Are Men SO Stupid??! (Hint: Yes)
Well, it was bound to happen, I suppose. When you ask for “questions,” you’re bound to get stuff that more falls into the category of, “enraged comments.” Here’s just such a one:
ARE MEN SO STUPID, THAT FULFILLING A PENIS FILLED DREAM IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN the possibility of CATCHING A STD? IT’S LIKE THAT DUMB TV SHOW; TWO 1/2 MEN ugh, ugh and more ugh
Dear Ann,
Yes.
Sincerely,
-Jeff Mac
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But seriously, folks.
THE REAL ANSWER: SOME OF THEM SURE ARE
Seems like this might fall more under the heading of a “rant” than a “manslation request.” And I hear you. However, there are a couple of things I’d like to point out.
- The dream is not “penis-filled.” There would be only ONE penis per dream. Unless of course he’s gay in which case, yeah, I’m guessing that dream would be pretty penis-filled.
- If he’s “unconcerned” about catching an STD, well, it’s because he’s too immature to realize that we don’t actually die from NOT fulfilling a sexual urge RIGHT NOW (though we might actually die from the STD.) And some men most definitely are. However…
- The reality of the situation is probably far worse than you’re imagining. For example, the stuff that happens on the show 2 and a Half Men is probably NOTHING compared to the stuff that Charlie Sheen does on his days off.
- You know, now that I read your comment again, I have this weird idea in my head (one among many, let me tell you) you might be generalizing. You know, maybe. Like, a teensy bit. It would be as if I asked, “Are women so stupid that they just want to get married and have babies, and they don’t care with whom as long as he’s rich?” I mean, the answer to that sure isn’t, “Never.” We all know that some women are exactly as stupid as that. But “women” aren’t. Just those particular ones. Same with dudes. (Probably the same with squirrels too. Wow, are some of those little guys ever dumb.)
- Were I you, I would start every date you have with your question above. I think it will really set the tone for romance. And since you can’t put the caps lock key on when you’re actually meeting with someone in person, I’d go ahead and scream it.
Good luck, Ann! Please don’t punch anyone! And, of course, I’m just playing around. I know how infuriating we men can be. Believe me, if I were a woman, I’m sure I’d have fired off a few angry missives (or bullets) by now.
What say you, ladies? Are men as stupid as that stupid show? Wait. Don’t answer that…
Posted: November 26th, 2007 under Reader Requests.
Comments
Comment from Terry
Time November 26, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Yeah, some guys want sex so desperately that they don’t care if they wind up with oozing sores that plague them for life. They’re desperate. The good thing is, they reveal themselves right away, tipping you off to flee the room.
It’s been my experience that most guys really, really enjoy sex (the way we girls really, really enjoy sex), but the smart ones aren’t willing to risk their health, a valued relationship, or their self-respect to get it.
Case in point: A good male friend of mine went on a date with a woman who wanted to know a)why he hadn’t ever gotten married, b) why he broke up with his last girlfriend, c) if he was gay.
He told her the truth: He thought he’d found the right woman to marry, but she didn’t want to marry him. He broke up with her when he realized she wasn’t ever going to change her mind. No, he was definitely not gay.
She responded by insisting my friend had to be a) a commitmentphobe, b) a liar because every woman wants to get married, and c) possibly gay.
After dinner, they went back to her apartment, where she leapt into his lap and started working him over. He decided to go for it.
Halfway through (but not quite there), he stopped. He told her, “I can’t do this.”
He told me the sex just wasn’t worth his self-respect. He didn’t want to fool around with this woman, and he didn’t want to see her ever again, either.
The upshot?
He’s now engaged to another woman who truly loves him. They both like to travel, see bands, and talk about books and movies. He’s crazy about her.
I can’t wait for their wedding.
Comment from Aurora
Time November 26, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Guys aren’t the only dumb one. I have a friend who enjoys sex. Lots of sex. With lots of different guys. And never uses protection. If she were to get pregnant, it could be any one of four guys. I have lectured her relentlessly. STD this, STD that…. but to no avail.
And what makes it worse, she’s 36.
Comment from Jeff Mac
Time November 27, 2007 at 7:33 am
Susan: That WAS ladylike, wasn’t it? (I had my pinky in the air when I wrote that.)
Terry: Wow. That woman really knew how to seduce a man, huh? What a moron. Good for your friend for not doing her anyway.
Aurora: Yes, I’d say that dopiness is an equal opportunity kind of thing. (I hope your friend gets the message before she REALLY gets the message.)
Comment from carolyn
Time August 9, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Why do humans feel the need to have a mate?
Comment from Susan
Time November 26, 2007 at 8:30 am
Smart choice to ease back into Manslating with this simple request!
Guys do seem pretty stupid at least some of the time, engaging in their chosen stupid behavior repeatedly (although not necessarily the one above). Women, on the other hand, want to marry the rich dude and have his babies only once. The next trip down the aisle we just want the rich part
BTW, I enjoy that show. And I appreciate you making your generalization so ladylike — “they don’t care with whom.” Let’s just say no to all stupidity, regardless of gender.