So this week I was going to write about the time I got into an argument with Marky Mark at Nobu in New York City, it was over a girl I was seeing… which is a great story, but it will have to wait because something’s come up.
We did an interview with The Huffington Post and after some great press, a radio interview, and about a zillion and one blog views, I’ve decided I really have no choice left, that like it or not, I have to respond to some of the “comments” that we’ve received.
Don’t worry, this won’t take too much time, and if we have any left over I’ll tell you all about Marky wanting to…
“Feel it, feel it, come on, come on”
Anyway, as you may, or may not already know, I wrote a book based on the blog that Seth and I do for “We’re Just Not There Yet.” It’s going to be released very soon and so we talked about the idea of taking interviews. I told Seth that I had no real interest in doing any interviews, for a lot of reasons, but mostly because I have so many other things that I’d rather be doing with my time. Spending it arguing with fucking idiots, or helping to make an awful radio show a bit more exciting for four and a half minutes, it isn’t really my thing.
However, it was The Huffington Fucking Post, how do you turn that down for your very first interview, right?
So we did it.
I’m glad we did, but now I’d like to clear some things up, anytime you do an interview you’re at the mercy of the author, who I must say did a great job with the piece. We have real no complaints… with her; I do having something to say to the “critics” though.
In no particular order, this will be much like when 2-Pac went off at the end of “Hit ‘em Up,” if you don’t know that song reference it’s no big deal, it’s basically going to be an all over the place angry rant, and honestly it’s directed to a select few…
First up on my list, FUCK “Anonymous” whomever you are? If you’re sitting at a computer at two a.m. and have the time to leave us a hateful, pointless comment, then you also have the time to make up a fake name while you do it, but using “anonymous” what’s the fucking point?
We don’t censor any comments that come in, ever. People can write anything they want, even horrible stuff, and we’ll still post it up. That’s the way it should be. We welcome all feedback; good or bad… But to not even include a first name? So that we can at the very least say thank you? That’s pretty lame.
Next,
We write these blogs because it’s enjoyable to do. The same reason people do any hobby. Not because “we’re bitter.”
People have suggested that we’re “angry bitter fucks?” Angry, about what? Women? Well despite the belief by some out there that we're “playboys” and “shallow,” we’ve actually both had serious girlfriends while this whole adventure has taken place, truth be told I like having a girlfriend, so does Seth, unless they cry a lot, he gets bored with that! Me though? I like high maintenance women, and I like them to be a bit dramatic, I don’t have some axe to grind with women, I love dating and being a boyfriend! Also let me clear up that we’ve never claimed to be “experts” in dating.
We’re just normal guys.
In fact I went through an awful break up earlier this year and that’s when Seth started blogging even more (thanks again buddy) I didn’t feel like writing, I didn’t feel like being funny, or being hateful… which believe me I really could’ve, it’s a great break up story. Seth said “D, you have to write about her, you don’t owe her anything at this point, plus she left the country with that guy and they don’t even have the internet over there…”
But I didn’t. I haven’t written about her because I have no real interest in it. It wouldn’t be enjoyable, and that’s why we write. I don’t write to “get back” at people.
“They’re spoiled rich kids, trying to make another buck.”
We didn’t grow up rich. We’re not rich now. As far as actually getting “rich?” Well writing a book is just about the worst way that I know of to do that. If we wanted to get rich by writing a book, we’d be writing books about vampires who fuck wizards.
We’ve talked with some “big” publishers, but that’s not really for us, it's not our goal to be on Oprah, or to go on some “big” book tour and sign books outside a fucking Sears in the mall; it never was. We’re not “big publisher” material by choice (don’t get me wrong, if Penguin calls us we’ll talk) but in our one publisher meeting that we’ve taken so far, the fact that they said our writing was “too honest” was a big turn off. Not to name names of course (Simon & Schuster) they said we’re a little “too honest and too harsh…”
“You have to understand that this is a very “pink” industry, if you know what I mean, and you guys will run into a lot of women who are very high up in these offices, women who won’t let this book be published, you might have to tone it down a bit…”
Fuck that.
“We agreed to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help the Vagina…”
So to sum it all up, thank you everyone for all the love and support and for keeping up with “WJNTY” each and every week, and to the few man-hating, angry, single, healthy, tragic, stay up too late dumb asshole heads.
Thank you for giving us our busiest and most successful week ever… We promise there will be much more to come!
With much love, and middle fingers,
WJNTY- Daryl

I think you get so much animosity because you're not afraid to tell it like it is. Sadly, the American male who isn't terrified of their wives or girlfriends are a dying breed. I read long ago that some sort of chemical is driving down testosterone levels (true, look it up) and I certainly believe it! I've talked to so many "men" who would rather not say anything to their significant others for fear of...gasp...disagreeing. How many interviews do you see on TV with husband and wife where the wife rambles on and the man sits there like a benign lump of flesh. How many men do you know personally who would rather avoid a conflict with their wife or girlfriend by remaining silent? How many men when asked a question with their significant others laughingly say "ask the boss", and how many times do you see on TV men portrayed as bumbling baffoons who seem incapable of turning on a light switch on their own? Pretty pathetic if you ask me. I don't blame women for this at all, its a sad commentary of the decline of the American male. As for me, yes I'm a man but I choose not to play that game thank you. If I disagree with you (my girl at the time) then I'm going to tell you about it, in a respectful manner but I certainly will not acquiesce to your demands just because you're female. I applaud your work and I only wish more men would read and learn, and perhaps some open minded women will find these blogs useful and informative also.
ReplyDeleteI am a religious reader of your blog and I love it! I do not think that it is "too harsh" for in my opinion, the women who get upset by your blog are offended because it is geared toward them and their habits and stupidity. I find myself reading your blog thinking, "Wow.. I am like that..." or "Well... guess I never thought about it that way..." Everyone needs to loosen up, be open-minded, and realize that you are just stating the truth from your point of view. Despite some of your negative comments, your blog is one of the best ones out there from a males perspective (and fuck that lady (anonymous) who wanted to say you were sexist, etc... she made not damn sense anyways.) Good luck with your book! As I'm sure it will do great!
ReplyDeleteI have to post this as anonymous because I'm just not savvy enough to figure out how to quickly come up with a cute, clever name that doesn't have something to do with my cat. Anyway, as a (just barely) over 40 single woman I want to thank you for your blog. I love it! It has cleared up many mysteries of the male mind, explained "why he didn't call" and helped me get over more than one of my objects of obsession. Despite the (mainly female?) critics your frankness and honesty is exactly what all females need: The bottom line.
ReplyDeleteAnd BTW: you nailed the average woman. Even this logical, pragmatic and rational "healthy" female is guilty of most of the behaviors you blog about. Now I get it... That is why I'm still single! Doh!!!
Keep up the great work and don't sell out to the mainstream media. If I hear you turned up on Ellen I will have to come back here and bitch-slap your lame asses.
-AmyR
Quite new to this blog, but loving it. You should tell it like you see it, and clearly it's working for you....
ReplyDeleteI've little time for some of the 'ladies' described in this blog. If, Kristina, as the average, rational female, this blog has brought about some sort of epiphany and you seem to now realize the error of your ways, that's great... I can't agree that the guys are all sweetness and light, there seems to be a fair share of male douches (some of them also vocal in the comments on your blog posts) out there who keep repeating the same behaviors that get them all bothered and let down in the first place by these ladies.
I'm a strong lady, but I'm not unkind, and I don't get my kicks from manipulating dudes. Live and let live. First thing that will turn me off is a 'yes' man. At least have more balls than me. I grew up a middle child between two brothers. When little brother wanted something from me, he went to big brother. One would sit on me while the other would fart in my face. So little brother usually got what he wanted. I smile at this now. Then, being a tomboy and a scrapper was survival. Fortunately, I also learned how to be a girl at some point along the way. I got the best of both worlds. Don't get me wrong, I loved my childhood, and those brothers would be the first to stand up for me. But, to 'Unknown's' comments, I also wonder if all the strong ladies have helped create this world where there seem to be a whole lot of men that don't know how to be men... There are many men out there that say they want the strong woman, they want a partner in crime, they want someone to go out exploring with them and then put on the dress and heels. Honestly though, they don't seem to really know how to manage this at all.... in the end, they still want to be the 'men' (which seems to mean that women have to be the little ladies) all of what they say they want seems to threaten them, and I've yet to find one who can cope with that 'partner' in crime.
Harsh? I'll take it all back if you can just show me the man who can put his money where his mouth is, or talk the talk and walk the walk.
Looking for a breakthrough, WJNTY....
Apologies, Kristina, I called you out, but I actually meant 'Anonymous Amy R'.....
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