Even though it was said in jest (trying make a connection to MD), the joke automatically discredits my serious point – it shouldn’t have been said, my apologies.

I’ll agree that its stereotyping, but not patronizing. There wasn’t any reference to being inferior or talking down to. If I would have qualified why they’re doing those things, that would have been patronizing.

Overall, I agree that the article is written in the spirit of fun and entertainment… and most of them apply to both genders anyway. Probably a poll in the future?

@Tracy: Been there, done that I used to go regularly and justify my purchases because they would all be from the clearance section at DSW. Then I moved further away from the store and just stopped going there. Resisting their coupons has been tough…

@Bonnie: this post was not meant to be sexist or to offend anyone’s sensibilities. It was based on my personal experiences and observations and those of my close friends. In fact, I state that these are my top 5. If you cannot identify with any of them, well then good for you! Maybe you can provide some alternative points that you don’t consider to be generalizing.