Well sure, _if_ you're driving a truck.

Pretty much the only place a manual is more fun is in a small car.  Try a sports car - with an automatic transmission the only time you're going to notice the power is if you put the pedal to the floor.  With a manual, you have much more control.

I've never owned a car that wasn't a manual - the only time I've driven an automatic is rentals and borrowed cars.  I can't say that automatics appeal to me.  I much prefer the control, and fun, of my manual transmissions.