Saturday, March 15, 2014

Top 5: Man Codes

A Man Helps His Friend Move


It could be your buddy moving from his apartment to a house or out of his mom’s basement. Whatever the move, observe the man code that dictates you to help friends move. If you have a hatchback, clean out the trunk and start packing. If you have a truck, it’s not even a question.

Penalty for breaking this man code: Think you’ll be able to ask for help moving when it’s your turn? Yeah right. Better get those furniture sliders and a good belt because your rule-breaking ass is on its own.

A Man Doesn't Say What Happened At Th Bachelor Party


Consider it a code of silence or an oath of non-disclosure. Whether it be strippers, the wanton tossing-around of little people or stringing a donkey out on ecstasy, a man keeps these things to himself -- and especially away from the bride-to-be. Whatever happened at the party stays at the party.

Penalty for breaking this man code: That hyper-sexed donkey that was tweaking in the bathroom is now in your bedroom -- waiting.

A Man Repays His Debts


“Neither a borrower nor a lender be.” Sure, that sounded good when Shakespeare said it centuries ago, but in today’s economy, you may have to swallow your pride and ask for some financial help. Or, maybe you were short on cash or forgot your wallet (yeah right, you cheap ass). If your friend loans you cash or buys the first round, you pay him back. Work to get him his money, pick up lunch next time or get that next round of suds. 

Penalty for breaking this man code: Working your debt off as your buddy’s man servant and house boy. And there’s that bachelor party donkey again.

A Man Buys His Friend Beers After He Gets Dumped/Fired


The king’s horses and his men knew this code when Humpty Dumpty fell apart -- and you should know it too. When your friend loses his job or his girl, you’re there to ease his pains with alcohol. You get the rounds and you pick up the tab until he feels better -- or at least thinks he feels better.

Penalty for breaking this man code: Karma’s a bitch. Get ready to find your own sad ass in the unemployment line or spending your Friday night with Rosy Palm.

A Man Becomes A Wingman When Required


At the end of Top Gun, even Val “Iceman” Kilmer realized that Tom “Maverick” Cruise was the best wingman ever. Now it’s your turn. When you’re at the club or at a party and your friend needs you to distract the uninteresting friend so he has a shot at the hottie, you do it. Without question, bite the bullet and become the wingman. Wingman duties can also extend to driving to the party, handling the valet and running interference from the anyone else who might deny your buddy his rightful chance. 

Penalty for breaking this man code:
 You get grounded, shot down and denied takeoff. Everywhere you go, for an undetermined time, your male friends make sure you don’t get anywhere near getting laid. 

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