One of my hobbies is reading books.Yesterday,I bought one novel of Stephen King and Im reading it today.Even though Im working I can read it easily.My work is not hard.just a crew on an internet shop.My problem is..some of my friends..giving a bad comment about my reading habbit.Some says that Im gay or like a girl.Tell me..is there something wrong for a boy like me to have a reading hobby?Is it only for girls.Plzz answer me.
2007-06-25 20:25:39 · 8 answers · asked by lancenelson 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
There's nothing wrong with reading, and it's so stupid to call someone gay because they read. Your so-called friends must be complete idiots. No offense. That's so stupid, though. And it's even more stupid because it's not like you were reading a Powerpuff Girls comic. And even if you were, so what?
Nothing's wrong with you, keep reading, and tell your friends to get lives. =)
2007-06-25 22:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by xxWannabeWriterxx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If reading is only for girls and women, why then are so many novels written for men? You go to the drug store, the supermarket/grocery store, or a department store and most likely something like 75-80%, leaving 20-25% for men and kids (and most of that tends to be for the kids, maybe just 5-8% for guys) of the books are going to be romance novels, which may enforce your friends idea that reading is for girls if those are the only places they ever see books. You go to the bookstore and the percentage of books is going to be much more evenly distributed for everyone. Even more importantly, most of the books will be for both men and women.
I feel very sorry for your friends, having no clue what their missing by not reading. Being a guy, myself, I really enjoy reading. Wasn't something I enjoyed very much in school when it was forced reading. But even then when it was my choice and wasn't for school, or for a grade, it was something I enjoyed. Reading stimulates the mind and gives you something to do besides watching tv, playing videos games, or playing computer, or playing video games.
2007-06-26 03:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by knight1192a 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband likes to read books and he's certainly not gay. Those people just don't know what they are talking about. I think it's great that you read books. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't read. I wish more people would develop a love for books.
2007-06-26 10:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by catfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is nothing wrong with you having a reading hobby. Your freinds are just being honest with you, and you should celebrate that, They tell you what they imagine when they see you reading, and that is some one sort of gay, giggleing while reading a book. or a girl who sits with her legs crossed reading a magazine. To be honest i think the same thing when i see some one reading at work. Theres nothing wrong with thier opinion, and you should be glad you recieved it. Now if they turn this into negativity, please let them know it bothers you.
2007-06-26 03:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is completely fine for a boy to have a reading hobby
your "friends" are probably just annoyed because you read and they cant
they dont know what they are missing
reading is a great hobby and if your frinds dont like that you read they probably dont really like you (i speak from experience) they just want lots of other "friends" so they look popular
2007-06-26 03:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What a load of crap.
You keep reading. In fact, read as many book of different genres as you can. You'll be a lot smarter than they will be.
2007-06-26 04:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by Karina 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell them you get more girls if you know what you are talking about...lol. no there is no problem with a boy who likes to read, they are usually more intelligent and creative. not to mention its a good thing to be able to read.
2007-06-26 03:34:36 · answer #7 · answered by xalice.blackx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell them to **** off and beat the **** out them with that book.
that should convince them.
if your not thinking about sodomizing little boys you're probably not a homo.
2007-06-26 03:31:09 · answer #8 · answered by bdbbdb 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋