This subject came up in a thread over in the articles section, so I thought it might attract a little interest over here.

Houellebecq has already given us the benefit of his opinion:
http//forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=11867&page=9

So how about it, gentlemen? Care to inform the ladies on OLO what it is that we "don't get" about blokes : )

The link to Houellie's comment - this time in linkable form:

http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=11867&page=9

Here's some advice from Bill Bailey:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXjjr7_-HpE

Wow!

I HAD a Vauxhall Disappointment, 1953, six cylinder.

It lived up to its name too.

Had a Marina too, gosh, that should have had the Vauxhall name.

My wife drives various work cars.

'Oh, got a car tonight eh?'

'Yes, off to see X at Y tomorrow'.

"What sort is it this time?'

'Oh, the usual, a white one.'

Interesting question, Poirot.

>>Care to inform the ladies on OLO what it is that we "don't get" about blokes<<

Here's one.

What women don't understand is that when they tell us "I'll just be a minute", we feel totally justified in turning on the TV, opening a beer, and settling down to watch the footy for the next half-hour.

Or however long that particular "minute" might last.

Simple, really. According to Bettina Arndt, what men want when it comes to women is sex, and plenty of it. Not just for its own sake, mind you. Rather, as the best means by which they can feel connected to their women.

As a man, I think she's on to something.