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They're really doubling down on the whole "the way to be a man is to act like a stereotype of an effete new york times reporter" shtick.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/fashion/mens-style/27-ways...

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That was an odd list. Maybe it was sarcastic as others have pointed out? He first lists that the modern man sleeps on the side of the bed nearest the door so that he can try to fight off intruders. Then later on he says he has absolutely no use for a gun and never will. I hope that intruder he's fighting isn't armed or a lot bigger/stronger/better-at-fighting than he is.

He also knows which women's shoe brands run small and large? How often is he buying his wife shoes?

Oh, he'll just call the cops to do his dirty work, don'cha know! The modern man doesn't believe in the 9+ minute response time of the 'average' police department, and would never deign to live in an area where the PD response is measured in hours (hello, Detroit!). The modern man will peaceably talk his intruder into a hearty early breakfast (or late night dinner) while waiting for the fuzz to arrive.

/s, in case anyone was curious.

The 'modern man' feels self reliance is antiquated and passé.

I sincerely hope that article is sarcastic.

It reminds me of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHoMDO9SGrw

A list of contradicting expectations of ridiculous perfection that men are supposed to be.

Seriously. The amount of "2+2=5" type writing in the New York Times is truly incredible.

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