Men Without A Clue

Last time our subject was "Helpless Women," so it's only fair I acknowledge that The Tribe also had its fair share of "Men Without A Clue."

Usually they were followers. And they weren't totally clueless...just in certain areas...usually about women. Think Ryan, bless his heart. He was Lex's loyal sidekick & terrified he'd treat girls the way he saw Lex treat 'em. That meant he generally daydreamed his love but mostly stayed away. Salene wasn't very happy about that. Or think Sammy, totally enthusiastic like a little puppy but his cluelessness made him more a love-slave/servant than a potential bf.

However, the ultimate in clueless were some of the leading men. Near the top of the list was Lex. Lex wanted what he wanted when he wanted it--booze, food, girls, music, possessions. He never seemed to understand why he couldn't be a good tribe leader for the Mallrats or what was wrong with a sheriff who enjoyed the "perks" of the job (i.e. kickbacks).

Ah, but our best example of He Who Is Clueless was the Eco's main man, Pride. Pride had it all. He lived in the woods with Amber, was his tribe's chief protector, and he looked great with his shirt off. Unfortunately he didn't stay in the woods. He followed Amber, traded trees for skyscrapers, and totally lost it. He went from Amber to Salene to May & back again. He ate junk food, slept in a real bed (usually with company), and was Lex's deputy awhile. But the city did our boy in. His cluelessness cost him his life, in the end. It wasn't pretty.

KTDA has it's share of clueless men. Johnny Ohm keeps playing with poor Maggie's affections but we know he's sincere...he just doesn't have a clue. Creed is like Pride in some ways, mostly because he doesn't know how to love someone who isn't Chyna (we think). Our most stellar example is Rio. Believe me, this guy has no clue whatsoever. He treats girls cavalierly, lives his life from one deal to the next, and treasures "his possessions" (which up until recently included Jenna). And he wonders why he has no friends? Uh-huh...some day, somebody will explain it to him & he'll actually listen.

But, hey, god bless 'em - whether they have a clue or not, we love 'em!

-Chyna

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