Man:

Ted "Motor-City Madman" Nugent

Here are just some of the reasons why Nuge is da bomb:

• His 'kill it and grill it' outlook on life.
• His tendency to participate in the 'Wango-tango.'
• He doesn't advocate violence, he performs it.
• Rumors of Damn Yankees reunion has the men community all a-flutter.
• Can Ted take me hiiiigh enough? yes, yes he can.
• Originator of the phrase: 'Full Bluntal Nugity'
• Deftly walks the line between intensity and cheesiness - which is the true sign of a man, to those of you who didn't know.
• Made foolish looking wrap-around sunglasses cool for young, rebellious white boys in the 80s.

Need I say more?

"Thanks Ted!

"We love you Ted!

HEY! that's not the Nuge! Oh, hi Tommy Shaw of Styx, we love you too.

Man:

The One and Only Burt Reynolds

So what makes Burt Reynolds tick?

• Has dedicated his very life to gritty acting in less than desirable film roles.
• His versatility as an actor is boundless: seemingly effortless transitions from oily urban cowboy, to crippled former
  Nascar manager, to washed-up, wasn't ever any good, football player, aren't only believable, they're
  just what the doctor ordered for a unforgettable night at the movies.
• He likes his women like he likes his boots: leathery.
• Has starred in such classics as "Stroker Ace" and "Skullduggery"
• On the original cast of "Star Wars," but had to pull out due to a pinched nerve in his buttocks.
• As for eating peaches (and other fruits), Burt is rumored to be able to eat one all night long.
• Doesn't fancy himself any sort of sissy hackjob actor. Amen brother.
• Can you say star-power? Mr. Burt Reynolds personally escorted Ms. Wynona Judd down the aisle at her wedding.
• Day after day, Burt proves that now's a great time to be silver.
• Burt made it cool to be hot and hot to be cool.

A couple of the guys wanted to say a couple things about Burt:

Men:

Greg and Bryant Gumbel

I think we all know what the Gumbels mean to us men, but let's look beyond the surface:

• Greg and Bryant prove that you can be painfully boring and still have an embarrassingly unsuccessful career in television.
• The Gumbels have zero personality.
• The Gumbels always seem to be distant and emotionally detached from the audience, and there's a very simple explanation for this.
• Greg Gumbel rarely, if ever, has anything insightful to say. Rather, he burbles on and on about issues and events of which he knows nothing about, not that there's anything wrong with that.
• If I wanted to hear someone babble on and on about a sport he/she knew nothing about, I'd talk to your mom, but if she was unavailable, I'd find Mr. Bryant Gumbel.

Man:

Detective Andy Sipowicz

Det. Andy Sipowicz must have the golden touch; everything he touches turns into sterling silver coins and trinkets.

• Sipowicz was a key proponent in popularizing the short-sleeve dress shirt with a tie look.
• Sipowicz doesn't let burning/cracking hemorriods stop him, so neither should you.
• Could have easily been cast as 'Penguin' in Batman Returns, but thoughtfully bowed out of the running knowing that Danny Devito was highly volatile and emotionally unstable, liable to go off the deep end at any second, taking all bystanders along with him, in a fit of fiery animal rage.
• Doesn't do commercials - they're dishonest.
• Loves his Nextel cellular phone.
• Doesn't indulge in pies or cakes - a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.
• Sipowicz is a upright citizen and family man - has been known to buy his wife tomaytas and potaytas at the market everyday.
• He's a no-nonsense, stand-up man's stand-up man. Now if he would just stand up and be recognized! ...oh...he is standing, you can sit down now Detective.
• Ok, so he might not possess the stereotypical characteristics of a man's man, but hey, let's just put it this way, when's the last time you saw a police force fortunate to have two Mark Paul Gossellars (see also Saved By the Bell: Zack Morris) on duty. Yeah, that's right, never, for every Zack Morris, there's gotta be a Screech Powers.
• Although skeptical at first, Sipowicz has learned that Rolaids does in fact spell relief for that pastrami on rye he ate for lunch.

Why do we love 'Sip'? Too many reasons to count.

Man:

Jon Bovi

J.B. has certainly done his fair share of rockin' us men, so what's up with him now?

• Currently stealing the show (and the hearts of men and women alike) in a little show we men like to call Ally McBeal.
• Loves it when you call him Big Poppa.
• Wasn't informed that the 80s did in fact come to a close in the year following 1989.
• Has a great head of thick, wavy hair...or does he...you be the judge.
• The verdict is in on that hair - guilty as charged.
• What better way to spend an afternoon than listening Jon Bovi rock the free world with such timeless hits as: "Rockin' in the Free World," "Blame it on the Love of Rock and Roll," "Love for Sale," and "Dyin' Ain't Much of a Livin'."

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