Dave Barry - Guys vs. Men

While reading this article, I found many aspects to be humorous. Barry talks about the difference between a guy and a man. The guy is someone who finds interest in "neat stuff". A guy will buy a computer that is at the highest level of technology, even if he will not use it. Guys are obsessed with cars, electronics, and "neat stuff". When Barry compares guys' fixation with technology to women's' fixation with moving furniture, he makes a good point. Women have a completely different idea of things that are "neat" than guys do. A woman might be obsessed with decorating a house, while a man is obsessed with a truck. This draws a specific line between the two genders. Another aspect of this article that intrigued me was the use of the term "guy" when comparing of guys to men. When you look at the female, there is no equivalent to "guy". There are the words gal or chick. These are not equivalent to guy. I noticed that there is a clear line between a man and a guy. In contrast, there is not definite difference between a chick and a woman. A girl may become more mature with age, but the characteristics that Barry states about guys are much more defined than the characteristics of chicks. This article did a very good job of differentiating guys and men. I was impressed with the amount of characteristics that define a guy, and separate them from men.