Most of the men I meet have been on their own for a while, so at least know their way around their own kitchen. But few of them have all the spices that a normal home kitchen has. As to baking, there are many young WOMEN who never attempt such a thing (not even with a box cake which is too easy).
The youngest grandchild has been the spotter for just about everything since she was about Elizabeth’s age. She’s not that interested in academics, but susses out where everything is located.
John has never been shown to be incompetent in his dentist practice, while I would never want Elly to work on my teeth. Each has a skill where they work best.
My husband can find enough of whatever he wants in the kitchen but I think it’s more trial and error on his part because he has no idea where to put the stuff when he’s through with it. And putting something in the dishwasher remains a complete mystery for him.
This type of humor (the ‘helpless’ of one gender when in the supposed wheelhouse of the other) serves as the basis of most entertainment in the US, never mind just commercials. There are still films that make fun of the ‘Mr. Moms’ who are full time parents, even though this is happening much more now. And the TV show where a woman was President didn’t last long.
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It’s not about the hapless male fumbling through something domestic with a superintelligent woman showing him the way just in commercials. This is part of an overall culture that is still very uneasy about men and women in roles that aren’t ‘traditional’. So, instead of exploring how it might work well for a particular person, the entertainment industry (followed by the advertising industry) uses that uneasiness to create B-rated comedy…
In response, Lizzie says that Daddy did not know where anything was in the kitchen. As a father, I assume that dad asked her to get the eggs, milk, etc so THEY made the cake. Ie, daddy time.
Hubby and his brother were both good cooks. Their mother was not too well when they were young. They also learned how to clean house and how to shop. But hubby couldn’t iron, though he could wash the clothes. I was so very lucky.
I was very pleased that Lizzie said " Daddy and I" (the subject). I hear far too many that would say “me and Daddy”. I am not a grammar nut but, that irritates me.
jemgirl81 over 10 years ago
Makes sense. LOL
Templo S.U.D. over 10 years ago
John sure knows where everything is in his dental office, but not in his own home kitchen.
vldazzle over 10 years ago
Most of the men I meet have been on their own for a while, so at least know their way around their own kitchen. But few of them have all the spices that a normal home kitchen has. As to baking, there are many young WOMEN who never attempt such a thing (not even with a box cake which is too easy).
Gokie5 over 10 years ago
The youngest grandchild has been the spotter for just about everything since she was about Elizabeth’s age. She’s not that interested in academics, but susses out where everything is located.
gaebie over 10 years ago
John has never been shown to be incompetent in his dentist practice, while I would never want Elly to work on my teeth. Each has a skill where they work best.
Elizabeth Wieland Premium Member over 10 years ago
My husband can find enough of whatever he wants in the kitchen but I think it’s more trial and error on his part because he has no idea where to put the stuff when he’s through with it. And putting something in the dishwasher remains a complete mystery for him.
danlarios over 10 years ago
Einstein couldn’t tie his shoes
Argy.Bargy2 over 10 years ago
This type of humor (the ‘helpless’ of one gender when in the supposed wheelhouse of the other) serves as the basis of most entertainment in the US, never mind just commercials. There are still films that make fun of the ‘Mr. Moms’ who are full time parents, even though this is happening much more now. And the TV show where a woman was President didn’t last long.
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It’s not about the hapless male fumbling through something domestic with a superintelligent woman showing him the way just in commercials. This is part of an overall culture that is still very uneasy about men and women in roles that aren’t ‘traditional’. So, instead of exploring how it might work well for a particular person, the entertainment industry (followed by the advertising industry) uses that uneasiness to create B-rated comedy…
davbart92663 over 10 years ago
In response, Lizzie says that Daddy did not know where anything was in the kitchen. As a father, I assume that dad asked her to get the eggs, milk, etc so THEY made the cake. Ie, daddy time.
rekam Premium Member over 10 years ago
Hubby and his brother were both good cooks. Their mother was not too well when they were young. They also learned how to clean house and how to shop. But hubby couldn’t iron, though he could wash the clothes. I was so very lucky.
samfran6-0 over 10 years ago
I was very pleased that Lizzie said " Daddy and I" (the subject). I hear far too many that would say “me and Daddy”. I am not a grammar nut but, that irritates me.