How to pull the perfect sickie

When the sun is high in the sky and you have to go to work why not throw your commitment to the wind and phone in sick. Be prepared for this to go wrong however and if your boss calls your bluff reminder to share a smile when you go in. He might even appreciate your tenacity. Either that or sack you on the spot.

How to check for testicular cancer

Every man spends at least a quarter of his existence holding onto his crown jewels as though his life depended on it. It’s a safety mechanism. A self assertion of our fertility. A sanctuary reminding us of our masculinity. And God-damn-it it’s comfortable. But while you’re down there why not do something worthwhile…like check for cancer.

How to impress your girlfriend's parents

The day has arrived when you have to impress her parents. Her mum keeps looking at you out of the corner of her eye. Her dad grits his teeth every time you open your mouth to speak. You’re shaking so much you spill your drink in your lap so it looks like you’re not domesticated. This doesn’t have to be the way it is. Watch this video and secure your sanity.

How to put a condom on in less than ten seconds

From the playground to the pinnacles of adulthood there’s always someone who says ‘by the time you put a condom on the moment will have gone!’ But if we all shared that view we wouldn’t be able to hear each other over the never ending din of crying babies. This video shows you how to put a condom on without ruining your chances of getting your rocks off.

How to ride a wakeboard

With wakeboarding clubs popping up all over Britain more and more people are learning to carve like their dad on Christmas day and twist like their mum on her fifth G&T. Those of you who have been wakeboarding will understand the analogy; those of you who haven’t can watch this video and all will be revealed.

The Men who Made the...Wakeboard

How to change a car tyre

Getting stuck on the M25 with a punctured tyre and a tearful girlfriend is a man's definition of hell. Throw in the fact you can't tell the difference between a jack and a locking wheel nut and you've descended into lunacy. Want to keep hold of your marbles? Watch this video.

"Just get on with it"

How to defend yourself in a pub brawl

When you’re surrounded by three blokes with pool cues and a thirst for blood nobody can help you. But if you watch this video you might be able to show them you’ve got a move or two before they beat you down like a rabid dog. Remember, self defense is only to be used when necessary. Someone calling you a plonker and throwing a packet of crisps at you really doesn’t justify breaking both their arms.

Barry and his marauding merry men

How to behave on a first date

Going on a first date can be daunting enough without worrying about what to wear or when to go in for a goodnight kiss. So to stop worrying and more importantly sweating – sweat patches under the armpits are rarely greeted with a lick of the lips – watch this video. The 21st Century Boy dos and don’ts guide to dating.

It came from outer space… Attack of the mono-brow!

Top Ten Graphic Novels

A group of Americans shouting U.S.A, U.S.A, U.S.A over and over again at any international sporting event doesn’t give a good impression of their artistic merit. Superhero comic books, on the other hand, do. 21st Century Boy reveals the top ten must-read graphic novels – spandex and all.

Cool Art #2: Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

The nuts and bolts of shaving

Having to explain one shaving cut to the girl of your dreams is cute carelessness. Having to explain two or more is butter fingers buffoonery. This video is less concerned with the artistic side of the task and more geared towards getting it done without getting a big red face like a beetroot.

The Men who Made the...Razor

The Making of 21st Century Boy

This is where it all began. See all the hard work and intelligence which took an idea and turned it into a website. Witness the spontaneity and patience put into producing timeless video classics. Watch the inaptitude and laziness which persevered throughout, from the sweet start to the bitter end. Behold the miracle that is 21st Century Boy.