Bruce Almighty

So Bruce is a name you don't hear very much these days. You know why? I don't think it goes down well as a manly name. Bruce? It's not as bad as say Theodore, but it's fallen out of favor. However, we like to consider ourselves open minded here at Stain Club, so if you're looking to prove that Bruce is a name that has what it takes to compete with the Mike's and the Andrew's of the world, here's the top five manliest Bruce's.

5. Bruce Springsteen. Um, his nickname is "The Boss." Not only that, but he's sold bajillions of records, and his lyrics frequently champion the working man. He was also offered a bucketload of money by a company to use his song "Born in the U.S.A." in a commercial, and he turned it all down. What a guy.

4. Bruce Lee. The martial arts master of the known universe. Sure, he's dead, but his ghost could probably kick the crap out of you.

3. Bruce Banner. While Bruce Banner himself is notoriously mild-mannered, if you get this guy pissed, he turns into the Incredible Hulk. Picture this guy in a Yankee Swap. Nasty stuff.

2. Bruce Willis. He made movies called "Die Hard." Think about that. Die Hard. Bruce Willis is also the number one bald person not to kid about their baldness. But alas, that's a top five list for another time.

1. Bruce Wayne. It just doesn't get any more serious than Batman. However, ignoring the Dark Knight for a moment, let's not forget that Bruce Wayne is a dashing debonair ladies' man popping up at only the sexiest events around Gotham City. He's a serious Bruce in his own right, but then add in the fact that he's also the man that makes the baddies pee themselves, and you've got yourself a Bruce you don't want to meet in a dark alley at night. Unless you're being mugged or something. Because then he'd help you. Because he's a superhero. Yes. '

So there you have it. Bringing back the Bruce with the best Bruce's there are. From the Boss with the big hot sauce to the Dark Knight, never again think the name Bruce is somehow not part of the upper echelons of serious male names. And no, my real name is not Bruce. If it were, though, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Stain Club: A progressive blog.