Whether we want to accept it or not, we live in a culture that castigates men who show too much emotion. On the other hand, women in positions of power are frequently criticized for not being emotional enough. Hillary Clinton was often derided for an overly stoic chilliness. The sense of relief seeping from the media was evident when Clinton teared up on the campaign trail.
When men cry, on the other hand, they get labeled bitches, pussies, and any other name that undermines them...by calling them female.
So, PHG would like to do something to balance the scales a bit. Men crying shouldn't be so horrifying or shameful. Part of the problem is the lack of exposure the public has to men showing emotion - most likely because men feel the need to hide such embarrassing behavior. To remedy this problem, PHG would like to introduce the first installment of "Men Showing Emotion."
To kick off the series PGH presents the beloved Coco getting a little choked up on his exit from The Tonight Show:
Congrats Conan on a completely manly, menschy display of emotion!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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