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November 1, 2015 at 7:46 am #417547
The original Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/fashion/mens-style/27-ways-to-be-a-modern-man.html?_r=2
Mike’s response: http://www.thefederalistpapers.org/us/mike-rowe-schools-liberals-on-what-a-real-man-is
Flooring
NYT: “The modern man has hardwood flooring. His children can detect his mood from the stamp of his Kenneth Cole oxfords.”
Mike Rowe: “A Man’s Man is not committed to any particular type of flooring. He doesn’t attempt to communicate with his children through his footsteps, and he doesn’t own oxfords, unless they’re steel-toed.”
Preferences
NYT: “The modern man doesn’t get hung up on his phone’s battery percentage. If it needs to run flat, so be it.”
Mike Rowe: “A Man’s Man prefers his gas tank full, his weapon loaded, his pantry stocked, and his checkbook balanced. He also likes his phone sufficiently charged, and takes the necessary steps to accomplish that.”
Beverages
NYT: “The modern man buys only regular colas, like Coke or Dr Pepper. If you walk into his house looking for a Mountain Dew, he’ll show you the door.”
Mike Rowe: “A Man’s Man doesn’t drink children’s beverages. He drinks tap water, wine, coffee, beer, whiskey, or iced tea. He does however, keep soda pop on hand, on the off chance a modern man stops by.”
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Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz498FKw9LF1awJsKIqhoxQNovember 1, 2015 at 8:07 am #417555I’m much more like Mike.
November 1, 2015 at 8:17 am #417562Mr Rowe seems to get it. Lots of celebrities don’t. I think he’s a guy you could have a few too many beers with.
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!November 1, 2015 at 8:22 am #417565Thanks, Dustin, made my morning.
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Even if you can’t Be The Pro… Be The Poster you’d want to read.November 1, 2015 at 8:39 am #417571overanalyze
ProThats great! Much happier to be a Man’s man than a moder man. Mike Rowe is awesome! Love what he has done to bring awareness to skilled trades being great and not a last resort type job.
Andrew
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November 1, 2015 at 9:06 am #417573The more I read about Mike Rowe the more I like him. A celebrity who is down to earth, has common sense, and isn’t afraid to voice his opinion is pretty rare.
Chad
A Working Pro since 1993
Member since 12/07/2013November 1, 2015 at 9:16 am #417578Mr Rowe seems to get it. Lots of celebrities don’t. I think he’s a guy you could have a few too many beers with.
I completely agree. I’ve always thought Mike Rowe was a cool dude.
Jon P.
Timber Carpentry & Construction
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InstagramNovember 1, 2015 at 9:18 am #417579Have to respect Mike, he always has a sense of humor even when in the middle of some really dirty jobs.
November 1, 2015 at 9:32 am #417580Mike is a stand up fellow. Always liked his show and his stand on the trades.
November 1, 2015 at 10:05 am #417590Anonymous
InactiveMike is cool, I always enjoy how he acts stupid when operating machinery. He’s just screwing with the guy he’s working with LOL, It makes his show good for a laugh
November 1, 2015 at 10:08 am #417591Doobie
ModeratorHe’s a real likeable type. Good entertainer too.
November 1, 2015 at 10:17 am #417594Agree entirely
Be a man your kids can look up to, and stop worrying about being a modern guy, a hipster, a metrosexual, a lumbersexual, or whatever else the fad is today.
Mike Rowe gets that – and shows respect for the effort put into some of the dirtiest jobs that others might look down upon
November 1, 2015 at 10:22 am #417595ThanX for the links Dustin.
“If you don’t pass on the knowledge you have to others, it Dies with you”
— Glenn BottingNovember 1, 2015 at 11:02 am #417616asgoodasdead
Proi love Mike Rowe
November 1, 2015 at 12:23 pm #417640I’m much more like Mike.
Mike Rowe: “A Man’s Man prefers his gas tank full, his weapon loaded, his pantry stocked,
Mr Rowe seems to get it. Lots of celebrities don’t. I think he’s a guy you could have a few too many beers with.
I completely agree. I’ve always thought Mike Rowe was a cool dude.
He gets it and so do we!! When some one ask me what I do I say I’m a carpenter, someone has to build this city. Oh unless It’s a hot woman then there’s a different answer for them.
November 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm #417661mike is definitely down to earth. its awesome seeing a celebrity who actually comes from a middle class upbringing and isnt afraid to show it. a while back there was an interview with him where he talked about how he lives a simple apartment in new york i believe and doesnt live lavishly. he keeps it simple and no b.s
heres a tip, dont fart in a space suit
November 1, 2015 at 2:54 pm #417677Agree entirely
Be a man your kids can look up to, and stop worrying about being a modern guy, a hipster, a metrosexual, a lumbersexual, or whatever else the fad is today.
Mike Rowe gets that – and shows respect for the effort put into some of the dirtiest jobs that others might look down upon
A Lumbersexual?
Too many splinters for me!
Time to find some Mike Rowe on Tv I think!
Jon P.
Timber Carpentry & Construction
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InstagramNovember 1, 2015 at 2:56 pm #417683Anonymous
InactiveHe does a lot of narrating too, I’ve recognized his voice countless times on like say the Syfy or Discovery channel etc.
November 1, 2015 at 3:03 pm #417686He does a lot of narrating too, I’ve recognized his voice countless times on like say the Syfy or Discovery channel etc.
I have watched a couple shows on the History Channel that he narrated too.
Chad
A Working Pro since 1993
Member since 12/07/2013November 1, 2015 at 3:16 pm #417695Anonymous
InactiveHe does a lot of narrating too, I’ve recognized his voice countless times on like say the Syfy or Discovery channel etc.
I have watched a couple shows on the History Channel that he narrated too.
Oh yeah that’s the other channel I forgot about, I’m thinking some commercials too.
I’m still trying to figure out wth a Lumbersexual is as mentioned above???? Pinocchio in a porno? 🙂
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