Gender has been a hotly debated topic for some time now. For some people this is great, in-depth discussions about the injustices and societal imbalances caused by outdated gender norms are long overdue. For others it is unnecessary, virtue-signaling nonsense that gets in the way of more pressing issues. If you have any doubts about gender, just look inside your pants and carry on with your life.
Of course this is overly simplistic. But no matter where you stand on the myriad opinions and debates swirling around on the subject of gender, you can have a laugh at this list compiled by Bored Panda. Because companies and their marketing departments have been manipulating us for years, playing on our insecurities and ill-conceived notions of gender stereotypes to make a quick buck, we compiled a list of the most transparent, ridiculous examples for your viewing pleasure.
From man-pickles, to examples of identical products, except for one being pink and more expensive just… because, this list will leave you wondering why all this is necessary in this day and age. Scroll down to check it out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Knitting Is Only Manly If It's Done On Horseback. What?
He really needs a mountain lion draped over the back of the horse. I hope he is knitting a rifle cozy for his shotgun.
My Superhero Loving 7-Year-Old Daughter Not Impressed When She Spotted This Sign In Tesco Today
I Forgot That Men And Women Didn't Have The Same Kind Of Teeth
When Your Masculinity Is Too Fragile But You Want A Bath Bomb
Can’t Believe That I Could Hold This Chip Bag With My Little Woman Hands
Are You A Boy Or An Apricot
Ok.... men don't like to shop. They don't want to smell 5million shampoo bottles, before they decide to go with the first one, like most of us girls do. They want to go into the store, grab a shampoo, any shampoo, and get the eff out. So actually this just shows you how easy men are (no offense gentlemen :) )And if we think about it... is it really fair that only women are pictured on anti wrinkle cream? What if a man wants to be wrinkle free? And what if a man wants to smell like strawberry shortcake? How fair is it to them that they only have one tiny section at Walgreens?
Bronut - Because Snacks Are Such A Girly Thing Usually
Producers must rely a lot on some consumers' stupidity. Can't see any other explanation
Whoever Approved This Needs To Sit Down And Look At Their Life Choices
What?
Alright, We Really Need To Draw The Line At Gendering Poop
Good Thing There Are Man Candles. I Couldn't Illuminate My House Without Crushing My Fragile Masculinity Otherwise
Today In The Unnecessarily Gendered Products: The Earth
My son likes pink. My fave milkshake is strawberry! But alas I can't afford boobs
I Tried Women's Earplugs From Walgreens, But I Could Still Hear My Own Sobbing. One Star
Q-Tips (Not A Gendered Product At All) Made To Look Masculine & Even Calls It A Tool To Make It Not Feminine
They're Exactly The Same
Gendered sleeping bags often have several small differences. Some features of high quility womens specifc sleeping bags are; being slightly shorter (extra space=lost heat), being slightly wider in the hip and having extra insulation at the foot (women's circulation isn't as good in their extremiticies). Admittedly sometimes they are just gendered for mechandizing reaons by being made smaller and changing the color, it's called "pinking and shrinking."
These Gendered Pickles Though
As a girl, your pickled have to taste lieblich (lovely) and as a boy it has to taste "kräftig" (strong), gosh, so wrong in so many ways.
Dude Wipes For Dudes
Mom, Why Does It Say For Girls?
I know. When I was little, I wanted a red bike. (I am a tomboy) They did not have red bikes for girls so my mom bought me a boys bike in red. The bike was the same style, the only difference was color. About a week later, my mom is approached by one of our neighbors. "Why is your girl riding a boy's bike?" My mom did not know what to say.
I Heard If You Use The "Wrong One" Your Body Switches Sex Of Its Own Accord
Make Sure You Don't Accidentally Have A Woman-Birthday
Pointlessly Gendered Products Are Never Even Semi Decent Quality
This is so wrong. If a man wants a pink hammer, a man should get a pink hammer!
Man, Do You Need To Get That Excess Pet Hair And Fluff Off You? Then You Need The Man's Lint Roller. The Only Difference? The Color Of The First Sheet To Stop It Sticking
Little Girl's Beautician Outfit, Little Boy's Doctor's Outfit
My 5-Year-Old Boy Really Wants A Secret Diary But All Of Them Are Pink And Full Of Princesses And Puppies. Letting Boys And Girls Down Again. Why Can’t It Just Be A Diary?
Is it really that hard? So buy a paper notebook, for boy or girl, some pen and if you wont it to be secret, teach him about ciphers and codes, therefore more fun.
No Pink Champions Allowed
Wine In A Can, For Men
If you are ashamed to drink wine openly, do not drink it at all, you are not worth it. There is nothing girly or feminine in drinking wine. You can still get hammered by drinking it. And drinking wine from a can? Prepare yourself to be purged.
Girl Wipes And Boy Wipes With Bonus Pointless Gendering - Same Baby In Both Pics
I doubt these are gendered, it is much more likely they're actually different. My local shop has blue unscented wipes that can be used on newborns and pink scented wipes that cannot be used on newborns. It is a way to tell the difference between two different types at a glance.
Tweeze Like A Man
Because my plain, metal tweezers are way too feminine. *rolls eyes*
Gender-Specific Eggs For Children
I was wondering: are these real eggs from chickens, or Kinder Surprise type eggs with toys aimed at boys or girls? I checked and Prior is a Norwegian poultry company and this gendered campaign was to encourage children to eat more eggs... http://www.medicaldaily.com/packaging-eggs-boys-and-girls-norwegian-egg-company-markets-gender-specific-products-children-256390
Hope The Manly, Cheaper Red Ones Will Fit My Little Lady Ears
Nope, Not Prophylactics, But Gendered Chewing Gum. Sent By My Friend In Turkey
Let's talk about the name combined with the gendering. First sensations? Didn't know gum (or mints) could be that pleasurable.
Man Yoghurt
I remember they were good, better than regular ones and bigger and I used to buy them before I eliminated lactose from my diet. Still hasn't grown a beard though so I think they are not working too well ;)
Careful Now. Don't Want To Hurt Your Delicate Lady-Teeth On This Manly Brush
I Thought Stocks & Bonds Were Unisex. I've Been Doing It Wrong All This Time
This is a "girl power!" type post, to try and get more women into taking risks in investments.
Did Someone Say "Pointlessly Gendered"?
