Nitro
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Post by Nitro on Jul 4, 2010 8:07:44 GMT -5
I found this list while I was bored www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/4221635Heres the list for you lazy people... 1. Patch a radiator hose 2. Protect your computer 3. Rescue a boater who has capsized 4. Frame a wall 5. Retouch digital photos 6. Back up a trailer 7. Build a campfire 8. Fix a dead outlet 9. Navigate with a map and compass 10. Use a torque wrench 11. Sharpen a knife 12. Perform CPR 13. Fillet a fish 14. Maneuver a car out of a skid 15. Get a car unstuck 16. Back up data 17. Paint a room 18. Mix concrete 19. Clean a bolt-action rifle 20. Change oil and filter 21. Hook up an HDTV 22. Bleed brakes 23. Paddle a canoe 24. Fix a bike flat 25. Extend your wireless network What are 25 skills you think every man should have? |
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Post by ¡Twist Of Cinnamon! on Jul 4, 2010 8:21:19 GMT -5
Wow really, a guy that can clean a Bolt Action Rifle should also know Photoshop and how to extend a wireless network?
Its good to have a bit of variety in these 'men should know these skills' lists but that list is straight up intellectually- disabled.
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Post by The Future on Jul 4, 2010 8:27:16 GMT -5
I can only do:
# 2, 5, 12, 15, 16, 17, 21, 23, 25.
This list is kinda unreasonable. Clean a bolt-action rifle? Seriously?
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jul 4, 2010 8:27:37 GMT -5
You would not want me to frame a wall unless you really enjoy walls that aren't square. I would have no clue how to clean a bolt action rifle since I've never even handled a gun in my life. My Photoshop skills are rudimentary at best. I'm terrified of screwing with electricity so you would not find me anywhere near trying to fix a dead outlet. I'd just replace the dang thing. Also, you'd only want me to bleed your brakes if you enjoyed the idea of not being able to stop your car.
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Post by CM Poor on Jul 4, 2010 9:01:12 GMT -5
2. Protect your computer 4. Frame a wall 5. Retouch digital photos 6. Back up a trailer 7. Build a campfire 8. Fix a dead outlet 9. Navigate with a map and compass 10. Use a torque wrench 11. Sharpen a knife 13. Fillet a fish 14. Maneuver a car out of a skid 15. Get a car unstuck 16. Back up data 17. Paint a room 20. Change oil and filter 21. Hook up an HDTV 23. Paddle a canoe 24. Fix a bike flat 25. Extend your wireless network I feel pretty good about myself, being able to approach these tasks with enough confidence to get the job done. |
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Post by Yeezy's Mullet: Team X Blades on Jul 4, 2010 10:34:04 GMT -5
I found this list while I was bored www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/4221635Heres the list for you lazy people... 1. Patch a radiator hose2. Protect your computer3. Rescue a boater who has capsized 4. Frame a wall5. Retouch digital photos 6. Back up a trailer7. Build a campfire8. Fix a dead outlet9. Navigate with a map and compass 10. Use a torque wrench11. Sharpen a knife12. Perform CPR 13. Fillet a fish 14. Maneuver a car out of a skid15. Get a car unstuck16. Back up data17. Paint a room18. Mix concrete19. Clean a bolt-action rifle 20. Change oil and filter21. Hook up an HDTV22. Bleed brakes 23. Paddle a canoe24. Fix a bike flat25. Extend your wireless networkWhat are 25 skills you think every man should have? I've actually done all of the bolded ones. My dad was a mechanic, and is pretty much handy with with most things, so I learned alot from him. Other things I've done and had to learn, once I got my own place. That list is missing things, and is a bit unreasonable. Why would every man need to know how to clean a Bolt Action Rifle? And why isn't "know how to change a tire" or "know how to change a door lock" not on there? |
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Post by TurboEddie on Jul 4, 2010 10:45:57 GMT -5
You'd think raising a family would be an important one.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2010 10:49:21 GMT -5
I hate these manly lists. Just because you don't know these they are to make you seem like you are less manly
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Post by Yeezy's Mullet: Team X Blades on Jul 4, 2010 10:50:05 GMT -5
You'd think raising a family would be an important one. Not every man has, or will have children. Not to mention that being responsible for another life is a learning process. You can't "know how" to do it before you actually do it. |
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Post by TurboEddie on Jul 4, 2010 10:52:37 GMT -5
You'd think raising a family would be an important one. Not every man has, or will have children. Not to mention that being responsible for another life is a learning process. You can't "know how" to do it before you actually do it. Just like you'd learn how to do all the crap on that list. |
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Post by TurboEddie on Jul 4, 2010 10:57:00 GMT -5
I hate these manly lists. Just because you don't know these they are to make you seem like you are less manly I completely agree with you. I always hated the stereotypical nonsense about how playing with tools and drinking beer makes you a man. |
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Post by CM Poor on Jul 4, 2010 11:26:12 GMT -5
I hate these manly lists. Just because you don't know these they are to make you seem like you are less manly I completely agree with you. I always hated the stereotypical nonsense about how playing with tools and drinking beer makes you a man. Playing with tools and drinking beer doesn't make you a man. It makes you a Man's Man!  FWIW, I think every human - man, woman, or child - should know how to fillet a fish and build a fire. That's basic survival. |
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jul 4, 2010 11:53:30 GMT -5
Well, I know how to paint a room at least. I'd rather go by Forrest Griffin's guidelines to manliness which he mentions in his book. It's a lot more reasonable than what's on that list. Also, I don't consider all that computer and technology stuff to be all that manly.
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Post by Y3RP: LA MARAVILLA!!! on Jul 4, 2010 12:01:37 GMT -5
so boinking is not a skill..........  |
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Post by CM Poor on Jul 4, 2010 12:24:45 GMT -5
Well, I know how to paint a room at least. I'd rather go by Forrest Griffin's guidelines to manliness which he mentions in his book. It's a lot more reasonable than what's on that list. Also, I don't consider all that computer and technology stuff to be all that manly. I'd be interested in hearing some of his points vs. this list. |
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jul 4, 2010 12:33:07 GMT -5
Well, I know how to paint a room at least. I'd rather go by Forrest Griffin's guidelines to manliness which he mentions in his book. It's a lot more reasonable than what's on that list. Also, I don't consider all that computer and technology stuff to be all that manly. I'd be interested in hearing some of his points vs. this list. I don't have the time ATM because I'm going to be going out soon. But I should have the time later to type all that. He's got a manliness quiz and ways to improve your manliness and ways to lower your manliness, as well as examples of real men. If I got the time later I'd be more than happy to type all that.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2010 12:36:46 GMT -5
Is it bad I can clean a bolt-action rifle?
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jul 4, 2010 12:42:40 GMT -5
I've always considered my dad to be manly, but he'd have no clue how to protect a computer or retouch digital photos or backup data or extend a wireless network. He's just not a technically astute person. I doubt he'd have any clue how to clean a bolt-action rifle either.
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Post by Smash on Jul 4, 2010 12:44:17 GMT -5
Well, I know how to paint a room at least. I'd rather go by Forrest Griffin's guidelines to manliness which he mentions in his book. It's a lot more reasonable than what's on that list. Also, I don't consider all that computer and technology stuff to be all that manly. I'd be interested in hearing some of his points vs. this list. Break down crying on national TV after losing a fight. |
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Post by CM Poor on Jul 4, 2010 12:48:00 GMT -5
I don't necessarily buy the techie stuff myself, either. Seriously, though, everyone's gotta know how to change a tire. Everyone should know how to build a fire, and fillet fish to cook over it. Navigating with a map and/or compass is another biggie.
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I dont know good luck 
