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      Things Men Say They Hate, But Secretly Enjoy

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      Fashion TV

      Why we say we don't like it: Let's cut to the chase: Most men would wear nothing more than a loincloth if society permitted.

      Why we secretly enjoy it: We're certainly not watching Fashion TV to find out if fuchsia is the new mauve. We tune in religiously because sometimes, just sometimes, an anorexic model will pop out of her top as she's sashaying down the runway. Granted, it's not much, but where else are you going to see a breast shot on TV at 4:00 in the afternoon?

      Women's tennis

      Why we say we don't like it: Why would we waste time watching lesbians playing sports when we could be wasting time watching lesbians in films like Lip Service and Where the Boys Aren't?

      Why we secretly enjoy it: It used to be that women's tennis was strictly the domain of stuffy country clubs and angry man-haters. Then along came Anna Kournikova, transforming the game into a sumptuous feast for the eyes. Toss in some Baltic stunners with fabulously long colt-like legs, add a catsuit or two, mix it all together with some furious animalistic grunting, and you've got prime time entertainment. You've come a long way, baby!

      Hanging out with our girlfriend's friends

      Why we say we don't like it: Hours of incessant gossip and man-bashing are enough to make any guy drink himself into a stupor.

      Why we secretly enjoy it: Every woman, no matter how homely, is guaranteed to have at least one hot friend. Spending the night making her laugh and smile is enough to bolster our egos for weeks.


      Why we say we don't like them: They're ungrateful little furballs that spend half their time drunk on catnip and the other half with their heads buried in their crotches.

      Why we secretly enjoy them: Envy. The lucky little furballs spend half their time drunk on catnip and the other half with their heads buried in the crotches.

      Watching certain chick flicks

      Why we say we don't like it: In countries like North Korea, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is actually considered a torture device.

      Why we secretly enjoy it:The chicks. Visions of a bubbly Meg Ryan (in older movies) or a perky Julia Roberts are enough to make any pointless plot seem worthwhile.


      Why we say we don't like it:Why cook when you can just order in? Calling Domino's can save you time, money and quite possibly your eyebrows.

      Why we secretly enjoy it: From Jamie Oliver to Wolfgang Puck, it's little wonder that the world's greatest chefs are all men. Every man secretly believes he's more important than he really is, but it takes cooking to make us feel like God. After all, what other activity allows you to create something out of nothing? Plus, unlike with women, expectations are remarkably low when we put skillet to stove. In the back of our minds, we know we could accidentally poison half the family and still receive praise for our efforts. Bon appetit!

      Well, maybe massages, shopping and gossip aren't so bad after all...
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