Hunger Strike

December 20, 2006

Okay…

So I thought the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach
So why do we never get taken out for dinner?

Why is it acceptable for a woman to hit you up and say “I’m hungry” “Let’s go out to dinner”
and the MAN has to pay? He was chillin’! But that’s the only way you get a date sometimes…if you’re trickin…err I mean Treatin’

It’s not always “trickin” don’t take me too literally, and this is definitely NOT meant to say that this goes for all women…all dates…all situations, you know my humor; BUT I STAND by these words as they reference the majority

I continue…

I don’t have any problems paying for a meal, or cooking…I actually like to see if I’m the only one that likes my cooking or not LOL
…and maybe it’s the control that a man likes to have because he wasn’t the one that came up with the idea for dinner he feels some kind of way.

I’m just saying….it’s crazy that when a man and woman decide to go out (on the woman’s request) the man has to flip the bill

Like, let’s go to the movies….okay, Duke may or may not even WANT to go see the movie…but agrees because he’s diggin the chick and she called, and it’s a way to see her
But

The fact that when he gets there and he has to pay automatically is that bull son…I mean it’s not even a question.

Things are different if it’s my idea and I’m planning things out…sure I got it allllll covered

And Nooooo, no one is saying the man HAS to pay

BUT!

That’s what We’re ‘supposed’ to do…if we don’t we’re definitely looked at some kinda way from there on.

Sometimes it would be nice to get the:
Reach in the purse fake out LOL
Slide the bill your way fake out LOL
I’ll drive since you’re paying offer
You get the Movie, I’ll get the concessions offer (Shidddd I dunno who makes out on that one) LMAO

Again, I don’t have ANY problem with paying for EVERYTHING on a date

I’m just asking why is it the thing to do?
why is it socially acceptable that the man pay for everything?

I’m not buying the ‘be a gentleman’ thing…what’s that? Because I have a penis I gotta be Tricky McTrickerton every time I see someone I’m interested in? LMAO
I don’t care that that’s ‘How you were raised’ me too, but I’m grown now…and so are you; you got paid Friday just like me LOL

I understand being ‘old school’ I’m old school too, with hip Hop, Soul Music, Cartoons, Movies, and my Grandma’s Biscuits
But women can Vote, Run for Pres, Make more money than me, Sing , Rap, dance, Dunk a basketball…so let’s be real

Now, some things you’re just supposed to do to be nice, like hold the door…that’s being polite…MAYBE if I think about it get the car door (sometimes I forget or it’s awkward)
I’m not pullin out no chiar though…get the hell outta here…chair.

(Understand I have to add the funny and the sarcasm otherwise it would be a boring read…I am an asshole but not THAT much)

I continue…

Even first date, Why other than “because” …don’t get me wrong; I’m paying…I just don’t know why lol

do you know that some women will sleep with a guy if he spends upwards of a certain amount of money…like he deserves it?
do you know men will spend upwards of a certain amount of money on a date and expect sex…like he deserves it?
…how do you enjoy the sex if you get it that way? I mean with straight prostitution at least it’s out in the open…men and women are corny
do you know that there are women that ONLY call certain dudes for free meals and dates?
…now the response is “well they’re stupid/suckers for letting that happen” Why? They’re supposed to pay when a woman wants to go out.
Plus, you know if you do the fake I’m pay for it fake out…and he calls your bluff and lets you do it, you’re lookin like “?!?! He made me pay!? I can’t believe this water head mickey-flickey let me pay!’ LOL!
This is how it pops off:

A guy could’ve JUST cooked a Steak, potatoes, veggies…been eating watching cancelled ass Day Break with Vanilla Diggs and he gets a phone call:

Woman: Hey, what’s up?
Man: Nothing
Woman: Hey, you wanna do something? I’m hungry…wanna go to Ruby Tuesday?

NOW
(This is like those ‘choose your adventure books)

Man: Yeah
Typically equals: Put on some clothes, smell goods, hop in the car, drive over, pick them up…pay for the meal that he didn’t want because he already ate, drop her back off, go home and wonder why did I just do that?
…he says YES because he’s diggin her, she called, he wants to see her, and that’s his shot…his way in…gotta take it when it presents it’s self. For, if he says…

Man: Nah, I just ate.

Woman: Oh okay, I’ll let you go….*click*

See cause, she didn’t want to hang out/see you because it would’ve been what did you eat? How about I get some take out or order a pizza and come through
or
Hey, you wanna come to Ruby’s with me just for company?
or
Well I’ma go pick some up, mind if I stop over…or…want to come through?

All of these things COULD happen…the first is the one that TYPICALLY happens, Guy says yes because if he doesn’t he fears that she’s going to call another guy who’s trying to get with her and will go if he doesn’t…so there’s lunch for tomorrow…Ruby’s leftovers like A MUG!

But that’s dating…a guy always picks up the bill when you’re dating (for whatever reason)

If you’re dating you’re dating…but women will put themselves in the ‘Friends Zone’ and you’re STILL supposed to pay, that’s extra bull because the woman knows you like her, buy she put you in the Friends Zone’ because she’s not trying to date you…but she’ll let you trick off lol…the only time you don’t is when:
The woman is REALLY not interested in you
or
They KNOW you don’t want to do whatever it is and they’re draggin you out

So even if you’re just friends…dude pays
Dating….dude pays

I’m not buying the ‘then you’re cheap’ deal either

Everybody’s money is the same that ish is for Bills and fun….Men don’t get a Trickin on dates deposit from their check that goes into a separate account for Dinner and movies! LOL!
A Mans $20 bill aint worth $20 while a woman’s is worth $12.45!

Men are stupid though…They Trick off, flash cash, take women out to the expensive jump offs (most times before they even know them) and when they start to expect certain things or whatever, they’re labeld “Gold digger”…no Flashy McFlflasherton you’re the one trying to be Mr. Big stuff…living well beyond your means
…pony up or bounce; can’t keep givin a woman Steak then wanna flip her some Spam and be mad she askin for Fillet Mignon!

Anywhoo….

You get the women that’ll say “I’ll pay for a date sometime, I don’t care”  I gotcha. But you KNOW men won’t allow it…you try and pay (the reach in the purse fake out) and he stops you LOL

But then it’s the guys fault “See? I TRY to pay, but it’s that male ego…his pride…he wont let me”
Shidddddddddddddddddddd I’m lettin! LMAO!

Here’s the thing…regardless of what I type, what’s right, what anyone thinks the man is going to pay for the majority of dates and entertainment between couples, a good common rule is to say whomever comes up with the activity is the one that pays
and just hope you’re not dating some jerk bucket that never comes up with anything or waits for you to lol

Dinner dates are for when both people are hungry OR for sex; if you’re truly interested in someone you can do things that require conversation…walking, listening to music, bowling, playing games, etc.
If a woman is only tryin to get her fat face fed every time she calls…it’s prolly not poppin off….and you’re prolly trickin off 🙂

I’m not bitter, I just like to type funny words…but there’s a ton of truth in it

Besides…I’m not dating anyone, could I be more single? Shiiiidddddd I eat dinner alone son! puahahahahaha

Consider me a asshole if you’d like…but take a survey of yourself, your past, and your friends…if none of the ‘asshol’ish’ things that I’ve typed look familiar then my bad LOL
 

  • http://thek-spot.blogspot.com/ Keli

    But that’s the only way you get a date sometimes…if you’re trickin…err I mean Treatin’
    -I’d rather be trickin than to be the tick. Oops.

    I don’t have any problems paying for a meal, or cooking
    -What could you possibly cook?…you don’t eat anything.

    Because I have a penis I gotta be Tricky McTrickerton every time I see someone I’m interested in? LMAO
    -Yep…pretty much. LOL.

    I’m not pullin out no chiar though…get the hell outta here…chair.
    -Boo! And I’m not putting out either.

    do you know that some women will sleep with a guy if he spends upwards of a certain amount of money…like he deserves it?
    -It must be the kind you attract. You need to stop calling those escort services. LOL.

    do you know that there are women that ONLY call certain dudes for free meals and dates?
    -My outlook is “Nothing comes free in life”

    A guy could’ve JUST cooked a Steak, potatoes, veggies…been eating watching cancelled ass Day Break with Vanilla Diggs and he gets a phone call:
    -Then take a rain check. Wow.

    Dinner dates are for when both people are hungry OR for sex
    -No, only for when I’m hungry. If you want the later…then just make a booty call.

  • http://coolac.blogspot.com/ Cool AC

    You have lots of point here. Some very true.

    But this –> just hope you’re not dating some jerk bucket that never comes up with anything or waits for you to lol

  • Ninjagirrl

    I want to share my thoughts on this because you have many a valid point, however I am too stuck on Flashy McFlasherton and Tricky McTrickerton (I dated both those dudes before)to put any further effort into commenting….LOL!!!!

  • tenacious

    “Tricky McTrickerton”

    Oh you slayed me right there…I am laughing so hard my stomach hurts

    THIS should not be that funny!!!

    I’m in that same minority of women who don’t expect a man to “trick off” but this was a very funny *and true* read

    funny…I had this SAME conversation last night with someone…Great Minds Think Alike LOLOLOLOL

    Too much stuff to comment on BUT I agree with 95% of your points LOLOLOL

  • http://divaindemand.blogsome.com Diva (in Demand)

    “A guy could’ve JUST cooked a Steak, potatoes, veggies…been eating watching cancelled ass Day Break with Vanilla Diggs and he gets a phone call:
    Woman: Hey, what’s up?
    Man: Nothing
    Woman: Hey, you wanna do something? I’m hungry…wanna go to Ruby Tuesday?
    Man: Nah, I just ate.
    Woman: Oh okay, I’ll let you go….*click*”

    I stopped reading right here. You laid all the blame on the woman. If you think that this is the way the conversation is going to go then why not offer an alternative. Why in the hell would you just say “nah, I just ate.” Maybe she’s not using you for a meal. Maybe she took your response as rude as hell and not wanting to be bothered with her. How about “Actually I just ate, but how about you come over and let me fix you a plate. I’d love to feed you. We can watch this episode of Day Break that I taped.”

    It’s a two way street.

  • http://lovesjanuari.blogspot..com januari

    well you gotta pay to play..I guess…if you can’t pay for dinner or hate too than you should date..become friends with the person, that way every time y’all go out you pay for yourself and vise versa..
    you know men complain about the paying part..but how many women bitch about the cleaning part..it is always usually assumed in a relationship, whether it be dating or marriage that if a man and woman live together she does most of the cleaning ..even if she like him has a nine to five…if paying for dinner should be equal so should other things between men and women…it might be unfair but each sex has its perks to getting over on the opposite sex..like men play into women emotions a lot and women play into mens ego.. At least that is how I feel…like I don’t mind paying for dinner or lunch but my rule is who ever makes more should pay…if I make more..yeah I’m the one feeling okay about paying cause I can afford to …if he does then why shouldn’t he…or if you both can afford it then I think the money doesn’t become a big deal and we both kind of treat each other now and then…

    women are selfish and so are men..we are just selfish about differnt things.

  • http://areyoutheregod.blog.com/ Dawn

    Very funny…true…and VERY funny!

  • pajnstl

    “Tricky McTrickerton”
    Priceless!!! LMAO
    The END

  • http://drawn2words.blogspot.com shai

    Hey chilling eating snacks, dinner and so on at a chick’s house adds up. I recently invited a platonic friend for drinks and he let me pay once. I offered to buy a snack at the bar and he said no. Then he bought it and shared it with me. Some men are just like. I think a man should pay more than the woman. But I know I have paid for many a meal or cooked a meal.

  • http://boundbymyhook.blogspot.com erica b.

    OK… obviously this is something that you have an issue with doing… so…. don’t do it. If there is a woman that always wants/thinks/feels that you should pay all of the time, then pass on her… she’s not compatible with you. Some men don’t mind doing it (which would be most that I know) and would be offended or feel less than a man to have the server hand the woman the check. Could this possibly be an age thing? The men that I know ages 30 – 45 don’t “carry” themselves like that or maybe the fact that the know that I’m a “Lady” and I have higher expectations.

  • S.K.

    I reading this as a female I feel like a total idiot. My last boyfriend was the cheapest!!!! Always hungry and always broke. He would call me up, invite me out to dinner and then when the check arrived he would look at me and shrug his shoulders. No Joke!!! The last time we enjoyed each other’s company, when the dinner bill came, he laughed because he thought it was funny that the server always assumed he was paying…..Yeah, I make bad choices when it comes to men. So it goes both ways!!! I learned the hard way.

    Oh, and the thing about opening the car door. Ok remember in “Bronx Tale” when Terrell Hicks unlocked the car door and that was the sign that she was a good woman. I used to do that, but I can’t anymore because everybody’s car has a remote that unlocks the door. So what I’m I supposed to do now Mr. Smarty McSmartinton?

  • http://notyourmomma.blogspot.com MrsNotYourMomma

    I’m not gonna get all bent out of shape and start attacking this….this….thought. You said enough times that you have to throw in the funny to make it an interesting read, so I’mma take that as you’re not really serious.

  • http://tclarkegolden.blogspot.com/ TC

    Men are stupid though…They Trick off, flash cash, take women out to the expensive jump offs (most times before they even know them) and when they start to expect certain things or whatever, they’re labeld “Gold digger”…no Flashy McFlflasherton you’re the one trying to be Mr. Big stuff…living well beyond your means
    …pony up or bounce; can’t keep givin a woman Steak then wanna flip her some Spam and be mad she askin for Fillet Mignon!

    EXACLTY!!!!

    Don’t start off like that…the last dude that I seriously dated/hung out with…or first date was going downtown to look at the sites and just walking and talking…we hung out more than anything…if I suggested we go to breakfast I paid…if he wanted to go to dinner, he paid…I don’t have an issue with payin SOMETIMES…lets NOT get it twisted…but if I suggest I will pay…

    but like you I am friggin single as single can get, so I chills in the house…and be off the solo dolo…that’s how I like to do…it usually takes just one phone conversation or one date, a meal is NOT worth you or I wasting time in each other’s precious lives…

    So you make some valid points…but a dude could always say (if he just cooked his meal) you know I just ate, but why don’t you grab something and come and hang out…if she is real about it, she’ll be like aiight…and come and hang out…just like you all tell us to NOT deal with bucket type dudes, stop dealing with bucket type females…

    Hell why don’t we all just step our game up for the 2007…

    The most beautifulest thing in this world….

  • TheDame

    Loved the whole post.

    If I suggest going out – I pay. Period.

    I’m too subborn to let a man stop me from doing anything – let alone pulling out my wallet. lol

    *back to catching up on the posts*

  • http://mentallyspeaking.blogspot.com BluJewel

    I am one of those woman who can and WILL take a man out to dinner. In fact, I’ve done it several times. I have a standing lunch date every week of which we take turns paying for the meal. How fair is it for me to expect him to pay every time? In addition, if I want to show that I am the smart, independent, and assertive woman I allege to be, then I need to demonstrate accordingly.

    I recall a time when I was diggin on a guy and I asked him out to dinner. I drove and I paid. It was me doing the inviting so it’s my responsibility to have the night secured. I hate when women pull that bullshit about going out and then they flip it. I don’t get down like that.

  • http://livinglifeforme.blogspot.com DollFace

    I don’t care if you are serious or just joking…this is too funny!

  • Bossy Lady

    Excuse me pulling the chair out is called MANNERS. If a guy wants to get to know a lady it would be in his best interest to at least show that he is ABLE to cover the tab, and pick her up and drop her off. Nah, I’m playing. It’s a good look though. I don’t expect it from these men nowadays. Some men, yes, are cheap. They think if they pay for it they are going to get it, the women think if they have to pay for it the guy is going to pimp her. Or as Eclectik puts it Trickin err 😉

    Men think if the woman picks up the bill, he will be spending HER money for the duration of the relationship whether it’s friendship, relationship or just dating. He’ll look at her like a “ATM” machine which would then make him a “gold digger” and he would think he’s a “pimp” WHATEVER…

    Me and my b/f take turns, we go out every saturday and on his pay week he picks up the tab, on my pay week, i pick up the tab. That’s how it should be with everyone, it works. If you don’t have it don’t try to spend it. Stop trying to look like you have a lot of money and you don’t.

  • Bossy Lady

    Oh yeah!!! I failed to mention, this is funny and very informative. How often do you run across a blog that’s this interesting and not all about what celeb did what and got locked up and didn’t eat and blah blah blah blah blah

  • http://thewannabecynic.blogspot.com bonbabe

    You’ve been dating the wrong women, I just took my man out for a steak dinner last night and I PAID … no biggie.

  • beautifulgyrlJ

    Why is it acceptable for a woman to hit you up and say “I’m hungry” “Let’s go out to dinner”and the MAN has to pay?
    -Whenever I ASK him to go out that means I am paying.

    Because I have a penis I gotta be Tricky McTrickerton
    -U r a fool hahahaha

    I see u had an issue with women and the whole paying thing. Yeah some chicks r just gold diggin, sack chasers… Not all though

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