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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

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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Samantha Lomb
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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

It seems like that to me, but I also get where the mansplaining part came from. Now I'm confused.

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

Nah, he was just excited about a fine film and wanted to share his excitement

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

I doubt he was trying to explain it. I feel he was more likely voicing his support.

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

His response was reasonable.Why was it problem for you? You were determined to see a 'mansplanation' ?

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

Sounds like he was sharing his opinion on something rather than explaining it to you.

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

Well, he wasn't wrong and it seems more like he wanted to share.

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

Every single White guy when I post my opinion on a comic forum ._.

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

A friend of mine was so excited about how WW was portrayed as such a strong woman, blah, blah and if he had a daughter, he make sure she watched this. Meanwhile, "Hidden Figures" was also playing at the time, which was more impressive. Women who really worked in the space program vs. a character who needs CGI to be impressive while wearing a bustier and boots.

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

pfft movies have had heroines for years like Ripley from Aliens.

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

I'm just thankful he was willing to get one of us females pregnant

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Half this thread is not mansplainning. In a lot of the stories, the man do not know the woman, neither her work or that she is an expert on the subject. They have a conversation and maybe are convinced of false things, but it's enterily different from "Hello, I know you're an expert of this subject, but I am a man and I will kow tell you why I know better".

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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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