It could be that he tried to put a "move" on a gentleman suffering from toxic masculinity and got his ass whipped and is telling this story to cover something up as well. IMHO this story stinks.
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That IS a possibility, ribit.
I don't know how one "suffers" from toxic masculinity.
Grow a pair, dudes.
Be proud of being a man.
I am the President of your Fan Club.
(ok, so my feminist sister-in-law is not, but to hell with her)
I AM WOMAN - I would rather freeze to death than put that afghan anywhere near me.
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.