These animated clips harken back to a simpler time–a 16 bit time. But the magical world has suddenly become very real for Mario & Luigi.
Guyhood
Three Key Ingredients to Healthy Masculinities
Healthy masculinities are developed through connecting body, mind, and spirit, both with self and others.
Hatch of Adolescence or Stupid Boy Tricks?
At age fifteen, I found myself locked in a stupid death struggle with my best friend—for the attention and love of a girl.
Walter Dean Myers’ Death and What It Could Mean For Young, Black, Male Readers
The passing of such an influential black author could revitalize young, black, male readership and authorship, or it could deepen the dearth of existing books for this demographic.
No “I” in TEAM, But Plenty in World Cup
It’s important to remember that without the other ten men on the field busting their asses, the team ‘star’ would implode quickly.
Carnival Strongmen and Sledgehammers: Behind the Scenes of a July 4 Fireworks Show
I never knew how fireworks operated until an embarrassingly late age, but I had a seemingly iron-clad theory.
Hungry: A Year in the Life of Competitive Eating
As men and women converge on Coney Island, NY in two days for the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, a newly available documentary shares the ins (not outs, never outs … that’ll get you disqualified) of competitive eating.
Why Seth MacFarlane Backing Reading Rainbow is Such a Big Deal
Reading Rainbow was monumental in the 80’s and 90’s, but it has less luster with today’s students. Perhaps Seth MacFarlane’s support is the generation bridge it needs.
Guyhood Call for Submissions: Get Outside, Because “Out is In”
July is National Parks and Recreation Month and Henry David Thoreau’s birthday. GMP wants your stories about outdoor adventures, misadventures, and everything in between.
Infectious Male to Male Irrationality Transmitted Via Automobile
When the driver threw the full sports drink bottle at my wife’s car, it’s as if his irrationality drilled through the passenger door and seeped into my brain.
Why Men Need to Touch Each Other More
Michelangelo once said, “To touch can be to give life.” Science has proven his words correct.
The Necktie That Binds Us: Why, Oh Why, Does a Man Wear a Tie?
From Occult connections to a not-so-subtle, suggestive arrow pointing at the groin, the myths behind why men wear neckties are just as fun as the truth.
Former Foster Child Beat Odds, Heads to UCLA Medical School on Full Scholarship
Beating the system: Festus Ohan’s story shines through the stereotypes.
If You’re Happy and You Know It, Make Sure TV Doesn’t Show It?
Michael Sam’s draft onto the St. Louis Rams and subsequent aired kiss with his partner has been discussed ad infinitum, but Anderson Cooper’s analysis is too good not to share.
Why I Will Never Accept the Cold Water Challenge
Charitable donations should be given willingly, not under social duress after being “called out.”
Happy Father’s Day, Mom!
My friend, my support system, my number one fan, my mother and my father, I love you for all that you have done.