Here's the thing, I have no beef with mice. I just don't want them in my home. I actually view it as disrespect since I pay all the bills but here they come romping around challenging me to catch them. It's just rude.
But really, I do not like mice. I don't like catching them. Mice are icky. But alas, I'm the guy, so it's my job to go all paleolithic on their arses. Which brings me to my point: vermin removal is strictly a guy job and only because we're guys. Sucks, but hey, double standards exist. And I'm okay with that.
As the Girls' BFF, I feel it's my job to make sure that the ladies out there know fully what should be happening when they have a guy. So here are a few other things that guys should be doing, because their guys.
1) Taking out the trash
Young lady, your hands should never have to touch any dumpster, trash compactor, or city-provided garbage can. Those things are filthy. Women are beautiful clean creatures (or at least should be). We'll take the trash out so that you may live again without the oddly similar stench that plagues all trash areas emanating from your hair. Mostly, because if I smell it in your hair, I will not be kissing you. Yech.
2) Changing the oil on your car
No self-respecting man will let his woman get her own oil changed. And do you know why? Because I'm convinced women don't even realize you NEED to get your oil changed. I've had a girlfriend who LITERALLY hadn't had her oil changed since she got her car. It just never dawned on her. Me? Every 3,000 miles on the dot pal. So guys should take that burden to make sure its gets done, if only to prevent a side-of-the-road damsel in the distress circumstance.
3) Answer the door at midnight
I have no idea why people think its okay to knock on your door past 10pm (which is still too late in my book) unannounced. But it happens. This is guy time. While I hate being the first line of death in case its a robber - especially considering if I'm dead I can't save her so she'll die too, which actually might kill me so I suppose it's a wash - you can't put your girl in harms way. This is ManLaw 101. Now if only women believed that you shouldn't directly put your man in harm's way.
Anyway, ladies, those are just a few things guys are on the hook for. Got any others?
Speak to me.
Disagree on the oil changing thing. Well, at least to the part where we don't realize we need to get our oil changed. I've never missed getting the oil changed in my car (except when I was out of the country and someone else was driving my car. And even then, I e-mailed them and reminded them it needed to be done)
But hey, if he wants to do it for me, then I'm not gonna argue.
Love it and agree with it. Alas I have never seen, heard of, or met any man that does more than 1 of those.
Opening the door!
I know this falls more into the chivalry category, but men should do this for any woman! Whether it's your mother, girlfriend, sister, or a stranger, just do it. But if you have to awkwardly try to beat her to the door, then just let her get it.
''Pay rent minion of the devil '' LMAO !
Putting down the toilet seat comes to mind.
This is awesome, but I disagree with #1. Taking out the trash, when done properly, shouldn't make anyone smell terrible. That should be a shared responsibility.
Also, I'm a little offended by the sexism in #2. Shockingly, most women are not complete idiots. I get my oil changed by professionals, but I'm not so ignorant that I would forget to take it to them every few thousand miles.
Also, I agree with austin - men should open the door in the middle of the night for ANY woman, not just girlfriends.
I will gladly hand over the reins to all of the above! I once broke up with a guy because he made fun of the fact that I hate & fear mice. He wouldn’t buy or set a trap for me! If I have to deal with that demon thing who twitches its little whiskers at me (all by myself) then who needs his @$$...? POOF! I banished him from my castle.
My new guy told me that he will personally hunt & slay every mouse within a mile radius of my home, just so I can sleep peacefully at night. (I think he plans on recruiting the neighbor’s cats as foot soldiers.)
I totally agree Panama! Thanks for writing this :)
p.s kudos to some of these ladies who do know about oil but quite frankly you shouldn't rant about him writing that cuz not every woman is you. I for instance can honestly say I don't know how to change my oil and never think of it until the oil light starts blinking and even then, I ignore it sometimes cuz i'm busy.
I like this. I am part of the group of females who believes feminism is ridiculous. Yes, I am capable of changing the oil in my car, taking out the trash, etc. However, why should I get bent out of shape if a man would like to extend the courtesy of helping me with those things. I don't look at it as a man calling me inferior or not trusting in my ability; I see it as him wanting to make my life easier. So ladies, rather than getting defensive, appreciate the help. Give these men credit for being so kind and thoughtful!
I don't think you have any idea what feminism is because it's definitely not about being defensive or turning down help when offered.
"So here are a few other things that guys should be doing, because their guys."
i'm sorry but i think you meant "they're" ??
I have to disagree. My roommate is a guy, and if I don't take out the trash, it just doesn't get done.
My man does all off these, well he would if I had a car, but he changes the flat tires on my bike :) As far as the trash, its just his job, women do 99% of the housework 99% of the time (now dont get mad and tell me that some men help with it...thats why I put 99%) So this one little job is his. As for mice...I cant stand to kill the cute little things...however...I do the spider catching :)
But I disagree with mindy, feminism is alive and kicking, it isnt about doing everything stubbornly yourself, and taking offense if a man tries to help and assuming its because he thinks you cant do it. For me its about knowing you are perfectly capable and not accepting being treated as inferior...thats it...simple. And if a guy offers to help and hes not condescending about it, accept the help and thank the poor guy, they are probably too confused about what they are supposed to do / allowed to do for girls these days that they just gave up and it takes an article like this to remind them. Thanks Panama
Killing spiders. If I see a spider in a room I can't even look at it, let alone flush it or smash it.
I have to agree, bug-slayer is a MUST. Also, lawnmowing and checking pretty much every function of the car except for gas level. I handle my car on my own, but it'd be nice to have someone who was willing to handle it for me, especially if he actually knew a thing or two about cars. Basic chivalry is must as well. If you find this man, please send him my way. I've been looking for him everywhere.
Walking a lady friend home or at least calling her to make sure she's home safely after you've been out with her. It's courteous and considerate.
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