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A note from the satirist:
Dear Gentle Reader,
This article is intended as nothing other than a frivolous bit of literary entertainment, while, in the most oblique way, encouraging some self reflection in terms of how we both express and witness men’s emotions. It is not my intention to stigmatize in any way, men who express their emotions by crying.
The target of my satire is, in fact, not men or boys who cry, but the people who either can’t imagine such a thing as possible, or who get all freaked out by it. Because, that’s where the silencing and the emotional damage gets done.
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I laughed at level five. I do that all the time, combined with “noooo…” and “Come on…” when watching or playing something that began tuggin on dem heart strings.
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bobbt
13 years ago
Cute peice of humor. In my world though, it’s still ‘Big boys don’t cry’ (at least in front of others). Oh sure, do it once and the reaction is “Aw, isn’t that sweet!” Second time they look at you uncomfortably. Third time they’re telling you “Man the f–k up already,will you!”
I laughed at level five. I do that all the time, combined with “noooo…” and “Come on…” when watching or playing something that began tuggin on dem heart strings.
Cute peice of humor. In my world though, it’s still ‘Big boys don’t cry’ (at least in front of others). Oh sure, do it once and the reaction is “Aw, isn’t that sweet!” Second time they look at you uncomfortably. Third time they’re telling you “Man the f–k up already,will you!”
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A-men to that, bobbt. My world for a long time, too. Then I got lucky.
I envy you sooooooo much!
Or wear swim goggles…!
If you do chop onions, soak your knife in cold water before you cut them or simply make sure your blade is COLD …. Cuts down the odor.
Also, if you tear up, open the freezer door and put your face in the cold, eyes wide. Solves the problem in a second or two.