International Men's Day
 

Today is International Men's Day.

The idea being that it's the day for raising awareness of issues that are related to men - i.e. health issues, father's who can't see their children, etc. Particularly relevant as it's Movember which is all about raising awareness for Prostate Cancer.

As you may know, I've been involved in International Women's Day for many years and I think it's fantastic that this day for men is growing in importance.

Apparently it's been going since 1999 (I didn't know that) and it's recognised by 50 UN countries around the world.

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Presume it's over by now - never make a "thing" of the so-called "women's day" in march either -can't stand these kind of initiatives -sorry!

Am sure the prostates of the world will forgive me...

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Hear hear - especially as I don't normally hear about them till afterwards...

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The ability to sacrifice your needs on behalf of others is fundamental to manhood, as is honour. Manhood rites of passage the world over recognise the importance of sacrifice in the development. Men make sacrifices everyday in their place of work, in their role as husbands and fathers, for their families, for their friends, for their communities and for their nation. International Men's Day is an opportunity for people everywhere of goodwill to appreciate and celebrate the men in their lives and the contribution they make to society for the greater good of all.
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International Men's Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on November 19. Inaugurated in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago.
International Men's Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The only one I celebrate personally, is International Bollock's Day, on April 1st.

:rolleyes:

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Sorry, Gayle hunny, I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one, too.

Speaking as a man, I think I am perfectly qualified to say that, for the vast majority of my sex, this touchy-feely, inclusive drivel has absolutely no relevance or interest to men and the way they live. I am not going to wear a little ribbon, or spend fruitless hours exploring my feelings. Nor do I intend, ever, burning my jock-strap. Spare me the fluffy, pink, gushing feminism, Gayle, and please keep your patronising, busy-bodying nose out of my prostate, the condition of which is a matter between myself and my GP, thank-you.:mad:

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I celebrated it.

Went down the pub, saw a couple of pole dancers, had a few pints, watched a bit of footy on TV and had a few more pints and a bag of pork scratchings.

It was an evening of high culture for IMD.

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I don't think the Gloria Steinem type sisters would particularly describe Gayle as a radical feminist.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...nce-49820.html

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J3F8zqO10N...lf_Whistle.gif

:rolleyes:

:D

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Was beginning to worry that the antique soap-box had arrived before Xmas -till I read the last line!

They celebrate that particular day on the 2nd August in Italy for some reason -think the number 2 has something to do with it...:D

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Thought us guys weren't allowed to wolf whistle anymore, didn't Ms Greer have it outlawed:rolleyes:

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That was only 'cos she was jealous!

No-one had ever wolf-whistled at her;)

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Not a lot to whistle at was there really:)

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never been remotely interested in any of these days, n dont know anyone who is.

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Oh I don't know, Jay. Did you ever see her in the ITV series "Nice Time" with Kenny Everett? I think hot pants and a fright wig were involved...the memory is dimming.

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She also posed nude for Oz magazine.

Though not their kiddy porn issue.

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Phew glad I missed that one:D

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international mens day..?

next we will be having periods :rolleyes:

can keep yer mamby pamby rubbish thanx

im all for raising awareness to all illneses either male or female ones but despite magazines best efforts to get us men folk to get in touch with our emotions and excessive over the top mens products most of us have managed to fight off castration .

Are there actually any days left where we arnt supposed to be aware of something,donate something or celibrate some religous event or other ?

When i grow up i wantto be as grumpy as less :D

What a lot of ungrateful blokes we have on here, we have been allowed a whole day to ourselves and you waste it.
I can tell you that I used the day to check out my testicles for any lumps or growths.
Not much differrent to a none international day for men really,
After all I'm a fella, we are always fiddling with our bollocks we don't need a special day for it.

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We'll be celebrating this in three months time:

Kashmir Solidarity Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Priceless:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:

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Ya they'll be closing the town centre for an open air prayer meeting, bring your own mat;)

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I married 2 'international' men.
The first was half welsh, the second, half italian.
I don't recommend international men as husbands.

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Pedigree is always better Margaret - especially if they have a certificate of authenticity showing their breeding line!:D

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just checked my testies and they have MADE IN HONG KONG tattooed on the underneath

Although i have just found out i dont have testicualr cancer it appears i am a knock off britt :(

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The stork was way off it's flight path with you then!

Just because I'm nosey and like to be precise -how did you manage to see underneath, or did you get someone else to check.

I think the idea was getting you guys to check out your prostates -if you need a hand (or index finger!)...;):D

That is a task I am willing to leave to my Doctor, so long as when told to assume the position I hear the twang of him putting on a glove I know that it isn't a social call.

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broom handle and a periscope..

regarding both :eek:

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Lol! Karma to you for that one -needed a laugh!:D

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Use the disposable ones myself Less, very useful for a range of tasks...

Mine are a fetching "smurf blue" colour...:D

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No Margaret more like Long Suffering:D

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There's only you brave enough to check yer testicles !!! :eek::s_gupjump

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How do you know:eek::eek::D

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That'd be telling :alright: But just this minute I have been asked if I want to check that it does actually say Made in Hong Kong !!!!!!!!!!

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yeah checking out hong kong dosnt seem to be the great holiday it first did now does it :D

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I'll bring me marigolds & pliers later !! :whip:

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It would just say China now:D

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:idunno::help::rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:

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Leave the pliers & take the extra, extra long tongs ! :eek:

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its wors ethan that...

i just remembered all them toys when i was a kid and owt made in china either didnt last long or fell apart the more you used it :eek:

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Well there you go then you'll be quite safe. :D

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I'll bring a bin liner to put the dropped off bits into then, which I will pick up with the very long tongs as suggested by Dave, assume the position ! :moon:

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iv got the long tong covered mate ;):D

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Well there's no need to worry then accyman:D

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I bet Georgie celebrated, and supported International Men's Day.

The Catherine Tate Show - Geordie Georgie 2 - YouTube

:D

(Adult language.)

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Bummer ... I did something similar and I didn't realize I was celebrating anything ... If I had known it was IMD, I would have slept with my soon-to-be-ex-girlfriend's sister;) And left the toilet seat up before my early departure from her apartment.:alright: I mean, if you have breakfast with them, they think it's commitment:eek: It's tough being a man:(
Glad we have a day of our own now.

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Here's a problem facing men these days...have you noticed how they've started to put polythene masking wrappers on girlie mags, so you don't know if the birds are any good before you hand over your hard-earned?

Something should be done about it!

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Maybe thats to stop Master Bates antics in the shops?:D

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Why do I have this mental picture of Gayle sat there with her head in her hands, thinking, "Why do I bother?" :D

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Could be worse.

They could be in her pants.

Checking her balls.

:D

(Which of course, is a compliment!)

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Nay ... Gayle's a gradely lass .... she might just scream "MEN":mad::mad::mad:, but then she will shrug her shoulders .... maybe even :D

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You have a way with words Rindi:D

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To be honest its not as though they are bought to look at their faces lol .

For teh younger folk girlie mags are what you had to hide under your matress before the internet was invented.A bit like deleting your browsing history if you will ;)