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But then we go to, you know, that's kind of my understanding of what a man is, you know. It's just not going through puberty and being able to do, you know, the mumbo jumbo or grow hair or this, that, and the other. But then you go from different eras, you know, different walks of life and each one of them. I mean, just, you know, for instance, in the 1950s, 1940s, you weren't a man if your wife was making money and you weren't, that kind of thing. Or culture and religion, I mean, different religions have different attitudes about what manhood's all about and the age and everything. I mean, there's some religions where you're a man at 13 and you go through a ritual and boom, that's it, man. I know the Jews do that, but I'm talking more of African countries where they got to go out and kill a lion at age 13. If they don't, they're a wuss. Politics is another one. I mean, you know, depending if you're a conservative or, you know, and you think of a traditional masculinity of things or if you're more of a progressive where, you know, you stress empathy and equality and emotional honesty, I mean, that's going to change your aspects of what you think a man is. And also ego and unsecurities is another thing or personal experiences. Well, they're separated, aren't they? Do another reset. Sorry about this. I'm taking too long. Personal experiences, I mean, who were you raised by? Was it a mother? Was it a soldier? Was it a poet? You know, stay at home dad. All these are going to emphasize what you think a man is. And so just with these alone, well, one more. Ego and insecurity. Some men preach, you know, masculinity is to feel superior to others, you know, and I can live more than he can, this, that, or the other. I mean, there are people like that, but every one of these things I talked about is going to have a different reflection on each man and how they presume they are a man or they're not a man. So, I mean, it could be a very, I understand why if you're talking to your kids about it, you know, you might get a different response from them of what they think a man is. So, I think it's just a matter of being able to be responsible and disciplined and have courage. And I'm not talking about running into a minefield and saving your buddy. I'm just talking about, you know, being able to, you know, just telling the truth and standing up for someone and walking away when things are going the wrong way and you know that you, how would I say this, you just walk away from people that are going to give you a lot of trouble and try to change your mind or compassion. You know, all these things are part of being a man. So, I mean, good luck. I'm really interested to hear everybody's take on this. But you're right, it's going to be so many different opinions. So, I hope this doesn't turn controversial. That would be sad to see, right? Anyways, back to you, Gray, KB0MAI.