Harriet Jean Evans takes a look at the social commentary of the past, and explains why she believes it just doesn't matter.
Our anonymous blogger reflects on her attempts to have a student Christmas... and how she came to the conclusion that home-made is always best.
Gillian Love urges you to vote 'No' to the motion to replace Women's Committee with a 'Gender Equality Committee'.
Give alcohol Men in this day and age hardly ever give alcohol, unless on a day of specific import such as an anniversary or birthday. Instead, try a more random approach - "it's Tuesday, have a VK". Alcohol is always appreciated, whether it be a pack of Carlsberg or a single Martini. My personal favourite is the latter, since it is a classic symbol of wealth and pretention, two things that never go out of fashion.
Be a dogsbody As someone who was raised to fight duels and throw my cloak over puddles for the opposite sex without really thinking about it, I can honestly say that nothing goes further. A lot of modern men will not really think about these little things, like burning Troy to the ground for her or finding the solitary pea under her otherwise comfortable mattress, but they make all the difference. The girl will be touched by your consideration of her and will regard you as 'one of the good ones', which is something to be valued.
Prove your masculinity It's really nice when someone beats another man up for you. It's also a brilliant way to show off your creativity and flair on the street, as well as a great opportunity to have a few laughs together. If she wants to get involved with some cutting and stirring, you'll both feel more connected as you work together to make something special.
Create modern art Often men just want sex, and think kissing is the shortest route to that Shagri-La. Wrong move. Ever seen how much action Damien Hirst gets? A better prelude to sex is creating an avant-garde art installation together. Of course, a good piece of art depends on the timing and the chemistry between you and your girl (perhaps literally – my greatest pulling technique is bottling bodily odours of my loved one and combining them with my own inside a flea, in homage to John Donne’s The Flea). But if you approach it as a form of communication between the two of you, it will undoubtedly get you where you wanted anyway. Write her name with your blood and semen on an inverted crucifix stuck in the belly of a preserved shark carcass. It's a means to show her everything you can't tell her with your words.
For more mockery and general silliness, keep chekcing back for Double Take’s Guide To Revolution, coming soon! For actual advice and earnestness, head over to the Lifestyle section. They really do have your best interests at heart.
Don't get it...
http://www.theyorker.co.uk/news/alphamale/7685
yeah...
bro...like...totally...
Personally, I never find Miss Love's Double Take articles that focus on boy/girl things funny...
They're pretty much only funny to a feminist.
Agreed.
Seeing as anonymous' self-conversation brought my attention to this article, just wanted to add that I love this article. Genuinely very funny.
Hey this is Richard, the guy who wrote the original Modern Man article that this is based off. I'm using Laura's account for now because mine can't get set up for some reason - but basically I just wanted to say that none of the above comments are me, and I didn't take offence from Gillian's article. Just in case people were thinking that I'm annoyed about it and retaliating with anonymous commentary.
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