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Monday, March 10, 2008 12:00 AM

The sexual politics of household chores

One writer reenacts a day in the life of a 1950s housewife. Meanwhile, will doing the dishes get men laid?
Sarah Hepola

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  • Tuesday, March 11, 2008 09:20 AM

    "My husband reports similar surges seeing me snow-blow the driveway or handle power tools to complete home repairs."

    Don't laugh. Men find it sexy...as shown below.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKGKKcpcqOs

    —cdunlea Read cdunlea's other letters

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