My co-workers and friends gave me a lot of shit for seeing Boyz II Men on Friday. Both Mike Seely and my father both delivered the dreadful joke “Shouldn’t it be Men II Men at this point?” Well… I guess. But that’s besides the point. Anybody who didn’t think Boyz II Men was the shit during middle school is an absolute douche bag. It was these guys — not New Kids — that emulated the suave look and sound of New Edition.Boyz II Men became a trio in 2003 when the bass singer Michael McCary sadly retired due to medical problems. (He’s battled severe scoliosis for years now.) The remaining members are now on tour promoting their latest album Hitsville USA, which is a collection of Motown hits. And damn, are they phenomenal. Three piece, pin striped suits, chorographed dance moves… the whole package. Sometimes you forget that these “boy bands” can really SING. More importantly, Shawn Stockman grabbed both my hands! …Then I Wikipedia’d him and found out he has a wife and twin babies. Damn it.I also learned that if you see Boyz II Men, you’re supposed to dress up. I guffawed loudly when my ex-boyfriend/ boyfriend/ friend (as Facebook would say — it’s compliated) showed up in his Enterprise suit looking like a complete goon. “Do you have to wear that tie? It’s not a wedding,” I said to him in a condescending tone. “It’s Boyz II Men,” he replied. Turns out he’s right. I looked like a homeless person compared to everybody. Pimp suits. Cocktail dresses. The whole nine yards. I could’ve worn my prom dress and felt entirely normal. Here’s hoping they come back next year.