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LLance said:
Bunch of faggots if you ask me...tho I suspect most of you do this several times a week!



Are You Man Enough to Try This?

It used to be called hanging out. Now it's called a "man date" when two straight guys spend time together.

At least, that's what The New York Times. Reporter Jennifer Lee coined the term that is destined to make men squirm with recognition. Do realize, please, that every time you and your best bud get together it is not a man date. Oh no. There are strict rules about what makes it a man date or not.

First and foremost, it's only a man date when two heterosexual guys get together for several hours or even spend the whole day together much as they would with a woman--without the hand-holding, kisses, and sex. Women have been doing this since the dawn of time, but somehow when men try to do the same thing, it's considered suspect. On the downside, it's ripe with social peril and the potential to be misunderstood as being gay. On the upside, men can experience the same kind of emotional support from a friend that women take for granted.

The man date rules:

* Business meetings don't count. Neither do sporting events.
* The outing must be the kind you would arrange with a woman, such as a visit to a museum.
* Eating together if there is no TV counts. Eating in a bar does not.
* Taking a walk in the park counts. Jogging does not.
* Going to the movies counts. Going to a basketball game does not.





Acquaintance Or Friend? [AskMen]

Only Men Who Are Sophisticated and Daring Can Wear This [Netscape]

The Perfect Gift For Your Buddy [eHow]

Are You Homophobic? [PBS Frontline]

One in Four Men Won't Do THIS [Netscape]

If you've seen the movie "Sideways," you've seen a man date--a very long and wine-soaked man date, notes the Times.

Tips for man dates so no one thinks you're gay:

* Beer and hard liquor are acceptable drinks. Wine may be risky; order it only by the glass and never share a bottle.
* Choose a steak place over a romantic Italian restaurant. Never do brunch.
* Don't ever cook at home for your friend unless you're grilling or deep-frying.
* Each man pays for himself. Don't ever pay for your friend or let him pay for you.
* Choose movies with explosions and lots of special effects. Never see a romantic comedy on a man date. You might even want to make sure there's an empty seat between you.

The golden rule of man dates: If a woman comes along, the man date can be canceled even at the last minute with no questions asked.

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