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November 30, 2007

Tis The Season

It is the season indeed and that means time to buckled down on what your guy gifts are going to be. The options are in the process of being amassed, making it easier for you to choose the route of gifts that are "just him" gifts or gifts that you can enjoy too. Whichever you choose though, make sure that it's still a gift that he'll really enjoy. And that doesn't mean it has to be something useful, just something that can be picked up every now and then for him to have some fun.

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November 29, 2007

Manhunt

Just like the hunt for gifts, the first Manhunt is just a taste of what you're in for this Christmas. Either one of them a perfect guy gift in itself, the first having been banned in several countries and this second one supposedly being better/worse. Better if you're a twisted mother that likes to actually kill people (but not really). Supposedly there is a crack that opens Manhunt 2's violence and gore up to where it was originally going to be. Check it out if you're looking for that great gift. It's one of those go big or go home kind of things, why else would you play it?

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Gifts And Comics That Appreciate

With so many stand up comedians today it's sometimes hard to sit down and try out someone new. I can't tell you how many times I've sat down to watch some Comedy Central Presents (Mitch Hedberg and a couple others are good though) just to change the channel after the first five minutes of watching some jack off try and be funny. They're all too concerned over making it big and showing just how funny they can be on tv. It's all too rehearsed. They need to have a game plan obviously but once they're up there they need to go with things a little better, say the things that come to mind however "not funny" they may appear. I want real comedy, real people. We all should.

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November 28, 2007

Yea, Work Sucks...

A video not made by the guys over at derrickcomedy.com fails horribly at capturing opposites. Honestly nothing they say in any way relates to what a real life opposite day experience is like. I mean you would think that an opposite day would be filled with people saying things that are funny and not confusing, but they didn't do just the opposite. And don't imagine for a second that it might actually be fun to try and have your office celebrate, this is actually way easier than it looks, though it is really dumb and stupid and probably never worth a shot. Don't try it.

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November 27, 2007

Cycle Slaw

Bicycles. What with so many cars (and even ones not horrible for the environment, wow.) to choose from and everything needing to be happening NOW it seems that people are forgetting the pure and simple windblown pleasure of riding a bike. There are utility bicycles, mountain bicycles, racing bicycles, touring bicycles, cruiser bicycles, and BMX bicycles to name some common types. Also a part of the bicycle kingdom are tandems, recumbents, lowriders, tall bikes, fixed gear, and folding models. Now isn't that so much more fun? Instead of saying you've got a 4-door sedan or a hatchback you get to throw out a name that sounds cool and will probably say something about who you are, or at least what kind of riding you do but that's besides the point.

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November 26, 2007

Holiday Buysexuals

Here it is, all of the livestock *cough ahem!* people that were all frisky and so excited to flock to the shops and stores now get to sit on the computer and do it all over again. Today is Cyber Monday, a day designated to every person that wasn't smart enough to shop the sales online this last Friday. It's not like they need to be told what to buy (why does advertising really work?) or what to do, cattle simply don't have the capacity to understand anything beyond grazing and purging. But really it's not so bad that people are shopping online, rather that some were doing it in stores on Friday. They had to work hard for it to earn an ominous label like Black Friday.

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November 22, 2007

Guy Gifts All Around

If you're still wondering what gifts to buy him this holiday season just remember that black Friday and cyber Monday are right around the corner so it's time to start making some decisions quick. Hopefully these gifts for men lists that we have been putting together are giving you ideas on what to buy your man. We're doing our best to find the cream of the crop, but if you're looking for something that our lists haven't revealed, drop us a comment at the bottom of this blog and we'll research it. Anyway here's today's list:

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November 21, 2007

Black Friday Should Really Be Ten Days Earlier...But Still On A Friday...

The first big stop on the shopping countdown is only a couple days away and some game planning is in order. It's not like you're going to be alone out there and it won't matter how much Sunday (?) night football you've been watching, you're not going to get through the line without some kind of structure. We've got five rules that should help at least a little in there (rabies shots aren't listed but that should have happened a while ago, get in the game).

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Telenav GPS Navigator: If you hate asking for directions, buy it

Getting lost sucks. But asking for directions sucks more.

Telenav must be a company created by someone just like me. Their GPS Navigator is a simple piece of software you add to your cell phone. With it, you get turn-by-turn directions, rerouting around traffic jams and all sorts of other fun stuff, like the cheapest nearby gas and available Wi-Fi access points.

If you have a Blackberry, all you need is the software. It costs $99 for a year.

If you have a Treo, you'll need a little GPS receiver. That costs another $99 - it connects via Bluetooth.

Telenav lists all supported cell phones and service providers on their site.

I've had the Treo version for about 10 days now. It works beautifully, steering me from a rentacar counter to a client's office without incident. My only complaint is the GPS receiver, which I dropped within 2 hours of purchase. It didn't break, but I was pretty pissed when I thought I'd wrecked it. Hey, Palm, get a clue and add GPS to the Treo, will you?!

Telenav GPS Navigator :: $99

November 20, 2007

Kick Back, Relax, And Enjoy The Gifts

That's right guys, it's time to lay back and enjoy the touch of another. Whether it be your wife or girlfriend or massage therapist or, what with the massive shopping about to take place, massage furniture/appliances. Now if you've never had a massage before you'll need to know there are different massages to choose from. Some types include swedish and deep-tissue, Swedish being a lighter and more gentle massage, both of which are very common. With all of the options for massage available though you really have a lot of ways to choose from. Enjoy!

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November 19, 2007

Guy Gifts For The Office Space

Got a bad case of the Mondays? Yeahhhh.. I'm gonna go ahead and have you take a look at these and cheer up a little then.

We know work can be a drag sometimes, but that isn't because it's crappy (not a guarantee). Instead think of it as a loss of the self. It makes perfect sense. You start the job, you like the job, you're there for however long, you start to get annoyed with the job... what comes next. You find some way to get some more of your "self" back in the workplace.

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November 16, 2007

Catch 'Em In The Kitchen

Contrary to popular sexist beliefs guys do spend time in the kitchen. If not the kitchen then they sure better be outside barbecuing or something. Every person should know how to cook no matter who or what they are. It is an essential life lesson, preparing your own food. Doing so usually means having at least a little of the right gear though so this year you might consider helping a guy furnish and advance his kitchen and cooking.

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November 15, 2007

A Man For The People

Actually THE man for the people. People magazine recently published this year's list of sexiest men with none other than Matt Damon heading it up. Starring in freaking awesome movies like any and all of the The Bourne Trilogy as well as the Ocean's Trilogy. He won an Oscar for best writing (as a screenplay written directly for the screen) with Good Will Hunting and was nominated for best actor in a leading role for that same film. He has also been nominated for Emmy's and Golden Globe Awards, even winning one of those. So with all of his acknowledged accomplishments and now the title of sexiest man of the year awarded to him by people the question still lingers, why is Matt Damon such a douche bag?

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November 14, 2007

Business Time With The Conchords

There are plenty of comedians out there, but one of the funniest types are those guys that sing their humor. Demetri Martin is one comedian that has really nailed singing as well as presentational comedy when he busts out his big drawing pad. Zach Galifianakis also does bits in his stand up with a piano. With both of these comedians and surely a great many more out there that have an original style with their music and humor it is always fun to happen on a new comedian that does things good. In this case it is actually two comedians, the two members of Flight of the Conchords.

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November 13, 2007

Perfect, A Post-Rock Future

Post-rock has made a huge impact on today's music. A genre name that has fallen out of favor, but continues to describe the style nonetheless. The genre uses musical instruments commonly associated with rock music to create rhythms, harmonies, melodies, timbre, and chord progressions that are not found in rock tradition. An easier way to look at it is the use of 'rock instrumentation' for non-rock purposes. If not already a fan, the music is perfect for any guy that likes to have good music always running in the background and really any guy with a taste for brilliantly composed music.

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November 12, 2007

Rugball. And No That's Not Sexual

We've covered football, we've covered soccer, we've even covered rugby, but what we haven't covered is Rugball. A combination of all three, somehow, this really is a sport for guys. It involves a grassy area to play, a soccer ball, two big garbage cans, and a group of guys who don't mind getting tackled/tripped/kicked/thrown/etc. If people are competitive then things could start getting a little violent, but what kind of game would it be without that extra bit of adrenaline making things crazy.

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November 9, 2007

Unique Gifts for Guys...Who Like to Get Their Drink On

Just something a little different, but who's exactly the same? Getting a unique gift may be a little more expensive or a little more obscure and hard to find (exactly why this is here for you), but when you aren't quite sure what to get you can be guaranteed that something your friend/man/husband hasn't seen or heard of before will make him happy. Obviously keep the gift within his likes and dislikes, but other than that run free. Give it a go and see if some of these gifts are the gift for him.

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November 8, 2007

A Friend For Accidents and Morons Alike

Whatever women may say, guys do know something as painful as giving birth to a child and that's losing one. iPods and iPhones may seem like nothing, but they can be the world, at least the companionship of the iPod and its endless musical accompaniment. I'm still not quite hip to the jive surrounding the iPhone. That's a lot of money to be carrying around in a pocket, especially on those nights when you're actively...active (drunk?) and you still have to make phone calls, likely lots of them. Still, holding something like that is risky business.

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November 7, 2007

PSA: Don't Be A Fool

Every guy wants to be able to get lost in the wilderness and survive off the land. Some might be able do so with proper training and experience, but one thing that you can't do is survive alone in the wilderness because you watch Man vs. Wild. You just can't. Star of the show Bear Grylls might be able to pull off survival (having a film crew follow you around is the same as surviving alone apparently) but it takes a little more cajones and, more importantly, knowledge. What it all boils down to though is that no matter what day profession you have or how religiously you watch the show, watching Man vs. Wild will still be the equivalent of tugging one out on a patch of grass.

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November 6, 2007

Japanese Creativity + No Sex =

Japan. An island of a country that the Japanese call home, you would think that things might get a little kinky what with no where to run to. Or maybe it's more of a cabin fever thing and really no one can stand each other, which would make sense why their culture is one so dominated with grace and politeness. Those Japanese folks sure are smart though, they seem to have a solution for every problem. How good that solution is can be left open to debate, but we'll say that they're all brilliant. Except this one.

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November 5, 2007

The Countdown: Housewife List

Hello guys and, more importantly, gals. This is the beginning of this year's Guyville Christmas list for guy gifts. It is still November, but we wanted to start getting some ideas out there so all of you responsible early Christmas shoppers can go ahead and begin your search, that is of course if you haven't already finished. Being a list for guy gifts however you'll find that this one is primarily centered around electronics, awesome.

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November 2, 2007

Ingenious Designs Of Past Times

Today we're gonna give it up for guy ingenuity. With everything that happens in the world, both unique or seemingly not, perspective is essential. And with all of the records of these happenings we have at our disposal (i.e pictures, video, audio, etc) that perspective gains a new power, the power to create a masterpiece. Whether it's something intense or dramatic or funny, though all of those are a matter of opinion, it takes an innovative mind to recreate an event in an different image.

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November 1, 2007

Stealing Has Never Been So Funny

Ladies and gentlemen, guys and girls, (children shouldn't be reading this) welcome to the wonderful world premier of pickpocketing. He's got panache. He's got style. He's even got...everything you own? This folks is the master thief of magicians Bob Arno. Originally hailing from Stockholm, Sweden he now travels all over the world performing comedy routines centered around his lifting audience members.

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