manbox (10)

David F

The Struggle Is Real

The man-box is real. The damage it does is real. To the men in it, to those around them, and to society. I have written a bunch on this in the past. But of course, these guys don't have anything like the answer. Pumpkin is the…

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David F

Hecies and Shecies

Once again, a bit o'genius from  Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal No doubt this piece was inspired at least in part by the current phenomenon called, "Men Going Their Own Way" (just Google MGTOW  if you have time for a cry).  This is an outgrowth of…

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David F

xkcd on Beer

Friday's xkcd is about beer. Mouseover Text: Mmmm, this is such a positive experience! I feel no social pressure to enjoy it at all! This is of a piece with how beer is a component of the manbox, about which I have written before.

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David F

Drunk dad advice

This Kids in the Hall video is unserious, but it makes some serious points. Chad doesn't know where they're going, but he knows.  He's being fitted for his own little manbox, and he can't say it's unexpected -- he's been shown this box since he…

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