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I have just one.
* if you own ANYTHING pink. No, it's not 'salmon' it's PINK! This doesn't just stand for clothing- no man should EVER WEAR pink- EVER (but I mean own ANYTHING pink - car, toothbrush, coffee mug, sock, blanket, hat, scarf, kitchen utensil, CD... ANYTHING!)
If he has ever shaved his legs and worn pantyhose for any reason other than a charitable event.
Allowing women to discuss the rules and regulations of the man card.......
loss of man card.
I concluded with this thread I like a "metrosexual" and I am not ashamed.
...have more than two products intended for your hair. (Note, 2-n-1 shampoo and conditioner is still TWO items. Don't think you can use 2-n-1 and gel and still be a man.)
...have ever shaved your chest, arms, or legs. (Note, if you're a professional bicyclist and shave your legs like all the other cyclists, you're still suspect. We'll be watching you.)
...if your favorite musicians/bands use more than two hair-care products among them. (Note, if you listen to 80's rock, than this rule is void.)
...if you own a Prius.
...if you want a Prius.
...if you can't identify basic components under the hood of a car.
...if you've never joined the Polar Bear Club.
However:
...you can be a geek/nerd and still be a man, if you are uber-geeky or uber-nerdy. If you can reel off enough Star Wars or Star Trek stats to make people leave the room, relax. You're okay.
...if you've ever painted your chest in team colors to help them win, you're okay, even if you've never played sports. Extra man-points awarded if it's below zero outside.
I think fathers of daughters are excluded from a lot of actions that would normally be means of handing over the man card:
-brushing and styling hair ( my dad did great pony tails)
-hold a flower/girl colored diaper bag/ overnight bag/ toy bag
-trying to match outfits (was not my dad's strong suit but he tried)