[a fool in paradise]

How do you think the wussy word “Man Cave” entered the vernacular?

When I grew up, it was simply known as “the den”.

Putting the word “Man” in front of it surrenders all of the rest of the territory. “Cave” also implies regressive neanderthal mentality.

[dr_lew]

“Cave” also implies regressive neanderthal mentality.

You say that like it's a bad thing. But you know, it was the Cro-Magnons ( us ) that did the cave thing. So how about a PROgressive CRO-MAGNON mentality, eh? WOOF!

[maddog55]

Man Cave doesn’t surrender the rest of the territory as you state. At least in a real home with real men. Not sure how you came up with that analogy and continuing on I guess the “den” was the only room for men when you grew up.

I have a man cave and proud of it. It’s one of my garages and actual work gets done, Harley’s, guns, cars, TV, stereo and a large supply of beers in the fridge and when we have guest over, they all end up in it eventually vice the normal kitchen crowd regardless of the season.

[Atlas Sneezed]

How do you think the wussy word “Man Cave” entered the vernacular?

When I grew up, it was simply known as “the den”.

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Yes, but that was a shorthand term for a wild animal’s retreat (lion’s den).

So the step up from den to cave is one from the beasts to primitive man!

[Cheerio]

Putting the word “Man” in front of it surrenders all of the rest of the territory.

I was on Jury Duty yesterday and they have now renamed the Jury Foreman to Jury Foreperson.

[GraceG]

How do you think the wussy word “Man Cave” entered the vernacular?

vernacular