" If either one of them gets married, their wives are going to have one heck of a time turning them into real men- if that can be done."
Since I'm an old duffer, I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing that many women today would be very happy with those spineless men.
On a related note, those of us men who haven't had the spine-ectomy. Generally we're referred to as being cranky or mean. If you have an opinion, and express it, that's totally mean. So I take on the role of curmudgeon.
Cranky is ok. My husband and I are both "cranky"...but we also have a sense of humor.
Our children think it's hilarious to watch us go from an all-out argument to laughing hysterically at each other because we sound so much alike.
Happens every time. You just gotta be there. :^)