Why soup is better than gummi bears

Firstly, it's salty instead of sweet. I've discovered this is especially important to men as opposed to women. Secondly, it's a liquid(mostly) and therefore easier to eat(less energy to consume) which is also a typical male desire. Lastly, it comes in cans and is therefore mostly safe from going stale. No one can debate this last item, so I'll comment on the first two.

Salt vs. Sweet
I think males are predisposed to crave salty foods, whereas women seems to mostly crave sweets. I'm not saying this is a universal constant, but let's face it, this whole chocolate thing is by FAR a female thing. Men like chips, steak, etc....you never hear a guy say, "Hey, I sure could go for some ice cream."

Liquid vs. Solid
I'll go out on a limb with this one and say that in general, men like to eat things that require little to no preparation and can be consumed as quickly as possible. So...liquids are going to win out almost every time. Unless you are me and you chew your soup anyway.