“See, guys are born with this code that women know nothing about.” From The Mancode Exposed by Rachel Thompson.
This book which is only 129 pages is funny. Scathingly funny. Ms. Thompson has a great handle on the incomprehensible things guys do. Things like spitting or passing gas, leaving hair on their faces and hogging the remote control. She also tries to explain why it’s so hard for men to admit how much they like another guy. (Nothing but like here. No romantic thing.)
And there’s plenty more she has to say! You should pay attention to the hashtags she uses in the book. You can google them.
I like her explanation of how men and women in her family stay together. Humor. And she knows a lot about it. Here’s the intro from the book.
INTRODUCTION
Is it possible to truly expose men?
Let me rephrase that.
Did it all start with Eve tempting Adam? Sure, if you believe in that stuff. (Hey, apples
are good for you, man. Ask Benjamin Franklin.)
What this book is truly about: me, exposing my beliefs, experiences, and thoughts on
men and women. Stripping off the pretense of stereotypes, undressing myself for your
reading pleasure.
Okay, wait.
Mancode: Exposed has sex in it. If that offends you, move along. It’s sarcastic and
snarky. If your sensibilities run toward the conservative, you might not want to read any
farther." (Pssst: I also throw in the occasional well-placed curse word or two.)
Men, women, sex, love, stereotypes. Important world topics like garages, lingerie, and
um, chocolate? It’s a melting pot (okay, now I’m just getting hungry).
But more than that, it’s about all the levels in which we communicate…viewed through
my looking glass of humor and deconstructed.
You can read the sections in this book in any order, though if you’re starving, I don’t
suggest starting with Chocolate Confessions.
Anatomy and Physiology alone creates many fun predicaments—boobs and cocks are often subjects of humor because come on, that’s just comedy gold. Someone says “Nuts!” and people laugh, right? Fair warning: this ain’t your mama’s biology class.
Coitus and Communication. We all do both. Some more, better, or worse than others.
Many people lose their humor when it comes to communicating about sex, but I find that
it’s the connection between the two that fascinates me and for some reason, tends to bring out the snark.
Chocolate Confessions. Let’s face it—chicks love chocolate. Men would be wise to
understand that. We try to (Nutella) warn you. We’ve shown you our (Godiva) weakness. Honestly. Keep up.
DNA and Stereotypes. Possibly the most controversial section. I explore questions like, Can we outrun our DNA? Will we women always be slaves to our talkative nature (après sex)? Will you men never be free of the chains of your emotional withholding? Can we transfer man’s paper towel changing abilities from garage to kitchen?
Read and see for yourself.
The book is a quick, entertaining read on a subject that women are very fond of: men. And chocolate. And shoes.
"Scathingly funny" works for me. I can see my Christmas shopping being sorted in one fell swoop - to the women at least.
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Thank you for hosting Rachel today.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this book yet, but I intend to. I wonder if she mentions men scratching their privates.
ReplyDeleteShe does mention scratching!
ReplyDeleteChocolate Confessions sound good to me...
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Chocolate addiction would be more correct for me but weakness works as well. I loved Mancode and it's a good gift to one's girlfriends!
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Amusing post! Sounds like an interesting read. cheryllynne(at)rocketmail(dot)com
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