Ten Ignominious Moments In Dad History
From Michael Jackson to Homer Simpson, we pay homage to dads who leave a little something to be desired. Bad Dad Moments—all dads have them. A thoughtless gesture, a cranky criticism, an impatient...
View ArticleScientists Discover the "Homer Simpson gene"
At Emory University, scientists discovered a gene in mice that, when removed, actually makes the animals smarter. They’re calling it the “Homer Simpson gene.” Deleting a certain gene in mice can make...
View ArticleRemote Control with Built-In Bottle Opener: Insulting or Indispensable?
To start your day off right, we present to you the cream of the lazy-technologist crop: the MyClicker universal remote, complete with integrated bottle opener. The remote control’s website features...
View ArticleFrom ‘Father Knows Best’ to Father Knows Nothing
Andrew Smiler pines for the return of competent father figures in popular culture. Pop culture is important. It permeates our lives and becomes an integral part of our way of relating to each other....
View Article“Dumb Guys Test Well”
This is a comment by Tom Miller in response to the post “The Depressing Depiction of Men in the Media” by Nicole Johnson Despite male “titans” sitting on the top of the media empires, Hollywood isn’t...
View ArticleD’oh! Top 5 Things My Father Got Wrong
Jamie Reidy, in honor of Father’s Day, lists the top 5 pieces of bad advice his father gave him. This week on the GMP, writers are crying all over their keyboards as they gush over the life-changing,...
View ArticleWhat Does It Mean to Be a Man? U of Calgary Students Respond
How do students feel about manhood and masculinity today? The Gauntlet asked students at the University of Calgary, “How do masculine ideals affect you?” Here are their answers: Sean Willett,...
View ArticleHow Do Men See Themselves?
Dove asks women a question that men should be asking, too. In a new, brilliantly illuminating online video from Dove , women are asked to sit behind a curtain and describe themselves to an experienced...
View ArticleWhy Do So Many Men Opt Out of Fatherhood?
Aaron Anderson sees a lot of confusing stereotypes when he looks at the modern father. And he would like to see those changed. —– Ever since the feminist movement began in the 1960’s men’s roles have...
View ArticleThe Question Is…. Boxers or Briefs?
Boxers or Briefs? It’s not a major life-changing decision, but it is one many of us have to make. Where do you side in this eternal battle? I’m all about a nice comfortable boxer–hate me if you must....
View ArticleCall for Submissions: Male Stereotypes
Does the stereotypical man exist? —- Stereotypes of men don’t receive the same attention that stereotypes of marginalized groups receive. And it’s important that we break down the cultural assumptions...
View Article…But to me he’s still my dad.
Sometimes he was there, sometimes he wasn’t. Sherry Franklin shares the power of words and how they shaped her views of her father and her “right guy”. Who here grew up watching “The Simpsons”?...
View ArticleAwkwardly Flipping the Script on Bumbling Dads
N.C. Harrison examines a sitcom in which the father figure isn’t portrayed as a bumbling doofus. I apparently have the taste in television of a sixteen year old girl. That’s all right, though,...
View ArticleThe Psychology of Humor: Homer Simpson as the Anti-Dad
Embed from Getty Images — My young sons have recently developed an interest in the long-standing cartoon show, The Simpsons. I have enjoyed watching with them, and marveling at how the writers can...
View ArticleDumb Dads
— How are men caricatured in your culture? Your grandfather grew up with Dagwood Bumstead and your children are watching reruns of Homer Simpson. Between superheroes and dumb dads the media seems to...
View ArticleFrom Homer Simpson to Ward Cleaver: Five Steps to Successful Fatherhood
— Are you Ward Cleaver or Homer Simpson? Have you learned the art of successful fatherhood? Being a great father is not simple, it requires hard work. Fatherhood is a journey full of trial and error....
View ArticleLook at The Next Set of Funko Vinyl Soda Pops
Look at the next set of Funko Vinyl Soda Pops *this is an affiliate article The Funko Soda Pop line continues to grow in popularity. Each set brings new characters to life and people love trying to get...
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