Iron Man?

No, it isnt what you are thinking. When you you see the words 'Iron Man', you automatically think of extremely fit individuals pushing themselves to the furthest levels of exertion, as they run, swim and bike their asses off!

However, thats not the Iron Man I am referring to. No, in fact I am referring to a man.... who Irons. No, it does not sound as interesting, although for some men it would represent the same level of exertion.

So I found an article, where some bright eyed and bushy tailed future of society student has decided that the iron, as a tool, is not used by men (in general) because..... it doesnt look masculine enough!! Well, thats because it isnt masculine, it's an Iron... it isnt supposed to look masculine, in the same way a torque wrench is about as feminine as lipstick on a pig!!

So what does this genius believe is the answer to this gender specific issue? Stripes! Go-faster stripes on the side of the iron! And not only stripes in fact... "It's based on car design and will make ironing sleek and sexy," she added.

Let me just say, I am a man who has been known to iron in the past. I dont particularly enjoy it, but it is a necessary evil some times. I can tell you though, even if they fashioned the iron to be shaped like a huge boob, it wouldnt make me use it more. In fact, I am not sure that an iron could or should ever be described as sleek and sexy. Furthermore, anyone that describes a design for an iron as sleek and sexy, needs to go out and get laid, PFDQ!

Anyway, take a read, and see if you are stiff with eager anticipation of getting to work on that wrinkly old shirt! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/5040172.stm

(OH, and wouldnt you know, the designer is a woman. Probably a very angry one :-)