I read this thirty years ago, and can remember few times that I've laughed as hard from something that I have read. What I find completely mind boggling is that there are some who seem to be interpreting the book as a serious socio-political commentary of some sort. Gimme a break, folks! This is nothing more than a light- hearted spoof on the two opposing caricatures of masculinity of that era; the so-called "sensitive male" stereotype that started to emerge in the late '70's and the macho Lucky Strike chain-smoking buffoon of the 50's and 60's. Just enjoy it for what it is.Sez You! :)