Just because you don't agree with homosexuality, that does not make you a hate filled person. I remember when you did not have to "wonder" about a man. My husband is a lot like what the poet described. He doesn't understand these new men.
I'm a lesbian, consider myself a feminist, although the term feminism is relative. I think this poem is cute. maybe it's because I'm of a different world and this mans ideals can't affect me. idk i can definitely understand why people would be offended though. My daddy's a MAN and he doesn't live with the ideals this guy promotes.. he is masculine and strong but he's not a cheating, irresponsible, arrogant asshole, but then again you'd never see him get a manicure. lol, so i get it. i understand
This is great. Y'all who are arguing about sexism can suck a dick, cuz you're the most obnoxious, condescending people in the world,and have no concept of how things really work. Honestly, fck off
Oh, but remember when woman, were woman? When they stayed at home all day, cooking and cleaning. When they couldn't vote or work?
This is filled with sexism, towards both men and woman. Why can no one accept that we have defied traditional gender roles in the 21st century. No one should be defined by whether they are a man or woman. We should be looked at as people, who can be whatever they want to be.
@purpletycoon Because stickin' feathers up your butt and clucking around does not make you a chicken. If you're a man, be a man. If you're a woman, be proud of that too. Nowhere in this recording does it hint at sexism. Only showing that something has drastically changed with men.
@Suo35 ....being tough and 'masculine' should not be the defining factor of what makes a man. Men can be feminine and still be 'true' men. Change is not a bad thing. Men are showing more of their feminine side now because society is more accepting, and we have realized that men are human too who have emotions and weaknesses just like women.
@purpletycoon ...you sound stupid. "Men can be feminine and still be 'true' men"? Dogs can be cats and still be true dogs. Roses can be automobiles and still be true roses. You need to get back in the closet and do the Beyonce dance in private.
@purpletycoon ..."being tough and 'masculine' should not be the defining factor of what makes a man." It sounds like you want to rewrite the rules of biology. Men have more testosterone than women. Testosterone is the hormone responsibile for (among other things) increased muscle mass, bone mass, body hair, and aggression. It is also resposible for the growth of the testes and penis. In effect it makes one tough and masculine and whether you like it or not.. it makes one a man.
@LairdEJM; Here Here!! Exactly and this is what I tried to convey too purpletycoon in what the poet was conveying in the polorization of the piece. It was neither sexist nor inflamatory just speaking too the perceived effemination of American male culture over the last 20 - 25 years. Dead on Laird!!
@purpletycoon; I disagree. This has nothing to do with sexism in its literal context. On the contrary it is a poem pointed towards a time when chivalry existed and the very nature of the masculinity was more defined by personal of character and the sense of responsibility to the very nature of what most consider a viable male role model. The author is not purporting that women should be subjugated, he is only defining what his vision of the ideal male persona used to be.
@nccszeus01 yes, but he's idolizing this 'ideal' version of a man, and basically saying that you're not a man if you're not masculine and strong, and that the men 'today' aren't 'real men', and also makes an offensive comment about homosexuals in there too.
@purpletycoon Your entitled to your perception of the poem. I dont even see it being close to what you are purporting. It is what it is. His vision of what a man is in his vision. "Kind of sounds like maybe his Dad or Uncles fron the 1940's & 50's" and yes he does take a swipe at the homosexual male community. "I know I cant find love in another mans nuts" but that is a behavrioal and Genectic issue where the jury is still out. "I'm just saying"!
this is terrible...i remember when men were men and am glad that we no longer feel the need to conform to some ridiculous set of stereotypes and gender roles...dumb...
@dpomeroy What's terrible about him remembering when men were just that... men. Strong individuals, protectors and providers who would be true to themselves and not what's fashionable or some woman wants to parade them around as?
I'm old school and I do like REAL men. I don't want a man to ask me for money, ask me to carry packages and is prettier than me. I'm not appalled about a little dirt under his fingernails or a few callouses on his palm. I want him to be STRONGER than me and make me feel like I'm feminine and sexy.
@ObfuscateOkashi Gender roles are natural and come from our ancestors. this can be seen in primates today. There is a bigger difference, such as the amount of testosterone, muscle mass, even the way we think. I reject your "Gender roles" notion. it's just wrong.
@laurascr Calm down, The poet isn't purporting hatred. The off cuff remark about male Homosexuality was just pointing out a natural fact. Most male hetrosexuals have a very low comfort level with Homosexual male behavior. but accept the fact that they are human beings and are free to love as they do. He is speaking of those who are on the DL "Closet Case's" Then play the I'm a regular kind of guy role. Doesn't pass the smell test for most Men! Thats just a fact of life.
I don't know what kind of Men he is talking about, maybe in his culture but in mine, the man was a soldier and a farmer he usually had 19 children and raised them with his own toil. When the call to war was sounded he fought against ultimate tyranny and came back broken but victorious. That man was my Great-Grandfather he lived in a time period where a second great War threatened the existence of humanity and he gathered his Puerto Rican brethren and fought...that to me is a man.
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Real men take care of their bodies, minds and souls...they don't eat "meat" at night and don't want an early grave. They don't drink the pale recessive beast systems' alcohol. Yes, real men take care of their Children (not kids). Men share in the building of a family. No man is not a sucker who has to always open my door or pull up my chair. I don't want a servant. As the queen of my house, I want a King.not a fool who will die young from prostate disease. Foolish excuse for a poem. Try again.
Speak BLACK MAN!!! Do yall remember when men considered it unmanly to even wear earrings in both ears? When I grew up it was only the left ear! And even my granddad would not let me have one at all! That poem brought back memories! SPEAK!!!!
I work in Manhattan and this poem is incredibly real. Used to be strong men and pretty women, now dudes are trying to be pretty while the women have no choice but to be strong picking up the slack. Some weird role reversal has happened. In the hood barbershop a traditional MANS place, these thugged out barbers are offering eyebrow waxing, WTF!!!!!
Just because you don't agree with homosexuality, that does not make you a hate filled person. I remember when you did not have to "wonder" about a man. My husband is a lot like what the poet described. He doesn't understand these new men.
realestatecathy 2 weeks ago
I'm a lesbian, consider myself a feminist, although the term feminism is relative. I think this poem is cute. maybe it's because I'm of a different world and this mans ideals can't affect me. idk i can definitely understand why people would be offended though. My daddy's a MAN and he doesn't live with the ideals this guy promotes.. he is masculine and strong but he's not a cheating, irresponsible, arrogant asshole, but then again you'd never see him get a manicure. lol, so i get it. i understand
cupcake4206969 2 months ago
nothing wrong with men being clean and watching their figure. but i like the poem
MrHopechild 3 months ago in playlist Spoken Word
This is great. Y'all who are arguing about sexism can suck a dick, cuz you're the most obnoxious, condescending people in the world,and have no concept of how things really work. Honestly, fck off
surendipitus 3 months ago
A man is a human with a dick not this strange stereotype. -.-
bubbleapple13 5 months ago
Oh, but remember when woman, were woman? When they stayed at home all day, cooking and cleaning. When they couldn't vote or work?
This is filled with sexism, towards both men and woman. Why can no one accept that we have defied traditional gender roles in the 21st century. No one should be defined by whether they are a man or woman. We should be looked at as people, who can be whatever they want to be.
purpletycoon 6 months ago 3
@purpletycoon Because stickin' feathers up your butt and clucking around does not make you a chicken. If you're a man, be a man. If you're a woman, be proud of that too. Nowhere in this recording does it hint at sexism. Only showing that something has drastically changed with men.
Suo35 5 months ago
@Suo35 ....being tough and 'masculine' should not be the defining factor of what makes a man. Men can be feminine and still be 'true' men. Change is not a bad thing. Men are showing more of their feminine side now because society is more accepting, and we have realized that men are human too who have emotions and weaknesses just like women.
purpletycoon 3 months ago
@purpletycoon ...you sound stupid. "Men can be feminine and still be 'true' men"? Dogs can be cats and still be true dogs. Roses can be automobiles and still be true roses. You need to get back in the closet and do the Beyonce dance in private.
bflewis2001 1 month ago 2
@purpletycoon ..."being tough and 'masculine' should not be the defining factor of what makes a man." It sounds like you want to rewrite the rules of biology. Men have more testosterone than women. Testosterone is the hormone responsibile for (among other things) increased muscle mass, bone mass, body hair, and aggression. It is also resposible for the growth of the testes and penis. In effect it makes one tough and masculine and whether you like it or not.. it makes one a man.
bflewis2001 1 month ago
@purpletycoon True, but the man have become effeminate over the recent years...
LairdEJM 3 months ago
@LairdEJM; Here Here!! Exactly and this is what I tried to convey too purpletycoon in what the poet was conveying in the polorization of the piece. It was neither sexist nor inflamatory just speaking too the perceived effemination of American male culture over the last 20 - 25 years. Dead on Laird!!
nccszeus01 2 months ago
@purpletycoon; I disagree. This has nothing to do with sexism in its literal context. On the contrary it is a poem pointed towards a time when chivalry existed and the very nature of the masculinity was more defined by personal of character and the sense of responsibility to the very nature of what most consider a viable male role model. The author is not purporting that women should be subjugated, he is only defining what his vision of the ideal male persona used to be.
nccszeus01 3 months ago
@nccszeus01 yes, but he's idolizing this 'ideal' version of a man, and basically saying that you're not a man if you're not masculine and strong, and that the men 'today' aren't 'real men', and also makes an offensive comment about homosexuals in there too.
purpletycoon 3 months ago
@purpletycoon Your entitled to your perception of the poem. I dont even see it being close to what you are purporting. It is what it is. His vision of what a man is in his vision. "Kind of sounds like maybe his Dad or Uncles fron the 1940's & 50's" and yes he does take a swipe at the homosexual male community. "I know I cant find love in another mans nuts" but that is a behavrioal and Genectic issue where the jury is still out. "I'm just saying"!
nccszeus01 2 months ago
this is why i like maine they should make the new moto, "where men are men and the woman are too"
xcorebikerx 6 months ago
this is terrible...i remember when men were men and am glad that we no longer feel the need to conform to some ridiculous set of stereotypes and gender roles...dumb...
dpomeroy 6 months ago
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Smalltowngal29 6 months ago
@dpomeroy What's terrible about him remembering when men were just that... men. Strong individuals, protectors and providers who would be true to themselves and not what's fashionable or some woman wants to parade them around as?
Suo35 5 months ago
Wow. This is possibly the most offensive thing I've heard all day. Congratulations.
neferiel 8 months ago
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Smalltowngal29 6 months ago
almost in tears remembering when we were men.....we were men once....once
dossiify 8 months ago
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hairlikeafox 8 months ago
I'm old school and I do like REAL men. I don't want a man to ask me for money, ask me to carry packages and is prettier than me. I'm not appalled about a little dirt under his fingernails or a few callouses on his palm. I want him to be STRONGER than me and make me feel like I'm feminine and sexy.
cdjblue52 9 months ago 2
People that disagree, he taking about morals which this generation doesn't have!!!
ilaallstar 9 months ago 5
fuckk oaftt
afghan2148 9 months ago
A man is a man because he has a penis.
A woman is a woman because she has a vagina.
There's nothing else that makes them more "real". Fuck gender roles.
ObfuscateOkashi 10 months ago 2
@ObfuscateOkashi Gender roles are natural and come from our ancestors. this can be seen in primates today. There is a bigger difference, such as the amount of testosterone, muscle mass, even the way we think. I reject your "Gender roles" notion. it's just wrong.
CharoChas 7 months ago
Isn't it the women who claim they want "equality" though? You can't have it both ways, ladies.
ShadowCrashed81 11 months ago
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Smalltowngal29 11 months ago 7
@Smalltowngal29
Agreed. It's a crime to be male now.
TheRevJonnyNemo 6 months ago
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Smalltowngal29 6 months ago
@TheRevJonnyNemo Yeah and it's a crime to be a woman now too.
purpletycoon 6 months ago
@purpletycoon ...oh? how so, child?
TheRevJonnyNemo 6 months ago
gender roles are lame
sameritaco 1 year ago
This is wonderful. Men have changed, Men have turned into pussyys
wolynskigurl 1 year ago 2
Amen, brother!
ccperr01 1 year ago
for those who don't know this is Jon Goode. he's really good. what the secrets that men keep :) i love poetry
missBoogie27 1 year ago
Wow. The restrictive gender norms in this poem are so distructive
TheJJettgirl 1 year ago 3
This is full of hatred.
laurascr 1 year ago 6
@laurascr Which parts? Or you simply don't like it?
TheRevJonnyNemo 6 months ago
@laurascr Calm down, The poet isn't purporting hatred. The off cuff remark about male Homosexuality was just pointing out a natural fact. Most male hetrosexuals have a very low comfort level with Homosexual male behavior. but accept the fact that they are human beings and are free to love as they do. He is speaking of those who are on the DL "Closet Case's" Then play the I'm a regular kind of guy role. Doesn't pass the smell test for most Men! Thats just a fact of life.
nccszeus01 3 months ago
I don't know what kind of Men he is talking about, maybe in his culture but in mine, the man was a soldier and a farmer he usually had 19 children and raised them with his own toil. When the call to war was sounded he fought against ultimate tyranny and came back broken but victorious. That man was my Great-Grandfather he lived in a time period where a second great War threatened the existence of humanity and he gathered his Puerto Rican brethren and fought...that to me is a man.
TheMrAllam 1 year ago 3
Word my brother
koolkat290 1 year ago
I love Jon Goode and he is a pretty cool brother!!!
TbearOO 2 years ago
WOW.... that was good
JustACountryGirl623 2 years ago
Ummmph! Say that!
DyvaNaye 2 years ago
Say word........
DivineIntelligence 2 years ago
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ljshockl 2 years ago
DAMN
Italuv1016 2 years ago
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Real men take care of their bodies, minds and souls...they don't eat "meat" at night and don't want an early grave. They don't drink the pale recessive beast systems' alcohol. Yes, real men take care of their Children (not kids). Men share in the building of a family. No man is not a sucker who has to always open my door or pull up my chair. I don't want a servant. As the queen of my house, I want a King.not a fool who will die young from prostate disease. Foolish excuse for a poem. Try again.
lorettab77 2 years ago
Speak BLACK MAN!!! Do yall remember when men considered it unmanly to even wear earrings in both ears? When I grew up it was only the left ear! And even my granddad would not let me have one at all! That poem brought back memories! SPEAK!!!!
blacfrostmmh94 3 years ago 3
@blacfrostmmh94 i still only got my left ear lmao
MrAMBO9 1 year ago
i love this poem. men need to stop all their dumb crap and be men. "men do not do the beyonce dance" so true.
Mika2690 3 years ago 3
The poet is Jon Goode. He was on CNN's Black in America the last two nights.
taz97ut 3 years ago 2
wow...thats so true
lilthugurl304 4 years ago 3
hes the same man who say a woman should be a slut and fuk and not be friends the next day
g2y03 4 years ago
Cool poem but that not mens he talking about. That Niggas.
And im a black man.
SDSOverfiend 4 years ago
Tight work. Principles I was raised on.
Deejayknight 4 years ago
Welllll, you better say that brother!!!
sierra37 4 years ago
I love it. Fellas take notes on that one.
sunshine2481 4 years ago 2
Uh, you spelled "were" as "where" which is wrong, although I'm not surprised given the speaker of this "poem"...
Sunofswarog 4 years ago
no comment needed...THIS IS THE TRUTH!!
AsiaA21 4 years ago 3
Great Poem...this world needs to get it together fast
HoneyChild 4 years ago
I work in Manhattan and this poem is incredibly real. Used to be strong men and pretty women, now dudes are trying to be pretty while the women have no choice but to be strong picking up the slack. Some weird role reversal has happened. In the hood barbershop a traditional MANS place, these thugged out barbers are offering eyebrow waxing, WTF!!!!!
DrtyWrm 4 years ago
deep
bighead0226 4 years ago
Love it ... anyone know who the poet is???
niseywilliams 4 years ago
This poem is so on point, been searching for it forawhile.
TiminSE 4 years ago