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Aug 9, 2013 1:01 PM
A perfect example of the direction men in society are trending.

When grabbing my lunch today, I hear three men in line:
Man 1: "So, what'd you get?"
Man 2: "A table and some other things. They had a liquidation sale."
Man 3: "Where did you go?"
Man 2: "Pier 1 Imports. I got some decorative pillows, the table, and a bunch of other things. I basically filled my TrailBlazer for $75!"
Man 3: "Really? I might need to head over there after I get off work..."


For the love, guys, grow some testicles and find a Cabela's.
Aug 9, 2013 1:01pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:06 PM
Metrosexuals
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Aug 9, 2013 1:14 PM
Because, married, gay, or some other reason(s).


Cabela's? LOL
Aug 9, 2013 1:14pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:17 PM
So, you are taking a conversation between 3 guys and using it to stereotype some or all of the male species? Seems logical.
Aug 9, 2013 1:17pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:23 PM
Pick6;1484631 wrote:So, you are taking a conversation between 3 guys and using it to stereotype some or all of the male species? Seems logical.
Notice I said trending. Not stereotyping ALL men, because obviously there are those out there who have no idea what Pier 1 even is, still hunt for there own food, have hair on their palms, etc. (You must be one of the aforementioned types according to your response). Just saying that these instances are becoming more and more common in today's society.
Aug 9, 2013 1:23pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:33 PM
Dr. KnOiTaLL;1484638 wrote:Notice I said trending. Not stereotyping ALL men, because obviously there are those out there who have no idea what Pier 1 even is, still hunt for there own food, have hair on their palms, etc. (You must be one of the aforementioned types according to your response). Just saying that these instances are becoming more and more common in today's society.
Metrosexuals.
Aug 9, 2013 1:33pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:37 PM
You realize you can do outdoors "manly" things and also shop at Pier 1 right?

Edit: To be clear I've never actually been in a Pier 1 myself but I don't think that makes me more manly or anything.
Aug 9, 2013 1:37pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:38 PM
ernest_t_bass;1484642 wrote:Metrosexuals.
Bingo. Most woman don't want a caveman that actually lives like one, and they'd prefer not to call a trailer "home".
Aug 9, 2013 1:38pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:39 PM
I Wear Pants;1484645 wrote:You realize you can do outdoors "manly" things and also shop at Pier 1 right?

Edit: To be clear I've never actually been in a Pier 1 myself but I don't think that makes me more manly or anything.
Agreed, but when it gets to decorative pillows, that is overstepping the bounds of manhood lol
Aug 9, 2013 1:39pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:40 PM
I Wear Pants;1484645 wrote:...shop at Pier 1...?
That's actually the sad part of the story. Pier 1 has some interesting stuff, but it's otherwise mostly overpriced junk. I don't want to imagine the sort of crap that guy got to fill-up an SUV for $75.
Aug 9, 2013 1:40pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:41 PM
Dr. KnOiTaLL;1484650 wrote:Agreed, but when it gets to decorative pillows, that is overstepping the bounds of manhood lol
When you graduate from "bachelor pad" to "adult" you get accent pillows for the couch.
Aug 9, 2013 1:41pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:55 PM
Maybe this generation is just more secure and not bent on living out old stereotypes
Aug 9, 2013 1:55pm
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Aug 9, 2013 1:55 PM
gut;1484652 wrote:When you graduate from "bachelor pad" to "adult" you get accent pillows for the couch.
Metrosexual.

And evidently, it's also supposed to be a topic of conversation with your buddies? Thanks but no thanks. I'll pass.
Aug 9, 2013 1:55pm
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Aug 9, 2013 2:01 PM
lol at getting home furnishings from Cabela's...talk about perpetuating a stereotype :D
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Aug 9, 2013 2:04 PM
gut;1484651 wrote:That's actually the sad part of the story. Pier 1 has some interesting stuff, but it's otherwise mostly overpriced junk. I don't want to imagine the sort of crap that guy got to fill-up an SUV for $75.

$75 bucks there gets you like 1 thing. 3 max.
Aug 9, 2013 2:04pm
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Aug 9, 2013 2:04 PM
I don't know about the Pier 1 Imports stuff but what in the Hell is the deal with dudes going to baby showers? I know the birth of a kid is a monumental event but nothing says you've been "de-balled" like seeing a dude at a baby shower. Might as well ask him to wear Crocs while you're at it.
Aug 9, 2013 2:04pm
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Aug 9, 2013 2:06 PM
SportsAndLady;1484665 wrote:HGTV
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Aug 9, 2013 2:08 PM
vball10set;1484664 wrote:lol at getting home furnishings from Cabela's...talk about perpetuating a stereotype :D
You're a moron if you think I was putting home furnishings and Cabela's in the same thought.
Aug 9, 2013 2:08pm
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Aug 9, 2013 2:15 PM
Midstate01;1484667 wrote:$75 bucks there gets you like 1 thing. 3 max.
That sounds about right. Why I said to fill an SUV had to be absolutely craptacular. Pier 1 is like the home of overpriced wicker. And men should not own wicker, metrosexual or not.
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Aug 9, 2013 2:17 PM
BR1986FB;1484668 wrote:I don't know about the Pier 1 Imports stuff but what in the Hell is the deal with dudes going to baby showers?
I've had to go to a few. It's basically a way to get more stuff. Really annoying. I mean, I gotta buy a fucking stroller to have a beer with my buddy now?
Aug 9, 2013 2:17pm
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Aug 9, 2013 2:19 PM
BR1986FB;1484668 wrote:I don't know about the Pier 1 Imports stuff but what in the Hell is the deal with dudes going to baby showers? I know the birth of a kid is a monumental event but nothing says you've been "de-balled" like seeing a dude at a baby shower. Might as well ask him to wear Crocs while you're at it.

I bet belly wears crocs.
Aug 9, 2013 2:19pm
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Aug 9, 2013 2:20 PM
gut;1484674 wrote:That sounds about right. Why I said to fill an SUV had to be absolutely craptacular. Pier 1 is like the home of overpriced wicker. And men should not own wicker, metrosexual or not.

My wife is looking for wicker furniture for our sunroom.
Aug 9, 2013 2:20pm
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Aug 9, 2013 2:20 PM
gut;1484674 wrote:That sounds about right. Why I said to fill an SUV had to be absolutely craptacular. Pier 1 is like the home of overpriced wicker. And men should not own wicker, metrosexual or not.
Because wicker is really shitty and always breaks. Nobody should own wicker.
Aug 9, 2013 2:20pm