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Some jokes or comments are simply calling for a person to bring their author down a notch, especially when they are borderline sexist or misogynistic; and they often find what they were calling for.

Some of such instances can be found on ‘The Female Dating Strategy’ subreddit—the only dating subreddit exclusively for women, according to its description. Scroll down to find them on the list below and see for yourself what matters women would like their male counterparts to be aware of or pay attention to.

#1

How Are We Meant To Know?

How Are We Meant To Know?

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    #2

    That Really Puts It In Perspective

    That Really Puts It In Perspective

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    #3

    Wholesome

    Wholesome

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    flower petals
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The world needs more mothers/mothers in law like this 💕

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    It’s clear to anyone who’s ever spent more than five minutes online that not every comment out there is a positive one or that there might be posts and thoughts shared that could be considered ambiguous at best. Both instances often entail traces—or an entire portion—of misogyny - contempt or prejudice directed specifically at women.

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    While clearly not every internet user—male or female—is there to spread hate or negative views towards a certain group of people, such negativity is unfortunately not that rare of an occurrence. According to Statista, negative comments and generally abusive language tops the list of the most common forms of negative prejudice against women online, which is followed by sexist and misogynistic remarks as well as actual threats.

    #4

    God's Will

    God's Will

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    flower petals
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unbelievable that this is how some tax dollars are spent, including, of course, women’s taxes.. 😬

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    #5

    Perfect Way To Deal With Their “Jokes”

    Perfect Way To Deal With Their “Jokes”

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Works on people making racist jokes too.

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    According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, as many as 44% of women aged 16 to 30 are targeted by online hate speech. But be it said type of speech, sexist remarks, or simply unpleasant comments that could have been kept to oneself, some women believe authors of all of the above are worth taking down a notch, and so they often take it upon themselves to do it.

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    #6

    The Hypocrisy

    The Hypocrisy

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    Moë
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that one, how about he only picks on you because he likes you…way to teach young girls to put up with abuse

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    #7

    This Sh*t Right Here!!

    This Sh*t Right Here!!

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    HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a horrible feeling. It's a feeling of regret and worthlessness and feeling used and it's just horrible. My best friend for most of middle school... turned out he thought I'd be "easy" (turns out how much he really knew me because most people know I'm Christian and waiting until marriage). I just felt like I'd wasted the last few years of my life.

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    #8

    Here’s What A HVM Looks Like In His Own Words, Then Shared By A Guy Friend Who I Know Is A HVM To His Wife

    Here’s What A HVM Looks Like In His Own Words, Then Shared By A Guy Friend Who I Know Is A HVM To His Wife

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    Ritchat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's no hotter thing a man can say than this. ❤️

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    While online comments directed at women focus on all sorts of aspects of their life—from career choices to their bodies, and beyond—some of them work as reminders that females are not always presented with the same rights or responsibilities in life as their male counterparts are, which is something feminists have long been fighting for. According to Pew Research Center’s 2020 data, more than three-in-five women in the US see themselves as feminists.

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    #10

    No Lies Told

    No Lies Told

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    Daniela Lavanza
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! Zealots should read such posts more often.

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    #11

    Animals > Men

    Animals > Men

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    Pew Research Center’s 2020 survey found that while many women consider themselves feminists, the extent to which they feel the term represents them well seemingly differs depending on age, education, and political views. Younger females with a college degree, representing the Democratic political party are reportedly more likely to say that the term ‘feminist’ describes them very well.

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    #13

    All Straight Men

    All Straight Men

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    EvilNob
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need a friend like him. As an asexual woman, no matter how oft I tell that I'm not into relationships, especially sexua1 ones, the only male response is "lol you should just try it with me and you will be cured". I'm tired of it. It's not a sickness that is curable by seX. I just want to have friends.

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    #14

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    Spencer's slave no longer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to add "do you see a book as competition for your time and attention"?

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    People’s views seem to differ not only in regards to how well the term ‘feminist’ describes them, but also in regards to how they see the movement itself. According to said survey from 2020, the majority of people in the US—roughly 64% of them—believe that feminism is empowering, four-in-ten say that it’s inclusive, too; however, nearly as many as the latter find it polarizing, while a third of Americans say it’s outdated.

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    #15

    Yeah Yeah I Know The Answer Is Just To Leave, But This Visual Is Hilarious!

    Yeah Yeah I Know The Answer Is Just To Leave, But This Visual Is Hilarious!

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    me myself and i READ BIO AGAIN
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this isnt exclusively a women-to-men kind of thing. Of course, in this context it speaks volumes about how some women (and men too, but personally ive heard more women facing this issue) face blatant disrespect in relationships, but this can also really just be used as life advice regarding toxic people. Don't be toxic and don't let toxic people in, whether in friendship, relationships (I guess especially this one though, because they'd be closer to you and stuff), or just life! have a lovely day x

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    In addition to women taking down toxic men or showing support for certain feminism-driven ideas, the examples on this list also depict certain expectations—or lack thereof—women have when it comes to men and dating. While some of them are not something extreme or out of the ordinary—a gesture as simple as making plans for the first date can seemingly go a long way—women (especially those with a college degree) reportedly find it more difficult than men to find a partner who would meet their expectations.

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    #18

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    CK
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Liberated people tend to appear less superficially "happy" because they have freed themselves from the people who force them to perform happiness under oppression.

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    #19

    Since When Do I Have To Put In Effort??

    Since When Do I Have To Put In Effort??

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    Wintermute
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think, broadly speaking, that women want effort before the fact, and men want appreciation after the fact. And both of them project that desire onto the other, rather than observe what the other desires, and so are disappointed when they don't receive the same thing they give.

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    #20

    Nothing But Truth

    Nothing But Truth

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    Kaitlyn T
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just posting to bury some toxic crud 🌈

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    #21

    The Reality Of Being A Woman Today - And The Fear Of Sexual And Physical Abuse That Comes With It - Is Something That Most Men Will Never Have To Experience

    The Reality Of Being A Woman Today - And The Fear Of Sexual And Physical Abuse That Comes With It - Is Something That Most Men Will Never Have To Experience

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    #22

    I Thought They Always Said Cat Ladies Were Gonna Die Alone

    I Thought They Always Said Cat Ladies Were Gonna Die Alone

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    Ace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never watched it (scary stuff) but I'm so pleased to hear that it has a happy ending.

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    #23

    All Of His Exes Can’t Be The “Crazy” Ones

    All Of His Exes Can’t Be The “Crazy” Ones

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    #24

    Geee I Wonder Why

    Geee I Wonder Why

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    Sergy Yeltsen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, thought so. Behold the incel in it's native habitat.

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    #26

    Violence Against Women In Movies And TV? Oh, It's Just For The Realism Effect!

    Violence Against Women In Movies And TV? Oh, It's Just For The Realism Effect!

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    CK
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how this is also the one type of "realism" that's apparently crucial in fantasy settings as well. There can be dragons, but there can't be a world without creepy depictions of sexual violence.

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    #27

    The "Good Old Days" Weren't Good For Grandma. Now We Know Better- Suffer For What?

    The "Good Old Days" Weren't Good For Grandma. Now We Know Better- Suffer For What?

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    Moë
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean when you could rape your wife cuz they couldn’t say no

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    #28

    Groom Smashes Bride’s Face Into Cake & She Rightfully Is Leaving Him

    Groom Smashes Bride’s Face Into Cake & She Rightfully Is Leaving Him

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    IsaMendes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he chooses to humiliate her on her special day in front of everyone just to get a few good laughs in instead of respecting her ONE wish than I think she made the right call.

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    #29

    Where Is The Lie?

    Where Is The Lie?

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always "where was the mother?", never "where was the father"...

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    #30

    Misogyny At Its Finest. I Chortled

    Misogyny At Its Finest. I Chortled

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    Poison Ivy/Boo
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in the UK and our houses are small. We had a couch delivered a couple of years ago. I told the guys when they arrived to take it in thru the close and bring it in thru the back door. It's wider and there isn't a sharp turn from the front door and into the living room (I had already taken the kitchen door off the hinges for the couch to fit thru). But did they listen? Nope. Half an hour of trying to get it into the living room from the front.....not only did they ding the door frame, but they managed to get it wedged in the stairway and pull up a bit of the carpet. After I told them again about taking it around the back they finally listened to me and spent another half hour getting it back outside. 20 mins later I was sitting on my new couch, seriously pïssed! If my hubs had been home, how much you wanna bet, they would have done what I said immediately!

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    #31

    Absolutely The Right Response

    Absolutely The Right Response

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    Moë
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh if only, I want a hoard of my very own 🥰

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    #32

    If They Want To Scrutinize Your Relationships, Then Scrutinize Theirs

    If They Want To Scrutinize Your Relationships, Then Scrutinize Theirs

    ShieldMaidenLagertha , CarolynAnhDang Report

    me myself and i READ BIO AGAIN
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't need to settle down. We need chocolate and money to pay off student loans and bills and stuff (or so I hear, Im almost 14 so I only really can empathize with the first one)

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    #33

    Channeling This Energy Today

    Channeling This Energy Today

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    #34

    Love This

    Love This

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    Angela Darling
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    after an offer you will refuse - "Oh that's really nice, but I'm not interested! Please respect my decision and my space!"

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    #35

    Every One Of My Exes, Though

    Every One Of My Exes, Though

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    Kariali
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes, I know this. I once told an ex that it was technically r*pe when he didn't stop when I said no. He still blames me today for "calling him a r*pist", which "killed his vibe".

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    #36

    Being A People Pleaser Is A Major Tenant Of Being A Pickme. Men Will Only Love The 50/50, Sex Supply, And Maid Service, Not You As A Person

    Being A People Pleaser Is A Major Tenant Of Being A Pickme. Men Will Only Love The 50/50, Sex Supply, And Maid Service, Not You As A Person

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    Red Reilly
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is true, once I stopped people pleasing, I've lost 'friends' that I realise are actually just really toxic people.

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    #37

    Cry Me A River

    Cry Me A River

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    Dirk Daring
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A man who can't feed himself isn't much use for any damn thing else.

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    #38

    100%

    100%

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    Islandchild
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The strip club is not the problem, it's the "last night of freedom" stupidity that is. That means the person saying it sees future with their partner as constricting how they want to live their life. It means they're not happy about their vows. The person who's against them going clearly doesn't trust them, either with cause or without. There's nothing wrong with watching a strip show, but it should never, ever involve touching. And for the record, I've worked strip clubs. Women are worse than the men as an audience, and the male strippers have no way to safely defend themselves as if they touch a woman to stop them the women invariably lie and cry victim.

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    #39

    Yep, Just About What I Expected

    Yep, Just About What I Expected

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    #40

    The Truth About "The Wall"

    The Truth About "The Wall"

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If anyone told me "no man wants you" I'd just say "well I don't want a man so that's no big loss".

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    #42

    Love Everything About This, People Are Finally Waking Up To It

    Love Everything About This, People Are Finally Waking Up To It

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    Moë
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My fam is me my lady and our 2 beasts (obviously cats)

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    #43

    Oop

    Oop

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    CK
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The reality is that, regardless of how empowering it might hypothetically be in different circumstances, real women in prostitution are for the most part being exploited and abused.

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    #44

    She Found Out Her Husband Was Cheating At 70 And Kicked Him Out! Found Love Again Are 73. Never Stop Vetting Ladies! Do Not Settle For Less

    She Found Out Her Husband Was Cheating At 70 And Kicked Him Out! Found Love Again Are 73. Never Stop Vetting Ladies! Do Not Settle For Less

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    flower petals
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for you, and the best of luck for the future! 💕

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    #45

    The Truth About The "Honey Moon Phase"

    The Truth About The "Honey Moon Phase"

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    flower petals
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, focus on the marriage, not just on the wedding.

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    #46

    Thinking About Being Married To Any Of My Exes Fuels My Single Hood

    Thinking About Being Married To Any Of My Exes Fuels My Single Hood

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    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't talk about it with anyone other than my Mom and my therapist, but I've only had one ex... and yet, "the one that got away" for me is a classmate I had a huge crush on, but was too shy to tell him (let alone, you know, do anything). It's been over 20 years, and I still litereally dream of him sometimes.

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    #47

    Yessssssss Queen!

    Yessssssss Queen!

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    Enlee Jones
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She was supposed to grovel at his feet and didn’t , now bro is upset that she’s not upset and isn’t fighting for the relationship he didn’t really want in the first place. 🤣 You go, girl!

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    #48

    Men Calling Women Crazy, For A Justified Reaction, Isn't New. The Fact That So Many Women Are Gaslighted Into Believing It, Is Terrifying

    Men Calling Women Crazy, For A Justified Reaction, Isn't New. The Fact That So Many Women Are Gaslighted Into Believing It, Is Terrifying

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    Pandarosa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there, violent partner for 5 years, but if I caused him to be irritated in a fit of standing up for myself I'd GROVEL for forgiveness.

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    #49

    What Power Shift?? Lies Men Tell. Women Get Better With Age

    What Power Shift?? Lies Men Tell. Women Get Better With Age

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    CK
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men get "more desirable" with age because it takes them 40 years to learn how to take a shower and read a book, and unfortunately, though women their age know better, some younger women are impressed by how much they stand out from younger men by seemingly matching the maturity one would expect from the average fetus.

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    #50

    Chris Pratt Continues To Be The Worst

    Chris Pratt Continues To Be The Worst

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    tresgatos72
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ironic that his last name is "pratt"

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    #51

    Such Simple Words But Definitely Something I Needed To See Today

    Such Simple Words But Definitely Something I Needed To See Today

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    CK
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes people do behave in a way that doesn't reflect how they feel, but that's their problem. If someone cares about you deep down but has issues with showing it, they can care about you deep down from a distance while you find someone who shows they care.

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    #52

    Conservative Men Can Be So Misogynistic That I Can No Longer Tell The Difference Between Reality And Satire

    Conservative Men Can Be So Misogynistic That I Can No Longer Tell The Difference Between Reality And Satire

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    #53

    I Feel Like Women Might Be Waking Up To What This Sub Preaches

    I Feel Like Women Might Be Waking Up To What This Sub Preaches

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    Susie Elle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how going Dutch was synonymous for being stingy and now more people are like "actually, they got a point"

    #54

    The New Dating Scam

    The New Dating Scam

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    CK
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Splitting down the middle is for when the totals are very close or for when people share food to the point where the math gets too complicated.

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    #55

    “You Don’t Need To Wear Makeup Around My Boyfriend Lol”

    “You Don’t Need To Wear Makeup Around My Boyfriend Lol”

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    #56

    How Did This Clown Get A Doctorate

    How Did This Clown Get A Doctorate

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    EvilNob
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or if available men are so lonely, they could be given to other available men.

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    #57

    This Is Why You Don't Get An Onlyfans. Men That You Know Will Happily Buy The Nudes To Wank Over You, And Then Go On Right Ahead To Use That Fact To Stop You From Getting A Job. Male 'Feminists' Are Evil, Do Not Believe Them When They Say They Are Supportive Of 'Sex Workers'

    This Is Why You Don't Get An Onlyfans. Men That You Know Will Happily Buy The Nudes To Wank Over You, And Then Go On Right Ahead To Use That Fact To Stop You From Getting A Job. Male 'Feminists' Are Evil, Do Not Believe Them When They Say They Are Supportive Of 'Sex Workers'

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    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only way he knows ahe has an'Only Fans' is because ho loooked

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