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Five Things Women Think They Know About Men (But They're Wrong)

Posted by Brian Fairbanks

 

At the risk of turning into Cosmo for the day, we're going to set the record straight about some things, since all of them are getting out of hand. 

5) We are freaked out if you want to cook us dinner... on the second date. Back when Washington was copping his first feel under the cherry tree (ah, young love), it was not frowned upon for a woman being courted for marriage to prepare a meal for her chaperoned suitor. This trend, it seems, peaked most especially in the 1950s, arguably one of America's most conservative eras. So why is it that women these days are afraid of cooking so early on in a "courtship?" The country has grown ever more progressive, yet small tokens of affection have increasingly been put off to a more secure point in the relationship. If you find yourself dating a guy who might balk at a minuscule hint at romance on the second date, get out now.

4) Wanting to have a serious conversation in bed, especially after sex, is acceptable. We know it's been a long day, you worked late, and this our first chance to talk. Too bad-- wait till the next opportunity to bring up your unintended pregnancy, marriage plans (for me!), and anything else with the exception of STD's. Yes, after sex is a great time to bring those up... or, you know... before, whichever's more convenient for you.

3) Men love breast implants. And we can tell, ladies, because your boobs don't move-- and part of the appeal of boobs is that they can move. But more importantly than that, it's a real turnoff to learn a) you're seriously lacking self-confidence and b) you think you'll attract more/better mates with those things. You won't. Which kind of guys do you think are more likely to appreciate fake tits? Confident, successful, "keepers" or keg-standing douches? (Remember, kids: organic beats processed any day.)

2) The thinner, the better. Ladies, skinny or otherwise, it's not a biggie (really), but when we start to pay more attention to your ribcage and vertebrae than your hypnotic eyes and sensational personality, we will force a waffle cone of rocky road ice cream on you. You'll thank us for it when you realize how much healthier it is to avoid looking as grossly thin as Paris Hilton.

1) Men give a rat's bunghole what shoes you're wearing. Certainly not unless they are gnarly flip-flops exposing even gnarlier toes or a pair of hot high heels. If you asked us what our girlfriend's shoe closet looks like, we will look at you like you are a martian or, worse, a Ron Paul supporter.

Feel free to add numbers six and up in the comments... 


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Comments

LisaDroesdov said:

This is pretty lame. It's as broad a generalization as the assumptions you're talking about themselves.

June 13, 2008 3:18 PM

polarstern said:

We don't care what some chick at work (who we don't even know) is going to wear to the party on saturday.

June 13, 2008 3:30 PM

Nicolas gagliano said:

#4 and #2 are still not correct sry. Nice try.

June 13, 2008 4:12 PM

profrobert said:

Corolllary to No. 1:  If a straight man notices your shoes, you've lost already.

June 13, 2008 4:13 PM

jaycg said:

When a man says he's thinking about 'nothing,' obviously he doesn't mean it.  There's always some sort of activity going on in his brain.  The mistake is assuming that when a man says 'nothing' he's hiding something.  What 'nothing' means is 'nothing you have any interest in, and telling you about this inconsequential thought will only compel you to start talking about it even though we both know you don't give a damn...and avoiding doing that was the whole point of telling you I'm thinking about nothing'.

June 13, 2008 7:45 PM

LydiaSarah said:

I've never ever thought guys thought these things and I don't think a whole lot of women I know think they do either.

Also, I know you didn't say otherwise, but just so it's clear, there's nothing wrong with a GUY cooking me dinner on the second date either. A guy who can cook is totally hot.

June 13, 2008 8:04 PM

sinclairexall said:

wow, #3 is awful. women can get breast implants/augmentation for a variety of reasons, not just because they have "low self-esteem". and the fact that you're ragging on them because their breasts "don't move" is about as shallow as you're accusing these women of supposedly being. this whole "article" is a crowning achievement of insensitivity and worthlessness.

oh, scanner. you've gone downhill. just stop.

June 14, 2008 2:23 PM

nortiman said:

Numbers #2 and #4 are correct, and I certainly agree with jaycg about the thinking of 'nothing'.

June 15, 2008 8:29 AM

Lee said:

yeah...this shit is in no way cooler or more enlightening than cosmo. sad scanner.

June 15, 2008 10:14 AM

Brian Fairbanks said:

Man, we thought it was obvious that there were exceptions to #3 for medical reasons... but guess not. The point of #3 can be boiled down to this: please do not get breast implants because you think you'll attract men. Be yourself-- we wholeheartedly support it.

June 15, 2008 5:42 PM

bobb88 said:

I'd have to say I disagree on pretty much every point you've made.  

I love when a woman cooks for me early on. It means I might get laid that much earlier. Also, I'm just as likely to cook for the woman.

It kind of depends on what time of day as to whether I can handle a serious conversation. Too late at night, especially after sex, doesn't work well.  

Most men love the look of augmented breasts. They definitely catch our attention, but I also like smaller pert breasts that don't require a bra 24/7.  I prefer small of saggy any day.

There can be women that are too skinny, but it's rare. Personally, I like the athletic look with good tone and a some definition.

I sort of agree with the remark about shoes, but only in that I think high heels are kinda dumb. I'd rather have the woman wear something that's comfortable and looks o.k.

June 16, 2008 12:27 PM

Brian Fairbanks said:

Wait, bobb88, you just AGREED with everything I said. Please, everyone, read the title of the post before (or at any time after but prior to) commenting on said post. The post is called "5 Things Women Think They Know About Men (But They're Wrong)" and then lists those five things which women are wrong about. Women, especially my friends, for example, tend to believe cooking or doing something equally nice early on in a relationship can come off as desperate or reveal their hands too early. I wanted to dispel that myth-- as I wanted to do with these others.

June 16, 2008 1:25 PM

eurrapanzy said:

not perfect, but not awful.  will pass on to my girlfriend.  maybe she'll stop thinking i'm a freak for not having an opinion on her shoes.

June 17, 2008 9:48 AM

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Brian Fairbanks, the Senior National Political Correspondent for Hooksexup, is a filmmaker living in Brooklyn or New Orleans, depending on the season. He is a heavily-armed advocate of gun control.

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Emily Farris writes about culture and food for numerous publications and websites you've probably never heard of, including her own blog eefers. Her first cookbook, Casserole Crazy: Hot Stuff for Your Oven was published in 2008. Emily recently escaped New York and now lives in a ridiculously large apartment in Kansas City, MO with her cat, but just one... so far.

Brian Fairbanks is a filmmaker living in the wilds of Brooklyn. He previously wrote for the Hartford Courant and Gawker. He won the Williamsburg Spelling Bee once. He loves cats, women with guns, and burning books.

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