Dumb Things Guys Do

Being a guy, I can't help but notice some behavioral patterns that make us look like a bunch of idiots. I have discussed the things that girls do that drive me crazy, but guys do some stuff that is just as bad.

1. Unnecessary Hugs- Some guys just don't get it. You meet a girl, talk to her a few times, it doesn't mean you are ultra-tight pals. However, some guys feel the need to physically embrace every single female they have ever had a conversation with. The problem here is that first of all, most girls will be creeped out, plain and simple. But more damaging will be your reputation as the "hug guy." You will never be taken seriously by the opposite sex, especially if you are the one constantly standing there with your arms at that awkward half-extension, as if to say, "hey look how adorable I am, please hug me to reaffirm the fact that we know each other." There is nothing wrong with a nice simple arm around the shoulder or better yet, nothing at all. The girl obviously knows who you are, so you don't need a physical sign to prove it. Allow the girl to make the move for physical contact, otherwise you will never rise above "gay-ish friend" status.

2. Pretending To Like Girl Stuff- Before you try to behead me for classifying things as "girl stuff," take a step back. "Grey's Anatomy" is a show geared for women, "The Notebook" is a movie geared for women, and DMB is a band mostly enjoyed by naive college girls. Therefore, if you are a guy, and you show moderate to extreme enthusiasm for these or any similar shows, movies, or music, do yourself a favor and stop immediately, because you are not fooling anyone. Many guys will get excited about "The OC" complete 2nd season dvd, but usually they are doing so to try and impress the girls who also enjoy this particular program. You will end up in the exact same position as the above bullet point. It drives me crazy when guys basically lose their spine over the things they claim to enjoy merely to impress someone. And don't tell me that you actually enjoy these things, because then you are lying to me and yourself.

3. Going All Out With Their Culture- Unless you are from Italy, Ireland, Sweden or wherever, then you have no excuse to rub your nationality in everyone's face. For some reason you never see women plastering themselves with Guinness-related products if they are the least bit Irish, nor do you see them dressing like a greasy idiot if they are Italian. Therefore guys, you don't need to cover your room with anything and everything related to your nationality. It is awesome to be proud of your roots but please, you need to know the bounds of this self-expression.

Thats just the tip of the iceberg, since there is so much more from both sexes that are universally unappealing.

PS I called Jay Gibbons' steroid use years ago, and now it has finally come to be. Way to go, you cheater.

Peace Love and Understanding