Going to the pub alone and banter with the lads among best things about being a bloke
Watching footie and getting ready for work in under ten minutes also cited in new research
BEING able to go to a pub alone, not having to straighten your hair and enjoying banter with 'the boys' have emerged among a list of the best things about being a bloke, according to research.
Watching footie with the lads and being able to get ready for work in ten minutes also appeared in the list of 40 benefits of being a man.
The study of 2,000 blokes also revealed bargain haircuts, being ‘man of the house’ and playing with Lego and Nerf guns without being 'judged' are all plus points of living life as a guy.
Tom Bell, co-founder of Skinny Brands, which commissioned the research, said: “We wanted to really get into the psyche of men – find out what they love and what makes them tick.
“Our research confirmed blokes still love a trip to their local with the lads as a chance to get away and enjoy a bit of banter and a few drinks.”
Millions of men agree having a beard, worrying less about your figure and not having to ‘put your face on’ were also among the top reasons which make being a bloke great.
The 40 Best Things About Being A Bloke
- Not having to deal with 'time of the month'
- Not having to give birth
- Not having expensive haircuts
- Not having to shave your legs, armpits etc.
- Being able to go to the pub on your own
- You can wear the same pair of shoes every day and feel happy and comfortable
- You can wee anywhere
- Being able to get ready to go out in ten minutes
- Not having to queue for the loo
- Not having to 'put our face on'
- Lad banter
- Being able to get ready for work in ten minutes
- Watching footie with mates
- You don't have to think as much about work-dress codes
- Being able to have a four minute phone conversation and say absolutely everything that needs to be said
- You can go to the toilet without a support group
- Clothes are generally cheaper
- Grey hair only adds character
- Being able to arrange a night out in ten minutes
- You don't have to get waxed
- Older age is kinder to men
- Men aren't 'bitchy' when it comes to friendships
- Not worrying so much about your figure
- Watching other live sporting events with friends
- You can go shirtless on a hot day
- Fewer fashion trends to choose from
- Not having to straighten your hair
- Lads holidays
- Boobs not getting in the way.
- Being able to grow a beard
- Not having to try clothes on before you buy them
- Being able to be chivalrous
- Being asked to do 'manly jobs' like unscrewing tough jar lids
- Catching up with their bloke mates without having to tell each other everything
- Men don't gossip
- People accept you have your own 'man space' such as a garage or shed
- It's okay if you break wind amongst your male peers
- Nobody worries if you're in your mid-thirties and still single
- Everything in the world is black or white - there are no grey areas
- You can play with Lego and Nerf guns as a grown-up and not be judged
Men also agreed age is much kinder to them, grey hair “adds character”, and being able to grow beard to cover up your double chin are all pros of being a chap.
The female traits of giving birth and ‘time of the month’, which fellas never have to be concerned about, took the top two spots of blokey benefits.
The study also found going to the pub is one of the best things about being a man, one in five confess to lying about being somewhere else when secretly sinking a drink with mates.
These precious pub moments give blokes a chance to relax, catch up with friends and even a bit of ‘me time’.
The Ten Worst Things About Being A Bloke
- Going bald
- Beer belly
- The pain experienced when getting kicked in the groin
- Man boobs
- Being expected to fix things
- Cutting your face shaving
- People assuming life is easier for men
- Feeling like you can't show your emotions
- Being judged when showing your emotions
- Being told to 'man up'
Over half said they will often grasp the opportunity to go to their local to watch the game and will sink at least three pints during the cheering and chanting when supporting their team.
The study, conducted via OnePoll.com, also found the worst things about being a man with going bald and getting a beer belly topping the list above the pain of getting kicked in the groin.
Completing the top five were having ‘man boobs’ and being expected to fix things.
Also appearing in the list of bad things about being a bloke were feeling like you can’t show your emotions and how people will assume life is easier for guys.
As a result, four in five agree man’s role in society is changing with 47 per cent claiming guys are less manly than they were 10 years’ ago.
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