my lil bro emailed this to me
>The International Rules of Manhood
>
>1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.
>
>2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances:
>(a) When a heroic dog dies to save its master.
>(b) The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse.
>(c) After wrecking your boss' car.
>(d) One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game".
>(e) When she is using her teeth.
>
>3: Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed
>and eaten by his buddies.
>
>4: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out
>of jail within 12 hours.
>
>5: If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off
>limits forever unless
>you actually marry her.
>
>6: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy's fridge is
>forbidden. However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.
>
>7: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another
>man. In fact, even remembering your buddy's birthday is strictly
>optional. At that point, you must celebrate at a strip bar of the
>birthday boy's choice.
>
>8: On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the
>weakest.
>
>9: When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask
>the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who's playing.
>
>10: It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you're
>sunning on a tropical beach...and it's delivered by a topless model and
>only when it's free.
>
>11: Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.
>
>12:
>Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.
>
>13: Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies
>until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as
>much as the other sports watchers.
>
>14: Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of
>pizza, but not both, that's just greedy.
>
>15: If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking
>about his choice of beer.
>
>16: Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours,
>except if she's withholding sex pending your response.
>
>17: Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting
>weights:
>(a) Yeah, Baby, Push it!
>(b) C'mon, give me one more! Harder!
>(c) Another set and we can hit the showers!
>
>18: Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal
>footing:
>i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other
>situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you
>need.
>
>19: Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer
>than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone.
>Hang up if necessary.
>
>20: The morning after you and a girl who was formerly "just a friend"
>have carnal, drunken monkey sex, the fact that you're feeling weird and
>guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the
>discussion about what a big mistake it was occurs.
>
>21: It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for
>her to drive yours.
>
>22: Thou shalt not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green,
>orange or sky blue.
>
>23: The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for
>Christmas?"
>with "If you loved me, you'd know what I want!" gets an
>Xbox. End of story.
>
>24: There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men's
>Gymnastics. Ever.
>
>We've all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really
>know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the
>definition of each is listed below.
>
>"GUTS" is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being
>assaulted by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to say, "Are
>you still cleaning or are you flying somewhere?"
>
>"BALLS" is coming home late after a night out with the guys smelling of
>perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the ass
>and having the balls to say, "You're next!"
>
>We hope this clears up any confusion.
>
>The International Council of Manhood, Ltd.