A Guy's Perspective: Why I Hate "First World Problems"

Recently, this Tweet popped up on my Twitter feed: I no longer follow the person, because that person is not actually having a real issue. One of my big pet peeves is when people misuse the words 'literally' and 'actually'. Here is a quick lesson on the usage of these words: Yes, you may be hungry, but no, you can not literally eat a cow. No, you will not actually die if you get to meet Channing Tatum, Olivia Munn, or whatever One Jonas Direction Brother is popular this week. Yes, your grandfather is old, but he is not literally two hundred years old. No, I am not figuratively bothered by the abuse and misuse of... Read More

Burlesque, Exquisite, Astounding, Righteous, Dominating. These are some of the many words to describe the glorious girth of hair on the lower extremities of a man’s face commonly referred to as a beard. Beards are an essential part of being the “Man’s Man.” When people imagine what a “Man’s Man” physically looks like, there is only one image that permeates the mind. You guessed it! It’s the bristles of hair upon the lower division of his face. Of course the ideal “Man’s Man” is tough, responsible, caring, brave, intelligent, cunning,... Read More

An article from our own Frank Babies. He's unique, funny, and often times poignant. I hate everything. I hate your shoes. I hate your favorite band. I hate traffic lights that aren't even remotely synced up with each other. I hate memes. I hate that I've ripped every pair of pants I own. I hate the pile of ripped pants I stare at impotently every morning. I hate the serrated edge on aluminum foil dispensers due to a childhood injury. I hate Sandra Bullock for the same reason. I hate that Panera Bread considers bread a side dish. I hate Panera Bread. You do too. You just like saying "Panera Bread".... Read More

I was minding own beeswax in a local tavern recently (read: several years ago) with a female friend of mine (read: nothing really to read, a girl who tolerated my company and probable lack of funds) when an older gentleman accosted me. And by older gentleman I mean a dude who could feasibly have babysat me if he could feasibly have kept from throwing decorative dishes in the general direction of his wife. At the time I was enjoying (relative) a National Bohemian beer. This was the basis of my older "friend's" accosting: "Natty Boh? C'mon! I used to sneak Boh from my old man's cooler." Not daring to trod down the road that had led him... Read More

“To Beard, or not to Beard, that is the question.” One of man’s biggest queries in life. But honestly, is it really that difficult of a decision? The only reason why it might be a complicated choice is because a “significant other” questions the beard. But if you question the beard, the beard will answer. So let’s lay all questions and razors to rest. To realize the answer to all of life's questions is to “Grow a Beard.” Here's your first list, in a continuing series of lists, on why you should already have a beard. 1. Having a Beard separates the men from the boys. “Man Up…Beard Up.” Grow a Beard. 2. I... Read More

In our continuing series, our own Marv Nelson takes a look at what it takes to be a father. This is a great article to check out if you're a dad, or thinking of being one. Just remember: these are stories about parenting and the unpredictable nature of children, so some of them can be pretty off the wall. #DaddyLife It all began with a need for a quick dinner. My wife, Hilary, was hauling the kids home and they were tremendously hungry. And kids, when they are hungry, are not tremendously happy, so we had to act fast. My son MJ wanted fish sticks and French fries for dinner and that combo usually works for my... Read More