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Sexist Men Seem To Be At A Loss For Words After Women Make Them Explain Their Nasty Jokes And It’s The Best Comeback
Sexist Men Seem To Be At A Loss For Words After Women Make Them Explain Their Nasty Jokes And It’s The Best Comeback
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Sexist Men Seem To Be At A Loss For Words After Women Make Them Explain Their Nasty Jokes And It’s The Best Comeback

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Out of all the insults you could throw at a modern workplace, sadly, ‘sexist’ is still one of them. About 80% percent of women in the US report experiencing sexual harassment at work. One study even stated that 50% of women had been harassed within the last year alone.

A common form of verbal sexual abuse is the “joke”. Someone says something explicit or degrading about a colleague, and if they aren’t too embarrassed by it and do speak up, they instantly get labeled as too sensitive. You know, the high-end of comedy.

Sick and tired of these situations, author Heather Thompson Day tweeted a smart way of replying to these remarks. The best part is that her answer also forced the perpetrator to think about what they’ve said. Heather’s post has already received over 551K likes, and it has inspired women to share similar stories of stopping sexist bigots.

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    Sadly, reporting sexual harassment can and often does have negative consequences for the person who brings up the complaint. One study found that 68% of sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or Fair Employment Practices Agencies between 2012 and 2016 included allegations of retaliation, and nearly as many (64%) were associated with job loss.

    Having this in mind, it’s hardly surprising that many victims don’t report. It is estimated that roughly 5.1 million Americans experience sexual harassment each year, but only 27% of employees who file charges with the EEOC and continue to pursue redress, receive any benefit.

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    Inspired by Heather’s tweet, women started sharing similar stories of stopping sexist bigots

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    Ilona Baliūnaitė

    Ilona Baliūnaitė

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

    What do you think ?
    Foxxy’s #1 fan
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sexual harassment is NEVER right but a lot of these men in this post are doing it to young teens. That is just sick.

    Jacky Morris Boyce
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. Noone should do any of these things at all.

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    Iggy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The grandma beating the perv with her umbrella for being to disgusting to her granddaughter is fantastic! Take no prisoners!

    Pittsburgh rare
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever I'm said something inappropriate, I look them deadpan in the eye without saying a word and I see them backpedaling faster than you can imagine. It helps that I naturally have a cold stare 😎

    Lynda Momalo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I too have a cold stare and "resting b***h face" that I've used in response to vile and sexist comments. At least in the scenarios I've been in, combined with stony silence, it makes men wilt.

    Load More Replies...
    Maya Baggins
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think, as some of those guys said, that porn is the problem. Education is. Guys (and girls) watch porn, but it is our job as adults to remind them porn is like a zombie movie: any resemblance with reality is pure coincidence.

    Renee Gauthier
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, as a woman, I watch porn, but I wouldn't think to carry it over to work.

    Load More Replies...
    The Alchemist
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a guy I absolutely hate when other guys act like pigs. Ive never understood how girls stand it, but I'm so glad that people stand up for themselves.

    Pamela24
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What choice do we really have? :( Thank you so much for being an ally, it really does matter, please don't hesitate to speak up for somebody if you see this type of situation, as a man you're in a much better position to do that.

    Load More Replies...
    The Random Merp
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a guy in my Latin class who got paired up with me for a project. The entire time, he was complaining about how we got the one female legend and saying a bunch of sexist comments while I sat right in front of him. He finally said something about girls being weak and not cool, so I challenged him to an arm wrestle to test his 'theory'. I slammed his hand into the table because I was expecting a little more resistance, but it turns out that noodle arms don't lie. He still made his comments, but somewhat stopped around me afterwards.

    Erin
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my career I am often the only woman in the room and I find that asking the men to explain the "joke" to me shuts them down. It is a classier and more mature way of handling the situation.

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please help to make this a trend. Tell your friends. Let's crush these sexist pigs.

    Load More Replies...
    Gwyn Plaine
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had a woman at work, look me up and down and declare "i'd open him up like a pack-O-crisps" I asked her what she meant! Not, like in a snippy c**tish way like the people above. But really and truely, because it sounded like a threat! I asked twice, but she just laughed and said "relax, mate, it was just a joke". I asked her would be as funny if i threatened to cut her throat like a stuck little piggy??? She reported me to HR. They tried to fire me, I resigned, took them to a work tribunal and got awarded 6 grand. All because a woman decided to be inappropriate at work. How about you do an article about that. ........ ANNNNND DOWNVOTE!!!!!

    Foxxy’s #1 fan
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, she had the nerve to report you? That’s b******t, women can abuse and harass too, I see it all the time and no one bats an eyelid. But if the tables were turned, well that’s a different story.

    Load More Replies...
    J. Normal
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite comment to use when I hear "it's a joke", "should we ask (HR, Wife, Boss) if they see the humor"?

    LuckyL
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have loved to hera more stories about how men were called out on what they said - also to get a few ideas on how to react

    K. Blanchette
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same, I gotta start writing s**t down. I like to play stupid and just pretend like I don't understand. I do a pretty good stupid face, complete with head tilt.

    Load More Replies...
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    Foxxy’s #1 fan
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sexual harassment is NEVER right but a lot of these men in this post are doing it to young teens. That is just sick.

    Jacky Morris Boyce
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. Noone should do any of these things at all.

    Load More Replies...
    Iggy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The grandma beating the perv with her umbrella for being to disgusting to her granddaughter is fantastic! Take no prisoners!

    Pittsburgh rare
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever I'm said something inappropriate, I look them deadpan in the eye without saying a word and I see them backpedaling faster than you can imagine. It helps that I naturally have a cold stare 😎

    Lynda Momalo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I too have a cold stare and "resting b***h face" that I've used in response to vile and sexist comments. At least in the scenarios I've been in, combined with stony silence, it makes men wilt.

    Load More Replies...
    Maya Baggins
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think, as some of those guys said, that porn is the problem. Education is. Guys (and girls) watch porn, but it is our job as adults to remind them porn is like a zombie movie: any resemblance with reality is pure coincidence.

    Renee Gauthier
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, as a woman, I watch porn, but I wouldn't think to carry it over to work.

    Load More Replies...
    The Alchemist
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a guy I absolutely hate when other guys act like pigs. Ive never understood how girls stand it, but I'm so glad that people stand up for themselves.

    Pamela24
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What choice do we really have? :( Thank you so much for being an ally, it really does matter, please don't hesitate to speak up for somebody if you see this type of situation, as a man you're in a much better position to do that.

    Load More Replies...
    The Random Merp
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a guy in my Latin class who got paired up with me for a project. The entire time, he was complaining about how we got the one female legend and saying a bunch of sexist comments while I sat right in front of him. He finally said something about girls being weak and not cool, so I challenged him to an arm wrestle to test his 'theory'. I slammed his hand into the table because I was expecting a little more resistance, but it turns out that noodle arms don't lie. He still made his comments, but somewhat stopped around me afterwards.

    Erin
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my career I am often the only woman in the room and I find that asking the men to explain the "joke" to me shuts them down. It is a classier and more mature way of handling the situation.

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please help to make this a trend. Tell your friends. Let's crush these sexist pigs.

    Load More Replies...
    Gwyn Plaine
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had a woman at work, look me up and down and declare "i'd open him up like a pack-O-crisps" I asked her what she meant! Not, like in a snippy c**tish way like the people above. But really and truely, because it sounded like a threat! I asked twice, but she just laughed and said "relax, mate, it was just a joke". I asked her would be as funny if i threatened to cut her throat like a stuck little piggy??? She reported me to HR. They tried to fire me, I resigned, took them to a work tribunal and got awarded 6 grand. All because a woman decided to be inappropriate at work. How about you do an article about that. ........ ANNNNND DOWNVOTE!!!!!

    Foxxy’s #1 fan
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, she had the nerve to report you? That’s b******t, women can abuse and harass too, I see it all the time and no one bats an eyelid. But if the tables were turned, well that’s a different story.

    Load More Replies...
    J. Normal
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite comment to use when I hear "it's a joke", "should we ask (HR, Wife, Boss) if they see the humor"?

    LuckyL
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have loved to hera more stories about how men were called out on what they said - also to get a few ideas on how to react

    K. Blanchette
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same, I gotta start writing s**t down. I like to play stupid and just pretend like I don't understand. I do a pretty good stupid face, complete with head tilt.

    Load More Replies...
    Load More Comments
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