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[Vermillion]

http://www.bustle.com/articles/13261-8-surprising-facts-from-esquire-magazines-american-men-survey

Quite interesting if you ask me (well some of 'em).

Spoiler

1. Only 7 percent of men really dig strip clubs.

2. Men like cooking, shopping, and Coldplay concerts better than strip clubs.

3. 20 percent are unemployed.

4. Only 14 percent have sexted recently.

5. Not all men like TV sports — not even close.

6. They’re shockingly sober.

7. Men appreciate a good moisturizer.

8. Very few men have sex every day.

 

[badcrumble]

Seriously, none of these are surprising.

 

[DJ_Lae]

Number 2 is the only shocking one.

Spoiler

Coldplay concerts

, really?

 

[explodet]

Seriously, none of these are surprising.

I think #8 is the least surprising.

 

[Cpt.Underpants]

Not a fan of shopping

 

[sans_pants]

I dont really care for strip clubs, cooking, shopping or coldplay

 

[Lesath]

Spoiler

7. Men appreciate a good moisturizer.

8. Very few men have sex every day.

Hehehe.

 

[SquiddyCracker]

Turns out television exaggerate teh behavior of men.

 

[Vermillion]

Hehehe.

Lmao

 

[Kite]

2 and 7 are the only surprising ones, or maybe I'm the only guy on gaf who doesn't know what to do with a moisturizer. I never had any problem with dry, ashy, cracked or itchy skin so when would I ever use it...?

 

[Rookje]

Strip clubs suck. Unless you're in vegas and at the Rhino, and even then it gets old really quick.

 

[ronito]

Only #2 is surprising.
Coldplay? Come now.

 

[wenis]

I've gone to a Coldplay concert with my brother and my best dude friend.

shit was dope. right at the peak of Coldplay awesomeness.

the yellow balloons dropping from the ceiling all over the stadium, HOOOO FUCK BOY. shit was tight.

 

[Dryk]

2 and 7 are the only surprising ones, or maybe I'm the only guy on gaf who doesn't know what to do with a moisturizer. I never had any problem with dry, ashy, cracked or itchy skin so when would I ever use it...?

I have had cracked elbows all my life and I still can't figure out what all the fuss is about. Never been a problem.

 

[meltingparappa]

There are people out there who think men have sex everyday?

I'd be surprised if parent-gaf can even sneak out a shower wank every OTHER day.

 

[DanteFox]

Cooking can be pretty fun, especially if there's grilling of meat involved.

Shopping is "fun" if you're shopping for something you like, like a cool gadget or something.

Coldplay? No idea.

 

[Kevtones]

Overshare/don't care/inside the mind of a man/responses to each:


1. The only strip clubs I've enjoyed are Sapphire in Vegas and Stripperoke in Portland. Otherwise, bleh.

2. I lost my virginity to Coldplay's Parachutes in 2001 but don't really care for them now. Shopping is great. Cooking is awesome. I really want to be a secret-good cook.

3. I have two jobs in entirely different fields (accounting and screenwriting). I was unemployed post-grad and it was kind of awesome for a bit until money ran low. I beat the shit out of Spyborgs while unemployed. Lol.

4. I have sexted in the past month but only because I was part of a 'dick pic ring' as a joke with friends. We were also in a band called 'Power Bottom' so I went Death Grips and wrote it on my dick and sent it to a bunch of men/women. One of the women I have slept with so it could be considered sexting.

5. TV sports are incredible.

6. Draper-status and semi-high-functioning and I probably should go to AA. I've actually had two drinks tonight working on a script.

7. Moisturizing is a MUST. If you're not -- get on it!

8. I'm hopefully moving towards a relationship with someone I haven't slept with. Before that, I started online dating mid-2013 after bouncing out of a long-term rela I told GAF about... Buuuuuuut eHarmony netted partners although I don't have sex regularly right now. Quite busy although if it works out with my current interest (of whom I'm extremely into as a person as a person and I can see myself being with them for a long, long time) -- then obviously. But man, she is really cool but I do NOT want to jinx it.

 

[Nose Master]

Strip clubs are depressing and gross. And a good way to blow $300 on seeing some dimly lit titties.

 

[a secret-boss]

I wonder where they did the survey on San Francisco lol

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

1) I don't dig the part where I have to pay. The rest is alright I suppose.
2) I like cooking. But shopping and coldplay concerts? Not in a million years.
3) I guess? I don't know how this is a surprising fact about men specifically.
4) I find sexting to be incredibly corny on paper and in practice, so I haven't done it recently.
5) Did someone actually think all men do?
6) What? I guess for the most part; I once spent the majority of two months in pubs drinking all day, but I never did that before and haven't done it since. It's surprising that all men aren't drunks?
7) Nope. Don't like it at all, leaves smears and stains in my car and I don't have dry skin.
8) I guess it depends on martial status.

What a bizarre list.

 

[ReiGun]

1. Never been to a strip club. Want to go once for novelty's sake, but doesn't seem like something I'd make a habit of.

2. Not into coldplay, and don't do much shopping, but I enjoy cooking. Not terribly god at it though.

3. Recently lost my job. So I begin year two of post grad life same as I began year one: broke. lol I hated my job anyway so I don't mind too much. Of course, money is low so I can't get too comfortable.

4. Dating life dry, so no sexting. Hell, I hardly send regular texts to people. lol

5. Never could get into sports. I watch the occasional basketball or baseball game, and I'll put on the Olympics when it's on, but that's it.

6. Don't drink or do any drugs for personal reasons.

7. Can't be walking around dry and ashy, brah.

8. Refer to number 4. lol

 

[SiteSeer]

20% said they didn't have a job. 1 in 5 said they don't have sex on a regular basis. a correlation?

 

[DJ_Lae]

2 and 7 are the only surprising ones, or maybe I'm the only guy on gaf who doesn't know what to do with a moisturizer. I never had any problem with dry, ashy, cracked or itchy skin so when would I ever use it...?

I actually find that the only times I get cracked and dried skin is after using moisturizer. As soon as I stop, my skin goes to shit before settling back again eventually.

It's much easier (and cheaper) to simply not use it at all.

 

[And_Gignac]

Men liking strip clubs is one of the biggest lies of the pathiarchy.

 

[Plywood]

I think a good number of guys keep up with sports just to have something to talk about.

 

[EdibleKnife]

1. Never been to one. Not really interested either. It just seems like a super awkward place to be.

2. I do like cooking and shopping kinda. Both alot more than the strip club. Coldplay as well but I can take or leave 'em.

3. I'm in grad school, so...

4. I sexted last night

5. Not too into TV sports. Love the Olympics. I can stand golf. The others I watch very sparingly.

6. I've only had alcohol twice in my life.

7. I'm black so ashy skin is to be avoided. Super noticeable.

8. I can say that I don't have sex every day. Sounds trying.

 

[Aurongel]

7 is the only one that jumps out at me really. Having sex every day sounds like a chore, delayed gratification is what makes it great most of the time.

 

[Tesseract]

everyone faps

 

[criesofthepast]

I moisturize. Canadian winters don't do skin any favors. Nothing crazy just a bit on my face, arms, and hands after I shower. It is more preventative than anything. My skin is naturally neutral neither oily nor dry. It keeps you looking young too.

 

[kirblar]

Men liking strip clubs is one of the biggest lies of the pathiarchy.

Strip Clubs are like Casinos for sexual compulsion. They're not fun at all.

 

[surrogate]

1. Only 7 percent of men really dig strip clubs.

Not interested in strip clubs.

2. Men like cooking, shopping, and Coldplay concerts better than strip clubs.

I like the eating part of cooking, and shopping is tolerable if there is something I really want, but I don't like concerts in general, even for music I like

3. 20 percent are unemployed.

I've been employed for close to 25 years and have never collected unemployment or disability benefits

4. Only 14 percent have sexted recently.

I had a girl text me that she was waiting for me to get home from work so we could fuck once about 8 years ago, does that count?

5. Not all men like TV sports — not even close.

I watch MMA, gymnastics, figure skating, and other Olympic type competitions. Used to watch hockey, but don't have MSG Network anymore. I don't mind golf or tennis. I can deal with basketball even. Football, baseball, and soccer bore me

6. They’re shockingly sober.

I occasionally buy a 12 pack of beer and drink one per day until there gone. Haven't been drunk in over 10 years.

7. Men appreciate a good moisturizer.

Only tried one that is applied in the shower. I didn't really notice any difference.

8. Very few men have sex every day.

Even when I was younger and had opportunity and energy, I still preferred having sex every other day.

 

[Syncytia]

I like shopping, cooking, moisturizer, don't drink a ton, and hate Coldplay with every fiber of my body. I don't sext, ever, am I supposed to be some kind of whore that shows the goods for free?

a band called 'Power Bottom'

This has to be the best band name ever. /dead

 

[Rabbit Lord]

No one really likes Coldplay.

 

[Ivan 3414]

Number five is surprising to me. Pretty much everyone thinks something's wrong with me because I'm not interested in football.

Also I don't get the Coldplay hate.

 

[smokeymicpot]

No one really likes Coldplay.

This is what I was gonna say.

 

[Kallor]

But all we do is get drunk and bang heads and yell and watch sports and talk about silly women and their silly shopping and jerk off and fart and murder shit.

Spoiler

BOOBS

 

[aygomyownroad]

1. Only 7 percent of men really dig strip clubs.

I've never been to one, don't see the appeal.

2. Men like cooking, shopping, and Coldplay concerts better than strip clubs.

Cooking and shopping are fine yeah, but Id rather be a stripper than go see Coldplay.

3. 20 percent are unemployed.

I have a job, but sad to see that.

4. Only 14 percent have sexted recently.

Not sexted in a few months.

5. Not all men like TV sports — not even close.

I enjoy footbal (soccer) but the prices of Sky TV hinder my viewing to just terrestrial tv

6. They’re shockingly sober.

I don't drink often and even then yeah I'm quite sober.

7. Men appreciate a good moisturizer.

Just realised Im out!

8. Very few men have sex every day.

Have sex 3 times a week on average. Happy with that.

 

[EdibleKnife]

But all we do is get drunk and bang heads and yell and watch sports and talk about silly women and their silly shopping and jerk off and fart and murder shit.

Spoiler

BOOBS

Oh you mean the Spike TV mission statement

 

[DerZuhälter]

Men Stuff!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7qLm8nZxQc

 

[PAULINK]

Hm, that's too bad, was thinking about going to a strip club on my birthday (never been). Are they boring or something?

 

[MrChom]

Coldplay? Really? Wow.

Seriously, wow.

I'm bowled over.

I mean I knew SOMEONE was buying their CDs.....

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Hm, that's too bad, was thinking about going to a strip club on my birthday (never been). Are they boring or something?

If you can get your buddies to pay for you since it's you're birthday then go for it. If you're going to be paying your way I'd probably skip it. They aren't boring, just expensive and at the end of the day you don't really get anything out of it. If you've never been and have someone picking up at least part of the tab then go for it. A lot of high and mighty people might scoff at such an idea, but it's good to get out and experience things.

 

[Devolution]

Coldplay is still relevant?

 

[Timedog]

I love researching consumer products for hours and hours on end instead of doing my homework. Some of these products have to do with cooking!

Coldplay though?

 

[EVOL 100%]

None of these sound surprising except the Coldplay bit. Regardless of what you think of their music I heard they do a very good job in looking like they don't want to be there when they play live.

 

[Timedog]

I put on some Coldplay as a joke and Devo keeps saying "no no don't change this one I like this one"

Time to break up.

 

[PAULINK]

If you can get your buddies to pay for you since it's you're birthday then go for it. If you're going to be paying your way I'd probably skip it. They aren't boring, just expensive and at the end of the day you don't really get anything out of it. If you've never been and have someone picking up at least part of the tab then go for it. A lot of high and mighty people might scoff at such an idea, but it's good to get out and experience things.

Damn, well i'd be going by myself (lol ;_. I'd want to check it out once though.

 

[neonglow]

Damn, well i'd be going by myself (lol ;_. I'd want to check it out once though.

In that case, I recommend bringing only cash and leaving all your credit/debit cards at home. It's very easy to overspend when charging and drunk. The ATM fees can be like $20 or more at a machine there.

 

[Vermillion]

I think a good number of guys keep up with sports just to have something to talk about.

It's probably the most useful tool for small talk.

Number five is surprising to me. Pretty much everyone thinks something's wrong with me because I'm not interested in football.

I've never gotten this (and I do have passing interest in football), but one friend was confused that I can't get as into it as other people. My day isn't gonna be ruined because my team lost, sorry.

It's just like a more acceptable geekiness, for some reason.

 

[dejay]

I put on some Coldplay as a joke and Devo keeps saying "no no don't change this one I like this one"

Time to break up.

Better you put on some Devo to break up Coldplay.