Friday, December 3, 2010

50 Things Every Guy Should Know.

Sooooo...It's been a while since a post but this one is well worth it. I found a list of 50 things every guy should know. I've decided to let the world see how I measure up to the standards that society has imposed. Here...We...Go...

50. Change a tire - Check, and have done it several times.
49. Use a charcoal grill - Check, takes a lot longer but the flavor is great.
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47. Throw a punch without looking like a sissy - According to Nick I've got this down...
46. Fry a turkey - Yep. Oil + turkey = delicious.
45. Hook up the cable - C'mon that easy.
44. Pick-up a woman with a one-liner - yeah this one needs some serious work.
43. Get your money's worth at a buffet - Closed the place.
42. Some assembly required - Please...
41. Know your local professional sports teams - Jazz, Grizzlies, Bees, and Real; Got it covered.
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39. Jump-start a car - Had to jump start my Ranger not to long ago, no problems
38. Throw a football - It's not a perfect spiral, but I can throw one.
37. Haggle for a lower price - $10,000 off my new truck...yep done.
36. Tie a tie - Dammit! FAIL!
35. Erect a tent - A to A, B to B...easy.
34. Cast a fishing rod - Used to be an avid fisherman, but caused me to drink too much.
33. Build a fire - With a lighter, yes. With a match, yes. With gas, yeppers. With two sticks, hell no I'm not Bear Grylls
32. Tap and operate a keg - Tap-No, Operate-Yes.
31. Use a chainsaw - Like a lumberjack.
30. Paddle a canoe/kayak - Really is this that hard to master.
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28. Drive a manual car - In a pinch while killing the engine a lot yeah I can.
27. Pick-up a girl using your dog as a wingman - No dog so no.
26. Know how to navigate a road trip - Never Eat Soggy Waffles, can do it-to it. GPS anyone?
25. Perform CPR - I'm not a paramedic.
24. Iron a shirt - I can if I have to, but otherwise best left to my mom.
23. Shine your shoes - Soft rag and polish been done.
22. Do at least ten push-ups on command - Yeah I can.
21. Dance - What's your definition of dance?
20. Play poker - Play well enough to hold my own.
19. Parallel park - Easy-Peasy-Lemon-Squeezy.
18. Unclog a toilet - Insert plunger, continue until done.
17. Upgrade at a hotel - Never have tried nor needed to.
16. Rally after a big night of drinking - It's been done before, but it's never pretty.
15. Spot fake breasts - I'd like to say yes but don't have enough experience to confirm.
14. Choose the right urinal - One opening between all parties.
13. Sew a button - Like a boss!
12. Unhook a bra with one hand - I'm keeping this one close to the vest.
11. Open a bottle unconventionally - Used a belt buckle once, so I'm counting it.
10. Talk your way out of a traffic ticket - Never have had a ticket, so I'm counting this as a pass.
9. Off-road without flipping the ATV - I've only rolled my bike once, rubber side is always down otherwise.
8. Buy a gift for a woman - I've done it but has it been successful, thats up to you ladies.
7. Surf the web anonymously - Don't quite know why this one's here but I know how to clear the history files.
6. Spot a liar - Looking down and to the left I see...liar face.
5. Drive in crappy conditions - It's Utah and I own a truck, got it covered.
4. Change a diaper - I've done it but am out of practice.
3. Make a drink - I can make the basics.
2. Shave - Really, I've been shaving everyday for the last five years.
1. Make a mean breakfast - Hells yes, camp with me and I'll give you a heart attack.

Final Score: 43 of 50. I'm a man! THE man!