Poll: Men with purses

[Rawne1980]

So basically if it means you get to mock others, you don't care about the vorracity or sexist implications of your views? That seems... belligerant and stupid.

I mock people anyway but i'm sure your oh so "cutting" remark will touch me deeply and completely change my way of thinking.

In 32 years of walking the earth, it took this one forum poster to make me see the error of my ways, oh how blind I have been.

However, I would look up what voracity means, I don't think it means what you think it means. I doubt my appetite or eagerness for activities have anything to do with "the implications of my views".

1.
craving or consuming large quantities of food: a voracious appetite.
2.
exceedingly eager or avid: voracious readers; a voracious collector.

I know folk here like to throw big words around in the hope they seem intelligent but half the time they are completely out of context or just plain wrong.

Much like your use of belligerent. That means to be hostile where as mocking and banter are not hostile. Out right abuse and bullying would be but not mocking. But i'm sure you will tell me there is no difference because you are ever so obviously intellectually superior while looking down on the world from that moral pedestal you placed yourself on.

And now i'll wait for this to get reported because "what, he's now mocking ME .... how very dare he" and some folk can't stand banter but are ever so quick to throw snide remarks at others.

The worlds a funny old place.

 

[Lonewolfm16]

So basically if it means you get to mock others, you don't care about the vorracity or sexist implications of your views? That seems... belligerant and stupid.

I mock people anyway but i'm sure your oh so "cutting" remark will touch me deeply and completely change my way of thinking.

In 32 years of walking the earth, it took this one forum poster to make me see the error of my ways, oh how blind I have been.

However, I would look up what voracity means, I don't think it means what you think it means. I doubt my appetite or eagerness for activities have anything to do with "the implications of my views".

1.
craving or consuming large quantities of food: a voracious appetite.
2.
exceedingly eager or avid: voracious readers; a voracious collector.

I know folk here like to throw big words around in the hope they seem intelligent but half the time they are completely out of context or just plain wrong.

Much like your use of belligerent. That means to be hostile where as mocking and banter are not hostile. Out right abuse and bullying would be but not mocking. But i'm sure you will tell me there is no difference because you are ever so obviously intellectually superior while looking down on the world from that moral pedestal you placed yourself on.

And now i'll wait for this to get reported because "what, he's now mocking ME .... how very dare he" and some folk can't stand banter but are ever so quick to throw snide remarks at others.

The worlds a funny old place.

I do not apprieciate the sarcasm. I do, however, apprieiate the correction. I meant veracity not voracity. A unfortunate misspelling. At any rate I feel beligerant is fairly appropriate. Mocking someone is fairly hostile. Not as hostile as other things but still hostile. I just don't see why you need to go along being unneccassarily rude. If someone wants to do something, and it harms no one and helps them then allow them. And choosing what you are allowed to do and still be considered socially acceptable based on a meaningless thing like gender is not simply foolish. How does whether you have a x or a y chromosome and what kind of genetalia you have in any way relate to having a handbag of some description? Why should we restrict simple and useful things like handbags and purses and the like to one gender? And how does one earn scorn and mocking merely for carrying something that members of his gender do not usually carry? It just seems like a rediculous thing to mock. I don't see why you need to be rude about someones choice to carry a purse or the like. Besides then, mocking people in general seems fairly pointless. Why cause unneccassary pain and hurt for breif satisfaction? Why antagonize and make enemies of people who might otherwise be friendly to you? There are plenty of things deserving of mocking but innocuous choices like carrying a purse hardly seems to rank among them. Surely if we agreed that such things are childish and unneccassary we could improve the world, ever so slightly, could we not?

 

[PirateRose]

Between my cellphone, my PSP, my wallet, and little paper notebook, I don't understand how guys can go without some kind of bag like thing to carry around. Then again, they don't really design women's pants with very big pockets, let alone very many of them. There is this really weird trend going on where the pants have fake pockets. It's just a design sewn on the pants that looks like a pocket but there's no opening and no little fabric pouch. I really hate those and don't understand why any woman would wear them.

 

[kortin]

I have an old bionicle container that I keep on my desk that I throw all the change I get into. I only ever pay with bills, so I'm basically collecting coins. Last I counted I had like $4.16 in change in the thing.

 

[Rawne1980]

I do not apprieciate the sarcasm. I do, however, apprieiate the correction. I meant veracity not voracity. A unfortunate misspelling. At any rate I feel beligerant is fairly appropriate. Mocking someone is fairly hostile. Not as hostile as other things but still hostile. I just don't see why you need to go along being unneccassarily rude. If someone wants to do something, and it harms no one and helps them then allow them. And choosing what you are allowed to do and still be considered socially acceptable based on a meaningless thing like gender is not simply foolish. How does whether you have a x or a y chromosome and what kind of genetalia you have in any way relate to having a handbag of some description? Why should we restrict simple and useful things like handbags and purses and the like to one gender? And how does one earn scorn and mocking merely for carrying something that members of his gender do not usually carry? It just seems like a rediculous thing to mock. I don't see why you need to be rude about someones choice to carry a purse or the like. Besides then, mocking people in general seems fairly pointless. Why cause unneccassary pain and hurt for breif satisfaction? Why antagonize and make enemies of people who might otherwise be friendly to you? There are plenty of things deserving of mocking but innocuous choices like carrying a purse hardly seems to rank among them. Surely if we agreed that such things are childish and unneccassary we could improve the world, ever so slightly, could we not?

Okay, i'll go with less sarcasm.

But you do seem to be mistaking mocking with abuse.

I don't go full on abusing people but mocking is something i've always done. I mock myself, I mock others and I mock things.

I don't do so in a hurtful or aggressive way, it's what we like to call "playful banter". I know where to draw the line before it gets to the stage of upsetting someone, i've had plenty of practice. It's just who I am.

 

[Lonewolfm16]

I do not apprieciate the sarcasm. I do, however, apprieiate the correction. I meant veracity not voracity. A unfortunate misspelling. At any rate I feel beligerant is fairly appropriate. Mocking someone is fairly hostile. Not as hostile as other things but still hostile. I just don't see why you need to go along being unneccassarily rude. If someone wants to do something, and it harms no one and helps them then allow them. And choosing what you are allowed to do and still be considered socially acceptable based on a meaningless thing like gender is not simply foolish. How does whether you have a x or a y chromosome and what kind of genetalia you have in any way relate to having a handbag of some description? Why should we restrict simple and useful things like handbags and purses and the like to one gender? And how does one earn scorn and mocking merely for carrying something that members of his gender do not usually carry? It just seems like a rediculous thing to mock. I don't see why you need to be rude about someones choice to carry a purse or the like. Besides then, mocking people in general seems fairly pointless. Why cause unneccassary pain and hurt for breif satisfaction? Why antagonize and make enemies of people who might otherwise be friendly to you? There are plenty of things deserving of mocking but innocuous choices like carrying a purse hardly seems to rank among them. Surely if we agreed that such things are childish and unneccassary we could improve the world, ever so slightly, could we not?

Okay, i'll go with less sarcasm.

But you do seem to be mistaking mocking with abuse.

I don't go full on abusing people but mocking is something i've always done. I mock myself, I mock others and I mock things.

I don't do so in a hurtful or aggressive way, it's what we like to call "playful banter". I know where to draw the line before it gets to the stage of upsetting someone, i've had plenty of practice. It's just who I am.

Still a little petty... but I can appreciate that. A little friendly ribbing is pretty much ok in my book, as long as its not hurtful.

 

[Rawne1980]

Still a little petty... but I can appreciate that. A little friendly ribbing is pretty much ok in my book, as long as its not hurtful.

Oh it's certainly petty I won't deny that, there is probably far more productive things I can do with my time than ribbing folk.

But no, I never let it get to the stage of hurtful, it's always in a friendly manner.

There isn't much I take seriously so friendly banter is something that happens on a regular basis. It's much more fun when they throw a bit back as well, more laughs is always good.

 

[Dirty Hipsters]

So...why doesn't the OP just buy a wallet with a coin pocket?

 

[Not Matt]

I agree. I always break my pockets and lose stuff in them. I want A adamn purse (but call it something else place. Don't like the word purse) but I have learned now that society won't let me have what I want. Maybe someone could invent a sort of purse for men that you can strap to your body (no not like back pack or fannypack)

 

[DementedSheep]

Yes. Call it a bag if you can?t bear the thought being associated with something seen as womanly. I seriously don?t get guys issues with purses. It just a small practical bag (or not so small) to carry shit in when your out. Its more secure and you can fit more in it than pockets.

 

[Avistew]

My previous post was swallowed, so here is the summary:

You should be able to have a purse or a coin bag. You don't need to though. Coins go fine in a wallet, mine can hold enough coins to weigh me down and make several rolls whenever I decide to empty it. And as for purses, messenger bags are great, more practical than backpacks because you don't have to take them off to take something from them, and I would say they're more suited for men because the strap would dig into most men's boobs less.
And also, cargo pants. Not great for loose change, but my pants regularly carry a 3DS, a big wallet, a cellphone, a mp3 player, a charger, a notebook with pen and even a water bottle. I can't imagine needing much more room than that, and of course if it isn't summer, you also get pockets on your jacket as well.

But if you want your friends to leave you alone wit this (and let's face it they're your friends, they'll just find something else to make fun of you for), get a dice bag that has Cthulhu on it or something else that's generally not associated with old ladies.

 

[DrunkOnEstus]

You should be able to wear whatever you want OP, but be aware that you will never stop people from giving you shit for any little thing that they notice. If you have that much change, have you considered any of these things?

Spoiler: What I thought of when I heard coin purse

Spoiler: How about Domo-kun?

Spoiler: Or old fashioned leather

I'm pretty sure that they're all keychains, too.

 

[Fluffythepoo]

but srsly.. its not feminine to use a coin a purse its primitive. old ladies dont know what a visa or a nfc capable smart phone are so they use their outdated coins. us 21st century youngfolk however do and so arent shackled by their time wasting money transfer systems

tho the fact that your the kind of person who pays for things with coins means you should be mocked, regardless of how feminine your coin transportation device is

 

[geK0]

So...why doesn't the OP just buy a wallet with a coin pocket?

You should be able to wear whatever you want OP, but be aware that you will never stop people from giving you shit for any little thing that they notice. If you have that much change, have you considered any of these things?

Spoiler: What I thought of when I heard coin purse

Spoiler: How about Domo-kun?

Spoiler: Or old fashioned leather

I'm pretty sure that they're all keychains, too.

Actually those are very close to what I have, I just felt like making an over dramatic thread because about three friends had playfully teased me about it and I was really bored

 

[manic_depressive13]

I would probably laugh at you. Not because it's "feminine" but because it just sounds so impractical. Why would you want a seperate, fiddly little pouch in which to put coins when you can just get yourself a wallet with a bigger coin pocket?

The reason women wearing men's clothes/accessories is acceptable, while men wearing women's clothes/accessories is stigmatised, is because no one in their right fucking mind would choose to go through the shit that women only do because they are practically indoctrinated into doing it. There's no reason to wear dresses, make up, handbags or use purses unless it's already demanded of you.

Although back when I worked at a check-out I met a guy who carried his coins around in an old sock. I thought that was epic. For all intents and purposes it functioned as a coin purse but I doubt anyone laughed at him for acting like a granny. I was seriously impressed. I thought "This here is a man who does not give a fuck".

 

[Flames66]

Who uses coins anymore?

I pay for everything in cash apart from internet purchases.

You, sir, are part of a vanishing breed in an age of widespread electronic currency transactions...

Probably true, but I have no intention of ever using electronic payment in person. I dislike having my movements tracked and will do everything I can to make it awkward for people to do so. I also like the idea of paying for a car (or house or other expensive item) with an attache case full of £10 notes, like this:

 

[Flames66]

tho the fact that your the kind of person who pays for things with coins means you should be mocked, regardless of how feminine your coin transportation device is

I take offense at this comment. I only pay for things with cash (excluding online purchases) and have no intention of ever changing that policy. See my above post for the reasons.

 

[MetalMagpie]

I've wondered before why men prefer to keep all their change in their pockets, rather than putting them in something. I guess they have bigger (and more) pockets than we do.

Like pretty much every woman I know, I have a purse that holds notes, cards and coins. (Note: Here in the UK, a "purse" is a small thing that holds money and that you put inside your handbag.)

Pretty much every guy I know carries a wallet (which only takes notes and cards) and just empties out their pockets of spare change every evening. My boyfriend has accumulated so many coins that the entire collection is literally too heavy for me to lift.

 

[Fluffythepoo]

but srsly.. its not feminine to use a coin a purse its primitive. old ladies dont know what a visa or a nfc capable smart phone are so they use their outdated coins. us 21st century youngfolk however do and so arent shackled by their time wasting money transfer systems

tho the fact that your the kind of person who pays for things with coins means you should be mocked, regardless of how feminine your coin transportation device is

I live in an American town where many businesses refuse electronic payments under a certain dollar value. There are even bars that refuse to let patrons pay with cards on special event nights. Further add to that the fact that most people here have to use coin laundry machines, which means quarters CANNOT be lost- they're worth their weight in detergent or something.

I know making fun of people who live a slightly different lifestyle can be a good way to imagine yourself as superior, but come on, think outside the box a little.

so everyone in your town goes to the bar with a handful of coins? how is that not hilarious? xD some big macho guy pouring out his change on to the counter so he can slowly count everything out or rummaging through his little coin purse to get out the exact change
Also when i use the laundromat i get change from them, and then they get the change back from the machines.. it would seem silly to walk around with quarters when you know full well the laundromat already has enough quarters.

and its not that i imagine myself as superior; its that i know electronic technology is superior. also how is using a 3 thousand year old money transfer system (1200-ish for paper) thinking outside the box? it seems more like being terrified of leaving the box

 

[Feylynn]

I say that you should just insult the manliness of those that question you.
Or hit them with the purse so hard they die and are forced to admit that your purse does some very manly damage.
Or dress in drag and own it?

I'm running out of ideas but I support pretty much any fashion and or convenience choices anyone makes really.