Man Are Just Happier People

[Scrat&SweetPea]

Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can never be pregnant.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.

You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood all the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks and engines.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
Your underwear is $9.95 for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

You never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original color.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.

One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier.

 

[Olallie]

haha that's funny.

 

[Rebecca]

Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack. -me
You can never be pregnant. -me
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.

You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. -me
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them. -me (very short)
New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet. -me
One mood all the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. -me
You know stuff about tanks and engines.
A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. -me
You can open all your own jars. -me
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. -me
Your underwear is $9.95 for a three-pack. -me
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. -me (heels, sneakers, hiking boots)

You never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. -me
Everything on your face stays its original color. -me
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life. -me

One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons. -me
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes. -me (internet, you are my life source)

No wonder men are happier


Apparently I'm half guy. I don't really know how to feel about that, heh.

 

[Laurie]

But men have to put up with women and we all know we are sometimes heck on wheels!!!

 

[MischievousChins]

:lol: very cute! and Very true!

 

[Chinniechantel]

Lol it is kind of true, but I bet men can make their own list!

 

[macygray]

Haha that is good and 100% true over this end!

 

[eroomlorac]

Not to mention usually a woman cooks for them, washes their clothes, cleans their house, raises their children, etc.

 

[shuboyje]

Yet men die first, wonder why this is? I got one idea......

 

[Ash]

Y'know.... Men are only happy cuz they have a woman in their lives'. The can deny it all they want, we alllll know it's true.

 

[Philogirl]

If those are the only reasons why men are happier, then we live in a pretty sad world. Here are my arguments against each of the items in that list:


Your last name is your choosing- there is no law that you have to change your name.
The house should be shared- if you want both walk-in closets, then give him some space else where.
Women are the ones with wedding fantasies- men would love to help if women would stop being controlling about wedding plans.
Chocolate *is* just another snack- don't blame your X chromosomes because you don't have self-control.
Birth control has been available since the 1920s... abstinence has been forever.
Car mechanics WILL tell you the truth as long as you have a car vocab wider than "door," "key," and "mirror."
Carry around a tissue and pop a squat.

Stop being so darn picky!!
Who cares if it takes 3 extra seconds to turn a bolt?
Okay... the less pay does suck.
Everyone gets wrinkles... drink some pomegranate juice to offset them if you care that much.
Women who complain about getting their chests stared and wear skimpy clothes can easily solve this problem.
If you don't buy shoes that hurt your feet, you won't get blisters or cuts on them- very simple logic here... there are plenty of pretty shoes that don't hurt.
Your mood is under your control... PMS is an excuse for women to be nasty without being held accountable.

Say what you need to say and then say goodbye- without getting off-track and gossiping- easy 30 sec phone call.
When did knowing stuff about tanks and engines make someone happier?
5 days vacation = 5 outfits, simple as that. Don't pack for 10 days and problem solved.
Workout a little... jars are easy then.
Women don't NEED dozens of pairs of shoes- they WANT them.
Women's cotton underwear also comes in a 3-pack for $9.95 from Target.

I don't understand strap problems... learn how to size yourself for a bra.
There's a big difference between "can't see wrinkles" and "don't care about wrinkles"... don't be anal retentive.
Women aren't chameleons... if your skin is changing colors, you need a doctor.
Again, hair style is a choice, not a requirement.
Again, shaving is a choice, not a requirement.
I've heard there are indeed lines of toys for women...

The rest of them... all choices.

I don't shave regularly, I don't wear make-up, I don't do my hair, I don't do my nails, I don't buy lots of shoes, I don't shop at Victoria's Secret. These are MY choices... if doing something aggravates you, don't do it anymore. Very simple. Plenty of women enjoy getting dolled-up... that's their choice.

 

[Rebecca]

Philogirl, trust me on this, life is a lot more fun if you lighten up.

 

[Philogirl]

Rebecca.... I appreciate the concern, but I'm a New Yorker... it's in my blood

In any case, I genuinely resent these types of lists because they just promote misogeny in my opinion- or maybe not that extreme- but at the very least us women get grouped into that small group of females that are *****y, whiny, cranky fashionistas.

It was just my bit of feminism to put out there... that was all. More of a counter-list so to speak...

Don't worry... I moved to Texas two years ago... the New Yorker in me is creeping out...

 

[alli713]

I actually agree with philogirl, I don't like lists that generalize either people or the sexes. Obviously everyone is an individual so a list isn't going to completely relate to them.

And I think it's rather dumb to even think to suggest that either sex is happier. I'm rather happy I'm a woman and wouldn't want to be a guy.

 

[Mystic]

My boyfriend doesn't know squat about cars or construction. I think I have him beat on that lol

 

[Melissa]

Plenty of women enjoy getting dolled-up... that's their choice.

And they are happier people doing it!

 

[Sheena]

I don't think it's really that serious. I thought it was pretty funny actually. I wear makeup, can't pee in public, shave regularly, and crave chocolate. The only thing that gets to me is when I have to ask my hubby to open a jar for me. lol. That just hurts the pride a little bit, but it makes him feel good, so whatever. I think it is hilarious-everyone knows that not every woman is like this-hence why it is a joke....

 

[tskoffina]

I asked the bf to open a soda bottle last night. That kind of hurt too. Until he couldn't open it and realized they didn't cut the groove thing. It took pliers to open. lol

 

[Sheena]

LOL that's pretty funny.

 

[oxchincerelyxo]

Rebecca.... I appreciate the concern, but I'm a New Yorker... it's in my blood

As an east coaster (origionally) I totally undestand-but isn't that just another excuse??? Kind of like the PMS thing-"No I'm not uptight, just up north". I know I've used it since I've moved to CA where everyone and their mother is politically correct to the t.

It was a joke. I know more about cars, can open my own jar and could off set the list too, but it was funny.



To the OP-thanks for the tickle:thumbsup: