Women have been obsessing over boy bands since the beginning of time. Our moms were in love with The Beatles and we spent our childhoods infatuated with *NSYNC. But what separates the Boybands of the ’90s from other boy bands throughout history is the fact that none of these Boybanders actually played an instrument. They existed solely on harmonies, synchronized dancing, and amazing abs.
Boybands like LFO, 98 Degrees, Hanson, O-Town, Backstreet Boys, and *NSYNC gave our prepubescent minds unrealistic expectations of how boys should sing, dance and look. (I mean…I’m still waiting for a crooner with frosted tips and rock hard abs to take my breath away.)
Being a child of the Boyband decade gave me a false understanding of men and here are the biggest man-misconceptions caused by our favorite Boybands of the ’90s:
A few weeks ago, a reader left a comment that made me think about the things we wear every day and why we wear them. She was asking for advice on what to do when people ask “why are YOU so dressed up?” As if wearing something cute that makes you feel good is a “strange” thing to do!
That comment got me thinking about dressing up and what that means.
Since when did it become an unusual thing to put effort into what you wear and have fun with fashion? Since when is anyone not wearing sweatpants and a hoodie breaking unwritten social rules? Why should “dressing up” be reserved for special occasions only?
I was immediately inspired to create this list. I firmly believe in “dressing up” every day of your life, and I think you should too!
Houston, we might have a problem: this is one big step for mankind everywhere! But, uh, what about the girls?
Since obdurate feminists the world over will be screaming sexism before the day is through, we at CollegeCandy hope to add some fuel to the fire. With a list of five more safe houses for the men in our lives, lets explore the reasons why men often need to duck and cover when it comes to women.
1. We Like to Shop for Clothes
Pretend you’re a man. What’s worse? Clothes or furniture shopping? Before you answer, no, I’m not talking lingerie shopping. That’s a whole ‘nother topic entirely. If you thought furniture shopping was downright awful, wait until you’re forced to hold bag after bag and sit through 45435345 dressing room try-ons. And if you hesitate for even a moment, men, we know you think we’re ugly and we’re fat. Or that you’re picturing the girl in the next fitting room naked. If nothing looks good or fits right, our moods will be ruined for the rest of the afternoon. The solution? A “man-cave” similar to the kind you’ll find in IKEA Sydney. Told you the Swedes are ahead of the ball. Read More »
So school’s back in full-swing and with it comes mixers that have already started to wreak havoc on your liver and your attached friends who can’t help but interject with something like this, “Maybe this will be your year.” Funny how the year of the single person is supposed to be the one when they become un-single.
Lesson #40 – Make this year your year.
If you’re anything like me, your response is less than ladylike. Something along the lines of an eye-roll, a fake smirk and a murmur under your breath just before downing the rest of your jungle juice and figuring out an exit strategy. Okay, so maybe you’re not as bitter as me, but enough is enough, it’s time single ladies everywhere put their stiletto-clad foots down. Read More »
Picking the perfect film for a girl’s night always comes down to how you want the party to go. Comforting a friend with a broken heart? Avoid the dramas and rom-coms. All the girls feeling stressed due to boys, bills, and work? I recommend a Disney classic. Feeling nostalgic? Anything 80s or anything that was released when we were in high school.
Here are some of my favorite girl’s night movies. Picking the wrong movie can cause epic rage explosions (especially if a certain girl is reminded of a certain guy) or long crying jags. Not a great way to get the party started.
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Go grab your pjs, girls, and make sure to add M&Ms to your popcorn. It’s time for the slumber parties to begin.
It’s a great year to kick your sweatpants addiction.
One of my greatest pet peeves about college students is the sloppiness often associated with going to class. True, sweatpants are comfortable, you’ll never be able to wear them during the day in the “real world” and it takes less effort than putting together an actual outfit. But sweatpants give off the appearance of not carrying, as you couldn’t even be bothered to do up a zipper and button in the morning. They are also dangerous when it comes to the freshman 15. If you’re constantly wearing things with elastic waistbands, you’re less likely to realize that you’re adding inches to your frame. Now that we have my rant out of the way, I’m going to assure you that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style. Read More »
Get tired of watching the kinds of unrealistic reality TV shows out there? Law and Order, Criminal Minds and NCIS just not doing the job for you?
A&E runs a little show called Intervention. Ever heard of it? If not, let me tell you, it’s as real as it gets; as ugly as it gets; as tear jerking as it gets. Read More »
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