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Following the conventional norms of manhood can bring social and professional rewards to some boys and men. But it's not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing.

So when people are telling everyone that real men don't express emotion openly, that they have to be "tough all the time", that anything other than that makes them "feminine" or weak, there's a problem. They're putting others in a box. Scratch that. They're putting half of this world's population in a box.

Showing just how often that happens online, the Twitter account Hot Masculinity Takes accepts submissions from folks who find the absolute worst opinions about men on the Internet and reshares them on its wall. Sadly, judging by the number of entries, there's no shortage of these instances.

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Mangrovee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the hell? If you want to be safe and not get arrested you are not a “man”?

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Marcellus the Third
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You chicken! But yea... Arguing these posts makes no sense is senseless in itself: The entire topic is "collected posts that make no sense". Ours is just to grade them by insanity; this is #5 material indeed.

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N G
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sort of want the toxic idiots to follow this in a kind of Darwinian way. Can we apply a little bleach to the gene pool?

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Iggy
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't wear your seatbelt and there's an accident, you'll be the most manly innards smeared all over the road.

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N G
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He clearly doesn't know where the seat belt gets plugged in. "bend over... and clunk click on every trip"

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tuzdayschild
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so far beyond stupid I don't think there's a name for it.

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Aahzmandus Pervect
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Says a guy without a shirt on his profile pic, showing off his body. Could that somehow be construed as gay, I wonder?

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Vicky Zar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seams all European men are gay. We have laws that enforce using seatbelts regardless of where you sit. You have to pay a fine if you forget

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Helmut Kok
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I rather be called homosexual than risk getting hurt or get a 200 $ fine

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Amy Pattie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahhh yes, wanting to reduce the risk of death and paraplegia makes you attracted to men

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Marianne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder why this is specific for the passenger seat for him. Maybe he also thinks a man must drive himself. If two buddies go somewhere together they have to take two cars obviously.

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Andrew Gibb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Darwinism at it's best- you and your friends are welcome to your opinion

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トトロ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this were really true, then all the straight men would be dead and the world would be a better place.

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Paul Davis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When a guy picks a bizarre, completely sexually irrelevant, and very specific behavior to call out who is gay and who is not, that is like a loudly flashing beacon and siren going off to me saying that is a deeply closeted gay man desperately trying to find prove himself as not gay.

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Rogue Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a raging homosexual, I'm perfectly ok with driving safely by as you collect your Darwin award.

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Ste
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...or a normal human being with plenty of common sense

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JustAFan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fellas, is it gay to not want to die in a car accident?

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Steve Venianakis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a raging homosexual here, just a straight man with common sense, something that this person doesn't seem to have.

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QuotedPrawn7490
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All right fellas I guess it's gay to live *Unbuckles seatbelts and proceeds to die a horrible death in a crash*

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Jess Hoffman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No what you'd be is alive! This person is all about appearances and doesn't use his head...idiot might just lose his head!

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Solidhog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't then you are lower on the intelligence and food chain that a cucumber.

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Deep
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or a man with lower chances of injury in case of an accident.

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Robert Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, Driving with both hands on the wheel. Had a co-worker who insisted that "Men" only drive with one hand.

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Elizabeth Molloy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone in a vehicle MUST wear a seatbelt in the UK. It's the law.

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Mindy Keys
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate to tell them, that's not how homosexuality works. Someone failed biology 101!

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Oskar vanZandt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HUH? Wanting to save myself from death or serious disfigurement in case of a car crash by wearing a seatbelt as a passenger makes me a raging homosexual? BRING IT ON!

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Ben Moss
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What this is I can’t even!! I hate internet shaming but I think this c**t pretty much brought it on himself

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Lily Mae Kitty
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no one takes a guy seriously who's profile pic looks like that.

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Shinomi Chan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, you are likely to survive a goddamn car crash, you are likely to follow safety precautions and have an actual brain

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Mweh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i wear a seatbelt when i drive because i got into an accident last year and good thing the truck was made of metal and it wasnt a high speed one because if not i would have been dead by now due to the inertia force throwing me outside through the windshield so f**k you with your "raging homosexual" nonsense because seatbelts save lives idiot.

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Vasana Phong
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here the slogan from our law enforcers are “ if you don’t it click it, we ticket”

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shaDoria
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and filthy rich; seeing that there is a nice fine for not wearing a seatbelt..

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Nikki Sevven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, "real men" flirt with death and commit crimes? You might want to rethink this one.

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C.S. E.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, what? How.. . . .how FRAGILE are you, dude? Also, what's wrong with a raging homosexual? And what even IS a 'raging homosexual'? Like, aggressively perpetuating stereotypes using glitter and rainbows while skating in a menacing manner and wearing sparkle speedos?

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Jojo Dancer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From a guy who’s profile pic is of himself shirtless 😂😂

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Clearly sunny
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here in Australia the driver gets fined if any of their passengers aren't wearing a seatbelt, so that won't be happening in my car.

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Ara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please everyone. This guy needs encouragement not to wear a safety belt. Don't confuse him any more.

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deanna woods
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're a grown man and wear a seat belt in the passenger seat, you won't die if the car crashes.

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A Head
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Putting on a seat belt is my reflexive reaction to sitting in a car seat. I can't drive, or ride comfortably without one.

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InfectedVoice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Safety, common sense, not being stopped by the police, safety, not being a d**k-head, safety, not getting fined for not wearing a seat belt, safety and......safety.

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Daniel Gilroy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having read about half of these posts, I had to stop. All of them are painfully stupid, not even borderline sensible. I can only assume they were meant to get a reaction, and I'm not going to give the satisfaction.

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David Blake
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is living gay guys? If so, I love being gay. (Im actually bi, but still)😜

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Virgil Sanders
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so it's gay to have common sense? why are people like this istg, WEAR A GODDAMN SEATBELT and also these is nothing wrong with being part of the lgbtq+ community

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jknbt jknbt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Texas, if the passenger doesn't wear a seat belt & is an adult (or over 14), they can get a ticket for $190 for not belting up.... ouch....

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HooowlAtTheMoon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly I'm not even mad at this one. If all the stupid toxic straight men want to die in a car crash, let's let them...

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Nevits Yibble
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess being a raging homosexual is easier than picking glass out of your face

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fire bug
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was a firefighter for 15 years. I have worked on many accidents and sadly many fatalities. Only one of the many was wearing a seatbelt. When I am driving, my car, it does not move until everyone is buckled.

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Sam rice
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2 years ago

I fail to see the correlation

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Mewton’s Third Paw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn’t “raging” supposed to be manly tho? And homosexual men don’t even involve themselves with women. Can’t get more manly than that.

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The Chosen One
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well guys I guess it's gay to be safe in a car and not die. Good thing I'm already gay anyway

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Donkey boi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let me fix that for you: 'If ur a grown man and wear a seatbelt in the passenger seat you are like to increase your chance of survival in the event of an accident'

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Dee Pond
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know it's partly to prevent injuring other people in the car when you're thrown around the vehicle during an accidents.

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Sean Kirkwood
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, real men ignore seatbelt laws and perfer to be ejected from the car or slammed into an airbag.

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Sean Kirkwood
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, real men ignore seatbelt laws and prefer to have their body ejected from the car, or slammed face first into an airbag!

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Nathan Jones
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guess I'm a raging homosexual now. I had no idea. Damn, who knew safety had so many requirements nobody told you about?

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Trich Collins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Says the guy with the type of shirtless selfie I typically associate with a homosexual

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François Carré
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll gladly brake abruptly if it helps you feel even more like a real man with no seatbelt... I'm kidding, my car isn't going anywhere until everyone has fastened their seatbelt.

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Stille20
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So safety = Wanting to bang men? I mean I want to be safe and bang men.... so maybe it is TRUE. :P

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Ria C.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He would die riding in my car for not wearing a seat belt because I would rage kill him. The beeping safety feature to let you know you aren't buckled in drives me insane.

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Katie Lutesinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw a car recently with a sticker on the back window which said "No Airbags: In The Event of a Crash We Die Like Real Men." Because... being a Real Man means meeting a completely avoidable early demise? U wot m8?

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Ivana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, does this mean he let's a woman drive while he sits in the passenger seat? How unmanly of him. Also, does this mean that he wears a seatbelt when he drives because his lack of driving skills?

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elStiJneriNO
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

actually quite the opposite. You only drive passenger if somebody is driving you trust your life with .... aka a manBRO

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CatWoman312
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like an ex of mine wrote this. He refuses to wear a seatbelt and has gotten multiple tickets for it

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Luthor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I'm such a man I'd prefer to die than be safe. Death is for pussies"

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denzoren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always wear my seat belt...oh wait...does that mean..."mom, dad...we need to talk" lol this is beyond the realm of ridiculous.

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Viviane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why a raging homosexual? Most homosexuals I know are quite content to sit there and have a perfectly lovely conversation at a reasonable volume.

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tuzdayschild
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so far beyond stupid I don't think there's word for it.

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Kay blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the UK the fine for not wearing a seatbelt is £100, this guy would rather lose money and potentially their life so people wouldn't think he is gay.

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JennyLaRue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please don't correct him, let natural selection take care of this

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Vicky Zar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh I am such a bad person. My first thought was hoping he gets in an accident while in the passenger seat.

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Leah Helbig
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dont wear my seatbelt and I am a women. I feel like the government makes too many asinine laws like big brother. Its my form of protest i mean maybe that's how I want to die in a car wreck. And besides laws and rules are really more like guidelines

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Viviane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you survive and are in a coma, you can leave it up to other people to figure out the details of your care. If it gets too expensive, I'm sure they'll be fine with unplugging you.

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The person behind Hot Masculinity Takes wanted to remain anonymous but they told Bored Panda that the point of this account is just to post the takes and let people draw their own conclusions.

"I will say that it’s not purely about 'toxic masculinity,'" they explained. "I do draw a lot from the manosphere but a lot of the takes are from women speaking about men, and I include left-wing hot takes too."

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet anyone can knock someone else out but not everyone can cook good food.

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According to the American Psychological Association (APA), these cultural "lessons" have been linked to “aggression and violence,” leaving boys and men at “disproportionate risk for school discipline, academic challenges and health disparities,” including cardiovascular problems and substance abuse.

“Men are overrepresented in prisons, are more likely than women to commit violent crimes, and are at greatest risk of being a victim of violent crime,” the American Psychological Association (APA) wrote.

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N G
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wha.....? This is even more stupid than the height obsession

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Societal pressures, expectations from family, friends, and partners, and even expectations of religious identities can be burdensome to a man seeking out his masculine identity.

While some social, political, or religious groups may provide a set of guidelines for a healthy form of masculinity, experts say it is better for an individual to stick to their own definition, so long as it does not harm themselves or others.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait staff in the U.S. make less than minimum wage. Plus I'd love to see these people actually wait tables. Seriously. Lets see how long they last when they have to deal with other people like themselves and everything else wait staff has to deal with.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would think that a man who does not want to make me sick cares about me. Even if it's just as a human being who deserves their health protected.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Modern men beg for women's appreciation..and ancient men didn't? MUHAHAHA The Greek 'ancient man' Paris chose Aprodite as the winner of this beauty pageant because she promised him that if he did so, Helen of Troy (the most beautiful girl in the world) would love him. This started a 10 year war..10 YEARS!!!!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, I kinda like this one. Sawdust gets abso-fricken-lutely everywhere, just like glitter. It's just as irritating. Statistically speaking, more men are going to generate sawdust than women. That's the trouble with absolutes though - men will use glitter (if they are an artist, for example, or a chef and it's the edible kind) and women will do woodworking and create sawdust. But lumping stereotypes together makes for a short, pithy joke.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guess the overabundance of testosterone keeps them from typing. Or is that gay too?

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok depends on *how* frugal. Regular to moderate Frugal I can get behind, sure we'll probably need to triple coupon but saved money is security. Excessive frugalness to to the point of where you're issued 4 squares of TP a day, that's just insane and kind of scary. None of it's gay unless they're talking about how happy the Frugal man is to buy his car or house in cash.

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