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Here's a radical thought. Maybe men and women would get along better if companies and institutions stopped yelling about how different they are? I get it, everyone has their own opinion, and it's a sensitive topic but come on. Toilet paper for women? A cookbook for men? Some things are just absurd. And you can find them on the subreddit r/PointlesslyGendered. This online community is dedicated to collecting examples of the division between the two genders our society so desperately insists on, and over the years have gotten themselves quite a load. Here are some of the worst ones.

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Dinosaurs Are For Boys

Dinosaurs Are For Boys

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Jayne Kyra
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The correct response towards anyone meddling in what is none of their business.

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I Feel This Belongs Here

I Feel This Belongs Here

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Gender-tailored marketing messages are fairly common, but research shows they can have the opposite effect and repel consumers, especially women. In fact, they often backfire to the point of dissuading women from choosing a product they would have considered if the company hadn't talked about their gender so much, a study by Harvard Business School found.

The reason for this lies in human nature. People tend to resist being categorized (or made to feel like they are unwillingly reduced to a single identity) particularly when the product they're being nudged toward evokes a stereotype about their gender.

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Damn You, Spaghetti Sauce. If Only I Had A Man Around! Dinner Is Ruined!

Damn You, Spaghetti Sauce. If Only I Had A Man Around! Dinner Is Ruined!

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

She should have asserted dominance by opening a jar herself in front of her mom

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Gendering Eggs Now, Are We?

Gendering Eggs Now, Are We?

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Suggesting that women will go crazy over a product wrapped in pink packaging just because some marketer assumes that all women love pink can come across as downright insulting, co-researcher Leslie K. John, the Marvin Bower Associate Professor at HBS, said.

"In a way, this project reminds me of my childhood," John explained. "When I was a kid, I had a babysitter who said, 'Leslie, your favorite color is pink.' She would put pink bows in my hair. Everything had to be pink. This project is partly a reaction against this feeling that just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I love pink! There's something very off-putting about feeling like you're being reduced to a single category of membership."

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And It’s Only $49.99!

And It’s Only $49.99!

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

To be fair, a lot of women could buy one-for-all but don't and the variety for "male" body care grows.

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#7

Names Have A Gender?

Names Have A Gender?

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#8

What To Get My Niece For Christmas

What To Get My Niece For Christmas

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Bow, I’m a Slytherin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If my aunt was here, she’d say ‘makeup’. I’m not even a girl, I was AFAB, she doesn’t know that though, and for t he past 3 Christmases and my birthdays, she’s only gave me makeup-

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But where does this false notion come from? Why do companies keep trying to sell their products by emphasizing the buyer's gender? Well, the answer to this question might lie in one 2017 Pew Research Center survey.

It discovered that Americans think men and women are basically different in the way they express their feelings, their physical abilities, their personal interests, and their approach to parenting. But there is no public consensus on the origins of these differences.

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Gatekeeping A Yellow Jacket, Among Other Normal Things

Gatekeeping A Yellow Jacket, Among Other Normal Things

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Shaming Elephants

Shaming Elephants

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I think marketers know this. Maybe some of them just haven't realized that to have an opinion and to base your purchasing decision on it are two different things.

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This applies to other aspects, not only gender. According to previous research, for example, even stereotypes that cast people in a positive light—such as Asians excel in math—can trigger a negative reaction from these groups.

#12

Girls Don’t Have Ankles

Girls Don’t Have Ankles

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Haley Brock
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ahhh i think thats worse than period pains *ow* and last time i checked... i have two ankles

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#13

Fellas, Is It Gay To Touch Your Face?

Fellas, Is It Gay To Touch Your Face?

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Anna McHugh
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's true, though. Holding your face together is the only thing preventing his XY-jaw from dragging along the floor, with his XY-knuckles. Plus, he has bonus nose-picking modality this way.

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#14

Sounds Very Mormon

Sounds Very Mormon

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Piet Puk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How I can tell that this guy has a small penis? Because there is nothing telling what sex he is when he wears pants.

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#15

True!

True!

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troufaki13
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have made the "man" meal spicy af and then laugh at his face when I could actually eat it and he couldn't

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

If your masculinity is threatened by an elegant meal, you have issues and should probably see a therapist.

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Flora Mclellan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless the meal was just a literal estrogen pill, this woman should file for divorce

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Vicky Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And of course it's too girly to cook his meal himself!!!😡😡😡

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

What did she serve him? Rainbow cotton candy on a plate decorated with unicorns!?

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Nadine Bamberger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And, why, besides everything else here that is just blatantly stupid, why is "girl" or "girly" an insult? Shouldn't be.

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't even picture what a "girly" meal would be... like, I literally have NO context for that experience.

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CharliAnn Olney
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If hubby is that over concerned with his "masculinity". Him gots a problem and it isn't with his maleness!

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

I would have loved to see a comment from the wife, to say what girly cooking she had put on the table

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Faith Nicole
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my God. This poor woman, how many other things does she need to do separately for her husband because it's not manly enough for him? He sounds like a douche & I'd go back to the 'good old days' where parents would say "You're not allowed to leave this table until you eat your food, and if you don't like it then you will go hungry for the rest of the night. I'm not making something else just for you when I spent all this time cooking for you in the first place" I bet he'd either go hungry, or shut is mouth and eat whatever his wife made

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Celtic Pirate Queen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember the book "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche". Really? 'Cause I'm pretty sure a man invented it.

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Pamela Scott
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She needs to let him learn to appreciate what she cooks by not cooking for a while!!!

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Vicki Perizzolo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

obviously his Y-chromosome is missing a part - the one that brought common sense into his life - what a dumba$$.

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Sheena Leversedge Wood
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you'd think food wasn't assumed to be gendered, but back when we could still go out for meals, waiters were always trying to give my husband my rare steak, and me whatever he had ordered (sometimes chicken, sometimes vegetarian - he isn't veggie, but he really enjoys a lot of veggie food, etc) and to give him my pint of lager or cider and me his lemonade.

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mckenna kelly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

being abusive is one thing but fitting this into the cancel culture hate scheme is beyond stupid

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

Should have eaten the girly meal yourself while he cooked himself something more manly.

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Kim Lorton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His wife should only make him manly meals from now on... brown,gray, and black and white..oooooh, yum, NOT..

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Zoe Vokes
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it was fish or a salad and he wanted a big slab of meat.

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Sheena Leversedge Wood
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that doesn't have to do with being male or female though. that's just food preferences.

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would absolutely love to know what a "too girly" meal looks and tastes like.

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

But... But... I'm gay! How can I eat my wife's cooking (in an effort to be more gay) when I can't marry a woman without giving up the option to marry a man!?

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

One of my favourite things ever are butterfly cakes, with the little bit of icing and the cake wings on top, and I definitely don't want to touch any w*****s.

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

So.... never show that guy what vegans eat then. Bet that would be extremely "girly" too.

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Chris Meyers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a gay guy - LET ME TELL YOU - that if a dude is THIS defensive of his masculinity...,What he would like is a boyfriend.

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Damo Lee Park
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

man, my missus could dye all my food pink and purple, cover it in edible glitter, and I'd still eat it after a days work. She took the time to cook it, I can take the time to eat it. even when it's horrible. Cos I'm not always perfect either, and she barely gives me a hard time about that

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Bex Hallihan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hubby is strictly a meat and two veg man but that's because he's an uncultured swine, not because he's a man.

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Elaine Mattingly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of cooking another more manly meal just serve the first one in a dog dish and tell him to eat on the floor.

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

Meals can't really be girly...? they're just food. Eat it and be grateful.

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

What did she make, spaghetti bra's with white chocolate tampons for dessert?

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Yeah, then he goes and finds a new Baby Momma and your income disappears.

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#16

Cancer Isn't Gendered, Support Shouldn't Be Either

Cancer Isn't Gendered, Support Shouldn't Be Either

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#17

This Guy Gets It

This Guy Gets It

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

It gets even scarier in fragrance commercials for men that show women sniffing at that stuff...

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#18

In Estonian "Ta" (Or "Tema") Means Both "She" And "He", Google Translate Decides By Context

In Estonian "Ta" (Or "Tema") Means Both "She" And "He", Google Translate Decides By Context

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#20

Because That Is Totally How It Works

Because That Is Totally How It Works

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

You should not be angry because people lacks of knowledge. Flamingos are pink, many fishes are blue... Just teach them instead of getting angry which leads to nowhere

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Apparently It’s Gay To See Now

Apparently It’s Gay To See Now

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

Real men don't go out of their way for street signs, the street signs scarper out of the way.

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#22

This Is The Worst One I've Ever Seen

This Is The Worst One I've Ever Seen

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Girls Live On A Different Planet

Girls Live On A Different Planet

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#24

Toothpaste For Men Only!

Toothpaste For Men Only!

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Haley Brock
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wtf i use that toothpaste and i use men's deodorent and its not to strong for my fragile feminine teeth or under arms this makes me so mad

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#25

Wait Until He Learns That Men Have Butt Cheeks Too

Wait Until He Learns That Men Have Butt Cheeks Too

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Pointlessly Gendered Shelter Caused Trans Student To Be Left Outside

Pointlessly Gendered Shelter Caused Trans Student To Be Left Outside

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

Bureaucracy at its finest.....lol. Also, what a stupid shooter plan. "Look, there's a shooter! Quick! separate by genders!"

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Food Is Feminine

Food Is Feminine

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

...it likely was 95% barbecue receipes since "real men will only eat meat" roasted to charcoal and not touch anything sweet.

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#30

Pockets?!

Pockets?!

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

I used to wear mens slacks for this reason and too many people thought it was a strange thing for me (female) to do

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#31

Men Can't Be Anorexic Apparently

Men Can't Be Anorexic Apparently

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No Bro It’s War Paint

No Bro It’s War Paint

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

Kinda contradicts the "You're a man you don't need a mirror" of nearby post.

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#33

Gender Appropriate "Fun"

Gender Appropriate "Fun"

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

A classic. And look how happy everyone is with his and especially her role.

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Fruity Drinks Are Bomb

Fruity Drinks Are Bomb

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Had To Share

Had To Share

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#38

Because Sexualising Babies Is Okay...

Because Sexualising Babies Is Okay...

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

Ewww I'm disgusted. The second one looks like something pesos would think of.

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Pointlessly Gendered Lit Sides

Pointlessly Gendered Lit Sides

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#40

Low Testosterone Male Pink Tool Set

Low Testosterone Male Pink Tool Set

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

Patriarchy is the worst for all genders. Even men. These toxic masculine alpha males should really stfu.

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#42

“Things To Say When You’re Staring At A Boy Trying To Think Of What To Say”

“Things To Say When You’re Staring At A Boy Trying To Think Of What To Say”

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#43

Fathering A Child? Sounds Pretty Girly To Me

Fathering A Child? Sounds Pretty Girly To Me

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Truth Monster
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

having a designer bag doesn't make you afraid of not being masculine. Why do you think there are diaper bags with flowers and cute baby animals? Because the demographic they are trying to sell the diaper bag to like it.

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Because Somehow Exercise And Dieting Can Be Gender Specific?

Because Somehow Exercise And Dieting Can Be Gender Specific?

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Sanne H.
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn’t it girly to worry so much about your masculinity all the time? 😉

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Found This Gem On Tumblr

Found This Gem On Tumblr

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Green Is Man, Red Is Woman

Green Is Man, Red Is Woman

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

Unclear whether this is gendering or just keeping a theme edit: Just realized these are different white people on unrelated album?movie? covers.

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Pointlessly Gendered And Homophobic At The Same Time

Pointlessly Gendered And Homophobic At The Same Time

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Pink Bad For Rap

Pink Bad For Rap

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