Fragility of Manhood?
In an interesting study by the University of South Florida, psychologists concluded that a man’s sense of manhood is a precious commodity that, when damaged, results in compensation or restoration. The study went like this: [Researchers] Jennifer K. Bosson and Joseph A. Vandello had some college-aged men do “feminine” tasks, such as braiding hair, in...
Music Video: “Montana” by Youth Lagoon
Youth Lagoon‘s video for his song “Montana” is a heartfelt film about a father who leaves for war and his son who struggles with his father’s absence well after his boyhood. Parts of the song are hauntingly beautiful, and the wispy feel of the film reflects this depressing/nostalgic work. Enjoy this great work from Youth...
Is the “End of Men” Exaggerated?
I recently read an extremely thought-provoking article by author Ken Solis on The Huffington Post that raised some interesting questions into this modern study of manliness and the current state of men. If you read articles on the subject by William Bennett, you are sure to have some level of depression. Ken Solis questions this depression commonly...
Dr. Pepper 10 Fails to Appeal to Men
I’m sure you’ve seen this commercial: some guy in the jungle tells you to drink some Dr. Pepper 10 and reminds you that it’s “not for women.” Now, I don’t like to get too sensitive about pop culture’s appeal to the generic male. I do, however, want to point out how badly Dr. Pepper failed...
Ikea Makes Daycare for Man-Children
Ikea makes the best $8 tables that $8 can buy. Additionally, they can offer some really neat lighting and home necessity options for really cheap. However, it appears that I’m in the minority of men who are willing to state that. In fact, one Ikea store in Australia recently created Mänland–a daycare for males who...
The Legend of John Henry
This tale fired the hearts of Americans in the Allegheny in 1872 and continues today. The story-tellers glorified the Herculean efforts of a freed slave named John Henry. One of the earliest African-American role-models, he was proudly proclaimed in old-time spirituals and work songs. Over the years, his legend grew, people all over the nation...
