A Proper Manthroom

By popular request, Nathaniel has been asked to blog about the concept that has been popularized around the apartment as "the Manthroom." What is a Manthroom, ask ye?

A Manthroom is a testosterone inducing cornucopia of manliness whereby all who enter can be free from emasculation. It is a place for both men and women, although it is only generally approved of and solely sponsored by the former. In short, a Manthroom is a glorified Man Cave, designed specifically for the apartment setting where space is a premium and wives are less lenient.

The leftmost wall is adorned with what should be considered first when designing an area intended for male habitation: self-defense. Where any occupant ever attacked whilst taking a shower or a shave, he or she could immediately defend oneself with the authentic Spartan spear tactically placed behind the door. Drawing from the power of the greatest college basketball team ever on the Earth or even the Milky Way galaxy (the Kentucky Wildcats, for the uninformed), one would never worry about defeat in this room. Indeed, even the "Footprints" poem hanging in the black frame on the wall allows the room to have a spiritual strength few in history have ever been privy to.

Nothing says "Class Act Manthroom" like storing a bathrobe and laundry bags that some one have thrown away years ago. And yet again -- this is the power the room bears: freedom from tyranny.

All of those frayed bits of fabric are really just extra layer of moisture wicking. Elementary, my dear Watson."

Troy Elijah Moreira, future man, was named after an ancient city of warriors. This flag represents his contribution to this Palace of Splendor.

Need a place to dry your gloriously-smelling clothes after some great cardio- or other endurance activity? Look no further than the Man - Throom.

Need a place to store your extra hats that celebrate your awesome achievements, accolades, or favorite (read: the best) sports team? BAM. Use that vertical space son.

We should all be proud of our heritage, and here is Nathaniel's little tribute to his Puerto Rican ancestry. Ever met a Mormon Puerto Rican Martial Artist Gunslinger? BAM. He lives here.

Utilitarian utilization of space. Enough said.

Ever get really hungry in the bathroom? Neither have we! But if a Manthroom guest ever were to become hungry, he or she would have a giant totem spoon from which to eat. Does your Toddler have to use the potty at the same time you do? Solved.

Does your toddler like wash his or her own hands and then break all your stuff on your countertop? Solved.

Also, Manthroom. Can't be said enough.

Need artillery support? A reminder of where you went to college? A deterrent for a burglar who washes his or her hands before they steal all your stuff? Solved.

McJaguar will save your life one day. Fact.

And on the days he isn't saving your life and protecting your family? He might have some extra candy in his mouth (wrapped, naturally).

Little known fact about McJaguar -- if you aren't good to your husband, he might turn up under your pillow or in your shower. MCJAGUAR! PROTECT THE MANTHROOM!