The Guys' Rules - Page 3

Lockeownzj00 · 08-21-2005, 10:26 PM

But that's the thing. I seriously don't care if someone puts stock in these, but often the most serious of views are purported through comedy--and that's why even though everyone's laughing, I think people honestly believe what's being said.

Again, I got a little laugh out of it, but even as a joke just seemed pointlessly sexist. Like I said: the last thing I care about is being PC; but one things being PC and the others just openly sexist.

Example:

Quote:

8. Come to us with a problem only If you want help solving it. That's what
we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

If you follow this, you will never get a girlfriend, ever. And if you have to fake this, you are just an ass. *shrug*

MasterOfMagic · 08-22-2005, 07:58 PM

Quote:

If you follow this, you will never get a girlfriend, ever. And if you have to fake this, you are just an ass. *shrug*

Thus, THE FUNNY. These are completely and utterly exaggurated. They're about as sexist as blond jokes are... hair-ist. Or whatever. You get the point.

Also: PC? Didn't understand that abbreviation. I ussually use if for compy, but that doesn't work right.

Lockeownzj00 · 08-22-2005, 08:02 PM

politically correct.

I understand that they're jokes--but people often use humor such as this to speak their minds. I know I use humor about serious issues as well; it's natural. I don't think it's entirely absurd here; I think it's trying to tap into the "happened to you" reservoir of humor to give itself validity. *shrugs again*

Skyshot · 08-22-2005, 08:03 PM

PC. Politically correct.

And just because this one seems to actually happen...

Quote:

6. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

Women are inclined to offer help without being asked as an expression of love; men don't offer help because of pride issues for the other guy. Women drop hints when they want their male partner to offer help, like they themselves would in the same situation, and don't understand why they don't get it. Men, in turn, don't understand why they drop hints when the proper* way is to just ask, so you don't get interfered with.

*In male terms, of course.

Adoria · 08-22-2005, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob the Mercenary

Ya see, that's why it's called a joke. It's meant to make people open their mouths and exhale air in short intervals and produce sound and happiness, also called "laughing". It's meant to be funny, not a commentary on life.

Please loosen up, people.

Hmmm, I don't know about you Bob, but I take this very seriously. In fact, I'm turning these into my new guide to life.

I, the undersigned, hereby pledge to live my life according to these commandments and will do my best to demean the opposite sex.

Adoria

MasterOfMagic · 08-22-2005, 08:25 PM

Like I said, exaggurated. I have no doubt they have some basis in reality, but they are extremely exaggurated.

They're making fun of the difference between the way males and females think, and to do this they blow those differences out of proportion. Like this thread:
http://www.nuklearforums.com/showth...ght=Guys+Girls
Only more on the deep end.

EDIT: What Bob says below :P

Bob The Mercenary · 08-22-2005, 08:36 PM

When I originally posted this, I put it in Off Topic for a reason. I didn't think it would turn into a serious debate about the male/female psyches. I also didn't expect that the joke would need to be explained. It's just a joke, I know they aren't accurate depictions of what males think of females. Because...it's a joke.

Joke...

joke...

joke...

joke...

Dragonsbane · 08-22-2005, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lockeownzj00

But that's the thing. I seriously don't care if someone puts stock in these, but often the most serious of views are purported through comedy--and that's why even though everyone's laughing, I think people honestly believe what's being said.

Again, I got a little laugh out of it, but even as a joke just seemed pointlessly sexist. Like I said: the last thing I care about is being PC; but one things being PC and the others just openly sexist.

Example:

If you follow this, you will never get a girlfriend, ever. And if you have to fake this, you are just an ass. *shrug*

NO one puts stock in them, at least no one who would ever be in a relationship anyway. Additionally, how exactly do you know why people are laughing at these?

Much like a circus clown's bulbous red nose and oversized feet, the exaggeration is what causes them to be humorous. In short, these are a joke.

Adoria · 08-23-2005, 07:43 AM

I don't know............are you sure those statements are a joke Bob?

T.A.Rando · 08-24-2005, 06:01 AM

WOW!..i just read these and i gotta say Lockeownzj00 seems to put too much into this. i know hes just stating his opinion and what not but still dude YOUR puting too much stock into this. peoplare are NOT believing what is being said through comedy, ITS COMEDY haha *chuckle chuckle* har har etc. now i know i seem to be just jumping on the band wagon here but still dude, its all in good fun and noones gonna take this literally K?

08-22-2005, 08:25 PM	#26
MasterOfMagic ahahah Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,456	Like I said, exaggurated. I have no doubt they have some basis in reality, but they are extremely exaggurated. They're making fun of the difference between the way males and females think, and to do this they blow those differences out of proportion. Like this thread: http://www.nuklearforums.com/showth...ght=Guys+Girls Only more on the deep end. EDIT: What Bob says below :P Last edited by MasterOfMagic; 08-22-2005 at 08:38 PM.

08-22-2005, 08:36 PM	#27
Bob The Mercenary Bob Dole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bob Dole Posts: 5,606	When I originally posted this, I put it in Off Topic for a reason. I didn't think it would turn into a serious debate about the male/female psyches. I also didn't expect that the joke would need to be explained. It's just a joke, I know they aren't accurate depictions of what males think of females. Because...it's a joke. Joke... joke... joke... joke... __________________ Bob Dole

08-24-2005, 06:01 AM	#30
T.A.Rando The one and Only Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	WOW!..i just read these and i gotta say Lockeownzj00 seems to put too much into this. i know hes just stating his opinion and what not but still dude YOUR puting too much stock into this. peoplare are NOT believing what is being said through comedy, ITS COMEDY haha chuckle chuckle har har etc. now i know i seem to be just jumping on the band wagon here but still dude, its all in good fun and noones gonna take this literally K? __________________ Lately i have been following peoples advice and have started keepin it in my pants....cause i keep droppin my cell phone