Geeks, Bullying, Victims, and the “Geek Girl” phenomenon.

I’ve been wanting to write this for a while, and I’m hoping that getting this out my system will let me focus on my normal work (i.e. Psychological analysis of criminals).

Like almost all things this whole situation is a very complicated one, so I’m going to approach it from various viewpoints and hopefully you can maybe all expand a little by yourselves and form your own opinions (or just pick the bits you like and have them re-affirm what you already believe, the conformation bias is real!)

So, to begin I’d like those of you old enough to cast you minds back school.

For those of you that didn’t flinch when I asked you to do that, you won’t understand the following: School is like a weird little microcosm of adult society in many ways, and a great example of the in-group and the out-group. I am sure you all had the in-group at school, the kids who got to decide what was “normal” and would also find anything they could in the people around them to criticise and pick-on because they didn’t maintain their in-group through self-affirmation, they did it through the deprecation of the “other”. School for the out-group became an exercise in trying not to come to the attention of these kids, or trying to live up to their impossible standards in order to make your life a little less unbearable.

The reaction to this is for kids to often embrace their own little counter-culture in-groups, that’s how you get the weird little cliques you often see (or were part of), the goth kids, the jock kids, the weird kids, and of course the geek kids. I personally spent many a lunch break hidden with my bunch of weird, D&D playing, nerd-friends in the psychology room. Mostly for the privacy it afforded us to talk about crazy stuff without having some bitchy group of girls or laddish group of boys wander past and decide to bump up their own social standing by scoring some cheap hits off us. Of course this was back in the 80’s and 90’s. Back when admitting you liked computer games or superhero’s would earn you nothing but scorn and ridicule from the “in-group” so you kept your pleasures to yourself, and if you were lucky, your friends too, and just got by until you could enter adult life and leave the constant scrutenty of the “in-group” behind.

Then in 2002 the release of the Spiderman movie that had decent special effects, good acting and (arguably) didn’t suck, as well as the rise of gaming consoles like the PlayStation and N64 which presented computer games as something much more accessible to everyone brought these previously very niche interests into the mainstream marked the beginning of a change in popular culture.  Suddenly you could discuss your favourite video games openly without worrying about serious social repercussions, and as the years rolled on and more superhero movies were made, comic books suddenly became something that it was okay to be interested in, instead of some guilty pleasure that you had to keep secret.

This leads us to the present day, and the point of this post:

Some people (and we all know them) never really got out of that weird cliquey school stage of social interactions, the only way they really feel they can be part of a group is by identifying who they are allowed to exclude.

Now the test of what side you fall on this particular argument is who you envisioned when you read that last paragraph (if anyone). The weird “alpha-nerd,” who insists on quizzing other to establish their nerd-cred. Or the obnoxious faux-victim girl who spends all her time sighing about how dreamy Loki is and scorning the neckbeards who insist on trying to talk to her.

The latter is the “Geek Girl" (or sometimes "gamer girl") in the pejorative sense, is the person who was very much the “in-group” in the 80’s and 90’s. The social bully, who wants to be involved with something only because it affords them the benefits of being in the in-group. These are the people who shout the loudest; that something that was previously a quiet secret little pleasure for people to enjoy now has to change to suit their sensibilities, not necessarily because they are offended, more-so because they need to have control over others and over the in-group they have claimed as their own. The push-back against this attitude is then labelled as all evidence they needed that they are persecuted and of course were right all along in their demands that something they previously scorned, now must accommodate their needs.

I’m going to use the example of the “women and minorities in comics” argument as an example of why this in infuriating to the established comic community. Recently and annoyingly I see more and more click-baitey and scathing editorials, articles, and blog posts demanding better representation for the aforementioned groups in comics. This is annoying to me because it betrays you as the group I outlined above, how do I know this? Well for a start… Comic books were and are one of my guilty pleasures, and like the hipsters, I liked them before it was cool. I know that this demand betrays them as people who don’t care about the comics as much as they care about pushing an agenda for three very good reasons.

Jenny Sparks, Apollo, and TheMidnighter.

Back in the dim and distant year of 1999, one of the most highly lauded writers of comics called Warren Ellis spearheaded a comic run called “The Authority” under the Wildstorm comics label (Not Marvel or DC, they managed to somehow remain independent and making money, but closed their doors in 2010 as they simply could no longer compete with companies that were making movie-money hand over fist). The Superhero team was led by Jenny Sparks, who was about as far away from any existing tropes of comic book super-heroines as you could get, after reluctantly being drafted into a superhero team prior to this run, one of her proviso’s for her membership was “I’m not wearing one of those ridiculous body condom things, I don’t have the bust for it.” And indeed spent the rest of her career in pretty sharp looking suits, or casual jackets. When forming The Authroity, Jenny recruited two other superheroes’ for her team; Apollo and The Midnighter, who were revealed (very tastefully) later in the series to be gay. I’d like to remind you at this point that this is back in 1999, before it was cool to like comics, and before Spiderman had been released. This was and is progressive as hell, and you know what? There was no backlash, there was no pushback, the characters were well rounded, believable, tasteful and well written so nobody cared. Contrary to one of the current narratives the cis-white-male nerds of the community of the time didn’t implode with indignation or vitriol. It was even nominated for “Outstanding Comic Book” in the glad media awards as recognition of it being a good story! Because in reality, that is all anyone cared about.

If you prefer a more mainstream example then we can look to Nick Fury. The original Nick Fury was whiter then an albino in a snowstorm and wasn’t re-cast as black (and Samuel L. Jacksoney) until 2001 with the release of The Ultimates, which was Marvel’s new line at the time to re-tell some of their classic storylines with a more modern, and less campy spin. This re-boot was used in many ways as food for the movies that would be upcoming. Again, at the time, superhero movies were still not very much a thing, and the comic book fandom was unmoved by a sudden racial change to a well-established character because it was done with tact, rational reasoning, and taste, and the writing and the art was solid. The first issue being number 4 in the top 300 of comics sold in its opening month. Again, the alleged cis-white-male hegemony was not only silent, but approving of this change.

Which leads us to the present day push-back, which seems at odds with the examples I have just given, but allow me to elaborate. Growing up social awkward is tough, and there are some individuals who never really grow out of that schoolyard mentality on the comic-side of the fence too. They view any intrusion to their in-group as something to be repelled, not especially because of xenophobia (though that may be a part of it) but more to do with them learning that treating others as they have been treated is the only way to deal with their problems. When somebody comes over and they aren’t identified as instant in-group material (Whatever that is to them), they find the little things they can pick on (like a lack of encyclopaedic knowledge of comics) and then attempt to shame, ridicule, and enforce an out-group their target in the way that they are so used to experiencing themselves, and of course they get that rush of power that that comes form being the bully. They betray the in-group/out-group thinking that was typical of their past enjoyment of their hobby and their resentment manifests in this mirroring of the bullying themselves experienced on others.

And ultimately? That’s what this whole fracas is about. Bullying.

The use of social power to force others into submission, or capitulation. To make yourself feel powerful and influential at the expense of others.

If you want to be involved in a hobby, love it for what it is. You can find something you like if you look hard enough and you shouldn’t need to change it if it’s something you love. Likewise, if you’re already involved in something you love, share it. If People need a gay Superhero then I submit to them to read the Midnighter’s stuff, it’s awesome. If they need a strong female lead then you can find one without gender-swapping a male lead, if you can’t find one then ask, there will be a nerd with encyclopaedic knowledge around to help you!

A hobby is never about the personal, the political, or the powerful. It’s about the game, it’s about the comic and about the community. If you want it to be about “you” and/or you seek to shame, coerce, or belittle others to make yourself feel like more of a member of this in-group. Then: Congratulations, you’re the bully.

And you need to grow out of high school.

Poems and favours for friends.

So in D&D there are these little creatures of good called "archons," essentially little balls of light created by good deities to act as their dogsbodies.
Somebody asked me to make a poem for a character's history they made who was essentially an archon that had been around so long they became self-aware and sentient.
This is what i came up with.

Dawn.

“Let there be light” echoed in the dark,

For good has come to leave its mark.

The waiting black burned away by me,

It fought of course, but I could not see.

A simple world, of day and night,

Born not to live, but borne to fight.

Eternity of conflict passed me by,

It ended when a voice spoke “why?”

The voice was mine, a soft echo,

The answer though, I did not know.

Both light and dark for me no more,

Both made me blind, and now I saw.

Not shades of grey that draw my glance,

But a thousand colours that sing and dance.

The world awaits, and not to fight,

But to cherish the day, and hold back the night.

So the first days came for the tiny spark,

The world so big, and the nights so dark.

There was fear then when I first came to be,

Everything so big, when I’m only me.

My new thoughts came, of how to abide,

T’was a wall I needed, that I might hide.

Not a wall, a cage! My inner hart whispered,

The world will see us though danger will miss us!

So the days grew long and I made my home,

With bars made of flesh and locks made of bone.

Though no flimsy cage could hold back my light,

Now with my cage I don't fear the night.

When the mortals see, their fear drains away,

And though I am scared, they ask me to stay.

Then the fear comes, as the seasons pass by,

Time takes it’s toll… they leave me… I cry.

For a mortal life is so soon to be spent,

My love for them given, and it’s coin well spent.

Though they may be gone but they did not depart,

For I carry them all, in the light of my heart.

36 (actually 33) Important questions to be answered by me.

Once again it seems I am qualified to answer questions for people based solely on my primary sexual characteristics, who knew that qualifications came so easy?

These questions kindly provided by the feminists at [Place I am not going to mention because it is clickbait and they don’t deserve your money].

Warning: If you don’t like hearing me use bad words, maybe give this one a miss, I get more and more irritated as the list goes on and start to devolve into shouty sweary mess.

36 Questions Feminist have for men!

Number 1: How does it feel to be the same sex as Donald Trump?

This is number one? Seriously? I mean all the things you could ask and you’re starting with something designed to guilt and shame me merely by association? Setting aside the obvious attempt to foster group-think and manipulations and answering your question truthfully.
I feel very nothing, part of being a man is you are valued by your own accomplishments or lack thereof rather than virtue of simply existing. You’re sort of exposing your own hive mentality here by assuming that as a feminist you speak for all feminists, or god forbid all women, which I have found distressingly common in things like this. I can’t help but idly wonder what you have to be proud of, if all you can do is start your lists by attempting to bully and shame people for something they have no control over.

Number 2: Why do you hate Rom-Coms? Or do you just feel the need to hate them?

Because most of the time men are not the target audience for these movies, a lot of the time humans watch movies to experience emotions vicariously through the people we see on the screen, if you want to use expressions like “power fantasy” men like watching action movies because they get to experience being the hero, being valued, and the accomplishments of the hero on the screen. This actually links back nicely to the above statement, about men being valued for what we do, not who we are.

Rom-Coms are the a typical female “power fantasy” often with men fighting, or involved i some kind of conflict over the love of the female lead. The women in this instance is who we are supposed to identify with, somebody who’s innate worth is so high that men will fight over her. That’s something that is vicariously pleasing to women, and not so much for men. Though of course I am making sweeping generalizations, but that seems to be something you are comfortable doing so why should I restrain myself?

Question 3: Everybody likes the Notebook, and everybody likes Beyonce. It's just a fact.

Err.. this isn’t a question. But whatev’s.

No they don’t. Everyone is a unique multi-dimensional amalgamation of genetics, lived experiences, emotional turbulence and acquired memories, please stop trying to reduce the individuality of all of us.

Question 4: Why do you make women sit around and talk about men in movies when you easily sit around and talk about boobs... FOR HOURS?

“We” don’t make women in movies do anything, Hollywood writers, producers and directors do. You’re repeating your mistake from question one and assuming that a massively tiny minority of individuals represent 49% of people on the planet.

Anyway: Women in movies talk about men, because a central theme to the “chick-flick” is often romance, relationships and so on, it would be difficult to talk about anything else without ignoring the plot. Also, believe it or not? One of the ways women often bond is to discuss their relationships in real life, the respective men in their lives and so on.

Lastly, men generally don’t have conversations about boobs that last longer than 5minutes if they talk about them at all, simply because once you profess you’re opinion there is little else to add.

Question 5: Why do you automatically assume that you won't like TV or movies that star a female lead?

I can’t help but feel you are projecting somewhat here. Some of the most popular action movies have had female leads and it has passed with no greater remark then “That was something that happened.” Ellen Ripley immediately springs to mind, followed closely by “Alice” from the RE series, and Clarice Starling. The thing is, it’s easy to tell if somebody has been cast as the “Strong female hero™” and they come across as plastic, unbelievable and generally about as exciting as watching mannequin fall down an escalator and calling it an action sequence. The best leads are written as dynamic, and what’s more they are flawed, broken, and often hurt in many ways. If you remove that for fear of portraying a woman in a negative light and incurring the wrath of feminist like yourself, then you take away all that makes the character engaging interesting and produce the movie equivalent of warm tapioca.

George RR Martin is praised for writing female characters because he doesn’t consider witting them any different from men. They experience the same trials, they have the same character flaws, they make the same stupid mistakes and they are just as vulnerable and disposable as everyone else in the series. Yet somehow this is considered revolutionary? I can’t help but feel you have made a whip for your own back here.

Question 6: Why are you surprised when women are funny?
Because the core of a lot of humour is self-deprecation and women don’t like to be laughed at, so much so that people are hesitant to do so for fear of social condemnation. Some of the best female comics are those who don’t fear making themselves objects of ridicule (Like the leads in Absolutely Fabulous, or the Vicar of Dibley). It’s nice to see female comedien who don’t take themselves seriously but it’s also pretty rare and that is why people are surprised when they meet a female comic who does not.

Also: I am reminded of the joke “How many feminist does it take to change a lightbulb?”
“One. AND IT’S NOT FUNNY!”
If you are offended by that joke, then you’re the reason that women aren’t considered funny.

Question 7: Why do you think we're obsessed with you when we hook-up?

 I had to look this up, essentially, “hook-up” is the Americanism for “one-night-stand”.

I’m going to assume this is a lot to do with the assumption that a lot women like to feel validated after a sexual encounter and so men will often remain in contact and attempt to stay on good terms, Nobody wants to be the “fuck ‘em and forget ‘em” person. And if that’s the sort of encounter you wanted? There is nothing to stop you from saying that, communication is key, men aren’t mind readers.

Question 8: Why can't I sleep with as many people as I want without being judged? When men do it, they're congratulated.

This again? Okay, Fine. Essentially this boils down to the amount of social sill such conquests take. Women as a rule can have sex when they feel like it, this doesn’t mean it’s gonna be good sex! Or even sex with somebody attractive, but nevertheless it doesn’t take a lot of effort to find somebody who will happily have the no-strings sex with you. And if you don’t believe this, go and look at Tinder.

Men on the other hand spend a lot of their time trying to convince the ladies in their life they are worth sleeping with, and the casual “no” is something they have to spend a lot of time getting used to, rejection hurts, but it’s part of the course for the male socialite. Men who make several successful romantic conquests are sometimes admired simply as an acknowledgment of their social prowess.

BUT! Terms like “man-slag,” “rake,” “man-whore,” and so on have existed down the ages for a reason, men like this while the admiration may be present they are also viewed as somewhat unwholesome and not the sort of person who you’d consider to have strong moral values or a high potential as a romantic investment. It’s a short term gain at best, and the sort of reputation that is hard to shake.

Also in this day and age of STDs. Anyone male or female admitting to lots of partners is going to get a raised eyebrow at best, and an insistence on a clean sexual heath check-up before any sex at worst.

Question 9: Why do you consider a woman a tease if she doesn't sleep with you after three dates, but a slut if she sleeps with you on the first date?

Projection again. This essentially boils down to a social investment. People date because they are “getting to know you” and wanting to establish if you’re somebody worth an emotional investment or not. One of the things people look at is your personal judgments, being willing to jump into bed at the drop of a hat doesn’t really reflect well on your character regardless of your sex simply because it shows a dangerous disregard for your personal safety and sexual health. The “tease” boils down to men feeling like they are being exploited with the promise of a relationship in return for their time, affection, and emotional investments, without any kind of payoff. This kind of dating culture still puts a lot of onus on men to impress their partner, so much that some women actually organize “Dating calendars” where they go on a different date every night, with no intention of actually starting relationships, they simply enjoy the free pampering and attention they receive. Nobody, man or woman, wants their emotional investment to be exploited in such a way and so they look negatively on people who do so.

Frankly though? In this day and age of constant online communication and mobile phones and such, most people have a pretty good idea if they want to sleep with somebody by the end of the first date, if not before, this is a pretty antiquated argument.

Question 10: In what world does no mean yes?

On opposite day!
Though, honestly? The “token no” is actually something that exists, and is generally used to test somebodies commitment to you. While it’s certainly not heathy, and I generally don’t approve of sending mixed messages. The existence of this as a social phenomenon has been well documented and I shan’t dwell on it any further.

Question 11: Why do you say women are too emotional to be leaders, but justify catcalling by saying men can't control themselves?

Who says this? Seriously, I’ve lived on this planet a long time and I have never heard this argument!
But since you asked: having emotions is fine, and recognising them as important is also fine. Using emotions to make major life decisions is short-sighted and often very self-destructive, and a world leader can’t afford to make those kind of mistakes.

Catcalling is a massive can of worms, but it’s one of those “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” women often complain they feel unattractive when they are not catcalled, they also complain they feel upset and victimised when they are. It’s almost like we’re a diverse planet of individuals with different behaviours and tastes and not just a nebulous collection of two entities, one labelled “man” and one labelled “women”.

Also: Women sexually assault the fuck out of attractive men and boys all the time, but they suffer very little consequences because society generally doesn’t condemn it in the same way that it does against men. I used to collect glasses in a “classy” bar as a 16yr old, don’t try and fucking argue with me on this or I will head-butt you. It’s a human behaviour from shitty humans, not exclusive to any gender.

Question 12: Why do you think that just because you're nice to me, I owe you my body? [Asked by the same girl who wants to sleep with as many guys as she wants].

Why do you think because you’re nice to a guy he owes you his friendship?

Honestly, this is another “shitty behaviour from shitty people” thing. Both sexes have expectations about sexual entitlement, and trust me women can get just as aggressive and hurtful when you shoot them down for sex (if not more so because they have never even conceived that a sexually-motivated horn-beast like the “man” would ever say no to them).

Question 13: Why would you ever send an unsolicited dick pic?

I’m actually with you on this one, I have no idea about the thought process behind this.
I’m assuming it’s because men like visual stimuli they often assume others would too. So it’s a lack of empathy and understanding thing, hopefully they will grow out of it when they start talking to women more.

Question 14: How come it's okay to harass or make offensive comments about women, but if someone does it to your sister it's not okay?

Because in this world, we may often meet people we do not like, an if they do something dumb, or stupid, or negative, like…. Make some 36 point list that is so fucking stupid it makes me want to brand the words “Broken: Do Not Use” on your forehead. People are going to call you out on it.

My sisters are both smart, intelligent woman who contributes to society. They have earned the right to be considered worthy of my defence if they should ask for it. But frankly? I doubt they will ever need it, because they are not trying to make a career out of whining about pathetic #firstworldproblems on the internet, they actually went off and did something useful with their lives and show a strength of character that means they will likely solve their own problems.

Also: My sisters are not ambassadors for an entire gender, and I don’t consider their primary sexual characteristics as a reason to protect them from the consequences of their own stupid behaviour.

Question 15: How does it feel to interrupt me when I'm making a point during a meeting?
Probably the same feeling I get when I read this list.

You talk bullshit people will interrupt you because there is no point in letting you finish your stupid fucking questions. I’m kinda wishing somebody had interrupted you before this point.

Question 16: Why do you have to sit with your legs so wide open? I have boobs! I don’t sit with my arms out!

Have your boobs surgically removed and then reattached under each armpit, then make that argument again, you dense, dense, dense, motherfucker.

Okay I will break this down for you. Men have a VERY DELICATE organ, which is both pressure and heat sensitive outside their body because it requires a lower temperature then the human body to produce viable sperm. Men sit with their legs slightly apart because to submit this organ to extended periods of heat or pressure causes discomfort and pain, and will lower the sperm count of the man permanently if done too much.

If you feel you need a bit more space, open your dick-holster and ask him nicely if he will give you some space and you may be surprised to learn that as a human fucking being he will politely concede to your request. Because like 99% of the planet, he wants to be a good person, much like you do.

Question 17: Why are women considered the weaker sex, even though we literally birth you?

Because you have 20% less muscle mass on average.
And if you want to use pain tolerance as an example of strength. Then I made it this far through your list, I must be the incredible fucking hulk.

Also, nobody gave me a fucking epidural for it either.

Question 18: Why is it so bad to show your emotions?

Because some feminist will mock me with their “I bathe in male tears” t-shirt, or just laugh and sip from there “male tears” mug. Or maybe I will have my dick chopped off and fed into a waste disposal so that Sharon Osbourne and her shithead friends can spend 30 minutes making fun of me on national television.
Showing emotions is hard when you make yourself vulnerable. And I am obviously worthy of your scorn, I mean I have a dick, just like Donald Trump!

Question 18: Why are you always trying to prove your masculinity to me?

For the same reason you wear makeup and low cut tops. It’s nice to be valued for something you inherently possess. Sadly guys have to prove they are worthy of their value, they can’t just “be”. And so sometimes they overcompensate, and it is cringey.

Question 19: Why is it fucking considered unladylike to cuss? When did words get gendered?

Almost all European languages have gendered words, you illiterate, uncultured, fucking douche-balloon.   And it’s not considered unladylike, it’s just considered crass and impolite to either sex. And maybe a sign you need to grow up.

Question 20: Why is your first instinct to doubt women who have been sexually violated or raped?

Innocent until proven guilty.

Would you preferred we just dropped this and strung up men form the nearest hanging tree like so much strange fruit?

Question 21: Why do you assume a woman is angry because she's on her period?

Because of the number of times women have excused their poor behaviour with this reason. You can’t have your cake and eat it.

Question 22: Why do you think that women who wear makeup are false advertising? We could say the same thing about your dick size.

This is news to me. But for the record? Sticking a bundle of socks down your trousers is worthy of being mocked for, putting makeup on is barely worthy of comment.

Question 23: Why isn't it weird that a bunch of old white men sitting in a room make legislation about what I can and can't do to my body?

OMFG! Okay fine, let’s get Micelle Bachman, Sarah Palin, and Anne Coulter to speak on your behalf because the only thing you need to make ALL the right decision for ALL the women on the planet is a FUCKING VAGAINA!

The people elected to these offices were done so BY WOMEN as well as men because they represented the interests of the majority! If you don’t like it VOTE FOR SOMEBODY ELSE! Women make up 51% of the population! And since 90% of the prison population in the US are also men, they can’t vote. You have the even greater majority! Fucking use it! Oh wait! Maybe the problem is more complex then fucking skin colour, or the presence of a FUCKING VAGINA to be so easily solved as by sticking a woman in charge you FUUUUUCK!

Question 24: Why are straight guys so obsessed with lesbians?

For the same reason that if I like pizza, having two pizzas is better than one.

And if we’re going on “majority of people who enjoy stuff are [x] sex” thing questions then I have one for you. Why are you girls so obsessed with Snape brutally raping Harry Potter? Just askin’.

Question 25: How does it feel to be kicked in the balls?

Pain so great that you can’t breathe, because the pain moves upwards, paralyzing your diaphragm first, and then making you vomit. You fall into a foetal position because movements makes it worse, and you can’t imagine any pain greater then this and YOU DON’T WANT THAT! You silently pray that you die, that you pass out, that some miracle can take this pain away from you.

And when the pain finally does ebb enough for rational thought, you pray that you haven’t had permanent damage done to one of your internal organs that somebody so thoughtlessly kicked.

Question 25: Do you ever get tired of trying to be manly all of the time?

Yes and no.

No, I don’t get tired of being “me”

Yes, I do get tired of living up to the ever-changing goal posts of the expectations as to how you assume is should behave. As you often consider yourself the authority of what is appropriate for men to do and not do, yet still complain about the “old white guys” making decisions about you.

Question 26: Why are you so afraid of gender equality?

I’m not. You want to come work down the sewers, coal mines, die 10 years earlier, start killing yourself 400% more then you currently do, become homeless 900% more then you currently do, die in combat 9000% more then you currently do, lose custody of your children 200% more then you currently do, and work five extra years of your shorter life before you are allowed to retire, then you are welcome to it.

Why are you so afraid of equality?

Question 27: Why do I deserve to be paid less than you?

Because if this list is evidence of anything, you are not doing any fucking work.

It’s illegal to pay you less, you simply work less hours, less overtime and take more leave from work so your overall net earnings are less.

Lurn 2 economy, scrub.

Question 28: In what world does 77 cents equal a dollar?

Canada.

Also: Bonus points for trying to pad out your list.

Lurn 2 list bttr, scrub.

Question 29: In what world does 68 cents equal a dollar?

Refer to my earlier point about you moving goal posts.

Lurn 2 list bttr, scrub!

Question 30: Why are you intimidated by a woman who makes more money than you?

I’m not. But assuming I am? It’s because women are expected to marry up, and there is nothing shameful in her ditching my broke ass to marry an investment banker, if anything I am shamed for not living up to the expectations of such a powerful woman.

Question 31: Why are opinionated women seen as bitches?

Depends if I asked for your opinion. And what your opinion is. If you’re of the opinion that I am somehow “less” because I have a penis (Just like Donald Trump!) then I’m going to call you a fucking bitch.

You Bitch.

Question 32: Why aren't you speaking up when you hear your male friends behind closed doors making jokes that are offensive to women?
OMFG! Remember the comments I made what feels like a million years ago about why women aren’t funny? THIS IS THE REASON! Grow the fuck up! People make fun of you, they make fun of me, they make fun of terrible fucking stuff because we as human need humour to cope with insane fucking bullshit like THIS FUCKING LIST!

Question 33: Why are you so afraid of recognizing your own privilege?

I don’t know, why don’t you tell me? You have the privilege of your moral high horse telling me how to be a human properly. Maybe turn those problem glasses inward?

Is that it? Oh god, please let that I’m about to herniate every internal organ in my body as an attempt to exorcise all this insane bullshit that I have exposed myself to. I must have missed some questions... or I just ignored them because my internal self-preservation filters have somehow erased them form my memory. Or they just suck at lists… as we have established. Either way…. It’s time like this being teetotal bites down hard.