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What's something that men think is impressive, but really isn't?

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worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:22

Beep beep, come on traffic

Speaking of traffic, mine is when men (or boys, rather) rev their bloody engines on their cars that sound like they're about to explode. No, please, don't speed off, open the boot to your clapped out Corsa, I want to get in.

Also since going back to the gym, forgot how awful the men are there for showing off. There's this one in particular at my gym and idk if he's just mentally deranged or what but anytime he does any exercise he roars like a buffoon and I feel my vagina drying up a little more each time. It is so unnecessary. He will be easing his way through bicep curls, pretty much screaming and grunting for each one. Also has a horrifically embarassing habit of punching his chest, twice, every so often.

Give me your opinions and stories; what is something that men do that they think is impressive, but really, really isn't...

make my Saturday evening ✨

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GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 11/07/2026 18:34

HippoStraw · 11/07/2026 18:27

Being tall

Totally this!

And they want prizes for it - like the objectively best seat anywhere, that would benefit anyone not just the tall, the best bed etc

RaininSummer · 11/07/2026 18:35

Ones that refer to their baby mamas. Sad fuckers. More boys than actual men usually.

igelkott2026 · 11/07/2026 18:35

Agree about the clapped out cars with noisy exhausts.

And taking their shirts off all the time.

And the noisy swimming (my ds is a decent swimmer but is noisy and splashy!)

ExBert80 · 11/07/2026 18:36

I do find MAMIL’s funny when I see them in a little group, going into cafes with their Lycra suits unzipped far down and waddling because of the shoes. Why do they cosplay the Tour de For e when they are out for a bike ride?

PermanentTemporary · 11/07/2026 18:37

I’ve been impressed by few cocks tbh.

Cars, in general. Car designers and engineers are impressive. Buying one and driving it are not in themselves impressive activities.

Men’s watches. I never notice them. They seem to cost a lot. But I presume those who buy them like them.

worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:38

TheFlyingPenguin · 11/07/2026 18:31

The sound of their own voice
driving skills generally (despite having more accidents)

Their driving skills are always them speeding or sharp fast turns. Like yes, I'm so impressed that you almost killed me to show off. My place or yours. 😐

My ex would not shut up talking for fucking hours about the same 3 boring topics. I felt like screaming and actually started screaming one time to get him to shut up. He responded with "sorry, Im almost finished..." then proceeded to talk for a further 30+ minutes about it until I was literally walking out of the door to leave for work. Hence the 'ex' 🫠

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Yellowundermarine · 11/07/2026 18:39

Watches. Cars. Oh, and when they expect me to be full of gratitude about being "complimented" on having big boobs...I ask if I should pass it on to my mother and grandmothers as it was their genetics...

TrishM80 · 11/07/2026 18:41

HippoStraw · 11/07/2026 18:27

Being tall

Women love that, though.

worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:43

Squirrelsnut · 11/07/2026 18:31

"No, please, don't speed off, open the boot to your clapped out Corsa, I want to get in"

😂

Lmao why rev ur engine if ur not gonna stop pussy boi

You know I remember one time this guy in his shit car revving at a red light and whistling at me out his window so aggressively that I just turned around and started loudly clapping as he asked me to stop

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ZanyPoet · 11/07/2026 18:44

it's not impressive TO YOU, but they obviously show off among themselves and impress each other.

Other women, and men, couldn't give a shit about their antics 😂

It's not related to male or female, anyone showing off with noise or attention seeking behaviour is boring.

Find the thread about the performance parents, usually the mums. No one gives a shit either, but they think they are impressive!

truepenguin · 11/07/2026 18:44

Calling each other 'bro'. Loudly. In public.

BiteSizedLife · 11/07/2026 18:45

That ONE recipe they can cook (amazingly according to them)

Completely ignoring the fact their OH cooks an extensive repertoire of meals

worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:48

Evaka · 11/07/2026 18:33

Their running stats. Fuck strava. Their cycling gear, particularly lycra padded arses, stupid shoes and reflective sunnies. Their boring leg muscles.

Mannn nothing turns me off faster than a man in lycra. It's always fluorescent yellow. It's always awful.

(I know it's for visibility, it's still awful)

I'm sorry I have to add, I have just googled what those yellow shorts are and was met with the stuff of nightmares. Please tell me this image is not what they're actually wearing. Please tell me this is not real? It has to be a joke. I feel nauseous, I'm horrified. Considering phoning the police. Whoever made this article of clothing needs to be arrested

What's something that men think is impressive, but really isn't?
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BirdLandedonmyHead · 11/07/2026 18:48

Looking after their own children. Its a massive performance for some of them.

phoenixrosehere · 11/07/2026 18:49

Their knowledge/ obsession with sports.

I don’t care and I definitely am not impressed that they can remember sports stats but can’t remember to do things that actually effect the household.

worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:49

RaininSummer · 11/07/2026 18:35

Ones that refer to their baby mamas. Sad fuckers. More boys than actual men usually.

Whoever says 'baby mama', 'baby daddy' should not have children I'm sorry. Unless it's said in jest.

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PermanentTemporary · 11/07/2026 18:50

i like a MAMIL too…I like peeling it off [lets side down]

TwoBad · 11/07/2026 18:51

Oh gosh, we have awful grunty man in our gym as well. He sounds like he's dislocated something wherever he lifts, uuuunurghh of pain wail, then performative drop of weights, then occasionally a roar of achievement. Even my best noise cancelling headphones cannot compete with his sounds.

worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:51

phoenixrosehere · 11/07/2026 18:49

Their knowledge/ obsession with sports.

I don’t care and I definitely am not impressed that they can remember sports stats but can’t remember to do things that actually effect the household.

Ugh this is in my top 3. Like what the fuck do you mean you can you tell me who won a football match on March 3rd, 1978 but can't remember when my birthday is. Bastards

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OrangeSlices998 · 11/07/2026 18:52

Getting a woman pregnant, like there part in it is in any way impressive!

worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:53

TwoBad · 11/07/2026 18:51

Oh gosh, we have awful grunty man in our gym as well. He sounds like he's dislocated something wherever he lifts, uuuunurghh of pain wail, then performative drop of weights, then occasionally a roar of achievement. Even my best noise cancelling headphones cannot compete with his sounds.

Solidarity!! Omg the dropping of weights as well. Seriously no need. If it's so heavy that you have to drop it then you probably shouldn't be lifting it - except it isn't even heavy, you're just a twat 😐😐😐

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FKAT · 11/07/2026 18:53

John Peel. Apparently a genius.

worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:55

igelkott2026 · 11/07/2026 18:35

Agree about the clapped out cars with noisy exhausts.

And taking their shirts off all the time.

And the noisy swimming (my ds is a decent swimmer but is noisy and splashy!)

Revving their shit cars, whilst topless, on the way to the gym to be a public nuisance. The trifactor of twatty men

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worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 18:57

ExBert80 · 11/07/2026 18:36

I do find MAMIL’s funny when I see them in a little group, going into cafes with their Lycra suits unzipped far down and waddling because of the shoes. Why do they cosplay the Tour de For e when they are out for a bike ride?

MAMIL Hahaha just googled it and I love that

Ah man they really do cos cosplay tour de France don't they 😭 chill out Mike you're only biking to Co-op

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worldshottestmom · 11/07/2026 19:00

PermanentTemporary · 11/07/2026 18:37

I’ve been impressed by few cocks tbh.

Cars, in general. Car designers and engineers are impressive. Buying one and driving it are not in themselves impressive activities.

Men’s watches. I never notice them. They seem to cost a lot. But I presume those who buy them like them.

Not fair, I want an impressive cock. Maybe one of my own one day

Yeah I like cars just not the twats who drive them like they're in Fast and Furious and end up killing someone

I like watches! The issue is I'm too poor to tell the difference between expensive and cheap ones but if it looks good, it looks good!

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