If You Ask Me: Single Ladies Put A Grill On It
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a blogumn by Travis Randall
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If You Ask Me…Ladies should not marry a man that cannot BBQ or grill. Again, this should be filed in the “No Shit” section of life’s rules, but a lot of girls don’t seem to understand the importance here. I want to mention that this is a skill that can be learned and mastered. I have done a lot for love. I have went to plays, bought female supplies at the store, and even said things like “No, I don’t think you are crazy” …when clearly she was. So I don’t think it’s too much to ask that a man steps it up pre-proposal and gets his BBQ ducks in order if he really loves you.
A BBQ man is a man who likes to please, is patient, and has an attention to detail when it comes to what you like. Without food you will die and most of the other things women want are not in that category. There are plenty of things he can feed you that will aid in keeping you alive, but why not make something in the spirit of manhood? You aren’t marrying one of your girlfriends for goodness sake!
BBQ time is man time [I know there are amazing girl grillers out there, too]. We sit out there by our grills and smokers, drinking a beer and plotting our manly next moves. Whether it be lawn maintenance, building those shelves you asked about, or figuring out why your girlfriends don’t like us…we are thinking. We are alone with fire and meat and in touch with what we were put here to do [according to caveman cartoons anyway]…PROVIDE!
Another obvious benefit is that we can take the load off when entertaining friends. We can lure the other men out to our BBQ pits so girl time can be had.
Here’s where it gets tricky, two men get married. Both men need to have grill skills. I can’t make exceptions based on your sexuality. A man is a man, it is that simple. The jury is still out on what if two women get married. I am inclined to say that one of them needs to tame the flame.
So guys, if you have terrible skills, some suggested reading after the jump:
– “How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques” by Steve Raichlen
– “The BBQ Bible” by Steve Raichlen
– “Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue” by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison
– “Peace, Love, & Barbecue: Recipes, Secrets, Tall Tales, and Outright Lies from the Legends of Barbecue” by Mike Mills
– “Weber’s Way to Grill: The Step-by-Step Guide to Expert Grilling” by Jamie Purviance
– If you can’t fully commit right away try “Cheater BBQ: Barbecue Anytime, Anywhere, in Any Weather” by Mindy Merrell
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I am pretty fierce with a grill (and sans meat, no less). I would much prefer my boo be crafty with power tools or really enjoy scouring the toilet.
I am pretty fierce with a grill (and sans meat, no less). I would much prefer my boo be crafty with power tools or really enjoy scouring the toilet.
One of the first thing I did for Ernessa is BBQ for her. I wanted her to know about my BBQ skills early in our relationship.
One of the first thing I did for Ernessa is BBQ for her. I wanted her to know about my BBQ skills early in our relationship.
I grew up with a father who couldn't/didn't BBQ, and it was very embarrassing. He also didn't cook or clean — so though I don't want to be mean, the word "useless" did come to mind. I don't believe in most gender roles, but I do believe that all men should be able to BBQ.
Though, I will say that I've never really understood why it takes so many of them standing around the main BBQer and talking about the fire and the coal and whether the meat is done. After awhile it starts to resemble a light bulb joke. How many guys does it take to BBQ?
I grew up with a father who couldn't/didn't BBQ, and it was very embarrassing. He also didn't cook or clean — so though I don't want to be mean, the word "useless" did come to mind. I don't believe in most gender roles, but I do believe that all men should be able to BBQ.
Though, I will say that I've never really understood why it takes so many of them standing around the main BBQer and talking about the fire and the coal and whether the meat is done. After awhile it starts to resemble a light bulb joke. How many guys does it take to BBQ?
Yeah. I have a agree. I am a straight up carnivore but man needs to know how to fire up the BBQ. There is something inherently sexy about seeing your man concentrating and carefully tending a juicy hunk of meat on the grill. Not to mention I have had a fear of flames since I was a little girl…so knowing someone else can fire it up does it for me.
Yeah. I have a agree. I am a straight up carnivore but man needs to know how to fire up the BBQ. There is something inherently sexy about seeing your man concentrating and carefully tending a juicy hunk of meat on the grill. Not to mention I have had a fear of flames since I was a little girl…so knowing someone else can fire it up does it for me.
Oh no! I'm in trouble. I'm the one who BBQ. My husband is clueless. Although he schooled me on how to clean a grill.
Oh no! I'm in trouble. I'm the one who BBQ. My husband is clueless. Although he schooled me on how to clean a grill.
I think I am also in trouble… my boyfriend is terrible with a grill! He'll clean the shit out of our apartment, but its on me to put a flame under the pork tenderloin…
I think I am also in trouble… my boyfriend is terrible with a grill! He'll clean the shit out of our apartment, but its on me to put a flame under the pork tenderloin…
That's good he can clean you apartment "Delia", maybe he can do your nails too. Kidding…kind of. There is very little "man" left in men and I agree with Ernessa that most gender roles are B.S. but some are good. LIKE THIS ONE! Whether your man admits it or not, being turned into one of your girlfriend's in one of our worst nightmares.
That's good he can clean you apartment "Delia", maybe he can do your nails too. Kidding…kind of. There is very little "man" left in men and I agree with Ernessa that most gender roles are B.S. but some are good. LIKE THIS ONE! Whether your man admits it or not, being turned into one of your girlfriend's in one of our worst nightmares.
I grill at least 3-4 times a week. It's primal, and better for you. (cuz it gets the ladies.)
Seriously, what better way to show your mate that you care than when you kill on the grill.
Plus, it's great for impromptu rapping. Check out my mad grill skillz.
http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/35544/detail/
I grill at least 3-4 times a week. It's primal, and better for you. (cuz it gets the ladies.)
Seriously, what better way to show your mate that you care than when you kill on the grill.
Plus, it's great for impromptu rapping. Check out my mad grill skillz.
http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/35544/detail/
I would grill if I could afford a grill, being unemployed has put a boom on the bing of buying…