*INTERNATIONAL RULES OF MANHOOD 2007*

I received this email from a friend the other day and ever since I have been on a crusade to raise publicity for the RULES OF MANHOOD CAMPAIGN. The media has swamped young men with images of clean shaven, chest waxed, hair gelled men and it is killing masculinity among our next generation. The picture of Beckham in that sarong still haunts me to this day.

IF YOU ARE OF A SENSITIVE DISPOSITION LOOK AWAY NOW



I feel the rise of the 'hoodie' is a direct response to the steadfast promotion of the modern man.

I still remember the days when men used to go out and hunt for their food... well... I've seen the documentaries on the Discovery channel, same thing. In short I am calling for these rules to be set in statute and the return of DAN THE MAN.

*INTERNATIONAL RULES OF MANHOOD 2007*
1. Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella, unless at rugby, and your beer is getting rained on, then for the drinking period only, it is permissible.

2. It is ok for a man to cry under the following circumstances: a. When a heroic dog dies to save its master. b. The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse. c. After wrecking your boss' car. d. One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game"
e. When she is using her teeth.

3. Any Man who brings a camera to a stag night may be legally killed and eaten by his mates.

4. Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours.

5. If you've known a bloke for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever, unless you actually marry her.

6. Moaning about the brand of free beer in a mate's fridge is forbidden. However you can complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.

7. No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your mate's birthday is strictly optional.

8. On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.

9. When stumbling upon other blokes watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask whose playing.

10. You may fluctuate in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you intentionally trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she's officially your girlfriend.

11. It is permissible to quaff a fruity alcohol drink only when you're sunning on a tropical beach... and it's delivered by a topless supermodel...and it's free.

12. Only in situations of moral and/or physical peril are you allowed to kick another bloke in the nuts.

13. Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.

14. Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.

15. If a man's fly is down, that's his problem, you didn't see anything.

16. Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game (can explain offside or LBW) and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers.

17. A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight.

18. Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza, but not both - that's just greedy.

19. If you compliment a bloke on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice of beer.

20. Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a mate of yours, except if she's withholding S*x pending your response.

21. Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting weights:
a. Yeah, Baby, Push it!
b. C'mon, give me one more! Harder!
c. Another set and we can hit the showers!

22. Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing: i.e. Both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need.

23. Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have s*x with her Keep a stopwatch by the phone. Hang up if necessary.

24. The morning after you and a girl who was formerly "just a friend" have carnal "drunken monkey s*x", the fact that you're feeling weird and guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the discussion about what a big mistake it was, occurs.

25. It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for her to drive yours.

26. Thou shalt not buy a car in the colours of brown, pink, orange or sky blue.

27. The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for Christmas?" with "If you loved me, you'd know what I want!" gets a Playstation II. End of story.

28. There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men's Gymnastics. Ever!

29. Men shall never take part in female social activities, for example Yoga.

***Half way through posting the rules up I realised I had this nice colour pattern scheme going on... THE DISEASE IS SPREADING! WE HAVE TO ACT NOW OR FOREVER BE DOOMED TO MOISTURIZING CREAMS AND OIL FREE FACIAL SCRUBS!!***

PLEASE MAKE YOUR FRIENDS, AND THEIR FRIENDS, AWARE OF THE STRUGGLE.