Where Are All the Men?

I am addicted to the show Friends.  And yes, I am aware that this statement seems contrary to the title of this post.  However, there is a correlation. 

Last night I was sitting in my friends room and an episode where Chandler finds Joey making pot-holders and Ross applying makeup happened to be on.  Obviously the whole premise was a joke, but Chandler made an exclamation that made me ponder. After seeing both his friends participating in very feminine activities he asks, "Where are all the men?!"  The writers of Friends probably did not have any real message behind the episode, but I believe they touched on a truly pervasive social problem today. 

What is manliness anyway?  When I was a kid I thought it was some awkward combination between doing good things and John Wayne.  Today it seems most people frown upon the John Wayne image of manliness.  In fact, it seems if you don't have feminine qualities society thinks you are wrong. 

For a much better written post on the same subject: http://community.artofmanliness.com/profiles/blogs/a-biblical-look-at-manhood

Biblical Manhood:

    ⁃    Firm in Faith
    ⁃    Repentant
    ⁃    Humble
    ⁃    Strong
    ⁃    Courageous
    ⁃    Leads
    ⁃    All of these in love

Also a list of things that are not manly:

    ⁃    Dudes wearing chick pants
    ⁃    Spending more time on your hair than your mom/sister/girlfriend
    ⁃    Wearing eyeliner
    ⁃    Watching the Notebook without being forced
    ⁃    Not playing football with friends when you have the chance