Obsolete Man Skills You Should Ditch

askmen ^ | January 11, 2019 | Ian Stobber

[KevinB]

What a bunch of Obama that article is!

[DeplorablePaul]

This guy wouldn’t last 5 minutes when the lights go out.

Learn to code? Really.

[Pilgrim's Progress]

So, uh, should I learn some mad skills regarding the putting on of mascara and eye shadow?

[polymuser]

Red. With a mildly psychotic personality. That won’t do ironing.

[frank ballenger]

There was an article a few years ago that said women say they want the wimpy metrosexual feminist males, but then are forced by nature to respond to ancient impulses when they hear a man’s deep voice, see that he has muscles (to protect babies and mothers someday) and that his boldness and refusal to change to do what she wants shows he has testosterone.

Thus, the woman is attracted to this man despite saying she wants the wimpy guy she met at the garden walk or the museum. So Tim McGraw and Clint Eastwood types are chosen more often.

And still complains that “men are jerks” and two women shake their heads and say “that’s a guy thing.”

[clamper1797]

Be a beta cuck ... that way when ... not if ... the US is attacked there will be no men to defend it

[Billthedrill]

I got estrogen poisoning from reading this little piece of dreck. Believe it or not, much of the male (or more or less male) population of the country doesn't live in an urban area where his needs are catered to by someone of the lower classes, and regrettably we find certain atavistic skills to be downright useful. Going from a handyman to an interior decorator doesn't get the barn rewired.

That is not to say a certain civility isn't in order. The gentleman will read this sort of thing, nod sadly, smile, and wait until the author is no longer in sight to crumple it and use it as kindling for the wood stove. And there is a certain crossover to be cultivated as well: negotiating skills, for example, especially when they're enhanced by pressing the muzzle of a .357 magnum into the other fellow's forehead. There's plenty of room for nice so long as nasty remains in reach. Welcome to manhood.

[gaijin]

If this isn’t a joke, permit me to GUARANTEE this is 100% targeted at ONLY white guys.

There’s NO WAY they would perscribe such a Suicidal Life Formula to ANYONE else.

I’m surprised they didn’t recommend doing away with being able to tell a good joke, make witty banter.

I’ll bet I should stop thinking about sex, too, right..?

[northislander]

Reading this may make you retarded and gay and could result in catching an STD...

[Future Snake Eater]

Instead, Learn How to Code

And immediately banned from Twitter.

[Future Snake Eater]

...the idea that a man owns his house and should therefore know how to take care of it is increasingly an outdated concept. With most millennials having no real shot at home-ownership, there’s a good chance your landlord will be the one in charge of fixing anything that goes wrong in your place...

Homeownership rate rises to four-year high as Millennials are finally buying homes

Oops.

[metmom]

Is this for real?

I mean, is this person serious????????

This is not satire?

[ferret_airlift]

You know, I’m a millenial and I can hunt AND cook. I can fix a car, and household items, and I own my own home. He seems to assume that everyone is as much of a wimp as he is. Besides that, with all of these things, it’s always better to know than not.

[Rio]

Ian Stobber
About
Ian Stobber is a Canadian writer with a passion for dating and a witty turn of phrase. To be honest, he’s everything that’s wrong with millennials, but he also appreciates the classics: He loves bourbon, hockey, and long walks on the rocky shores of a frozen lake.

[outofsalt]

35 posts! He should have done an article on fellatio!

[ThunderSleeps]

That's what I was thinking - nothing but a screed against alpha males. Guess what, we need alpha males. Not everything in the world can be solved with a therapist and a latte. Sometimes you've got to get your hands dirty - with dirt, grease, or blood. Somebody has to know which end of a screwdriver, or an AR-15, to pick up. That bacon ain't going to eat itself, nor will that whiskey drink itself...

Hunting? It's a good thing I live in the times I do, because I suck at it. I do know how to cook reasonably well. I'd never win a cooking competition, but I can hold my own at the neighborhood or work picnic.

Fighting? I'd rather not, but if you push me, you'll regret it - more than one person has learned that lesson the hard way. As I've mentioned before, I've never started a fight, but I've never lost one either.

Fixing things? You better believe it. My Dad could too. Wire a 220 circuit? No problem. Swap an engine head in the garage? Got it. Replace a broken garbage disposal? Before lunch. Build fixtures to help assemble a kit aircraft? Sure... These kinds of skills can not only give you a great sense of satisfaction, they can save you a pile of money.

And on and on. I basically disagree with everything the original author said.

[doorgunner69]

Instead, Learn How to Decorate

So, learn to be a homo?

[Rio]

then who is going to fix things?

According to the author, your landlord. But if that is a man, then how does he know how to fix things?...
He can HIRE someone to fix it... But if he hires a man, how will HE know how to fix it.

I guess you just toss it out and buy another one.

[vannrox]

Its articles like this that convinces me that the competitors are thinning out. Let the rest of the nation be filled with beta males. Ill keep all the gals for myself.

[BitWielder1]

1. Hunting is still important if SHTF.
Knowing how to cook what you kill goes with it.
Fresh and preserved meat are great to bargain with.

2. Learn how to fight, then talk your opponent down instead, to avoid injury or liability.
A stronger position can help you stay calm.

3,4: Repairing Your Car or Fixing Things at home can save you tons of money if you can do it but there is no shame to seek professional help when necessary.
Old cars were easy to fix with standard tools, modern cars often require hundreds of dollars of special tools just for that brand. It's on purpose.
Not everyone are handy, screw the "all men..." trap. Do what you're good at.

5. Being a Leader - be a *competent* leader, not just the loudest in the room.

6. Keep your emotions in control, let out only enough to achieve your objective.
Uncontrolled outbursts are not respected, they are fearsome and can backfire badly.
Stay rational.
If you need to talk about your feelings, choose a time and place where it is appropriate. Not during a crisis.

My 3¢