Archived: Nov 16, 2005

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Interview with a straight guy

Darren Zblewski, a philosophy and architecture major at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, sat down to discuss the idiosyncrasies of heterosexual living with staff writer Nicole Arata.

By Nicole Arata

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“If a woman actually punched me in an argument … I would have a good piece of mind to swing back to give her true equality.”

Are straight guys limited to what society tells them to do (i.e. feelings)?

Most guys are stupid and follow the trends that movies and music make, for example, thugs and punkers. I think it is a circus but now the emo crowd is exploiting on being emotional and sensitive, so there are the two extremes.

Do you feel because porn is easier to access that there are more misconceptions about how sex between a straight man and a straight woman really is?

Yes, but I would not finger porn specifically; however, media in general. These images make it seem that sex is worry-free and causal. A real conscious rounded person should be disturbed by the images.

Do you use pick-up lines?

I use pick-up lines purely for comic effect.

Are you completely satisfied in the straight world?

Well, yes. I have been straight my whole life and enjoy it from that respect. I think I am treated well by society. I guess the only thing that bothers me is the male to female drama. Women want “equality,” but I do not hear them complain when they get so many perks. For example, when they get free cover charge or “girls drink free.” If a woman actually punched me in an argument — not talking about I got smacked because I was being a prick — but if I actually got punched, I would have a good piece of mind to swing back to give her true equality.

Do you know anyone who is gay?

Two of my managers at different jobs are.

Did you learn anything from them?

I did not learn much in the realm of homosexuality. However, they are very proud people who are never afraid to say they were gay. They always stood up to someone throwing around anti-homosexuality comments.

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