Man Down: Designer Jeans

When you are looking at your girlfriend's butt (or a random girl on the street) you might notice the label of her jeans. Citizens, True Religion, Sevens, if you are not aware these are $150 and up in price. Now if you look in the mirror and see these labels on your butt... MAN DOWN. The first indication that you should not be wearing these jeans is that girl's wear them. Second, why would you spend that amount of coin on jeans? Third, Levi's (see future Man Up) are your Man Up alternative.

Man Up: Maker's Mark Bourbon

For those of you who have ordered a Maker's, whether it be on the rocks, straight, or with soda and a lemon need not read on. Others need to experience the simplicity that is leaning against the bar at your favorite watering whole and ordering a Maker's. You will soon become your bartender's best friend, instead of wasting his precious time considering your options, you will be short and correct. In addition, you will have a beverage that tastes good, does the trick, and always looks good in your hand. Just remember, it's not just a whiskey, it's bourbon and don't fuss with it too much because its good bourbon.

Man Down: Telling you Woman's Shitzu to "Go Potty."

I really don't think this entry's meaning or inspiration needs explanation. While they might be cute little fuckers, a shitzu can and never will be be considered a man's dog. Especially when you are walking one on a pink leash and begging it to "go potty."

Man Up: Mad Men.

Too much sex and booze not to be a man's show.

Why is the first Man Up dedicated to the AMC series Mad Men? Sit down, hit your On Demand button and find out for yourself. This slick, historically accurate drama set in the 1960s is a must watch for those of us looking for a weekly fix. However, like a good drink, Mad Men can be harsh at first, but given some time for the rocks to melt Mad Men delivers episode after episode of smoothly delivered lessons in manhood. Don Draper is a man's man and he delivers lessons in proper and improper man behavior just as Mad Men demonstrates the ways times have changed for the better and for the worse.