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Better Man: A Manifesto on Modern Masculinity
With a knack for pushing boundaries and challenging modern societal norms, Butterfield has garnered a dedicated following both online and in live performances. Despite occasional controversies sparked by his outspoken nature, he remains undeterred, staying true to his authentic dark comedic style.
Through his stand-up shows, podcasts, and online content, Isaac Butterfield continues to captivate audiences millions with his fearless and thought-provoking comedy.
Through his stand-up shows, podcasts, and online content, Isaac Butterfield continues to captivate audiences millions with his fearless and thought-provoking comedy.
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Published January 31, 2025
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June 24, 2025
It was an interesting read.
March 28, 2025
Isaac Butterfield is not a content creator for everyone. But he is for me. When I saw that he wrote a book, I waited for the audio version of it because what is greater than watching a youtuber you love if not hearing him for a few hours ?
Better Man is necessary. Yes, the first part is made to explain to us, readers, how Isaac Butterfield became who he is today. The comedian, the youtuber, the anti-woke activist, the pro-masculinity activist, the free speach activist. Well, he might not like the word activist, but let's say... open free speaker of touchy subject, alright ? People may judge that man for his jokes or his content, but the beginning of his book shows us that being quick to judge is a bad thing. And, ironicaly, that's something he talks about in his book. Because people nowadays are quick to get offended, oppressed, shocked and to judge without having a context, without having every information, without being in someone else shoes.
As I was reading, did I agree with everything Isaac said ? No. Like I'm not 100% on board with some of his videos. Or laugh to all his jokes. And what do I do ? I keep going. Because if that's not for me, if it doesn't affect my life, why should I bother ? But people seems to be bothered and butt hurt every. fucking. single. day. About jokes, about men, about so many things. He's bothered by things, we all are, but he's also denouncing things in this modern world that are problematic. Like the fact people get offended by everything. That man made a joke about australian indigenious people and he was brought to court. For a joke. And that's what he tried to make people understand in multiple videos and in his book : it's all about intent. You can say whatever shit you want, the intent you have makes the difference. Was the joke meant to hurt people ? No. So what's the problem with it ? Is talking about LGBTQ or Vegan meant to humiliate them ? No, well... one, yes, because she's running after it (and if you follow Isaac, you know which Vegan I'm talking about here... ahem). But anyways, it's all about intent.
But what I loved the more about his book, was the part of masculinity. Because "not all men", because feminism. Because people do. not. fucking. understand. men. And people get offended and they judge and they generalise. Guess what. I'm a woman. And I say it : not all men. Not. All. Men. Feminist forget that for as long as we can remember, men were raised to be strong, to not feel any emotion, to internalise, because being angry makes you a violent man, because being sad makes you a faggot, because being happy makes you creepy, because being anxious makes you week. Men were raise to do everything. They were shown by their father that women were shit, so they threated woman like shit. They were shown that they needed to work their ass off until burn out or death because men provide for their families, otherwise, their woman will go fuck their best friend or be a disgrace. For centuries, society raised men to be jerks and when they try to not be, they are still the jerks. Because some of them didn't evolve but "it's all men", because feminism said so. Because men that doesn't call out other men are problematic. But, no, it's not all men. Because feminist forget that there are bad men doing bad things, but there's also broken men that are trying to do good things, but still do bad things. But they are trying. So, instead of always punching all the men down because they are men, mostly cis, white, men, maybe we should just retrospect and stop looking at the bunch of idiots who gets attention and focus on the good ones trying. Because, not all men.
And this Manifesto, this book, it's about that. It's about thinking different. It's about opening an eye on the wokism, the feminism, the social construct that are obscuring judgment. That are generalising so many thing. If we don't learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. Doing what they did, but in reverse, will never work. Cast out people, get offended for a million thing, divise everyone in thousand cast will just break us more.
I recommend this book even if you don't have the same opinion as Isaac, because you can learn a thing or two. Maybe it will make you think. Maybe you'll disagree on everything, but it will make you think and that's the gain you'll get you'll never regret. Because being about to think is one of the greatest thing in life. Just... you're not obligated to open your mouth if you get offended. You can just go the fuck up.
And if you didn't know this man, I suggest his youtube channel too. One of my best discovery of 2022.
Better Man is necessary. Yes, the first part is made to explain to us, readers, how Isaac Butterfield became who he is today. The comedian, the youtuber, the anti-woke activist, the pro-masculinity activist, the free speach activist. Well, he might not like the word activist, but let's say... open free speaker of touchy subject, alright ? People may judge that man for his jokes or his content, but the beginning of his book shows us that being quick to judge is a bad thing. And, ironicaly, that's something he talks about in his book. Because people nowadays are quick to get offended, oppressed, shocked and to judge without having a context, without having every information, without being in someone else shoes.
As I was reading, did I agree with everything Isaac said ? No. Like I'm not 100% on board with some of his videos. Or laugh to all his jokes. And what do I do ? I keep going. Because if that's not for me, if it doesn't affect my life, why should I bother ? But people seems to be bothered and butt hurt every. fucking. single. day. About jokes, about men, about so many things. He's bothered by things, we all are, but he's also denouncing things in this modern world that are problematic. Like the fact people get offended by everything. That man made a joke about australian indigenious people and he was brought to court. For a joke. And that's what he tried to make people understand in multiple videos and in his book : it's all about intent. You can say whatever shit you want, the intent you have makes the difference. Was the joke meant to hurt people ? No. So what's the problem with it ? Is talking about LGBTQ or Vegan meant to humiliate them ? No, well... one, yes, because she's running after it (and if you follow Isaac, you know which Vegan I'm talking about here... ahem). But anyways, it's all about intent.
But what I loved the more about his book, was the part of masculinity. Because "not all men", because feminism. Because people do. not. fucking. understand. men. And people get offended and they judge and they generalise. Guess what. I'm a woman. And I say it : not all men. Not. All. Men. Feminist forget that for as long as we can remember, men were raised to be strong, to not feel any emotion, to internalise, because being angry makes you a violent man, because being sad makes you a faggot, because being happy makes you creepy, because being anxious makes you week. Men were raise to do everything. They were shown by their father that women were shit, so they threated woman like shit. They were shown that they needed to work their ass off until burn out or death because men provide for their families, otherwise, their woman will go fuck their best friend or be a disgrace. For centuries, society raised men to be jerks and when they try to not be, they are still the jerks. Because some of them didn't evolve but "it's all men", because feminism said so. Because men that doesn't call out other men are problematic. But, no, it's not all men. Because feminist forget that there are bad men doing bad things, but there's also broken men that are trying to do good things, but still do bad things. But they are trying. So, instead of always punching all the men down because they are men, mostly cis, white, men, maybe we should just retrospect and stop looking at the bunch of idiots who gets attention and focus on the good ones trying. Because, not all men.
And this Manifesto, this book, it's about that. It's about thinking different. It's about opening an eye on the wokism, the feminism, the social construct that are obscuring judgment. That are generalising so many thing. If we don't learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. Doing what they did, but in reverse, will never work. Cast out people, get offended for a million thing, divise everyone in thousand cast will just break us more.
I recommend this book even if you don't have the same opinion as Isaac, because you can learn a thing or two. Maybe it will make you think. Maybe you'll disagree on everything, but it will make you think and that's the gain you'll get you'll never regret. Because being about to think is one of the greatest thing in life. Just... you're not obligated to open your mouth if you get offended. You can just go the fuck up.
And if you didn't know this man, I suggest his youtube channel too. One of my best discovery of 2022.
June 14, 2025
A great book. Many of the ideas and thoughts that Isaac puts forward, I found extremely relatable. It really does give an insight into the male psyche and the issues that many of us go through each and every day. Although the target audience for this 'manifesto' would largely be males, I believe that females could also benefit from this text.
There are definitely parts of this book that will offend some people, and my suggestion is, be offended and then move on to the next page. Learn from the bigger and better lessons that this book tries to impart. Also, for every 'offensive' comment, there is more than one 'laugh out loud' comment.
Finally, what really stands out in this book, is the honesty. Isaac Butterfields 'Better Man' does not try to be something that it is not. I would highly recommend this book to anyone needing a helping hand, requiring a guide or a nudge to get back on track, looking to better understand themselves (or their partners), or just needing a good chuckle every now and then.
There are definitely parts of this book that will offend some people, and my suggestion is, be offended and then move on to the next page. Learn from the bigger and better lessons that this book tries to impart. Also, for every 'offensive' comment, there is more than one 'laugh out loud' comment.
Finally, what really stands out in this book, is the honesty. Isaac Butterfields 'Better Man' does not try to be something that it is not. I would highly recommend this book to anyone needing a helping hand, requiring a guide or a nudge to get back on track, looking to better understand themselves (or their partners), or just needing a good chuckle every now and then.
March 30, 2025
Very good book. I would highly recommend that young men read this book.
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