He left out the most important one.

76. Recognize such lists as the prattling of an insecure man who is trying to show why you don't measure up to him.


Cheers

Looks like Grendel failed the test.

FUCK'IN link will not let you back page

Looks like Grendel failed the test.

Looks like Dave doesn't understand rule # 76 and how it actually applies to him.

Cheers

Grendel, right on!

Grendel has got it.

There are a few things on the list I agree with, but a man should by no means be measured by his ability to accomplish petty social tasks.

73. Caress a woman's neck.


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At least we've heard from the "inept nerd" crowd...

And who's to say I didn't fail the test?

Typical Esquire Magazine fare. Worth reading if you're just starting to climb the social ladder.

i stopped when i got to number 4 of the list - score a baseball game.
what a bore.

all the best

A lot of that list is just plain useful stuff that any regular guy can do with some degree of expertise. There are plenty of How-Tos for the untutored. Unless you're a dork and dangerous to others.

76. Ask a chick you don't really know that well for a BJ and get it.

you shouldnt have to ask.

76. dont read magazines like Esquire, Gentleman's Quarterly.

I like the list. As a single father raising an 11 y/o boy, I think about things like this. They did forget an important one though...
Learn a musical instrument.

I like the list. As a single father raising an 11 y/o boy, I think about things like this. They did forget an important one though...
Learn a musical instrument.
Posted by TFDNihilist at 2008-05-09 11:01 PM

Music, reading, writing, singing or playing absolutely should be one of the top 5.

I'm not convinced that scoring a baseball game qualifies in the top 10. I'd be more inclined to teach a good old card game like pinochle, poker or cribbage.

Bow ties are not as useful as neckties knots Shelby, half-Windsor, etc. you can use every day. I rely on clip-on bows which generally keep crisper and cleaner lines for those rare occasions.

Massage should be in there someplace. Pick a body part and Silver Ironist's 76 will turn into 69.:]

Flower arrangement and disembowelment are also missing.:]

7. Cook meat somewhere other than the grill.


Uh.

Why? Everything is better bbq'd or grilled.

"2. Tell if someone is lying. Everyone has his theory. Pick one, test it. Choose the tells that work for you. I like these: Liars change the subject quickly. Liars look up and to their right when they speak. Liars use fewer contractions. Liars will sometimes stare straight at you and employ a dead face. Liars never touch their chest or heart except self-consciously. Liars place objects between themselves and you during a conversation."

yeah...right

The author of this list seems to be overcompensating for being a secret queer.

1. Give advice that matters in one sentence.


The real number one is:

Know when to speak and when to stay quiet and just listen.


Mastery of that skill unfortunately mostly comes only with age.

8 Reasons Why This is the Dumbest Generation. Take the test.
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Posted by Ray at 2008-05-11 10:23 AM

Oops, put chlorine and aluminum also promotes Alzheimer's disease. You really shouldn't drink tap water ever or swim in highly chlorinated pools.

Who bakes bacon?