The manly man thread

[Symmetry]

Only post stories of the manliest of men here.

Man chokes killer lion to death, walks to safety

The runner, whose name hasn’t been released, fought off the cougar, hiked out of the area after Monday’s attack and drove himself to a hospital. He suffered facial cuts, wrist injuries and puncture wounds to his arms, legs and back.
On Tuesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the investigation confirmed the man’s account that he suffocated the animal.

[mrswdk]

Norfolk vicar 'will not accept' female bishop

A vicar has said he would not accept a female bishop's authority if a woman were next to be appointed in the position.

The Reverend Canon Howard Stoker wrote to parishioners of his two churches in Norfolk, as the selection of a new Bishop of Norwich approaches.

He said he, fellow clergy members, and worshippers could not "fully accept" a woman's "sacramental ministry".

[Symmetry]

Norfolk vicar 'will not accept' female bishop

A vicar has said he would not accept a female bishop's authority if a woman were next to be appointed in the position.

The Reverend Canon Howard Stoker wrote to parishioners of his two churches in Norfolk, as the selection of a new Bishop of Norwich approaches.

He said he, fellow clergy members, and worshippers could not "fully accept" a woman's "sacramental ministry".

Well I suppose we each have our own examples of a man facing a threatening cougar. You be you.

[HitRed]

A man in Texas needed replace his wife's mini-van water pump. A process that involves getting underneath the van and dropping the engine. A professional would take 1 hour. He took 6. His wife with a gleem in her eye called him, "My Hero!"

I'll never for get that day.

HitRed

[saxitoxin]

Only post stories of the manliest of men here.

[Bernie Sanders]

A man in Texas needed replace his wife's mini-van water pump. A process that involves getting underneath the van and dropping the engine. A professional would take 1 hour. He took 6. His wife with a gleem in her eye called him, "My Hero!"

I'll never for get that day.

HitRed

You have to drop an engine to replace the water pump?

[tkr4lf]

I once got a really bad paper cut but kept working throughout the day. Like a boss.

[KoolBak]

Was it while you were watering your spice garden?

[tkr4lf]

No I was spicing my water garden, thank you very much.

[KoolBak]

[The ram]

Only post stories of the manliest of men here.

Man chokes killer lion to death, walks to safety

The runner, whose name hasn’t been released, fought off the cougar, hiked out of the area after Monday’s attack and drove himself to a hospital. He suffered facial cuts, wrist injuries and puncture wounds to his arms, legs and back.
On Tuesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the investigation confirmed the man’s account that he suffocated the animal.

Is the gay porn site down or something?

[Symmetry]

Only post stories of the manliest of men here.

Man chokes killer lion to death, walks to safety

The runner, whose name hasn’t been released, fought off the cougar, hiked out of the area after Monday’s attack and drove himself to a hospital. He suffered facial cuts, wrist injuries and puncture wounds to his arms, legs and back.
On Tuesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the investigation confirmed the man’s account that he suffocated the animal.

Is the gay porn site down or something?

Google still works mate.

[The ram]

Only post stories of the manliest of men here.

Man chokes killer lion to death, walks to safety

The runner, whose name hasn’t been released, fought off the cougar, hiked out of the area after Monday’s attack and drove himself to a hospital. He suffered facial cuts, wrist injuries and puncture wounds to his arms, legs and back.
On Tuesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the investigation confirmed the man’s account that he suffocated the animal.

Is the gay porn site down or something?

Google still works mate.

I am not your mate, you are a vile creature in my eyes.

[DoomYoshi]

While cultural norms of masculinity may vary, there are a few things that are always required of men. One, as Symmetry included, is protection, of yourself and those around you.

I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.

John 10:28

Another is that men are always required to be providers.

When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

“Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Matthew 14:13-21

The third one is procreation. Men are always expected to be the pursuer in a relationship. This one is a bit more difficult to apply to Jesus, who never procreated, but who did one better, he created.

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

Colossians 1:16

So that's why Jesus is the standard for masculinity.

[KoolBak]

Does he drive a cool truck?

[DoomYoshi]

Does he drive a cool truck?

He moonlights as a cool truck:

[tzor]

Speaking of the manly man, did you know there is a web page devoted to this? The Art of Manliness

[Symmetry]

Only post stories of the manliest of men here.

Man chokes killer lion to death, walks to safety

The runner, whose name hasn’t been released, fought off the cougar, hiked out of the area after Monday’s attack and drove himself to a hospital. He suffered facial cuts, wrist injuries and puncture wounds to his arms, legs and back.
On Tuesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the investigation confirmed the man’s account that he suffocated the animal.

Is the gay porn site down or something?

Google still works mate.

I am not your mate, you are a vile creature in my eyes.

That's what opticians are for, mate. Or psychiatrists. You have options, that's all I'm saying.

[Symmetry]

While cultural norms of masculinity may vary, there are a few things that are always required of men. One, as Symmetry included, is protection, of yourself and those around you.

I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.

John 10:28

Another is that men are always required to be providers.

When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

“Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Matthew 14:13-21

The third one is procreation. Men are always expected to be the pursuer in a relationship. This one is a bit more difficult to apply to Jesus, who never procreated, but who did one better, he created.

For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

Colossians 1:16

So that's why Jesus is the standard for masculinity.

Hmm, that's interesting. That there are things that are "always required of men", as you say. You list three things- protection, provision, and procreation. I'm curious why you see these as masculine attributes. Protection of the young is often seen as a female duty. Providing food and nourishment- say from breastfeeding to cooking family meals, likewise a traditional female role in many cultures.

Procreation, well that's kind female too. Not saying that a Christian/Islamic god had nothing to do with Jesus' birth (atheist myself), but Mary did the heavy lifting on that one, right? She literally did the whole pregnancy. Got a pass maybe on original sin, immaculate conception, and virgin birth miracles, but it's not like He actually gave birth.

Actually, I'm being kind of an arsehole here, as I do respect your points and reference to scripture, even the letter to the Colosssians, which you and I both know was a weak reference after the Gospels, and a call on the Bible itself rather than Jesus.

Either way, I'm finding it difficult to look at your basic definition of masculinity without finding problems with it, and within your own definitions.

[DoomYoshi]

Well, you can check the link that tzor provided and find the 3 Ps of Masculinity on the Art of Manliness site. It's a pretty standard definition and exists in all cultures.

Men do the fighting, bring home the bacon and chase the girls.

[Symmetry]

Well, you can check the link that tzor provided and find the 3 Ps of Masculinity on the Art of Manliness site. It's a pretty standard definition and exists in all cultures.

Men do the fighting, bring home the bacon and chase the girls.

How often in the last week have you brought home bacon, chased girls, or got into a fight?

[DoomYoshi]

Here's the thing. As a postmodernist, I don't need to get into arguments about definitions with you, because I don't believe in definitions.

But to answer your question: I haven't needed to get into a fight in a long time. I'm not a pacifist, I'm what one might call an "angry young man". Society hates angry young men, except in the times when they need us for protection. Mocking the times when you don't need us is a way to get a punch in the mouth. When terror comes calling, you will be thankful there's so many of us around.

Bringing home the bacon and chasing girls are pretty much my entire life. I need a lot of bacon since I eat a pound in one meal.

[The ram]

Well, you can check the link that tzor provided and find the 3 Ps of Masculinity on the Art of Manliness site. It's a pretty standard definition and exists in all cultures.

Men do the fighting, bring home the bacon and chase the girls.

How often in the last week have you brought home bacon, chased girls, or got into a fight?

That question makes me feel sorry for you. You were more than likely brought up by a single mother, she would have cared and loved you, but the lack of a father has led to you not understanding men. And that has led to your homosexuality.

[waauw]

Well, you can check the link that tzor provided and find the 3 Ps of Masculinity on the Art of Manliness site. It's a pretty standard definition and exists in all cultures.

Men do the fighting, bring home the bacon and chase the girls.

How often in the last week have you brought home bacon, chased girls, or got into a fight?

That question makes me feel sorry for you. You were more than likely brought up by a single mother, she would have cared and loved you, but the lack of a father has led to you not understanding men. And that has led to your homosexuality.

That statement makes me feel sorry for you. You were more than likely raped by your drunk father, he would have touched and penetrated you, but the lack of a proper parent has led to you not understanding people. And that has led to your hatred.