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Didn’t you see Jackass 2?</p>
<p>Men are born with a sense of humor. They know when something is funny and they can tell off color jokes.</p>
<p>Men don’t have to listen. They can tune out ambient noise and pay attention to their own thoughts.</p>
<p>Men can speak when they want or when they have something to say. Men don’t have to suffer with a compulsion to talk and fill every silence with chatter.</p>
<p>Men do not go through monthly cycles of hormone-induced insanity.</p>
<p>Men are not constantly uncomfortable by being overly hot or cold.</p>
<p>Men know how to drive and they are born with a sense that they have the right of way. A man can drive a car without losing attention due to talking.</p>
<p>A man can go somewhere without getting ready, without carrying extra clothing, a pack of stuff, and without carrying a water bottle.</p>
<p>Men don’t have any problems buying shoes that fit and their feet don’t constantly hurt.</p>
<p>A man can eat like a hog and lose weight by cutting back on the beer.</p>
<p>A man can wash his hair with body soap and does not need a variety of shampoos and conditioners. Men don’t worry about split ends.</p>
<p>A man can be happy with a $15 pair of jeans. He doesn’t need to worry about the logo on the rear pocket. He is not worried if the waist is too high or too low and if a butt crack is occasionally visible.</p>
<p>When things are not going right, a man can always break something and feel better.</p>
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<p>In many cases, I would not say that they “do not HAVE to listen” but more that they do not “choose” to listen. Or simply, they will not listen.</p>
<p>You could add that men will not ask for directions when driving.</p>
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In addition to getting lost and not asking for directions, I find that men mistake the uterus for a tracking device. Why do men ask their wives if they’ve seen their belts, shoes, wallets, keys, etc? Had they been put in their proper place, they wouldn’t be “lost”. When I’m asked whether or not I’ve seen an item that I most definitely did not use, I cast my eyes to the sky, tap my chin as if really thinking about it and say, “Now let me see … the last time I wore your belt …” He gets the message, until he loses something again.</p>
<p>SplashMom…ditto on that one…I forgot about it!</p>
<p>The uterus is not a tracking device; the vagina is. </p>
<p>My favorite is when I’ve been out of the house for 13 hours (because I work full-time), walk in the house, and have three (male) people ask me what’s for dinner. Apparently it’s the vagina that makes me in charge of the food. I just answer, “I don’t know, honey; I just live here, just like you.”</p>
<p>A few decades ago, men had it much better. I think in modern society, it is women who have it better:</p>
<p>Women aren’t as prone to heart disease as men. This is a big deal since heart disease is the #1 killer of people.</p>
<p>Women don’t need prostate exams.</p>
<p>Women receive many of the preferential treatments that minorities get.</p>
<p>Women don’t get drafted. </p>
<p>Women can get by on their looks (I know someone else said this but I had to mention it again).</p>
<p>It is much easier for gay women to be accepted than gay men. </p>
<p>Women can wear dresses and pants, men can only wear the latter.</p>
<p>Women don’t have to shave as much as men. Face shaving is much more painful than leg shaving.</p>
<p>There are several prestigous all-women colleges, but when colleges are all-male, it is seen as sexist discrimination. </p>
<p>I’ll be posting more reasons why women have it better later. Stay tuned.</p>
<p>Before you accuse me of gross generalizations, look at the original post. It’s a two way street, baby.</p>
<p>On the statement of “women hold all the power”…</p>
<p>“Power” in terms of our legislative body…House and Senate…?</p>
<p>Just 61 (out of 535) women in the House and 13 (out of 100) in the Senate?</p>
<p>And if we want to view money in terms of women making ~75 cents to the dollar?</p>
<p>Then my statements were valid…were they not? ;)</p>
<p>Im not making any judgement calls here…just stating the facts.</p>
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We have a yearly exam called a pap smear. Let me share with you what we women go through yearly. Our legs are placed in an open position with our feet in stirrups, a speculum (a cold metal tool) is placed in the vagina and then dilated to allow for another piece of equipment to go in and scrape a few cells for pathology. Additionally, a gloved hand is then used to check our rectum for any problems there. We get the prostate exam without having your equipment.</p>
<p>Well, not ALL of 'em, by any means, but men in general! Maybe p2n is right. Maybe men <em>are</em> just happier people. After all, simplicity contributes to contentment/happiness. And many men embody this simplicity. </p>
<p>Take this scenario for example…and see if it would work in the reverse. I can go up to my hubster, whisper in his ear, gently run my fingers through his hair, give him a soft hug from behind and a peck on the cheek, and basically GET ANYTHING I WANT!!! 
There is <em>NO WAY</em> that this would work in reverse. 'Cause I’m not that simple…I’d want the details. What do you want…how much will it cost <em>lolololol</em>!!! But my dh?? Nope…a simple batting of my eyes and he’s DONE! :)</p>
<p>The men in my life seem to be perfectly content and happy with the simple things…does this make them “happier”? Yeah, probably! And it makes me happy too!! :)</p>
<p>~berurah</p>
<p>Indeed. Women would be much better off subscribing to</p>
<p><a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicureanism[/url]”>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicureanism</a></p>
<p>Actually, firewalker, I thought you subscribed to the theory that
“Treat them like dirt. Works wonders.” when talking about women. That’s what you said in another thread.</p>
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<p>firewalker~
Uh…no. And if you read the above paragrah from that article, you might not be in favor of it either! :eek: ('less you want to give of SEX!!!)</p>
<p>~b.</p>
<p>There are two types of women…</p>
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<li><p>The kind you want to score fast + easy with…these chicks have no self confidence or self worth…therefore the easiest way to bag them is treat them like garbage. It works.</p></li>
<li><p>The Good girl; the kind you’d bring home to mom; marriage material. The kind found usually after college.</p></li>
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<p>Most college guys I know go for the first type…they don’t require any special treatment. In my experience…nor do they expect it.</p>
<p>Just a few responses to the above comments. Men expect women to find their stuff, take care of the house and kids, fix meals and do most of the household chores. And it works most of the time. I do need to mow the lawn, but I have a riding mower. </p>
<p>Sure women do live a bit longer on average. Take away all the time spent on cooking and chores and men still come out ahead. </p>
<p>I don’t shave anything and I never regretted not being able to wear a dress. </p>
<p>Men don’t get lost. We know that are decisions are always right. We don’t need help and advice. We are content and do not second or worry about our decisions.</p>
<p>Epicurus said sex was fine…as long as you don’t overdo it. Bodily pleasures are OK as long as you don’t go overboard. “live and let live” in contrast to the STOICS, who abstained from pleasures of this world.</p>
<p>I’m not sure how to respond to that (#35), firewalker. I think I just feel sorry for you. Good luck in your future relationships … you’re going to need it.</p>
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This is what the article said.</p>
<p>I learned differently in my philosophy course.</p>
<p>Before you write me off…take a good look at the current college dating scene. Nothing I’ve said is false. Some people can’t handle reality; denial.</p>