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Today started off as one of those not so good days. Rarely do I come across a movement or idea that is simply so astoundingly good that I support it wholeheartedly and with no reservation. At All. Reading the Metro freebie paper for the commute I came across this article. It really did make me laugh out loud.
City hears call for men's day
Chris Atchison/Metro Toronto
Flow 93.5 radio personality Wayne Williams and Toronto Argonauts cheerleader Lauren Storey pose for photos at the Flow studios on Friday. Williams is spearheading an effort to have March 14 recognized as Steak and Sex Day in Toronto.
It's rare to see this space used for the purpose of social activism, but as the efforts of a Toronto radio personality were recently brought to my attention, I decided it was time to devote a few words to his cause.
Flow 93.5's Wayne Williams - a longtime fixture on the Toronto radio scene - has taken it upon himself, and in the interests of men across our fair city, to lobby city hall for recognition.
Williams is waging a brave battle to make March 14 a day for men. He calls it Steak And Sex Day. Men across Toronto are calling it a selfless drive for equality.
Williams' theory is simple - if women have Valentine's Day, why can't men have a day devoted to them?
It should be clarified that in no way is Valentine's Day strictly for women. Couples mutually share in our yearly homage to romance.
It's just that women share a bit more.
That's acceptable, I would say, to most men, including myself. There's nothing more satisfying than showering attention on women, be it in the form of flowers, dinner, edible underwear -whatever.
But it's high time that men get their day.
Williams is proposing one devoted to Grade A Alberta prime and alone time with that special someone (tofu steaks are an option for our vegetarian brothers).
Thus far the city has been cool to his crusade.
Flow 93.5 promotions director Mike Dwyer says that Mayor David Miller has gracefully declined the station's offer to discuss the proposed day on air.
"We've gotten a few chuckles from city hall," Dwyer says. "I'm sure the mayor has turned us down to go on-air because it could be a predicament for him."
The station may now take their drive westward and appeal to Alberta Premier Ralph Klein to recognize Steak And Sex Day in his province.
Dwyer confirms that so far the feedback in Toronto been positive on the part of both men and women. Some ladies have even questioned why there should be a day devoted to steak and sex when said luxuries are part of daily life for their men.
Although steak and sex - I might say beer, as well - are integral parts of a man's existence, it's about more than hedonistic satisfaction.
The recognition of a guy's day is a step toward equality and fairness in a city so careful to promote an even playing field for all of its citizens.
I encourage all Torontonians, regardless of their race, creed, gender, sexual preference or social circumstance, to take the time to go to City Hall and offer their support for men's day of pampering.
It's about time we got 24 hours of undivided attention - flowers and chocolate are optional."
When I first heard aboout this it was called "Steak and a Blowjob" day. Either way, its just a damn good idea. Since I didn't get any of the above on the 14th, I figure I will just double up next March 14th. Who's with me?
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