Today is supposedly “National Man Day”. You’re supposed to do manly things today. Do we really need this? Between Father’s Day coming up, Veteran’s Day, and opening day of NFL/NCAA football seasons it seems like overkill. Having a “special day” seems like something for wimmin. Even Father’s Day was some weenie’s dream after feeling snubbed by Mother’s Day. (And just for the record — women deserve special days)
I’m going to celebrate National Man Day like I do every other day. I’m going to love my wife and kids, go to work to support said wife and kids… and since it’s Mondays I’m sure I’ll watch some TV show I can’t even bring myself to mention by name. Maybe I’ll drink some single malt Scotch during the show and then cleanse the palette with The Dark Knight on Blu-ray.
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Meh. We already had National Doughnut Day and Flag Day. How many more awesome holidays do we need?
I want to argue with you. But, when I think about it, having a National Man Day is kind of the least manly thing I can think of doing.
Lars — Just wait until Hallmark makes a card for it.
I agree it’s a poor second to “National Talk Like A Pirate” day, but…uhm….I played drums today – badly – does that count?
Yes…… Yes it does!
yes it does… wait… what kind of drums?
I’m guessing electric drums.
I’m starting to notice that all your posts have the tag Texas, whether or not they have a mention of the state. Interesting.
I prefer Leif Erickson Day.
Well… it was a John Wayne pic set in Texas — even if filmed in Utah. I figure anything real man or exceedingly cool and/or traditional/conservative has some Texas in it.
Me too.
That “Me too” was directed at Tracy. But Floyd rudely interrupted me.
Can’t wait to see the wife’s reaction later when I fart non-stop, all the name of National Man Day. Gotta do what we gotta do.
On National Man Day, I’d like to salute all the National Men here.
Long may you wave, boys.
Thats’ beautiful Eric… brought tears to my eyes… and not for the reasons you think.
It’s because he dropped a six-pack on his foot at the thought. Yes?
No. It’s because he broke the code of the west and farted into the wind.
Eric is right..spend the day in the Lazy Boy,belching and farting…beer in one hand,TV remote in the other.Ah,a man’s life!
As a celebration of NMD, go read this post about Sarah:
http://doubleplusundead.mee.nu/a_tribute_to_not_backing_down#c38
I’m with Eric!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6dm9rN6oTs
I’m with the 21st century and John C…
Eric, you’re one sick pooch! But a funny pooch!
Martin Mull’s “Men” from the album “I’m everyone I every loved.”
(Its a sea chanty.)
love it! esp. the album title
It was just your basic acoustic trap set, with a high hat. Nothing special. But I played it badly, and that’s the important thing.
Shouldn’t National Man Day be on a Sunday when a man can do manly things like sit in his wife beater and boxers and watch a game with the dog on one side, and a keg on the other?
I thought you wrote, “a dog on one side, a LEG on the other.”
Ow.
It’s National Man Day because it’s Monday, the crappiest day of the week, when most men have to return to the drudgery of their jobs. They must leave the remote and the baseball/football/sports, the beer, and the rest of their Al Bundy existance behind for another week of jousting.
Not if you’re a teacher in Florida like I am Fritz. Today is my first business day off for the summer. But I’ll be opining about the test I have to take on Saturday in the next Open Thread.
What, some sort of teacher proficiency exam?
Wanks, to correct your particular “innuendic” brand of dyslexia, I wrote, “a god on one side, a gel on the other.” But that may be “innuendic” within itself.
ppppbbbbbtttttt!
A mandatory exam on teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Was told that I either need to take 6 credits of courses by August or pass the exam or I won’t be reappointed to my job. And all the courses are filled for the whole summer. I have to cram this week and the only study guide I could find was at a Barnes & Noble an hour away, and it cost 60 bucks.