Man CavesIt's a new term that seems to be catching on quickly, especially among today's middle-aged working man who's constantly in search of a little "alone time." A "man cave", notes the Urban Dictionary, is a noun that refers to "a room, space, corner or area of a dwelling that is specifically reserved for a male person to be in a solitary condition, away from the rest of the household in order to work, play, or involve himself in certain hobbies or activities without interruption. This area is usually decorated by the male that uses it without interference from any female influence."
Man caves, say those who enjoy them, are a necessity in this day and age. They give the men in the family a much needed respite from the rigors and stresses of daily life, providing a place where "a man can be a man", free to yell at his favorite team when they screw up, free to make crumbs on the couch and leave them there, and free to scratch wherever he pleases without receiving a dirty look from his wife.
Some women insist that men retreat to their man cave to avoid their responsibilities, like taking out the trash or driving little Susie to ballet. Men, in contrast, will note that they’re often banished to this out-of-the-way room when their wife or girlfriend finds the need to take over the control of the "main" house.
Either way, the man cave seems like a concept that's here to stay. And for the man who owns the "cave", usually located in the basement or some other far-removed corner of the house, there's the opportunity to decorate however he pleases. That might mean furniture that includes a favorite ratty old chair - no longer fit for the family room, a comfy couch complete with cup holders for his beer and other favorite beverages, and tables that will accommodate his feet...with his shoes still on! Decorations generally consist of sports-related posters, girly calendars, his favorite collection of beer mugs, and anything that would drive his wife crazy should they appear in any other room of the house.
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