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Two men, crying in space. (Original Post) Swede 8 hrs ago OP
Watching that was incredibly moving... Spazito 8 hrs ago #1
I did also. llmart 6 hrs ago #2
I get your point, but you forgot the other permissible emotions (for "manly" men): Moostache 6 hrs ago #3
Don't forget transphobia. Seems to be the "bigotry du jour" right about now..... AZ8theist 1 hr ago #8
Thank you, "space guys," you had this 79-year-old earth-bound guy crying. What a great tribute. usaf-vet 6 hrs ago #4
More on this story Martin Eden 5 hrs ago #5
Kick. N/T Upthevibe 4 hrs ago #6
What a beautiful moment. AZ8theist 1 hr ago #7
Sounds like it was true love. calimary 1 hr ago #9

llmart

(17,629 posts)
2. I did also.
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:06 AM
6 hrs ago

We need so much more of this from men. Just imagine what our world would be like if men were allowed to show compassion, emotions other than hatred and anger, and all of that would be respected and not ridiculed.

Moostache

(11,201 posts)
3. I get your point, but you forgot the other permissible emotions (for "manly" men):
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:09 AM
6 hrs ago

Homophobia
Misogyny
Xenophobia
and
Fear (which must immediately be masked with hatred and/or anger along with verbal grunts or disrespectful slurs)

usaf-vet

(7,825 posts)
4. Thank you, "space guys," you had this 79-year-old earth-bound guy crying. What a great tribute.
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:31 AM
6 hrs ago
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