Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

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  • pw_1016
    Pro
    • Nov 2009
    • 770

    #1

    Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

    Some people kill me with their stereotypes of things men shouldn't do. Alot of people feel that if a guy knows how or likes to cook that it makes him less of a man since women have always been known to be the one in the household responsible for cooking since ancient times (well if you are a single man you don't have that luxury . LOL) . That's so ridiculous... alot of boxed/pre-packaged meals are so bad for you. I don't see how someone wouldn't get tired of eating them and eating fast food all the time. who on here knows how to cook and (gasp!!) actually enjoys cooking?

  • BurghFan
    #BurghProud
    • Jul 2009
    • 10043

    #2
    Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

    Calling Chef Matt

    Seriously, no way. That's one of the dumbest stereotypes I've ever heard. Absolutely nothing wrong with a guy knowing how to or liking to cook. If someone is saying liking to cook makes a guy less manly then I guess to them grilling is not a manly thing to do?
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    • canes21
      Hall Of Fame
      • Sep 2008
      • 22911

      #3
      Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

      Not at all. I really want to learn how to cook a large variety of meals and become a great cook. If I saw it as less manly, I probably wouldn't want to do all that.
      “No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth.”


      ― Plato

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      • Kriech23
        MVP
        • Feb 2009
        • 2302

        #4
        Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

        I wish I could cook. I can make a mean Tony's pizza, but that's about it. But, to answer your question, no.

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        • NoDakHusker
          Ice Cold
          • Mar 2009
          • 4348

          #5
          Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

          I don't see how it makes you any less of a 'man.'
          Cooking is a great skill to have and from my experience, it's a great way to impress the ladies. Girls like guys who can cook.
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          • illwill10
            Hall Of Fame
            • Mar 2009
            • 19808

            #6
            Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

            Not at all.
            If you live byself for a certain period of time, you would want to know how to cook. You wouldnt want to have to rely on eating fastfood or microwaving/ovening things all the time.
            I can cook certain things. But if I had to, I could cook a meal for myself because Ive seen my family cook alot. I know how to season and start food. My thing would be not overcooking it.
            Last edited by illwill10; 03-10-2012, 01:38 PM.

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            • TheMatrix31
              RF
              • Jul 2002
              • 52906

              #7
              Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

              I don't think this stereotype even exists.

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              • OSUFan_88
                Outback Jesus
                • Jul 2004
                • 25642

                #8
                Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

                If being less manly means I can eat better, then so be it.

                I had no idea this stereotype existed though.
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                • 19
                  Chaos Theory
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 8859

                  #9
                  Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

                  No, because food is awesome. That, and as someone stated earlier, women LOVE guys who can cook.

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                  • illwill10
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 19808

                    #10
                    Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

                    Originally posted by OSUFan_88
                    If being less manly means I can eat better, then so be it.

                    I had no idea this stereotype existed though.
                    Exactly.
                    I dont even like eating Fastfood that much. If I have the choice of either buying fastfood or going to a grocery store to get something, I would choose going to a grocery store. Mainly because the amount of money spent at a fastfood place, I could spend at a grocery store that will last longer.

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                    • sydrogerdavid
                      MVP
                      • May 2009
                      • 3109

                      #11
                      Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

                      Definitely not. I think it is more manly if you know how to cook. You'll get farther in life and will be more happy. I was blessed with two parents that knew how to cook. In fact, my dad is a better cook. He can make things without using directions on a box.

                      As stated earlier, this stereotype is long dead, at least in the US. I would also assume it's gone in Western Europe too. India? Mexico? African nations? Canada? (haha)

                      Then you have that thing where most restaurant cookers are men.
                      Last edited by sydrogerdavid; 03-10-2012, 02:27 PM.

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                      • GAMEC0CK2002
                        Stayin Alive
                        • Aug 2002
                        • 10384

                        #12
                        Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

                        Originally posted by Majoniak
                        No, because food is awesome. That, and as someone stated earlier, women LOVE guys who can cook.
                        Co-sign.....

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                        • Altimus
                          Chelsea, Assemble!
                          • Nov 2004
                          • 27283

                          #13
                          Hell no, I wish I knew how to cook.

                          I have a friend that's a great cook and when he has gatherings at his place it's awesome cause you know you're in store for something good.

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                          • Chef Matt
                            True.
                            • Apr 2008
                            • 7832

                            #14
                            Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

                            Ahem,



                            If I may......

                            I could go on and on but I'll keep it simple. Women so dig guys that can cook.

                            Not only is not just manly, it also shows an artistic nature in a man. Already you have two traits women go crazy for.

                            Let me tell you, I had some my fun in my 20's. There was never a time when I didn't have...well, yeah.

                            Also, another thing to remember I'm a former US Marine. I never once felt I was being unmanly by learning to cook, in fact I knew it just added to my arsenal.

                            Plus, I get to use this,





                            But, Chef or just home-cook, you're more of man knowing how to cook because it shows you can be self sufficeint. And being self sufficeint is a mans true trait.

                            Carry on.
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                            The celebrity chef culture is a remarkable and admittedly annoying phenomenon. Of all the professions, after all, few people are less suited to be suddenly thrown into the public eye than chefs. We're used to doing what we do in private, behind closed doors.

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                            • bemo03
                              Rookie
                              • Oct 2009
                              • 194

                              #15
                              Re: Do you feel that if a guy knows how to cook that it makes him less "manly"?

                              No, most of the best chefs in the world are men... Hell, watch Chopped for an example... ( Not saying they are the best chefs in the world... but they are pretty darn good, and 90% of the winners are men )

                              Percentages hehe

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