Men!

MEANS: It didn't fall into my outstretched hands, so I am completely clueless.
"That's women's work."
MEANS: It's difficult, dirty, and thankless.
"Will you marry me?"
MEANS: Both of my roommates have moved out, I can't find the washer, and there's no milk left.
"It's a guy thing."
MEANS: There's no rational thought pattern connected with it, and you have no chance at all of making it logical.
"Can I help with dinner?"
MEANS: Why isn't it already on the table?
"It would take too long to explain."
MEANS: I have no idea how it works.
"I'm getting more exercise lately."
MEANS: The batteries in the remote are dead.
"We're going to be late."
MEANS: I have a legitimate reason for driving like a maniac.
"Take a break, honey, you're working too hard."
MEANS: I can't hear the game over the vacuum cleaner.
"That's interesting dear."
MEANS: Are you still talking?
"Honey, we don't need material things to prove our love."
MEANS: I forgot our anniversary again.
"You expect too much from me."
MEANS: You expect me to stay awake?
"It's really a good movie."
MEANS: It's got guns, knives, fast cars, and half clothed women.
"You know how bad my memory is."
MEANS: I remember the words to the theme song of F- troop, the address of the first girl I kissed, and the vehicle identification number of every car I've ever owned, but I forgot your birthday.
Originally published September 12, 2003.