Fred Gonzalez

Jun. 27, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- In the never-ending pursuit to define men -- according to some women we're all a bunch of big dummies -- Spike TV and Social Technologies recently published their results on the State of Men in 2008.

They polled men throughout this country and met face to face with guys in Philadelphia, Atlanta and Minneapolis. They didn't pay a visit to Miami, which would have really skewed the results.

The survey identified five types of men, in order from the largest to the smallest group: Above Average Joes, Young Carefrees, Mac Daddies, Worry Warriors and Good Ol' Boys.

So which one are you? Which category does your significant other fall under? And (gasp) which one am I?

Here's a quick breakdown.

If you're married, have kids, and live in a house in Kendall or Pembroke Pines, you are an Above Average Joe. AAJ's are family-focused, enjoy mowing their lawn, and look forward to somehow affording their children's college education.

Next: Young Carefrees. These can be found near the University of Miami campus, frequenting Coconut Grove and outside many of the major clubs on South Beach. According to the study, seven in 10 in this group are single, grew up with technology, and enjoy post-college life but are less successful than they thought they'd be at this stage. So look for them on Match.com (OTCBB:IACPP) (NASDAQ:IACI) and Facebook.

Mac Daddies juggle work, home, hobbies and activities. They are comfortable with nontraditional guy behaviors; they enjoy shopping and care about their looks. They work long hours, have high incomes, work out and believe their tech gadgets define them. Consider them the new metrosexuals who can be found on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, around the Brickell area and in the 23rd and Collins area of Miami Beach.

Worry Warriors are the guys who can never seem to catch a break. You go on a date with this guy, and his world is crumbling or there is some sort of drama. Life is harder now for them than it was for their dads. They still don't think they are successful and technology stresses them out even if they do own an iPhone and a Blackberry. They can be found at a speed dating event, driving around in a flashy red sports car, or they're the most popular guy at the strip club -- it's called mid-life crisis.

Good Ol' Boys are a dying breed. And no, that doesn't mean they are retired or can be found at your local Cuban cafecito. They are single but have children, believe wives shouldn't earn more than they do and have stereotypical male points of view when it comes to humor and violence on TV (never enough). On second thought, they probably did just order a Cortadito.

What does this all mean? According to Social Technologies analyst Chris Carbone, "Today there is no set model or path and guys are creating their own measures for success." He says guys' heroes are from everyday life. Firefighters. Soldiers. Teachers. (And I would add bartenders, bouncers and strip club DJs).

"Guys are still deciphering what it means to be a man," Carbone said, "and have more options for identity than ever before."

Or just maybe those women are right. We're all a bunch of big dummies.

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