangement and a "fair share" plan of chores and work is in place, I think this is a great living situation. I imagine it can be trying if the space is lacking for privacy reasons.

    BetterBitterButter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In this economy it's wise and necessary for many.

    J
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this with my two boys until we all got into relationships.

    A. Starhawk Hunt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there are cultures in this world where living with parents, etc. is normal. wish we would get that in our USA brains.

    RavenTheCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Listen, remember this. Its the 21st century and thr price of living is ridiculous. I live with my mom and my brother still and although we have our moments we make things work. All of us have our romantic partners too, one day when finances get better we do plan to even still stick together in a larger place. Because it makes the price of living so much more manageable. In other words, its okay to look after each other

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    #12

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I like sewing. I’m working on my first quilt right now.

    atlas794 , Windell Oskay Report

    Sanne Hippy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I learned sewing from my mom and carpentry from my dad, they where both professionals in those directions, I'm very happy with both skills.

    Ericthedead
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can sew up torn work jeans. But it’s not pretty.

    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actively mining sewing knowledge from my mother/aunts right now to start upholstering my woodworking projects. Just came to the realization that I'll be the only person in this generation of our extended family that will know how to sew

    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My older brother has a whole business sewing. He used to make dresses and skirts for us and costumes and stuff. Now he does leather, which is less "shocking" for a guy, I guess.

    Shannon Mallory
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Traditionally, tailors were men. I'm not sure when sewing became 'women's work.'

    Lee Banks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    neat! I hope it turns out well!

    #13

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Idgaf about cars

    Kinetiks , Loe Moshkovska Report

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to be interested in cars...back when cars were interesting. They all look alike now.

    HarperTheCentaur (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. But they're so much safer now that it feels stupid to try and get a vintage car. Sigh... Someone should make a company that makes vintage-car lookalikes that are still as safe as any other modern car.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A car is just something to get me from home to point B and back home. And point B better be worth it.

    Sanne Hippy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care about cars or even have a drivers license, my wife has her license and sometimes drives our 20 year old car.

    Max M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need a car with good seating comfort, good speakers and low maintance cost. So i ended up with a fiat punto 13 years ago, it still drives well. That is the most a car interest me

    DrBronxx
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not interested in sports cars or anything like that, but like a lot of things, I'm interested in cars when I'm in the market for one. I don't care about the super expensive, impractical ones. I care about the ones that I can afford, that are comfortable, that are reliable, and that are safe. Right now I'm in the market for an SUV (YouTube tells me that what I'm looking for in the US would be called a "compact" SUV), so I'm starting to gather information. Once I make my purchase, I'll be back to not caring about cars other than my own. It's the same with phones, TVs, other appliances - I don't know/care about them unless I'm thinking of getting one.

    Colin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no clue about cars. My wife knows far more than me, but her grandfather, father and both uncles were mechanics.

    Christopher Bowers
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same way. Just give me something safe and reliable to drive.

    Katherine Forest
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I'm so sick of assigning genders to object. I'm a chick and I like cars. So what.

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    #14

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I actually prefer to cook my own food rather than ordering takeout

    Pranay_Dogra , cottonbro studio Report

    Ericthedead
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel sorry for people that can’t cook. Makes life so much better.

    Kitty 🥀
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is it a male stereotype to prefer ordering takeout??

    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before I became disabled, I did almost all the cooking and grocery shopping. I actually really enjoy all of it, even doing the dishes while cooking.

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many great advantages to both options. Grateful to have the choice!

    Erik Ivan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To get a better meal then what I or my wife can manage in our kitchen is horrendously expensive. We don't have that kind of money.

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

    I like watching cooking shows but I'd like to see one where to cook has to clean all the stuff up. I'd cook a lot more if I had staff to wash the dishes.

    pink_panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't love cooking but the price and nutrition value are sooo much better. Often the taste, too.

    Doctor Strange
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to cook, but when its just for me its just too much work. But for friends, I'm more than happy to. When we go to conventions, I cook a bunch of meals (last menu was shepards pie, bourbon chicken, slow cooked beef stew, and a breakfast scramble) so we don't have to pay over inflated con prices.

    Tamra
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that my husband cooks. Our first "fancy" date, he cooked me an amazing meal. That was 36 years ago. I still remember it.

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    #15

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Have great fashion sense and love grooming myself, am not gay

    bagman_ , Luca Nardone Report

    Sad Quokka
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep same. I could shop all day, I buy lots of the latest fashion stuff etc etc

    Lil Miss Hobbit
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fashion is so underrated in men. You don't have to be stuck-up or gay to pay attention to what you put on.

    Scott T Brynildsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's sad he had to announce his sexual orientation. Who f*****g cares?!

    Mrs.Pugh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The people who make it their entire life and personality. They live for this s**t

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    Lee Banks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't have to be gay to care about yourself.

    Amanda Hunter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A well dressed and groomed man is a real turn on.

    JP Purves
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to say it loud for those in the back of the.room: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GAY TO CARE HOW YOU LOOK!

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shorts, a t-shirt, and flip flops. Even in the snow. God retirement is great!

    RavenTheCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its a gay stereotype to be fashionable? I dress like a darn hipster some days

    Dustin Alcaraz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad that you felt the need to state the last part. Everyone loves shopping for themselves!

    Asphalt Bubblegum
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is generally called being "metrosexual".

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    #16

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I like baking...

    RazorBladeInMyMouth , ready made Report

    Astrius
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not very good in general, but goddamn i can make some perfect scones

    TotallyNOTaFox
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to bake, too. I learned it from my work in a traditional bakery

    Mental Liberals
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! It's the pounds I gain from eating it all!!

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not I. Don't have the patience for it. But glad others do

    Bruce Horton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like cooking but I'm too impulsive for baking, all that measuring, too much precision.

    Vic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! I can't bake to save my life. I can't follow recipe without improvising..

    LokisLilButterknife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baking can be both incredibly fun yet incredibly tricky as it is such a precise science.

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    #17

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I f*****g love gardening. Every year I can't wait to fill my goddamn yard with sunflowers. If you don't like sunflowers I will fight you. Also, BBQ'ing, I have no idea what the f**k a BBQ does or how it works and everything I cook turns to s**t. I don't f**k with the BBQ.

    BlanketFortSiege , Martin Pettitt Report

    Curly Q
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy sounds like he will find your house and beat you with a trowel if you don't 'f*****g love gardening'

    Bruce Horton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Half right, gardening good, BBQ better

    Raphapablap
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this a US thing that gardening isn't a male stereotype? From what I've experienced it's usually the men that attended to gardens.

    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It might be [I'm US]. It's weird though. "Yardwork", landscaping, and farming are typically considered masculine, but if you're growing flowers or food in a residential area it's feminine.

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    pink_panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't love sunflowers but I love that you do!

    Ericthedead
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have my garden every year unless something comes up. I’ve been planting a garden since I was a kid. My grandparents got me started.

    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! Gardening, yes! One of my brothers had a 2 acre garden he cared for on his own when he was 15. It was crazy, but he loved it.

    Heather Talma
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, first of all, BBQ is not a thing you cook on.

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend, there are Anger Management courses available even before the Court inevitably forces you into one!

    Tree P
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't have to fight me, I love sunflowers! They are freaking awesome!

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    #18

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I can fix nothing . I am not into sports . I cook . I like kids . I am not a car guy. I work as a nurses aid. The last one put me in high demand at the hospital.

    Trygolds , Pixabay Report

    Rougarou Cher
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad kinda always thought it was funny that my sisters married men who were not "handy" in like traditional masculine gender role ways. One is an artist and the other is a chef so they're just handy in other ways if you ask me.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sisters and I can fix up most things around the house. But our dad was a master tradesman and his idea of preparing his kids for the real world was making sure we knew how to do a bunch of basic home repair/ woodworking/ very basic electrical. If it wasn't for him I probably wouldn't have learned in my own, not really interested outside of saving the money

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I would suggest that you at lest learn how to fix s**t. Apparently not your car though!

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know your strengths and weaknesses.Cool!

    Samyan Elrod
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the nicest nurse when i was in hospital was a guy

    Ericthedead
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on though. Being able to work with your hands is not a bad thing. My daughter is pretty handy.

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think everybody should be able to do basic repair work and plumbing. Especially if you own a car or a home, you should be able to swap out your flat tire, or unclog your toilet at the bare minimum. Best if you can patch walls, do basic electrical. I'd love to learn more carpentry, but never can find time.

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    #19

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I cannot stand beer. I think it is the most repulsive substance you could possibly drink. It's literally just rotten barley water imo. I have tried so many beers, commercial, imports, dark, light, etc. its all disgusting. Gimme a good rum or bourbon. And if you really wanna make me happy, gimme something fruity like a Malibu sunrise or a Bahama mama. But mostly I just drink tea. I also bake nearly everyday. I make cookies, cakes, brownies, muffins, etc. all from scratch. I even make my own bread. I literally bake a loaf of bread every 2-3 days. And I love to give my baked goods out to whoever will take them. For christmas all my neighbors receive a plate of various cookies, cupcakes, brownies, fudge and fresh baked bread, all made from scratch. Box desserts are horrible and either don't or just barely save you any work, money or time.

    yeahyeahiknow2 , ELEVATE Report

    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is literally me. Who wrote this cos I wanna know you? I utterly hate beer, and I love rum and I drink far too much tea. I also love cooking, baking etc ☺️

    Alan Foster
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't stand beer. When coworkers go out for a beer after work, I'm always that guy with a glass of wine. And I don't care.

    RavenTheCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pfpff okay forgive me i hear you talking smack about beer and all i hear in my head is pirate shanties about Grog x3. Real talk though i rarely drink beer, coke and rum for me or a straight swig of rum to knock me out before bed is all i want .

    Anon Yymi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's fine not liking something. What isn't fine is using the words "literally" and "imo" in the same sentence.

    Amanda Hunter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why can't I ever find a man like you?

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    COMPLETELY lost me at “I cannot stand beer…”. We truly live in parallel universes.

    Chrissyfox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this about red wine. I don't care how expensive it is, it's just vinegar to me. Shame really, because I live in France half the year.

    Max M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always call beer for old bread. I dont touch anything with alcohol in it, i cant stand the smell and i like baking but i try to get rid of some weight so i don't bake anymore

    Best Behave
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stopped drinking about 3 years ago. I don’t really miss it, but am an absolute sucker for 0% beer - I really can’t get enough

    Theresa Stephenson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have place near where we live that serves hard apple cider on tap it so much better than beer which is awful

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    #20

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I'll admit when I'm wrong.

    OldSpiceMelange , ROMAN ODINTSOV Report

    Blinders
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not a male/female thing

    Johnnynatfan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it certainly is not. I know plenty of women who never admit when they are wrong

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    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I was wrong once. I thought I had made a mistake. But of course I hadn't!"

    Kate Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just want to jump into that water.

    El Dee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of people say this but will admit they're wrong only when they were told the wrong thing. Anything else and they'll defend their position even when it's obviously indefensible. But it's good OP is one of the few..

    #21

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I'm very nurturing and am happy and was perfectly willing to take on primary care giver role of our child, even with full time employment. I also do housework. No issue with it. I am also much more gentle and soft spoken than my wife, who is basically a (hot) bull in a China shop. Between the two, I am the peace maker.

    Eltharion-the-Grim , Laura D'Alessandro Report

    El Dee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cliches are often untrue. My parents were the same, my father was more gentle..

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soooo……she’s a b***h🤪

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    #22

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I find folding laudry relaxing. I always take the basket to the bedroom. Throw on a off roading video and just fold. Its such a simple task. No thinking about whats for dinner or how the kids did.in school. Just simple laundry.

    publicbigguns , mali maeder Report

    Paul Rabit
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love doing laundry and dishes. I find both very zen and i like the physical manifestation of accomplishment and order when I’m done.

    Lil Miss Hobbit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Dad does this! He watches Westerns while folding all the laundry. He loves it.

    Bobby
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate laundry. I will trade dishes and mowing for laundry. Any takers?

    v
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one reminds me of basic training. I was 28 (grandpa) with a bunch of 18-20 year olds. One night I was folding my laundry and this one guy, who always seemed to be bouncing from one thing to the next, stopped on his way to somewhere and asked me "how can you do that". I asked him what he meant and he said "be so calm". I was folding my underwear and he couldn't figure out how I was calm.

    Connie Martin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bird: "I don't sing because I'm happy, I'm happy because I sing." Same thing here? I'm calm because I'm folding.

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    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love ironing. Seriously! I find it therapeutic.

    L
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yep I'm with you on that one. laundry is meditation

    Burnt Bagel
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While watching porn….I would assume?!

    Chrissyfox
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Folding is just getting ready for ironing. I hate ironing but once it's done, I love the look, the feel, and the smell of beautifully ironed...well, everything.

    Lee Banks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any man who takes me on takes on the folding.

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    #23

    I don’t care about my name living on or having a legacy. I came, I survived until I died and that’s all there was to it. I also don’t find sex worth the effort people go through for it, I can’t understand paying for a prostitute.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What draws me to sex is the intimacy and acceptance. An encounter with prostitute is the opposite of both of these.

    Chrissyfox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my kids and grandkids and I want them to survive and thrive, but I have no love for humanity itself. If in not so distant future mankind drives itself to extinction, I couldn't care less. I would much rather this beautiful little planet recovered and survived. You go, Mama Nature!

    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Carrying on a family name is so dated I wouldn't even call it a stereotype anymore. If anything I think NOT wanting kids is the stereotype now.

    Rougarou Cher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish we could do away with the with that kind of family line stuff. It doesn't make you less part of the lineage if you don't have the same last name.

    Haywood Jablome
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "A prostitute is someone who will love you no matter who you are or what you look like" Isaac Hayes

    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    fixed your downvote because they didn't get the humour reference.

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    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Points for all points made! Attachment is the root of the majority of our problems….

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like for some of the things I've created to last far longer than I do, but other than that I'm with you!

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    #24

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Not liking flowers. I absolutely love flowers and plants. Small, big, geen, red, pink, whaterver. I love them. Liking to drink. I hate alcohol and I've started to dislike soft drinks too. I mostly drink water.

    EdyMarin , Pixabay Report

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strange twist in this one. Needed another drink just to try and understand it!

    Chrissyfox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love flowers but lately I've tried to avoid cut flowers. It just seems wrong that they're just gonna die. Pot plants are a much better option.

    Theresa Stephenson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can never understand why everyone has to drink in social settings. Do they need it to be more friendly. I try drinking soda only for energy or cream soda for upset stomach

    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not that into drinking anymore. I'm starting to find even one or two drinks makes me feel like garbage the next day

    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alcohol/soft drinks aren't a male thing

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    #25

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I love doing the washing up and having a tidy kitchen!!!

    torchy89 , Jean van der Meulen Report

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feeling the tidy kitchen. My wife tells me I’m a**l. Then we go to bed……..

    anarkzie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the act of washing stuff but hate tidying up.

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    #26

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I am definitely *not* horny 24/7.

    VMK_1991 , Katy Warner Report

    Tushar Roy Mukherjee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My penis has a mind of its own and I do not like it. I'll get horny at random hours and there's literally nothing turning me on. In the middle of an exam, while studying, while cycling. And the worst part is that when I get horny, I start dozing off.

    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, but seriously if you're not 13 you might want to talk to a doctor

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    anarkzie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's an age thing. When I was a teen I was horny all the time but now I'm older I've calmed down a lot.

    RavenTheCat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Admittedly i can be at some of the worst times,and some days i get the mood way too much. However learning to ignore trh mood helps it go away on its own. I'm not trying to be like weird or anything but i admittedly do have mood swings like this and hate it so bad

    El Dee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many myths about men..

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    #27

    I played with my sister’s dolls as a kid and I will hug anyone in sight (pre/hopefully soon post covid). Stealing from someone else I also sit and pee. I remember my 3rd grade teacher getting on to me for that (she was not a good teacher)

    anon Report

    L
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why on earth was your third grade teacher aware of your peeing posture?

    A. Starhawk Hunt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and FEMALE teacher on top? I never saw a toilet in the classroom which should be the only way she could know that.

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    MicrowaveGoddess
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How the f***k would your teacher know how you pee???????

    Erla Zwingle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably one of his classmates decided to look important and told the teacher

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember my third grade teacher pulling my pants down and spanking me with a ping pong paddle. One of the best memories of my life!

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    #28

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I love listening to mainstream pop music like Taylor Swift, Doja cat, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande etc

    BinnedAF , taylorswift Report

    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. Controversial but I love TS, AG and others

    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh. I gave up on new music mid teens

    Raccoon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “The top 40 hits are in the top 40 for a reason!”

    #29

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I find a lot of 'banter' just irritating, and gets in the way of what could be a good time. (source: Northern English so results may vary)

    Orange_is_Truth , Armin Rimoldi Report

    Sad Quokka
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Results may vary 🤣. Tbf I love a good bit of banter

    Erla Zwingle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suspect he enjoys amusing banter but I think he's referring to that idiotic cliche all boys all the time blather.

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer being a total and complete hermit….

    Chrissyfox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get so frustrated when people don't get to the point. All this rambling and waffling is just so irritating. And those that tell you the end of the story before the beginning. Arrrgh! I have 70 years worth of garbage in my head, there's not room for anymore. And please, just answer the gd question. Yes or no, that's it.

    Some guy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst is starting to tell a joke KNOWING you don't remember the punchline.

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    Jake Lewis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm American and I don't even know what you're talking about

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    #30

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered I have a skincare routine

    anon , Polina Tankilevitch Report

    Curly Q
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even have a skincare routine, and i'm a teenage girl

    DaVo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same and I'm a middleaged woman. Welp probs too late anyway.

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    Barbara Skolly
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 37 year old male coworker has a skin care routine. He still looks the same as 14 years ago when he started there, not a hint of a wrinkle or line

    Max M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When i was a late teen i also had skin care stuff, but not anymore.

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wash my face every time I happen to shower!

    Chrissyfox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not. I wash my face in the shower and moisturise if I remember, or can be bothered. I'm 70 and my skin looks 15 years younger- or so I'm told. I almost never wear makeup.

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    #31

    I keep my apartment clean. Also, I like The Sims.

    DuncanIdaho88 Report

    #32

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered Just wanted to pipe in. While I don't know about "exceptionally clean". My place was definitely pretty clean, it was also better organized then anytime I've lived with a partner. I think the stereotype comes from young guys who are living in dorm rooms or going out partying all the time.

    loki0111 , Nathan Cowley Report

    Con O Cuinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All these posts about cleaning. Let me tell you this, all my most slovenly roommates have been women. I never knew how manky a bathroom could be until I lived with them.

    Kate Jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a woman and I totally agree. I can be straight up gross. Not unsanitary but just messy. It really just depends on the person. I've known guys who literally sleep in beds with roaches in the room and I've known guys who have to have the magazines on the table perfectly straight and there can be not a single fingerprint on a glass table. Same with women. I think the only difference that I've seen is the desire to let other people SEE the mess. I would be mortified if someone just showed up at my house and saw how messy it was if I hadn't cleaned in a week. If I know there's even a remote possibility of having company I'm doing a deep clean beforehand. Whereas men...some men can know you're coming over for a week in advance and still not clean up first. They just have no shame in it at all. I know I'm generalizing but this has been my experience.

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    Anime dude101
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    do yourself a favor and do not go to the boy's bathroom at my school

    Cats Are Pretty Cool I Guess
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all now that public men's bathrooms are like war zones lol. And you know you can never tell if the floors are wet from water or, uh, something else

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    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sooo….if I weren’t married, I might have at least a 1% stake in any decoration decisions?!

    Erla Zwingle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can attest that women's bathrooms can be truly revolting. Sorry ladies but you know it's true. Is it because you don't have to clean it?

    Mrs.Pugh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you mean “don’t have to clean it”?

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    #33

    Somebody Asked Men Online “What Male Stereotypes Don’t Apply To You?”, 33 Delivered You have to spend a lot of money to prove you are a real man, such as...big a*s trucks and camo

    phlebonaut , Chris Potter Report

    Tamra
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's hope this stereotype dies a quick death.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really a fan of big trucks, but I really wish I had one during my last move. Everyone needs a buddy with a truck and mine moved away:(

    Burnt Bagel
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got a full size truck. Cuz I pull a large fifth-wheel. Got some camo cuz I go hunting sometimes with a buddy. I just drive. Stereotypes are b******t! Believe it or not in some places people need to hunt to support their families, wear camouflage to do it, and need a truck to get in the woods. So, again, f**k you and your judgmentalism.

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. My buddies are "real men". It's cute. Some are trans, some are gay, some are the most cis people ever. They just worry that I know how to use a knife. Camo and trucks are fun, if you want them.

    Kate Jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, I don't care what you like. If you can afford it...get whatever you want. But I will never understand the truck 'culture'. I get if you do a job that needs the flatbed or live somewhere where having a powerful truck can help get through snow, etc. But 9 times out of 10 it's not for that. Trucks are annoying to get in as you get older. They are more compact inside so god forbid you want to pick people up or use the truck for more than 3 people. And unless you're using that flatbed all the time, the cost is really exorbitant and unnecessary. So many guys buy these 60K trucks that put their families in so much debt.

    Tushar Roy Mukherjee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Buy a good cycle. literally the GOAT of land transport.

    Blinders
    Community Member
    2 years ago

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    Stereotypical hatred for hunters and such

    LokisLilButterknife
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, someone's insecure in their masculinity. Is your home decked out in camouflage and decorated with posters of screaming eagles? Do you fight bears with your bare hands? Is the only thing you eat raw meat? Yes, you are oh so very manly! The epitome of manliness! How could anyone be as manly as you!?

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