Random Thoughts

"Guy Code"

2011-07-09T08:29:00.000-07:00

You have probably heard of the term "guy code". The code between guys where certain boundaries are not crossed and certain things never spoken of. Watch The Hangover for a perfect example; what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Most people know of this type of guy code. There is, however, one form you have probably never heard of and most guys themselves never really think about.

3 guys walk into a restroom. There are 5 urinals. How do they fall into formation? With 99% confidence I can tell you that male 1 goes to urinal 1. Male 2 goes to urinal 3. Male 3 goes to urinal 5. Guy code prohibits the violation of the 1 urinal space policy, therefore, in this scenario, there is only 1 way for all 3 guys to piss. What really screws things up is when male #4 comes trotting through the door. He is faced with 3 options: 1) violate the code and fall in line at urinal 2 or 4 making all subjects uncomfortable 2) jump into a stall and piss in the shitter 3) wait for a urinal to free up so as to not violate the urinal code.

Perhaps it's the thought of bumping shoulders or elbows in close quarters while one guy is "shaking out". Perhaps it's the fear of being within eye sight of another guy "Did that guy just look down and to the left? What is he? Gay" - has crossed my mind a time or 2 when forced into a 4 man/5 urinal scenario. Perhaps it's the fear of the urine splash from the right or left. I don't know the reason but you just don't shoulder up at the urinal..... Guy Code.

ADD kicking in.....

2011-06-07T19:35:00.000-07:00

Taking classes for my MBA, 5 down, 10 to go and taking numbers 6 & 7 this summer...

Finance Professor scheduled vacation prior to finding out he was teaching a summer course. He didn't change his plans and proceeded with his trip - as most people would do. As a result, we have class "online" tonight. He's broadcasting from wherever and students can log-in to a secure site and continue as if we were meeting in person.

The difference is, however, I am attending class in my boxers, clipping my toe nails, and now updating my blog. I tried to "get some" during class, but it takes 2 to tango, and, well, there was only one interested party. Not sure I would be the first person to accomplish that feat though, I can only imagine someone, somewhere, at an institution of higher learning, has already been there, done that. Oh well.

Also caught enough of the Cubs game to make me puke. Watched Grabow give up a Grand Slam, then said to myself "Screw this" and shut the TV off. The Cubs suck (more on that in a later blog, I'm sure).

Well, new section in class, better get back to paying attention.

The Last First

2011-06-06T19:22:00.000-07:00

Figured I would try this out simply because Facebook bores me.... Facebook might as well be called "LiberalBook". Seems like if you have a view other than that of the Left Wing, you must be an "idiot and have no clue how things REALLY are". Right... and George W. Bush single handedly caused the sub-prime mortgage mess.

Listen, I get it. Everyone has different views, I just don't feel the need to belittle your beliefs just to get mine across. If you don't agree, feel free to back it with facts, as I will try to do, and we can agree to disagree. Or, don't read my blog, won't hurt my feelings.

Anyway, I doubt I get too political, that's not what this is about. It's just a spot for me to get my thoughts out without having to see newsfeed after newsfeed about others.

Expect some changes, still trying to figure all of this formatting out and blogging in general....

Enjoy!