Guys, what's a toxic trait other guys sometimes have

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The need to make everything into a competition or to one-up any story or anecdote.

I know plenty of women who do the same

Were talking about the fellas, why even bring this up besides as some weird defensive thing?

I'd say because if we're trying to find things unique to guys it's relevant to point out when it isn't unique.

That’s nothing!

Ever seen a group of guys stuck in a terminal one-downsmanship spiral of mutual unaccountability?

It’s epic bro. Totally blows the doors off your example.

That reminds me of a story, buddy and me fell overboard and when someone threw us a lifesaver he bet me I couldn't lap the boat before getting rescued. Long story short we did six laps and we're both dead now.

Oh yeah?? Well, when I fall overboard, I drown! (Because I can't swim)