40 things every self-respecting man over 30 should own

If the stereo is a Pilot or Fisher don't Goodwill it. Tube heads pull the amps. Google it if you ever decide to sell/donate it to see the value. Some are very desirable.

Late here, but I'll be back later.

Dooley, sleep tight..

 

A mostly funny list of stuff that I don't have (other than the turntable, of course).

But I object to the umbrella.

The places I've lived, an umbrella would be destroyed quickly because most of the times you would need it — when it's really raining — it would be destroyed by wind gusts.

I go with the Columbia-style raincoat and, if needed, rain pants. Layers work. Umbrellas don't.

 

"She", Dick???

I have 11 of the 40 and no desire to own any of the rest.

Wallet? Why? I have perfectly good pockets and it confuses the hell out of muggers when they demand something you just don't own.

 

So very much these. Having recently packed up my life and moved long-distance (again), I shudder to think how much more complicated that would be if I actually paid any heed to this materialistic horsehockey. I have stocks (mutual fund), a flashlight, multiple towels, a passport (two, actually), playing cards, sunglasses (14-year-old prescription lenses) and a solid book collection (on my Kindle). You might notice how all those fit neatly into a backpack or duffel bag. Much of the list is irrelevant to me as I don't drink coffee or alcohol, so I guess I'll never measure up to True Manhood in the eyes of Justin Abarca and BuzzFeed. Pity.

 

Hello, welcome to Buzzfeed.

 

This, for the most part, is a good list.
Some screams Douchebaggery.
The rest says: "Don't be an interesting person, just look like it."

 

I have no need for a French press, but I make sure my wine chiller is stocked with good French vintages.

 

I've got 30, though that counts a wallet that is coming apart and a watch that needs a new battery at the moment.
Don't have a French Press, Mr. Coffee works just fine, thank you.
Don't have a double-hinged wine key and frankly I have no idea what would make that particular tool better than the corkscrew I do own.
Also the weekend bag I own was swag from covering the Gator Bowl and any time I actually go on a weekend trip I use an old backpack from college.

 

Just my stuff, the count is 21.

If I combo up with the stuff she has and I can include the black and brown Cole Haans I have, it goes to 35.

Black suit, French press, record player, wine thingie and bar set.

 

Went back and did the count. I have 19 out of 40. I'm 32 and married, so I have the basics like nice bedding, multiple sheets and towels, and dishes. Also some things in the flashlight/tools category. And a Leatherman is more than a big knife. It's a nice little multitool to have around for the small things.

But French Press, fancy wine bottle opener, useless status stuff you really don't need.

 

OK, but like the turntable: They are neither useless nor merely pretentious status symbols if you like coffee and wine.

 

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