Comments on: The MEME of the Modern Man http://johnbarban.com/the-meme-of-the-modern-man/ Diet Nutrition Exercise Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:19:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anthony Ramos http://johnbarban.com/the-meme-of-the-modern-man/#comment-2903 Anthony Ramos Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:19:02 +0000 http://johnbarban.com/?p=861#comment-2903 John, I think the man's man is coming back. More fashion models and actors are sporting Brett Farve beards. I showed you that article that said that suits are being designed to emphasize the V-shaped physique of broad shoulders narrow waist. From firsthand experience I know that women respond best to bad boys. But I would also say that boyhood is being idolized. This article by George Will makes a strong case: http://www.newsweek.com/id/234248 In 1956, the median age of men marrying was 22.5. But between 1980 and 2004, the percentage of men reaching age 40 without marrying increased from 6 to 16.5. A recent study found that 55 percent of men 18 to 24 are living in their parents' homes, as are 13 percent of men 25 to 34, compared to 8 percent of women. John, I think the man’s man is coming back. More fashion models and actors are sporting Brett Farve beards. I showed you that article that said that suits are being designed to emphasize the V-shaped physique of broad shoulders narrow waist. From firsthand experience I know that women respond best to bad boys.

But I would also say that boyhood is being idolized. This article by George Will makes a strong case:

http://www.newsweek.com/id/234248

In 1956, the median age of men marrying was 22.5. But between 1980 and 2004, the percentage of men reaching age 40 without marrying increased from 6 to 16.5. A recent study found that 55 percent of men 18 to 24 are living in their parents’ homes, as are 13 percent of men 25 to 34, compared to 8 percent of women.

]]> By: James http://johnbarban.com/the-meme-of-the-modern-man/#comment-2900 James Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:05:27 +0000 http://johnbarban.com/?p=861#comment-2900 very well said very well said

]]> By: Gareth http://johnbarban.com/the-meme-of-the-modern-man/#comment-2897 Gareth Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:32:54 +0000 http://johnbarban.com/?p=861#comment-2897 Interesting... In a lot of self development sites and books related to self-improvement/development you often hear mentioned of learned beliefs and behaviours. Often these are related to upbringing, childhood experiences etc... Very similar to the concept behind memes (at least in my opinion). Having read the previous posts and comments, it's interesting to note the mentioning of sitcoms and the way they portray the lazy lead characters and hot wives. It kinda highlights the role of the media and marketing in modern society. Not only is it selling us products, but there's so much of it, we can almost let it subconsciously define us. Interesting… In a lot of self development sites and books related to self-improvement/development you often hear mentioned of learned beliefs and behaviours. Often these are related to upbringing, childhood experiences etc… Very similar to the concept behind memes (at least in my opinion).

Having read the previous posts and comments, it’s interesting to note the mentioning of sitcoms and the way they portray the lazy lead characters and hot wives. It kinda highlights the role of the media and marketing in modern society. Not only is it selling us products, but there’s so much of it, we can almost let it subconsciously define us.

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