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Ever had anything mansplained to you? You know, when a guy starts explaining something to (most likely) a woman about something that they very well know themselves in a condescending or patronizing way.

Sure, it is definitely a serious issue, one that hints at sexism and rudeness, among other things, but also one that can be satisfying and even funny—particularly when the one being mansplained to claps back with an educated response that makes the mansplainer rethink their decisions.

In celebration of the recent Valentine’s Day, Twitter user @J_Dot_J asked people what was the most obvious thing that was mansplained to them. Dozens upon dozens of people shared their best mansplaining stories, not only voicing their frustrations, but also pointing out how nobody should ever assume that you don’t know things.

Image credits: J_Dot_J

Bored Panda has collected some of the best responses from the Twitter thread and made it into a list for you to enjoy. While you’re scrolling, why not share your thoughts and vote on the ones you liked the most, and share your mansplaining stories, if you have any, in the comment section below!

Oh, and if this ain't enough, Bored Panda has two other articles on the topic here and here, so be sure to check them out once you're done here!

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

Look on the bright side, cement proof that he did you a favour by showing you his true colours.

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

To the 'Mansplaining Deniers' out there : The point is that those men make the assumption that the woman knows nothing, without knowing anything about her. When we meet a new person, we could all just assume they are equally intelligent as us.

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

YOU TELL HIM! I'm tired of men trying to explain s**t that I know better.

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

Seriously men need to at least know what they are talking about when they do this

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

I got a C in art once for ‘plagiarising’ Devil Wears Prada (had just come out at the time). We had to design a shoe. I made mine into a dragon with a tail going up the leg and scales all over looking like fire. All the work showed it was inspired by Smaug from The Hobbit. The art teacher who was ALSO and English teacher said what’s the hobbit? Who’s Tolkien? Said I was lying and still gave me a C for ‘plagiarising’ Devil Wears Prada 🤦🏼‍♀️

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

I am 45yrs old and am in full blown menopause. I started peri menopause when I was 38-39yrs old. I had a man child explain menopause and proceed to tell me that it is impossible for a woman to start it that young and to be in menopause at my age. While it is not common it does happen and my last period was actually almost 6yrs ago. He said it was something else and insisted that the Gynecologist was wrong due to her being a woman and I NEED TO SEE A MALE DOCTOR to be correctly diagnosed. I had blood work done and am currently on hormone therapy. Kicker....... this Man/Child was 22yrs old and was going to college for a degree in physical education. LMFAO SMH

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

Had a friend that endured that too. She didn't have the heart to tell him she worked at Wizards of the Coast..the company that bought the rights to and publish all the D&D material.

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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

NEVER explain D&D to someone unless they ask you to. It's surprising how many people tried to do that to me a few years back. That and the "You don't look like the sort of guy who watches Marvel movies". I'm CONSTANTLY talking about superheroes. I wear superhero merch. I have stickers all over my boards and helmet. I ramble about video games constantly. Of course, I watch Marvel, play games, and enjoy some D&D every now and then.

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

I hate that. Like it’s a HUGE pet peeve. I’m in freaking love with D&D and I admire anyone who has played D&D that long.

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

@Edward, she isn't stopping the fan from enjoying th hobby, the fan thought they needed it explained to them.

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

I wish I understood D&D but I don't want to feel like an idiot who knows nothing

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

Everyone feels like an idiot for a bit while they start out, that's normal. If someone actively makes you feel like an idiot while you're trying to learn they suck. Most people will probably be really happy to try and help a new player learn

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

Would it be rude if a woman just said, "Stop explaining this. Stop talking." ? I guess it would be. But honestly!

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

I just started recently playing again. The current version is a bit different from what I played in the '80s.

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

I do not understand why so many people are against abortion -- it truly should be allowed up to the age of 25-30.

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

i'm confused by your comment, whether you meant it to be on this image or not

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

How can you be an engineer and not understand pH, it's so basic! (no pun intended)

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

Stop with the made up Covid nonsense, “doctor”! You’re just distracting us from the real and imminent threat of the Lizard People from Planet X! Not to mention the cannibals in the pizza basement.

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

If “girls” can’t play bass, then what was Carol Kaye doing on all 10,000+ recording sessions she played on? If he’s ever enjoyed a famous bass line from the last half of the 20th century, she probably played it.

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

You could be showing it to him on a cutting board, and then putting it together on a sewing machine, and he'd still say that you were wrong.

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

yeah that's really annoying when you aren't even interacting with them and men still insist in butting in and "showing off"

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

In fairness it often feels like Texas doesn't have science. Like when they make energy policy, or claim that wind turbines and solar panels don't work in cold weather . . .

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

I worked for attorneys for 22 years. One time a three-year practicing attorney was looking for a plea on a criminal case. I advised him it's called an Alford plea, he argued with me, continued to try to think of what he believed it's called and then proceeded to get a book to find the answer. Which was. And Alford plea.

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

Fictional TV from the eighties is ~totally~ more valuable that modern research.

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

His source is Nickelodeon... we need some new and special kind of facepalm for this.

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

I would comment something witty, but I can't think of anything right now...I'll just leave this here as a placeholder I guess

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

A bit odd he felt the need to explain it to you as if you didn’t know, but maybe he was just trying to relate? I dunno, seems more like he was trying to “fit in” as it were rather than look down on you...? 🤷🏻‍♀️🙂

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

Where's the 2nd part? Ppl are upvoting a story that doesn't tell what she was waiting on or what happened?

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