Where Have All The Men Gone?

[555-04Q2]

With all these threads and chats about life not being fair and the injustices of the world, I was wondering......where have all the men gone?

You know the ones that used to knuckle down and get things done for themselves. That worked day and night if needed without complaining. Who took responsibility for their actions and their families. Who knew how to change a spark plug or a light bulb if required.

All we are left with are blubbering fools with no b@!!s. WTF is going on out there these days?

[Knock-on]

Blame culture, reliance on the state, PC and a host of other 'initiatives' that encourage mediocrity and punish endeavour.

The West has a soft underbelly just like Smaug and is lead by faceless bureaucrats that suppress the populace and feed it on scraps.

Eventually though there will be a backlash and real men, and women, will be pushed too far. The political system in the West is in for a bit of a shock I think.

[schmenke]

Erm, I just changed the spark plugs in my vehicle... :erm:

[ArrowsFA1]

Which reminds me, I really must replace that bulb in the kitchen. It's blummin hard hunting for food in the dark :p :

[Sonic]

I'm a real man...

...What's a spark plug?

Now if you'll excuse me I've got to exfoliate before my spa treatment ;)

[Knock-on]

I just changed the spark plugs in my Diesel Jaguar. Beat that :p

[Captain VXR]

Blame culture, reliance on the state, PC and a host of other 'initiatives' that encourage mediocrity and punish endeavour.

The West has a soft underbelly just like Smaug and is lead by faceless bureaucrats that suppress the populace and feed it on scraps.

Eventually though there will be a backlash and real men, and women, will be pushed too far. The political system in the West is in for a bit of a shock I think.

How does being polite to others encourage mediocrity and punish endeavour?

[Gregor-y]

With all these threads and chats about life not being fair and the injustices of the world, I was wondering......where have all the men gone?
I agree; someone should have been throwing bombs into banks by now and kidnapping financiers. Slackers.

[anthonyvop]

How does being polite to others encourage mediocrity and punish endeavour?

There is a big difference between being polite and censuring speech because it might upset a certain group.

[Gregor-y]

There is a big difference between being polite and censuring speech because it might upset a certain group.
Not when thanks to Fox News I can't tell if someone is actually wishing me a Merry Christmas or wanting to start a fight.

[Knock-on]

Not when thanks to Fox News I can't tell if someone is actually wishing me a Merry Christmas or wanting to start a fight.

LOL :laugh:

[anthonyvop]

Not when thanks to Fox News I can't tell if someone is actually wishing me a Merry Christmas or wanting to start a fight.

Funny....Stupid but funny!

[Eki]

Funny....Stupid but funny!

For a moment, I thought this was an "Introduce yourself" thread.

[Eki]

Erm, I just changed the spark plugs in my vehicle... :erm:
With whom and what?

[driveace]

It's called having some common sense,and if you watch craftsmen ,you can pick up tips of how to do odd jobs,then tackle these jobs yourself and save paying others to do jobs you can do yourself

[SGWilko]

You know the ones that used to knuckle down and get things done for themselves. That worked day and night if needed without complaining. Who took responsibility for their actions and their families. Who knew how to change a spark plug or a light bulb if required.



There's one right here.

[ioan]

With all these threads and chats about life not being fair and the injustices of the world, I was wondering......where have all the men gone?

You know the ones that used to knuckle down and get things done for themselves. That worked day and night if needed without complaining. Who took responsibility for their actions and their families. Who knew how to change a spark plug or a light bulb if required.

All we are left with are blubbering fools with no b@!!s. WTF is going on out there these days?

I always do everything on my own.
And I work a lot, without complaining about it.
Does that mean that I can't have a moderate opinion?

[schmenke]

With whom and what?

:cornfused:

With myself and a socket-wrench :p : .

I would ask Knockie the same question :p : .

[schmenke]

...Does that mean that I can't have a moderate opinion?

Opinions are not permitted around here :p :

[ioan]

Opinions are not permitted around here :p :

Especially moderate ones! :D

[Eki]

:cornfused:

With myself and a socket-wrench :p : .

I would ask Knockie the same question :p : .
You replaced the plugs with a socket wrench? Does it work? I've heard some people have replaced a fuse with a coin and it has worked.

[schmenke]

You replaced the plugs with a socket wrench? ....

Why not. A socket-wrench provides torque.

[race aficionado]

Where have all the women gone? :confused:

This forum of ours use to be blessed with their presence.

I miss them. Too much testosterone in our threads.

We probably scared most of them away.

:(

[Rollo]

Who knew how to change a spark plug or a light bulb if required.


What sort of light bulb? Bayonet, Screw or Prong Type? Bi-pin? Incandescent, Halogen or Energy Saver? H1, H3, H4? Blinker? C5W, H6W, P21s?
What sort of question is this anyway? Do you need to undo press clips, covers or use some special implement?
More information please!

Psst!... Most Spark Plugs are No.19 sockets. You can get a specialist magnetic socket which will do that job for very little money. It can be a real bother to change the rear two on a V8 engine where there's limited space; the LX Torana springs to mind.

[Gregor-y]

Psst!... Most Spark Plugs are No.19 sockets. You can get a specialist magnetic socket which will do that job for very little money. It can be a real bother to change the rear two on a V8 engine where there's limited space; the LX Torana springs to mind.
Try a Subaru some time. Although once you get the air intake, battery and washer bottle out it's not so bad. What I consider a major failure of car's design is you need to remove the intake and battery to change the headlight bulbs. Not easy when it's getting dark, well below freezing, and you're 300 miles from your destination.

[Rollo]

That's a piece of cake. The Chevy Monza V-8 required you unbolt the motor mount and lift the motor about an inch to get to one of the rear plugs.

The Chevy Monza and the Holden Torana hatch. They're very much in the same sort of spirit aren't they? The difference being that the 350cube wouldn't have fitted in the Torana, it only got the 308.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/PhotosGuy/Temporary%20Cars%2007/75-Chevy-Monza-475-Chili-_0034.jpg
http://www.aussiecoupes.com/images/lx_torana.jpg

Dear GM,
Y U NO make cars like this any more? Have you forgotten about style? We still want cars that look like they could rip out your spinal cord and then flog you with it. What gives?

[BDunnell]

I always do everything on my own.
And I work a lot, without complaining about it.
Does that mean that I can't have a moderate opinion?

ioan, for once, I'm sure you speak for several of us. Well said.

A ridiculous thread posted by someone with far too narrow a definition of what constitutes a 'man'.

[555-04Q2]

I always do everything on my own.
And I work a lot, without complaining about it.
Does that mean that I can't have a moderate opinion?

Yes you can boet! We just don't have to agree with it :p :

[555-04Q2]

Try a Subaru some time. Although once you get the air intake, battery and washer bottle out it's not so bad. What I consider a major failure of car's design is you need to remove the intake and battery to change the headlight bulbs. Not easy when it's getting dark, well below freezing, and you're 300 miles from your destination.

Yep. The first time I tried to change the plugs on my Scooby I swore enough to make a sailor blush! A 5 minute job that takes 30 minutes to do :crazy: :p

[555-04Q2]

What sort of light bulb? Bayonet, Screw or Prong Type? Bi-pin? Incandescent, Halogen or Energy Saver? H1, H3, H4? Blinker? C5W, H6W, P21s?
What sort of question is this anyway? Do you need to undo press clips, covers or use some special implement?
More information please!

Any type of bulb! About 5 years ago I was at my brother in laws place and his cars indicator lamp blew. He wanted to take it to the garage to have it replaced!!! After kaking him out royally for being such a fag I showed him how to do it and saved him 500 bucks! For a guy who did not know what the dirfference between a screwdriver and a spanner 5 years ago, the boy has come a long way today!

[555-04Q2]

ioan, for once, I'm sure you speak for several of us. Well said.

A ridiculous thread posted by someone with far too narrow a definition of what constitutes a 'man'.

How come anything I post is ridiculous but not your posts? I'm not allowed an opinion but you are? What gives?

And yes, I think this thread makes perfect sense. REAL men are an endangered species these days being replaced by whinning little b!tches that should be wear training bra's.

[Eki]

Why not. A socket-wrench provides torque.
True, but does it provide sparks?

[Eki]

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[Knock-on]

You replaced the plugs with a socket wrench? Does it work? I've heard some people have replaced a fuse with a coin and it has worked.

Real men use the coin to buy a packet oWrigley'sys chewing gum and wrap he silver foil around the fuse to make the connection.

That way you have a fuse that will still blow if you have an underlying wiring short rather than your loom deciding to turn intburningring amalgamation of burnt plastic and wire. You also have several additional fuses wrapped around lumps of chewing gum which make great emergency dental products should some bird chuck herself at you after a dozen pints.

Stay tuned for next weeks tips for men including:

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. Molegrips and flat screwdriver - are any other tools really needed?

[Mark]

I just fitted a new lighting set to the fish tank. Does that count?

[555-04Q2]

Yes!

[Eki]

. Molegrips and flat screwdriver - are any other tools really needed?
I clip my nails with big scissors, which is quite girly. In the army I clipped them with a knife.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I just did the ironing!





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wrong thread :(

[GridGirl]

I just did the ironing!





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wrong thread :(

Can you come live in my house. :D I have a man that will change light blubs and do DIY but no man that will do ANY ironing.

[Eki]

I just did the ironing!





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wrong thread :(
Have you considered competing in Iron Man games?

[schmenke]

...A ridiculous thread posted by someone with far too narrow a definition of what constitutes a 'man'.

With all do respect BDunnel I disagree. This is a much-needed enjoyable, light-hearted thread :)

[555-04Q2]

With all do respect BDunnel I disagree. This is a much-needed enjoyable, light-hearted thread :)

That is too much for said subject to comprehend :p

[ioan]

Yes you can boet! We just don't have to agree with it :p :

That's the beauty of diversity.

[Roamy]

555-04Q2

Unfortunately the men in the US have decided to take a extended nap while the spend their inheritance. This is obviously visible as we cannot even find a suitable person to run for President of our country. However stand by because it won't take too much longer for our people to wake the Fu up

[ioan]

I cook the dinner and beat my chest at the same time, does that count? :p

You're one level above Tarzan. :D
He could only beat his chest! ;)

[ioan]

I look great in a loincloth too... :kiss:

I dare you to post a picture! :D

[ioan]

I've already turned down your PM request ioan you dirty devil, lets not get silly :p :)

I knew you'll chicken out! :p

Anyway let's not hijack this marvelous thread, with 'unmanly' jokes! ;)

[Knock-on]

I clip my nails with big scissors, which is quite girly. In the army I clipped them with a knife.

Ahhh, but if you turn your feet upside down, use the flat of the screwdriver as a chisel and hit it with the molegrips, you could chop your toenails off that way. Wimp ;)

[Knock-on]

555-04Q2

Unfortunately the men in the US have decided to take a extended nap while the spend their inheritance. This is obviously visible as we cannot even find a suitable person to run for President of our country. However stand by because it won't take too much longer for our people to wake the Fu up

Come on Uncle. Didn't take you for a whiner.

Put up, shut up or do something about it.

[schmenke]

I bet uncle cooks a great quiche :p :

[Knock-on]

I bet uncle cooks a great quiche :p :

Perhaps we can swap his golf clubs for a badminton racquet, his Red wine for a Babycham and his Cigar for a menthol slim in a holder.

Yep, Fousto is Mr Metrosexual.

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/74947626.jpg

[Rollo]

I just did the ironing!


How hard can it be?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rtdP-SZP21c/R1ejXcBlHMI/AAAAAAAAAUU/EUfhPwWLL5I/s400/PICT0053.jpg

[Roamy]

I bet uncle cooks a great quiche :p :

I have your quiche hanging

[Eki]

How hard can it be?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rtdP-SZP21c/R1ejXcBlHMI/AAAAAAAAAUU/EUfhPwWLL5I/s400/PICT0053.jpg

Extreme Ironing ~ Damn Cool Pictures (http://www.damncoolpictures.com/2008/06/extreme-ironing.html)

[Roamy]

Perhaps we can swap his golf clubs for a badminton racquet, his Red wine for a Babycham and his Cigar for a menthol slim in a holder.

Yep, Fousto is Mr Metrosexual.

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/74947626.jpg


right fagboy we all know this is you

[donKey jote]

nah... looks more like billy's missus ! :bandit:

[Roamy]

All I have heard is that knock on has taken more loads than a 8 year old rabbit :)

[Eki]

right fagboy we all know this is you

True. We all know Roasty is the one on the right here (back row):

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_isUvlzkZPIQ/S807Va4ztnI/AAAAAAAAGMU/ZKQq9_cgVsQ/s1600/MASH-tv-show-10.jpg

[Roamy]

keep dreaming Elton EKI

[Knock-on]

Me thinks Fousto doth protest too much.

Come on Uncs, fess up. You like a bit of clandestine man love, don't you :kiss:

[Rudy Tamasz]

It took me staying away for a while to take care of business and you guys turned this forum into a complete mess. :\

[race aficionado]

Me thinks Fousto doth protest too much.

Come on Uncs, fess up. You like a bit of clandestine man love, don't you :kiss:

Knocks - are you flirting with fousto? Be careful or he will give you a Holiday Wedgy. :o Unless you are a hot latina, don't waste your time.

:s mokin:

[Bolton Midnight]

You know the ones that used to knuckle down and get things done for themselves. That worked day and night if needed without complaining. Who took responsibility for their actions and their families.

Nu Labour tried to do away with them, but they are making a slow come back.

But it will take a few years to undo Labour's mess.