Favorite Man Mission Rules.

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 03 Jan 2020, 11:00

FrankieKelley wrote: ↑03 Jan 2020, 03:00 I wanna say that “go beyond your limits” is one of my personal favorites, in the book and in my own life. I found it inspirational while reading, but it was also hilarious to see what craziness ensued when the characters, especially the boys, attempted to fulfill this rule, and it usually led to not-so-good outcomes within the story.

True. It sounded like suicide mission.

Erin Painter Baker · Post by **Erin Painter Baker** » 03 Jan 2020, 17:36

I hate "he who wines loudest wears the pink bracelet". It's such a sign of toxic masculinity. Most women I know bear pain better than men, and whine less than men. It degrades both the color pink and women.

However, I do like the rules about pushing beyond your limits and traveling under your own power. (As a female, I obviously don't care about rule #1 at all.) Those are rules that empower people and aid in a journey of both discovery and self-discovery.

nooregano · Post by **nooregano** » 03 Jan 2020, 22:10

"Bathing optional."

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 04 Jan 2020, 01:25

esp1975 wrote: ↑03 Jan 2020, 17:36 I hate "he who wines loudest wears the pink bracelet". It's such a sign of toxic masculinity. Most women I know bear pain better than men, and whine less than men. It degrades both the color pink and women.

However, I do like the rules about pushing beyond your limits and traveling under your own power. (As a female, I obviously don't care about rule #1 at all.) Those are rules that empower people and aid in a journey of both discovery and self-discovery.

Wow. I never thought of it that way. Thanks for your input.

Hester3 · Post by **Hester3** » 04 Jan 2020, 07:09

I would have to say "Go beyond your limits" are my favorite but I keep on thinking what the pink bracelet looks like. My husband is of the opinion that because they are men, the bracelet would be a survival bracelet made with pink paracord.

Post by **Diana Lowery** » 04 Jan 2020, 10:21

B Creech wrote: ↑02 Jan 2020, 05:29 Oh, for sure, it is "he who whines loudest wears the pink bracelet." I found it hilarious! I'm still reading, so I might change my mind later, but for now, this one is the funniest for me!

I agree with you on this one. I am only on the fifth mission, but the awarding of the bracelet has been my favorite part so far even though it is very sexist and politically "incorrect".

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 04 Jan 2020, 12:40

nooregano wrote: ↑03 Jan 2020, 22:10 "Bathing optional."

Skipping a day is okay, but a week. I wonder how the protagonist and his friends coped with the sweaty smell after a long day of activities.

mmm17 · Post by **mmm17** » 04 Jan 2020, 13:17

I like the idea of limited whining! The pink bracelet is a valid way of limiting it, I would say! I might suggest that to a few traveling companions on my next trip.

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 04 Jan 2020, 14:21

mmm17 wrote: ↑04 Jan 2020, 13:17 I like the idea of limited whining! The pink bracelet is a valid way of limiting it, I would say! I might suggest that to a few traveling companions on my next trip.

Sure thing.

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 04 Jan 2020, 14:27

Hester3 wrote: ↑04 Jan 2020, 07:09 I would have to say "Go beyond your limits" are my favorite but I keep on thinking what the pink bracelet looks like. My husband is of the opinion that because they are men, the bracelet would be a survival bracelet made with pink paracord.

That's a good idea. But then the game wouldn't be fun.

KitabuKizuri · Post by **KitabuKizuri** » 05 Jan 2020, 01:52

Nerea wrote: ↑02 Jan 2020, 02:45
LeDiplomatique wrote: ↑02 Jan 2020, 00:01 'He who whines loudest wears the pink bracelet' sounds interesting. It's like saying that only girls are allowed to whine. I have been trying to imagine one of the guys trekking with a sprained foot and claiming he is okay while the pain escalates. It's a manly thing though, a girl would scream the hills down.
I agree. It's like men are meant to keep their pain to themselves But why?

According to the story, there were challenging situations like trekking over long distances, biking, eating strange food and the like, so there is one person who is bound to complain/wine about something at some point, hence the pink bracelet...

This book somewhat reminds me of a movie called Tag.

KitabuKizuri · Post by **KitabuKizuri** » 05 Jan 2020, 01:55

nooregano wrote: ↑03 Jan 2020, 22:10 "Bathing optional."

This is a very considerate rule since they'd be spending time in remote places.

Chipochashe · Post by **Chipochashe** » 06 Jan 2020, 14:20

Nerea wrote: ↑01 Jan 2020, 02:49 I find the Man mission Rules funny and thrilling too. One of my favorite rule is "He Who Whines Loudest Wears the Pink Bracelet."
What's your favorite Man Mission Rule? Let's share.

After finishing the book, I realized that this rule is laden with meaning. The way they were against whining, translates to the narrator's confession that he was made to believe that it is not okay for a man to cry. It was so heartwarming how Alec gets to the point of taking on the pink bracelet readily and unashamed.

HeatherEi · Post by **HeatherEi** » 06 Jan 2020, 15:08

I like "Go beyond your limits" especially when it comes to hiking myself. I've definitely been in situations where I have had to push myself. Even though it was tough, looking back, I can say "I did that!"

Jorge Leon Salazar · Post by **Jorge Leon Salazar** » 06 Jan 2020, 19:19

The pink bracelet for the one who whines the loudest is a contradictory rule because it implies that women are the ones who whimper. In any case, it would be "Go beyond your limits."