It's incredible how growing up it seemed that many female characters (except maybe Charlotte of Charlotte's Web) in literature, television, or movies fit into some pretty specific molds. Not much has changed. Some are misogynistic (why must we talk so much about boobs?) and some just misguided - but most shallow, flawed, and frankly, insulting feminine portrayals have come from the pens of men. They're so famously bad at writing about women that there is an entire subreddit dedicated to their ineptitude. It's filled to the brim with Tumblr truth bombs, funny memes, and cringey screenshots, all dedicated to this epidemic of boring and low-effort portrayals. We've put together some of the subreddit's best gems in this painfully problematic gallery, but there's way more where they came from.
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Sending risque photos of yourself is pretty much always nerve-wracking, but it's even worse when the recipient replies in a less-than-enthusiastic manner. Twitter user cal_gif tweeted out her own highly disappointing response from a recipient of her nude photos, and people began replying with their own experiences.
So with all of that being said, nude photo-recipients, please take note and don't say these things. We repeat, do NOT say these things.
Men are often deemed a mystery by women, and even some other men. They get a reputation for being cold or emotionless, quiet or unfeeling. Redditor u/RiceWota has managed to challenge these notions. By asking the men of Reddit to share the most difficult things to express to women, the Reddit user revealed that a) men love doing absolutely nothing and b) they have a shit ton of feelings. The more you know.
We've talked a lot about red flags recently, but sometimes when you're just seeing someone, you notice something small that you just can't get past. Could be the way they type. Maybe their hygienic habits. Or maybe something a lot simpler. Twitter user @inkedbyharms asked their followers to share their own dumb reasons for "dubbing" people, and shared their own: he ordered a small coffee. The rest of the reasons aren't quite as petty, but they're definitely entertaining.
Flirting ain't really easy, and men aren't always great at picking up hints. But almost everyone has their own little way of trying to show a person that they're interested. Redditor u/SignificantEmotion87 took to r/AskReddit to see what the female equivalent of the classic "yawn to arm over the shoulder" move we're all familiar with. Ladies stepped up to the plate in droves, and while their answers were a mix of predictable and smart, the biggest takeaway is that men really have no idea when they're being flirted with.
Clearly we've got a way to go when it comes to social justice and women's rights, but in years past women were held to nearly impossible standards of beauty and etiquette that seems outlandish in today's world. You won't believe how utterly messed up these old-school ads are!
Happy Friday, friends and frenemies. You've officially made it through another muddled week of insanity. Between Covid-19, the insanity of politics in the USA, and the problems we had prior to these disasters, it's amazing we're able to function at all. All the craziness kind of makes it hard to muster the energy to do very much at all. If you're feeling sapped of motivation, at least there are memes to lift you up a little bit. And we've got a big old gallery of them right here for your convenient perusal.
First dates usually go one of two ways. You have a great time, maybe get lucky, and end up with butterflies fluttering 'round your insides. Or you excuse yourself after a drink, feign a friend emergency, and ultimately hope to never talk to them again. When things go well you might receive some sweet (or saucy) texts and the exciting promise of another rendezvous. Twitter user @devilmeadow, however, has clued us into another tastier way to secure a second date - by sending your love interest a 12kg wheel of cheese.
my little sister went on a date with a young farmer tonight. He decided to gift her a 12kg wheel of cheese...? pic.twitter.com/lYdXYtgHOw
— 𝕰𝖑𝖎𝖟𝖆𝖇𝖊𝖙𝖍 🔮💫👁 (@devilmeadow) April 10, 2021
We've heard that the way to a man's heart is his stomach, but this enterprising farmer decided to take a gamble by gifting @devilmeadow's sister a nearly unreasonable amount of cheese. Judging by the replies to the viral tweet, this gamble has probably paid off. The replies and retweets are filled with women who are astounded by and jealous of the delicious gift. While some women (and brands) urged the recipient to lock the farmer down, others are simply lamenting the fact that their spouses have never thought to exhibit such dairy-filled generosity. We may never know if this budding relationship will lead to something greater, but we really hope that she isn't lactose intolerant.
We've all seen that he's probably thinking about other girls meme. Well, turns out it's pretty accurate. When he's deeply zoning out, looking like he's off in some other world, it can make the significant other wonder. But most of the time, fellas are likely just fantasizing about having superhuman parkour skills, or taking a trip through some nonsensical stream of consciousness, or literally sitting there with a blank mind. Redditors of r/AskMen discussed the things they're often thinking about whenever their partners ask them, and the answers are surprisingly wholesome.
The idea that 'pee is stored in the balls' is a pretty established internet joke, but imagine if someone actually believed that this was true. Well, there are way too many people online who either ask for advice that betrays their general lack of anatomical knowledge, or worse, they spout obviously wrong information all over the internet. In this gallery, we've got a bunch of prime examples of stupid people who don't know how the body works and the embarrassing dumbassery they post.
We'll be the first ones to tell you that women are definitely not all the same; it's almost like every single person on planet earth is different regardless of gender! That being said, please enjoy these very stereotypical memes that we (as women) found amusing ourselves.
Next, please enjoy this roundup of period memes!
Practically any woman can relate to this scenario: you're in a clothing store and you find a pair of jeans you like. Only thing is, when you try them on, they're tight in one area and too loose in another. And when you find another size, the same thing happens. What gives? This fascinating Tumblr thread explains why brands intentionally make arbitrary clothing sizes and why celebrities always look like their clothes fit perfectly in every single photo!
Craving more Tumblr content? Check out this thread about the absurdity of learning a language!
Being a woman can be pretty rough. People can mock PMS and teary outbursts, but these hormones are NO joke. In this very enlightening Facebook thread, a bevy of women share their most insanely irrational pre-menstrual moments. We doubt you'll take this sh*t lightly after some of these wild anecdotes.
Listen, we appreciate that our advanced technologies have allowed us to transport wine in inventive ways and charge our phones from the couch. We even appreciate the simple bathtub tray for allowing us to watch a movie or read while soaking in a hot tub. But apparently their marketing teams are pretty clueless as to what people actually do in the tub. As Twitter user @doodlyroses pointed out in this thread, not only do bath tray manufacturers believe that only women take baths, they believe that they eat gigantic charcuterie boards while relaxing - and drink enough in the tub to pass out. The photos are ridiculous, and verge on sexist, but we think they'll provide you with a good laugh. Which is rare these days.
