Anyone Else Not Like The Term "Man Cave"? - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 05-18-2009, 08:12 PM

I hope it's just not me. Ever since I heard the term "man cave" used, it grates on my last nerve. It sounds so stupid. It was worse when CNN did a whole thing about it for a month having people submitting pics of their "man caves".

Ugh. That phrase brings to mind several things..

1 - Man sex.
2 - Guys that are ruled by women.
3 - It sounds like Man Pu**y.

That's what pops into my head. No offense, but what grown man uses that term? Seriously?

"Hi guys!" "Come on in to my man cave and have some fun!".

Umm NO!

pacificvibes · 05-18-2009, 08:13 PM

HAHAHA I think man sex is WAY different from man cave

jadedeath · 05-18-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

HAHAHA I think man sex is WAY different from man cave

Sometimes man sex takes place in the man cave...

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

But I agree they're not the same thing.

Logan

Teabaggins · 05-18-2009, 08:14 PM

I think your subconscious might be twisting "man cave" to mean more than it's supposed to...at least it's not called a "man goatse"

xtop · 05-18-2009, 08:15 PM

i have no problem with man cave

brettallica · 05-18-2009, 08:19 PM

I'd rather have a man cave than a man purse.

Blu-Benny · 05-18-2009, 08:20 PM

I don’t mind the man cave term….i can’t wait till I get mine!!!

DetroitSportsFan · 05-18-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

That phrase brings to mind several things..

1 - Man sex.
2 - Guys that are ruled by women.
3 - It sounds like Man Pu**y.

It doesn't make me think of those things, but the term is overused.

STARKILLER--1138 · 05-18-2009, 08:21 PM

I don't care for it, and I'll never use it! I like my Lounge. Sounds more classy, IMO.

JJ · 05-18-2009, 08:21 PM

Well, I'm not married, so I can't put forth an opinion on this, since all my stuff currently goes wherever the hell I want it to,

toef · 05-18-2009, 08:28 PM

I think the term is completely appropriate if you are an anthropomorphic bear, like Teddy Ruxpin or Winnie the Pooh.

tlmaclennan · 05-18-2009, 08:28 PM

What are the alternatives?

- XY Chromosome Cave
- Male Cave
- Stud Cave
- The Pen 15 Club

I feel like the possibilities are endless but if I were to continue it may get inappropriate!

DrinkMore · 05-18-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil' Louie

I don't care for it, and I'll never use it! I like my Lounge. Sounds more classy, IMO.

Lol, lounge is much MUCH better.

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Well, I'm not married, so I can't put forth an opinion on this, since all my stuff currently goes wherever the hell I want it to,

Hah, now that is how it works

As for alternatives, how about anything BUT man cave. What comes to mind when you think man cave? Honestly? It just sounds dirty. Yes - it is WAY over used.

Another_Dude · 05-18-2009, 08:34 PM

The term is fine when used correctly. I am married and this is what is in my man cave:

1. Its in the basement. Necessary. A man cave should feel like a cave, where it is colder than the rest of the house.

2. The windows are blacked out. Noon or midnight, same light.

3. Beer on tap. Other beer in the man fridge. Bottles of liquor on the bar.

4. 120" of screen. 1080 lines of resolution. Dual subs.

5. 12' of homemade bar. 42" LCD over the bar.

6. Several guitars, amps, keyboard, mics, mic stands.

7. A lock on the cave side of the door.

8. The gun/ammo/camo room.

9. A seperate 20w bulb in the bathroom for a more peaceful environment. I'm not putting on makeup in there, give me some ambiance.

Extra credit items I don't currently have: Stripper pole or urinal.

Items that immediatly disqualify a space from being a man cave:

- Women's knick knacks.
- Flowers
- Pastel colors
- Anything lace (other than clothes left behind by strippers)
- Direct sunlight

xtop · 05-18-2009, 08:35 PM

i gotta admit. the only place i ever hear the word is on this forum..and only over the past couple of weeks.

SDon1969 · 05-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Around here, the term is usually Mantown for such a place in the house. Probably thanks to a local radio station (WAAF) using the term a lot and even having a Mantown Giveaway once a year.

I don't care for the term Man Cave; that sounds......kinda wrong.

My "Mantown" has a bunch of junk in it - pool table, ping-pong, darts, fridge with beer, weird collectables, tons of movies, CDs, 360/PS3 games, the theater, the PC and PC games, very dark, half underground so it stays cold. I am lacking the stripper pole, though.

pacificvibes · 05-18-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SDon1969

Around here, the term is usually Mantown for such a place in the house. Probably thanks to a local radio station (WAAF) using the term a lot and even having a Mantown Giveaway once a year.

I don't care for the term Man Cave; that sounds......kinda wrong.

Mantown sounds more perverted than man cave IMO.

DrinkMore · 05-18-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

The term is fine when used correctly. I am married and this is what is in my man cave:

1. Its in the basement. Necessary. A man cave should feel like a cave, where it is colder than the rest of the house.

2. The windows are blacked out. Noon or midnight, same light.

3. Beer on tap. Other beer in the man fridge. Bottles of liquor on the bar.

4. 120" of screen. 1080 lines of resolution. Dual subs.

5. 12' of homemade bar. 42" LCD over the bar.

6. Several guitars, amps, keyboard, mics, mic stands.

7. A lock on the cave side of the door.

8. The gun/ammo/camo room.

9. A seperate 20w bulb in the bathroom for a more peaceful environment. I'm not putting on makeup in there, give me some ambiance.

Extra credit items I don't currently have: Stripper pole or urinal.

Items that immediatly disqualify a space from being a man cave:

- Women's knick knacks.
- Flowers
- Pastel colors
- Anything lace (other than clothes left behind by strippers)
- Direct sunlight

Lol, sounds like the makings of a sausage fest!

On a serious note, I understand some guys like having their own place. Makes sense. Just not fond of the term at all, as stated previously.

Another_Dude · 05-18-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Lol, sounds like the makings of a sausage fest!

Says the guy w/ the chimp avatar holding his own banana.

VinnAY · 05-18-2009, 08:44 PM

The term always to me represents a haven where a man retreats from the GF and Wife, and it's absent of flowery add-on's, floral patterned furnishings, things like that. Not that it can't be tastefully appointed, mind you. Now, IMVHO, the beer fridge and cinder block tables and so forth as just symbols of "I refuse to grow up" in which case that's too far.
In my home, when I was married or had an S.O., there was always one space that I could lay claim too that didn't have a woman's touch. Sometime's that was the garage, but who cares.

05-18-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Anyone Else Not Like The Term "Man Cave"? I hope it's just not me. Ever since I heard the term "man cave" used, it grates on my last nerve. It sounds so stupid. It was worse when CNN did a whole thing about it for a month having people submitting pics of their "man caves". Ugh. That phrase brings to mind several things.. 1 - Man sex. 2 - Guys that are ruled by women. 3 - It sounds like Man Pu**y. That's what pops into my head. No offense, but what grown man uses that term? Seriously? "Hi guys!" "Come on in to my man cave and have some fun!". Umm NO!

05-18-2009, 08:36 PM	#16
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Around here, the term is usually Mantown for such a place in the house. Probably thanks to a local radio station (WAAF) using the term a lot and even having a Mantown Giveaway once a year. I don't care for the term Man Cave; that sounds......kinda wrong. My "Mantown" has a bunch of junk in it - pool table, ping-pong, darts, fridge with beer, weird collectables, tons of movies, CDs, 360/PS3 games, the theater, the PC and PC games, very dark, half underground so it stays cold. I am lacking the stripper pole, though. Last edited by SDon1969; 05-18-2009 at 08:39 PM.

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05-18-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	HAHAHA I think man sex is WAY different from man cave

05-18-2009, 08:14 PM	#4
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I think your subconscious might be twisting "man cave" to mean more than it's supposed to...at least it's not called a "man goatse"

05-18-2009, 08:15 PM	#5
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i have no problem with man cave

05-18-2009, 08:19 PM	#6
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I'd rather have a man cave than a man purse.

05-18-2009, 08:20 PM	#7
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	I don’t mind the man cave term….i can’t wait till I get mine!!!

05-18-2009, 08:21 PM	#9
STARKILLER--1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008	I don't care for it, and I'll never use it! I like my Lounge. Sounds more classy, IMO.

05-18-2009, 08:21 PM	#10
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Well, I'm not married, so I can't put forth an opinion on this, since all my stuff currently goes wherever the hell I want it to,

05-18-2009, 08:28 PM	#11
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I think the term is completely appropriate if you are an anthropomorphic bear, like Teddy Ruxpin or Winnie the Pooh.

05-18-2009, 08:28 PM	#12
tlmaclennan Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Garden Grove, CA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:121 Trading Score:1	What are the alternatives? - XY Chromosome Cave - Male Cave - Stud Cave - The Pen 15 Club I feel like the possibilities are endless but if I were to continue it may get inappropriate!

05-18-2009, 08:34 PM	#14
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	The term is fine when used correctly. I am married and this is what is in my man cave: 1. Its in the basement. Necessary. A man cave should feel like a cave, where it is colder than the rest of the house. 2. The windows are blacked out. Noon or midnight, same light. 3. Beer on tap. Other beer in the man fridge. Bottles of liquor on the bar. 4. 120" of screen. 1080 lines of resolution. Dual subs. 5. 12' of homemade bar. 42" LCD over the bar. 6. Several guitars, amps, keyboard, mics, mic stands. 7. A lock on the cave side of the door. 8. The gun/ammo/camo room. 9. A seperate 20w bulb in the bathroom for a more peaceful environment. I'm not putting on makeup in there, give me some ambiance. Extra credit items I don't currently have: Stripper pole or urinal. Items that immediatly disqualify a space from being a man cave: - Women's knick knacks. - Flowers - Pastel colors - Anything lace (other than clothes left behind by strippers) - Direct sunlight

05-18-2009, 08:35 PM	#15
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i gotta admit. the only place i ever hear the word is on this forum..and only over the past couple of weeks.

05-18-2009, 08:44 PM	#20
VinnAY Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	The term always to me represents a haven where a man retreats from the GF and Wife, and it's absent of flowery add-on's, floral patterned furnishings, things like that. Not that it can't be tastefully appointed, mind you. Now, IMVHO, the beer fridge and cinder block tables and so forth as just symbols of "I refuse to grow up" in which case that's too far. In my home, when I was married or had an S.O., there was always one space that I could lay claim too that didn't have a woman's touch. Sometime's that was the garage, but who cares.

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