In a conversation over lunch today, a colleague started to quote from a poem. It was one I happen to like, and (because I'm a dirty show-off), I completed the stanza.
At that point, someone commented, "I didn't think you'd be the sort of bloke who memorises poems", and another said "He must be in touch with his feminine side".
The fUck??
So do women have a monopoly on appreciating poetry, pleasant smells, a cool-looking outfit?
I want to go on record that if (as I believe) it's inappropriate to generalise about womens' driving skills, ability to read maps or appreciate the rules of sports, it's bloody offensive to assume that by appreciating art & beauty, I must have some non-masculine characteristics. As a man, I'm perfectly capable of enjoying the finer things in life without having a ****** or wanting to put bits of myself into other men.
So next time you think of the expression "In touch with his feminine side", go fUck yourself.
All better now. Nurse!