Instead of Wrestling a Bear Scroll These Chuckle-worthy and Outdated Notions of Traditional Manliness

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Briana Viser • Writer and Editor
Sep 4, 2025 1:00 PM EDT

Remember the old days when there were no child labor laws, and women were forced to be essentially indentured servants to their husbands and children? Well, those days are over whether you like it or not. Even as a modern, independent, college educated woman in 2025, there are some real gems about those times that we'll never touch again. 


I'm no supported of "toxic masculinity" in the traditional sense. Men have emotions too, and there's more damage to both men and women by holding it in and trying to control it so severely. But the basic qualities of masculinity are just qualities that everyone should be able to access - man, woman, or child. Assertiveness, courage, perseverance, stoicism, and toughness are all good qualities. They're important qualities, I'd argue more for women than for men. Of course, everything in moderation. But some of these hilariously archaic memes have a lot of wholesome truth in them. Yeah, being a man isn't a bad going. When you're told to get over it or walk it off, maybe its the right call to get you to pick yourself by your boot straps! Enjoy these hilarious memes for anyone who wants to enjoy the mirth of the outdated world of gender roles.

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    Work on Labor Day Be a Man 632 100
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    PALMER Don't let anybody ruin your day Ruin it yourself BE A MAN SELESS ONE www.m @bostonbeaman THE VITED STATES 10
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    Never call in Sick. Dil At Work - Be a Man CAMAN
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    Never hold a Baby Be a Man
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    REAL GHT EXPLOSIVES FIRES EXPLOSIVES ARE STORED ON THIS SITE BURGER CALL LOVERS Don't take the easy way out. Struggle at all costs - Be a Man
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    Never let someone know how much they mean to you until it's too late - Be a Man BOSTONBEAMAN EAMAN
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    When you're taking in the groceries from the car never make a second trip - Be a Man @BOSTONBEAMAN- edu
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    dishwasher If your wife says the is broken, tell her she looks fine Be a Man BEAMAN
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    Bury yourself in work to avoid your personal problems Be a Man AMA
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    If you have to pick up something heavy, dont ask for help. Throw your back out -- Be a man EAMAN
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    Don't let anyone ruin your day. Be a man. Ruin it yourself.
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    Never enjoy anything.... Be a Man @BOSTONBEAMAN SEAMAN
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    If you're in a big argument with your girl. Call her by her mothers name — Be a Man - @BOSTONBEAMAN
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    Never go for a run....unless it's the hottest day of the year Be a Man 099996) RICHARDSON @BOSTONBEAMAN
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    Go for Boat Ride and Never come back - Be a Man
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    If you're making sandwiches. Always Leave the knife hanging over the sink in case you want one later - Be a man BRE GE B BALL VED
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    Work a double on Fathers Day Be a man RAMAN @BOSTONBEAMAN
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    Go to a Party and don't Talk to anyone - Be a Man BE A MAN
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    Never Wear Sandals. Real men hide their emotions & their feet Be a Man MAFIA
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    Don't go to your kids events. Work 90 Hours a week. Be a Man WORK HARDER, NOT SMARTER
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    Never Listen....Be a Man BRI KING BAL 8 INV STIV
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  • I couldn't agree more with these memes. Though toxic masculinity is, well…toxic, there's a truth and humor about these memes. Sometimes a bit of tough love is what someone needs to get over something, or move through a hard time. So stop and give me 20!

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    Ask everyone how they want their burgers cooked. Then cook them all the exact same - Be a Man @BOSTONBEAMAN SEAMAN
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    Sit at the Beach alone, stare at the water and think about nothing - Be A Man @BOSTONBEAMAN
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    On Mother's Day wake up early and get the kids all riled up. Then sneak out and play 36 holes of golf - Be a Man BRI
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    Retire. Then go back to work two days later because you're sick of your family -- Be a man
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    Have a heart attack & blame it on your wife - Be a Man AMAN
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