Sunday, 17 July 2011
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"The Average American Male"
A couple of years ago, I read a book called "The Average American Male" by Chad Kultgen. Actually, the book was so entirely entertaining that I've read it several times. The novel chronicles the life of a late 20-something year old male who lives in LA. Narrated in first person, Chad Kultgen gives insight into the mind of the typical American guy. Although Kultgen might be a little sick, most of my buddies can agree that the book is pretty spot on.
The main character, whose name we never learn, writes about his girlfriend, his sexcapades, and his ever day life in such a crude manner that even the lewdest of guys has to stop and say, "whoa- am I really like this?" The truth is, Kultgen's character is really just brutally honest in his thoughts and actions. The character's motives are simple: find a girl who is hot, independent, never nags, doesn't care about marriage, and loves sex.
The journey to the narrator's ultimate goal is absolutely hilarious, albeit slightly tragic, and definitely raunchy.
So, I have to ask:
Guys: What's your ideal woman like? Is Kultgen seemingly a little too shallow regarding a man's desires?
Girls: Do you ever wonder what's really going on in your boyfriend's head? Would you ever consider reading this book?
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Hmm, I might read this book. Men are far more vulgar than girls realize, I think. It's rare to stumble upon a guy who isn't.
I read enough xanga to know what's in guy's heads, and i've dealt with their double standards my entire life.
that's not really proving any stereotypes wrong at all, is it? i thought it was going to be like, "surprise we actually do care about feelings" or some crap. duh, most guys are actually pervy. most chicks are pervy. idk. i do still try not to think in stereotypes.
I might read this book someday. I knew guys were all gross in varying degrees, but maybe they're grosser than I realized?
Sometimes I wonder, but a lot of times I already know. And the title alone makes me want to read this book.
lol thats hilarious. now im interested. haha.
didn't the Entourage tv show already dramatize this exact thing
this guy is late:D
For some reason, I'm still stuck on "..the male point of view has been misrepresented by militant feminists..." line. Especially since the very idea of a "militant feminist" is actually a patriarchal ideal made up to turn women and men away from feminism.
As for this book; is it supposed to be fiction? If so, then I would guess it to be satirical. But honestly, such a book doesn't interest me. If that IS what the "Average American Male" is like, even in fiction, I'd rather spend my time reading about an "Extraordinary American Male." Or at least an everyman thrown into some crazy scenario.
IS THAT IT?
That's the whole book?
The male gender is being misrepresented and emasculated a lot more by other factors that are worse than something as the finding of a "perfect girlfriend".
And the lewd factor is to be expected, but I hypothesize that it is mostly in the form of jokes, which the 1 or 2 guys actually did or experienced. But my guess isn't good enough.
sure id read it. hrm. we all wonder what our SO is wondering. female and male alike. i think i more so care about what my possible dating interest is thinking about or considering, you know... through the dating stages. but boyfriends, not so much. by then you got an idea of who they are.
I love how you assume that everyone is straight. I might be wondering what's going on in my girlfriend's head.
I don't plan on reading this book because it sounds very stereotypical. Yes, men love sex and they prefer hot chicks over average chicks - tell me something I don't know.
How has the male point of view been "misrepresented" by militant feminists? Movies are written by men, not "militant feminists". Every movie is about a hot guy getting with tons of hot chicks, winning over the love of his life, and caring about nothing more than getting laid.
this sounds interesting, actually. i might get this haha
I absolutely love the book... I've read this one and his other novel as well. I think it's definitely crude, but it's still honest. It didn't give me any kind of new insight on men or women, for that matter, but it was definitely entertaining. (:
Everyone loves a stereotype! Well considering I judge people on their humanity not their nationality, I will give this one a miss, as I really can't be bothered to listen to a fictional accountant of a moronic arsehole.
I think it sounds entertaining, to be taken with a pinch of salt, and if there's any humour in it - then it could make for a birthday present for one or two of my guy mates.
Meh. This guy wrote a book about his feelings and desires. Would I read this book to better understand men? No. I'm only interested in the feelings and desires of my man and he didn't write a book.
HAHAHA. This is the type of man my best friend man hates on. We have a little book club thing going and I'll suggest this to her.
I don't have to wonder what's going on in my hubby's head, he tells me.
I probably won't read the book... I already know that some men fall into those stereotypes and some don't. Some guys do actually want to get married and have kids and a normal life, some don't. The trick is to pick one who wants the same things you do.
I don't think I would want to read this book. I'd like to think my boyfriend doesn't think like that... haha.
I think a lot of guys are actually like this, and only some of them realize that what they think they want isn't really fulfilling.
the book is appealing, simply because I'm curious.
But i highly doubt if this reflects to how my fiance would think this way or desires the same things that the author would want. My fiance wants a family and so did I; if he didn't, we wouldn't be engaged, it's simply as that. So, it won't provide any golden wisdom for me to learn or benefit from, BUT it will be something I can make weird faces while reading and have a few chuckles to entertain with.
Sounds like i'm this guy's perfect girlfriend. Haha...
I think the only reason I want to get married is for the reception. Is that wrong? Maybe I should throw a wedding reception-style party. When I'm rich, that is.
@magicunicorns@xanga - Took the words right out of my mouth.
I love reading and will pretty much try my luck with anything - I wanna read this book now. :) Sounds pretty darn funny.
Apparently my husband isn't the average American male, which is a great thing. :)