Here's what I shared last night over on the PRIVATE Screencaps Facebook page.
Sadly, that's one of those things I largely lack. I probably have 2, maybe 3 guy friends I hang out with from time to time, but it's largely because our kids are friends with each other, so we sort of joined each other's orbit.
We all tend to have the same tastes, like sports, etc. but if it weren't for our kids, those relationships probably wouldn't be there. I recently joined the board of a local community theatre group and while I largely joined because of my kid's involvement in their productions I've come to realize it's also because I wanted an excuse to hang out with a group of adults.
Your article really got me thinking about how I need to try to continue to expand my network of friends for a multitude of reasons.
Statistically, straight white men do not have many friends. Gay white men have tons of friends. That's not anecdotal. Those are the stats.
Guys,IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE GAY TO HAVE A BUNCH OF MALE FRIENDSthat aren't your friends just because your wives are friends.
((L-R) Canoe Kirk, Screencaps, Millennial Chris B. in Bowling Green and Diesel. In 2024, Canoe Kirk wore this uniform into the Augusta Hooters and the GM freaked out. He asked Canoe Kirk where he got that polo from because it's some sort of special polo that very few people within the Hooters organization own. No joke, the guy didn't want to let Kirk in. (via the Diesel Collection®))
This week, at indoor golf, it hit me just how fortunate I am to have developed friendships with so many straight white males who have then invited me to meet other straight white men.
We'll keep diving into this topic. If Chris in California feels comfortable enough to say he's struggling, then there are many more Chris in Californias out there.
I've been at this Internet game long enough to know a topic that can develop within Screencaps and turn into a NY Times deep-think piece.
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