# What is the most masculine idea of all-time?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 27, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-masculine-idea-of-all-time/943041 "2021-05-27T14:33:04Z")\
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> [@Machine\_Elf](#):
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> I’ll nominate the **[Manx TT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Man_TT)**.

I’ve ridden bikes since I was about 5, and I find it hard to watch the TT. It terrifies me. I get no joy from this race. Makes my hair stand on end. I couldn’t imagine racing it.

Fun Fact: I own a Honda GB500, also known as the ‘Tourist Trophy’ (named after the race). It is about the Dog-slowest bike ever, but a real fun ride!

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**Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-masculine-idea-of-all-time/943041/83 "2021-06-20T01:07:11Z")

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While we’re talking Isle of Man TT there’s always this GrandDad’s crotch rocket:

> **[Norton Manx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_Manx)**
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> The Norton Manx or Manx Norton is a British racing motorcycle that was made from 1947 to 1962 by Norton Motors Ltd. Norton had contested every Isle of Man TT race from the inaugural 1907 event through into the 1970s, a feat unrivalled by any other manufacturer, and the development and honing of the Manx racing motorcycle was another step in this racing achievement.
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