The genetic nature of the XY-bearing human (which we generally refer to as a “man”) has probably not changed much over the last thousands of years, but the role of Man has clearly changed some, especially in the last few decades.

As cult groups such as the Spice Girls and Former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsberg have come and gone throughout the last century, they and others have vastly changed the social spectrum of the role of women in society, thus directly affecting the role of men.

So what does it mean to “be a man” today?  What is masculinity’s role nowadays in the 2k’s?  What is the ideal form and function of the Male?

Here are some of the ideals we’ve compiled by analyzing the greatest example of Man that we know today, Bristol Palin’s baby’s daddy, Sarah Palin’s ex-almost-son-in-law, the one and only Levi Johnston.

Being a “jock” and partaking in sports / athletic activities (via Levi Johnston).

Being able to express & illustrate your power and strength/”not being a pussy” (via guns) (via Levi Johnston).

Being able to “make a case for yourself” to the public (via the lowest-rated 24 hr news network in the US) (via Levi Johnston).

Knowing how to care for a child (via Levi Johnston).

Being able to “be crazy”, but associating yourself with people crazier than you to diminish your level of insanity (via Levi Johnston and the horrifying interesting Kathy Griffin).

Caring / pretending to care for the elderly (via Levi Johnston).

Being a “chill bro” who you can hang out with/bang after school (via Levi Johnston and Bristol).

Showing your “sensitive”/”nurturing” side when its convenient to do so (via Levi Johnston).

Being marketable/datable/profitable (via Levi Johnston).

Having some form of protection (via Levi Johnston).

Not having some form of protection (via Levi Johnston and baby Trigg).