There are probably a few things in the world that can make you feel manly.
One of them is watching 300 another one is probably playing God of War (1 or 2).
I think I found a 3rd item to add to that list yesterday.
I went to the shooting range yesterday with some guys form work…Ok ok, now I’m sure a lot of you have been to the range before and say it didn’t make you feel manly at all. You didn’t let me finish. I went to the range and got to try a SHOTGUN. It’s not even the shooting of the damn thing that makes you feel all emasculated (that part actually probably takes away from the whole experience =Þ).
Let’s just go over the 3 major steps of the process in detail.
1. Loading the mofo
We used a pump action shotgun that held 4 shells. It was a bit daunting handling that big hunk of metal, but the sound of the shells sliding in making the small click click as you loaded her up readying her for battle make up for it. Then there’s the first pump signifying that she’s battle ready. Chick-chick. Locked and loaded baby. +2 Manliness
2. Shooting the thing
Heft her up and brace her good against your shoulder. Nevermind the akward feel of the whole thing. Brace up real tight and pull the trigger…POW! You just made a hole in your target and the shotgun just tried to give you a good punch in the shoulder. +2 Manliness for the hole and -1 Manliness for the shock of recoil.
3. The most satisfying part…It’s the PUMP ACTION RELOAD.
There’s just something about pumping that shotgun. The chick-chick sound it makes. The smoking shell that flies out the side. The satisfactory hole you just left in that innocent target (that isn’t shooting back). You play it back in slow motion in your mind +A bajillion Manliness
After 10 shots with the thing I was satisfied though. After the 6th shot my shoulder said “Hey! I’m starting to hurt” Sucking it up and taking my last 4 shots of manliness I put down the gun and went back to my former self.
Try it out sometime. It’s fun =)