(from Brendan)
anonymous
December 17 2004, 06:32:44 UTC
"Why is that funny?"
Because nothing is more funny than making feminists fume. And I say this as a man who is marrying a feminist, and who considers himself a feminist. But seriously. Uttering the phrase "barefoot and pregnant" around ardent feminists, just to see how they react, is freakin' hilarious. It doesn't mean you mean it... but it's a good test of whether someone can take a joke.
Re: (from Brendan)lostininDecember 17 2004, 06:52:29 UTC
Exactly. Actually, my old friend at work sent it to me. I used to work in an office where I was the only girl, and everyone bossed me around. Ok, well, it was my job to get bossed around. But they send me stuff like that because they know that I know I'm smarter than them all
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The picture is hilarious. Some strident feminists liken teasing about "subservient women" to racist remarks directed toward racial minorities. Sorry, doesn't compute in my book. There's a big difference between teasing someone for the opinion he/she holds and teasing someone because of the color of his/her skin. One thing is purely mental, the other is just a part of a person's genetics beyond his/her control (well...unless he/she goes after some extremely expensive cosmetic surgery). I'm probably one of the most Pro-Life individuals you will ever meet. In fact, sometimes my focus on the issue borders on obsession. However, I use the teasing of my peers in this regard as a needed reality check. Our opinions should never consume us.
For the record, I'm a card carrying member of a feminist organization. Which one, you ask? Feminists for Life! www.feministsforlife.org
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Hey, I just like to laugh at stupidity sometimes.
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Because nothing is more funny than making feminists fume. And I say this as a man who is marrying a feminist, and who considers himself a feminist. But seriously. Uttering the phrase "barefoot and pregnant" around ardent feminists, just to see how they react, is freakin' hilarious. It doesn't mean you mean it... but it's a good test of whether someone can take a joke.
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For the record, I'm a card carrying member of a feminist organization. Which one, you ask? Feminists for Life! www.feministsforlife.org
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