Whether you’re a man or a woman, you’ve probably heard this statement. Either said to or of you, or just within earshot. A guy is being sensitive and he’s told his MAN card is revoked. Some guys are talking about something another guy did, and someone will say, “That’s so gay. His MAN card is revoked.” And I will gladly admit that one of the main motivating factors for this post is the fact that my MAN card has been revoked so many times, it can be argued that I never really had it. But there’s a method to the madness.
Let me start off by saying again that I was raised by strong, beautiful women. As I’ve stated in previous posts, this fact makes me very aware of women’s struggles and feelings. And this mentality is often mistaken for weakness. But women are anything but weak. The reason I take issue with being told that my MAN card is revoked is not because I want to be considered a “man”. I hate the fact that this mentality is sincere and passed on to little boys. Luckily I had a very intelligent father that taught me at an early age that people that make fun of you often envy you. So when my friends and others made fun of me for being so “feminine”, I took it as a compliment. And what helped me get over the ridicule is that while guys were teasing me, the girls were saying how much of a nice guy I was. Now, a girl telling you that you’re a “nice guy” is the kiss of death. Very few women will ever have any kind of relationship, physical or otherwise, with a “nice guy”. They want the bad boy. But the acknowledgement is enough. The lesson I learned is this: If I’m going to try and impress anyone, will they be male or female? DUH!
I remember one time I was out at a club with friends and one of the guys told me that it was a little disturbing how much I was shaking my ass and moving my hips. We both laughed, but then I leaned back over and said, “First off, I’m shaking it for my wife. Second, if anyone else is looking, I’d hope it’s girls that notice not guys. Third, why you looking at my ass?!” I’m reminded of that scene in Grease where Danny is being an ass to Sandy to impress his friends, but as soon as she leaves he makes that “I screwed up” face. But in the end he even changes his image to get the girl. Why am I supposed to be trying to impress you, a guy, to keep my MAN card? I don’t want YOUR attention. I’d a million times over prefer to look like an idiot to you, and have the admiration of a female. When I’m lonely and in need of company, will I prefer female company or male company? Hmmm?
Sadly, even some women will criticize men for being too feminine. But then they also complain about how their MAN cheats on them or worse. But fellas, keep being that bad boy cause some where out there is a “nice guy” that’s gonna console your woman while you’re out being a MAN with your friends. And ladies, keep complaining about those less than manly guys. That helps us weed you out from the REAL women.
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AC
P.S.
Yes, I did refer to Grease. Too gay for you? No problem. I’ll be sitting next to your girl and her friends at the theater when they release the sing-along, while you’re out drinking beers with THE GUYS. 
