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One of these days we'll get back to 1981. Edit: as long as we don't have to go back to those weird medium-size Lego people with the jointed arms. (shudder)
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InediblePenguin posted:cishet men get REAL upset about that poo poo because if another man breaks free of the Manly poo poo prison it invalidates their own acceptance of it. every man must only be into Manly poo poo or they might have to actually think about whether their own cargo cult masculinity really makes them a man The post before the one you quoted was this one Len posted:People are insane. I used to work at a day care where most of the infant bibs we're donated from a family with a little girl which meant they were pink or purple or said girly things. loving CISHET MEN BROS
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Feb 8, 2018 19:12
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I work in a gift shop and the aversion to boys liking pink or purple things is way excessive. I've seen parents loudly yell at their sons for wanting purple pens or neon pink giraffes. Worst was a male lion stuffy that comes in a small tiger striped carrier with mesh sides and handles that was also plush. The mom was willing to buy it but the dad couldn't handle it because it kind of sort of resembles a handbag due to the soft sides of the carrier. His son now owns a MAN PURSE and he repeated that many times. That was one of the best examples of fragile masculinity I've ever seen in person. Emasculated by a lion in a pet carrier. It was amazing.
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Feb 8, 2018 19:18
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But if someone doesn't tell him it's a MAN THING, how will he know it's okay for him to use???    I for one can't believe men couldn't use Kleenix or sunscreen until someone invented the FOR MAN versions. SiKboy posted:I agree in principle, but I have known people who by default think of lego (and any other building/construction toy, or in fact toy cars) as a "boy toy". Those people wouldn't buy their daughters lego, but they might buy them "girl lego". Does it make sense? gently caress no. Is it still the case regardless? Yep.
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Feb 8, 2018 19:22
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I'm manly, so I'm going to eat this cream filled pastry called a Bronut. Hmmm...it's still warm inside.
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Feb 8, 2018 19:24
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Haifisch posted:I for one can't believe men couldn't use Kleenix or sunscreen until someone invented the FOR MAN versions. A friend of mine pointed out that all the masculinised versions of certain words lead to a picture of men as horribly deformed. "Malepolish" because men don't have nails. But of course they don't have nails! "Manbags" are so called because men lack hands. And let's not think too hard about "guyliner"...
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Feb 8, 2018 19:50
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Is it a bronut because it's shaped like a dick? Isn't that just an eclair made from doughnut dough instead of pot a shoe dough?
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Feb 8, 2018 20:42
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I worked at a Bath and Body Works for a few years. I was always amused at how couples walking through the mall would get to the threshold, and then the man would just sorta bounce off of it like a mime hitting an invisible brick wall and then go wait at the railing. This was around 90% of couples, a bout 5% would look up from their phone, realize where they were, and then scurry back outside.
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Feb 8, 2018 20:58
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Iron Crowned posted:I worked at a Bath and Body Works for a few years. I was always amused at how couples walking through the mall would get to the threshold, and then the man would just sorta bounce off of it like a mime hitting an invisible brick wall and then go wait at the railing. This was around 90% of couples, a bout 5% would look up from their phone, realize where they were, and then scurry back outside. As a straight dude I can say I've done this but it's literally because I'm not interested in anything they sell there and it smells so strong it makes me sick. Edit: or my masculinity is frail SilkyP has a new favorite as of 21:16 on Feb 8, 2018 |
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Feb 8, 2018 21:10
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InediblePenguin posted:cishet men get REAL upset about that poo poo because if another man breaks free of the Manly poo poo prison it invalidates their own acceptance of it. every man must only be into Manly poo poo or they might have to actually think about whether their own cargo cult masculinity really makes them a man Cishet male here. I don't give a fart in the wind if "another man breaks free of the Manly poo poo prison", whatever the gently caress that means. In any case most of those RAAARGH MORE MANLY THAN THOU YOU BETA SHRIMP products are being marketed to teenage boys, who are universally stupid and full of androgens they don't know what to do with. Vincent Van Goatse has a new favorite as of 21:15 on Feb 8, 2018 |
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Feb 8, 2018 21:12
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My only experience was in trying to buy a pink hair brush (one of three colors they offered, and the one on the end of the hanger). The cashier made sure to remind me that there were other colors available if I didn't want pink (despite the rest of them clearly being available). I'm not sure how to feel about the ~for girlz~ branding. On one hand, if it gets poo poo like Legos into the hands of kids who have parents with extremely frail senses of gender, that's good. But I worry that it just perpetuates the cycle, too. 
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Feb 8, 2018 21:17
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I want a Mini Cooper, but I have literally never seen a guy drive one. Subaru's are also cool, but again almost exclusively lady driven. I guess it's a Dodgesomethingsomething for me.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:11
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Krispy Wafer posted:Subaru's are also cool, but again almost exclusively lady driven. someone's never seen a WRX in their life
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Feb 8, 2018 22:12
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Alaois posted:someone's never seen a WRX in their life Fine, almost exclusively lady or guy with spiky hair and peach fuzz on his lip driven.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:14
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Krispy Wafer posted:I want a Mini Cooper, but I have literally never seen a guy drive one. Subaru's are also cool, but again almost exclusively lady driven. It's ok, they have beefed up pseudo-SUV Minis now that won't make your dick smaller.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:15
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Krispy Wafer posted:I want a Mini Cooper, but I have literally never seen a guy drive one. Subaru's are also cool, but again almost exclusively lady driven. gently caress that. Come to AI where we'll tell you not to get the mini because they're a piece of crap, but give you huge support for buying the Subaru because they're a solid, reliable, fun car for grown-ups. WRX' not included.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:17
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Picnic Princess posted:Dumb Marketing Moves: Emasculated by a lion in a pet carrier.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:18
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One time I needed a small flashlight to go on my keychain, and I specifically went for a glittery pink one studded with rhinestones because loving hell I am definitely secure enough in my gender identity that a cheapo emergency flashlight isn't a thing I need to get all tactical about. And I tell you one other thing, those Lego Friends sets have some great colours.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:23
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Krispy Wafer posted:I guess it's a Dodgesomethingsomething for me. I like the way Challengers look
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Feb 8, 2018 22:24
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Back when the iPod was a thing I almost bought a pink one because I was sure nobody would steal a pink iPod. But my masculinity took over and I bought blue instead.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:26
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Weird how pink is not masculine when the penis is pink and it’s the most male thing there is as I plunge it savagely into another mans rear end in a top hat night after night.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:28
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Iron Crowned posted:I worked at a Bath and Body Works for a few years. I was always amused at how couples walking through the mall would get to the threshold, and then the man would just sorta bounce off of it like a mime hitting an invisible brick wall and then go wait at the railing. This was around 90% of couples, a bout 5% would look up from their phone, realize where they were, and then scurry back outside. What about the guy who runs around putting as much moisturizer on his hands that he can. My hands always smelled like Christmas hosed a lavender field and I couldn't pick up anything with out it flying out of my hands. Maybe I'm autistic. gently caress.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:29
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Memento posted:gently caress that. Come to AI where we'll tell you not to get the mini because they're a piece of crap, but give you huge support for buying the Subaru because they're a solid, reliable, fun car for grown-ups. WRX' not included. yeah instead you'll be egged on to buy an SVX for $90,000 
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Feb 8, 2018 22:31
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oldpainless posted:Weird how pink is not masculine when the penis is pink and it’s the most male thing there is as I plunge it savagely into another mans rear end in a top hat night after night. No name joke. I just like your post.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:37
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The only time male centric advertising worked for me was for some Men's lotion. My hands get really dry during the winter, but I can't stand using lotion because they always leave my hands feeling greasy and since I'm constantly touching gadgets or poo poo that I don't want greasely or dirty. So I saw one commercial pretty much advertised as exactly that. I don't remember the brand. But maybe the marketing didn't work because the next time I went shopping I looked for it and a bottle was freaking $10 when the regular lotions were going for $4.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:46
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Mister Mind posted:One of these days we'll get back to 1981. What, like these? 
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Feb 8, 2018 22:48
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Memento posted:gently caress that. Come to AI where we'll tell you not to get the mini because they're a piece of crap, but give you huge support for buying the Subaru because they're a solid, reliable, fun car for grown-ups. WRX' not included. I know, Mini's are pieces of poo poo. I just long for a small nimble car. Maybe a Miata, no wait still a chick car.
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Feb 8, 2018 22:49
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Platystemon posted:What, like these? look at how much work those motherfuckers are ready to get done
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Feb 8, 2018 22:52
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Picnic Princess posted:No name joke. I just like your post. More like oldjokeless 
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Feb 8, 2018 22:54
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Haifisch posted:
I always assumed that ‘man size’ tissues was code for ‘wanking’, because of the larger surface area for both your shame and your tears.
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Feb 8, 2018 23:51
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Creature posted:I always assumed that ‘man size’ tissues was code for ‘wanking’, because of the larger surface area for both your shame and your tears. That’s a strange thing to assume.
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Feb 8, 2018 23:52
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Krispy Wafer posted:I know, Mini's are pieces of poo poo. I just long for a small nimble car. Maybe a Miata, no wait still a chick car. Miatas are for everyone, don't listen to the haters. I had a first-gen for a long time and loved it.
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Feb 9, 2018 00:09
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oldpainless posted:That’s a strange thing to assume. more like oldwankless
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Feb 9, 2018 00:11
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Vincent Van Goatse posted:Cishet male here. I don't give a fart in the wind if "another man breaks free of the Manly poo poo prison", whatever the gently caress that means. In any case most of those RAAARGH MORE MANLY THAN THOU YOU BETA SHRIMP products are being marketed to teenage boys, who are universally stupid and full of androgens they don't know what to do with. congratulations, would you like a prize for being the proof that it's Not All Men  loving obviously it's not literally every cishet man in the world, nor is this behaviour limited to only men, sorry if I offended y'all's sensibilities
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Feb 9, 2018 00:27
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Creature posted:I always assumed that ‘man size’ tissues was code for ‘wanking’, because of the larger surface area for both your shame and your tears. Don't be silly. Women only use tissues to dab at their delicate tears when they break a nail.
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Feb 9, 2018 00:32
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InediblePenguin posted:congratulations, would you like a prize for being the proof that it's Not All Men He does make a good point about young men though. Someone needed to buy Axe Body Spray, No Fear muscle T's, and spoilers on their FWD econo-boxes and it's not usually 30 year olds and up.
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Feb 9, 2018 00:52
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Iron Crowned posted:I was always amused at how couples walking through the mall would get to the threshold, and then the man would just sorta bounce off of it like a mime hitting an invisible brick wall and then go wait at the railing. It’s not the pink, or the girly, or some kind of manly aversion. SilkyP posted:...and it smells so strong it makes me sick. It’s this. That store (and others like it,) is physically repulsive. I get a headache if I spend more than a minute or two inside.
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Feb 9, 2018 00:55
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Iron Crowned posted:I worked at a Bath and Body Works for a few years. I was always amused at how couples walking through the mall would get to the threshold, and then the man would just sorta bounce off of it like a mime hitting an invisible brick wall and then go wait at the railing. This was around 90% of couples, a bout 5% would look up from their phone, realize where they were, and then scurry back outside. My husband loving loves Bath and Body Works. For Christmas I got him a set of the cotton or linen scented stuff (forgot what it's called) in a sparkly snowman gift bag, he was ecstatic. And he kept the bag  I on the other hand hate that store because the candles are so overpriced it's ridiculous. No I am not spending $30 on a jar candle, get out.
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Feb 9, 2018 01:18
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Creature posted:I always assumed that ‘man size’ tissues was code for ‘wanking’, because of the larger surface area for both your shame and your tears. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQsTZc4WIL8&t=67s Honestly thought this was just a joke made up on Peep Show til I visited the UK and saw them for myself.
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The Kleenex one makes no sense to me. If you’re assuming men don’t buy Kleenex it’s because they’re “too manly to cry”. So here’s a box of big, man-sized tissues, because you cry extra hard.
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