One Manly Deed a Day

It has come to my attention that there is a marked number of "unmanly" men (e.g., play video games all day, accountants, lazy, etc.). I believe that this unmanliness can be reversed by accomplishing one manly deed a day. It takes a certain degree of dedication to adhere to this task, and not everyone can do it. But, if you want to become more manly, it is imperative that you at least attempt to accomplish this goal.

Now, some of you may not be aware of what is decreed to be a "manly deed." There are some gray areas in the realm of manliness that may or may not pass inspection. I will attempt to put together a semi-comprehensive list of what passes for a manly deed.

These will all suffice to fulfill the necessity for a manly deed for a day (unless otherwise specified to covered more than one day's worth):

1. Building an object out of wood, metal and/or stone and is larger than 4 cubic feet in total volume. If the object takes more than one day to complete, the deed is good for as many days as it takes to complete. If the object takes more than two weeks to complete, it is good for four days after the object is completed.

2. Repairing any object built out of wood, metal, or stone, regardless of size. Same rules for multiple days apply as above.

3. Performing electrical/plumbing work. If you give up before the job is completed or call for a professional, you have to have been electrocuted/spill at least three gallons of water/spend two hours more than the job originally called for in order to have the deed count for the day.

4. Completely dismantle something. Bonus points for using power tools. Double bonus for using explosives. Triple bonus for using explosives when it is completely uncalled for.

5. Set off fireworks and/or explosives. This counts for all occasions.

6. Performing minor car repairs/maintenance (Oil change, replacing any filter, replacing headlights, etc.).

7. Performing major car repairs (Replacing/repairing transmission/engine, bodywork, etc.). This is good for an extra two days after the deed is completed.

8. House maintenance (non-cosmetic improvements). Cleaning the house does not count!

9. Defending someone by fighting. (Note: this deed is invalid if you initiated the fight)

10. Doing target practice with a gun/slingshot.

11. Hunting something with blood. You get an extra day if you actually succeed in killing said thing.

12. Starting - and controlling - any fire larger than two feet across.

13. Putting out a fire that is causing property damage (Note: Invalid if you are the one who started the fire.).

14. Cutting down a full-size tree without using a chainsaw. Bonus points for replanting another tree.

 15. Hiking/climbing a mountain (Must cover at least three (3) thousand vertical feet.).

16. Camping (Note: Tents, fires, and sleeping bags must be used for this to count. RVs, generators and pansy "comfort" items like air conditioning, running water and electricity must not be used.).

These are by far not the only things that count as manly deeds, but they should give a general idea as to what counts as manly work.