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Robert McNeil: Question my DIY skills and you are questioning my masculinity



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Published Date: 30 May 2008
By Robert McNeil
ARE we not men? It seems not. A new survey found 60 per cent of young British men didn't consider themselves masculine. The survey was commissioned by Brylcreem to mark 80 years of slick work on the male bonce.
Eighty years ago, 73 per cent of men said they were competent mechanics, while only 25 per cent could use an iron. Today, 60 per cent can use an iron, but almost half cannot change a tyre. Another survey said 60 per cent of burdz considered themselve...



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  • Last Updated: 29 May 2008 8:01 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
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1

Hugo of Garven,

30/05/2008 07:40:42
" . . reserved for brainy folk and other frauds."

I'm a brainy chap, I think.
2

Dollar Tim,

Dollar 30/05/2008 07:49:48
#1 If the mortar board fits............
3

Isonomia,

Lenzie 30/05/2008 08:38:59
The only difference between men and women's DIY is the height of the bench. Put the ironing board up a few inches and it is ideal for supporting car engines, put the workbench down a few inches and it could easily be used for cooking.

I can't see what difference there is between the sexes apart from a lot of burn your bra sexism!
4

donald,

glasgow 30/05/2008 09:09:28
Sounds like a case of builder's bum to me.
5

Alternative (High Octane) Fuel Head,

Edinburgh 30/05/2008 11:00:45
"A new survey found 60 per cent of young British men didn't consider themselves masculine"

I bet 60% of women don't consider themselves to be feminine either. Maybe that is the root of the stupidity of many people.

"...but almost half cannot change a tyre."

and the author clearly doesn't understand the difference between a tyre and a wheel either. It should be a requirement of the driving test that the candidate can safely jack a car, remove a wheel and fit the spare.


6

Maybe Jo,

Painted Post 30/05/2008 15:07:28
I keep a can of 'Fix A Flat'(I think that's its name) in my car. The can is filled with air and sealer to temporarily fix the flat until you can get to a garage and have it done properly.

 

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