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27 Dec 2013, 11:15 am

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Yeah, but women also wear high-heel shoes.

High-heel shoes are pretty dumb if you ask me.


Well, yes. I will have to concede that women are dumber than men in some areas.



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27 Dec 2013, 11:25 am

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If you find an image like this on a random google search, that proves it is true.


Yeah, but women also wear high-heel shoes.

High-heel shoes are pretty dumb if you ask me.


What about men that wear them?

I don't think they're dumb in and of themselves. It's the reason someone wears them that can be dumb. If you wear them because you're a drag artist or because it's a requirement of your job, that's not dumb. If you wear them to the supermarket, that's dumb.

I avoid them at all times and that's because I'm pain-averse and have medical problems with my feet, not because of my level of intelligence.


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27 Dec 2013, 11:27 am

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It'd be more funny if some guy who previously was watching UFC started watching tennis because tennis supports the patriarchy better :P


And there's women making very orgasmic-sounding grunts a lot.

It's like male heaven.



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27 Dec 2013, 11:35 am

Oh god, can't we just all get the bloody hell along? It makes even less sense on here. Most of us are autistic, so only somebody massively ignorant could say any of us are "privileged".

And let me talk about that, privilege is awful. The word, that is. it's awful. It rains scorn down upon someone for things they may not even be able to help and allows people to belittle the problems of the so called privileged, as if they were incapable of ever coming into real serious problems.

And if you really must make a point of "privilege" could you please do so in a way that does not simply assume that the other side, whomever that may be, are immune to all of life's troubles? Because when you make the point that way, you are not helping to break gender barriers down, you're helping build them up. Metaphorically, you take one brick off the walls, just to put three back on. Stop it.



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27 Dec 2013, 11:47 am

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Yeah, obviously it's because mainly straight men (and I guess some gay women) are the target audience for UFC.


These chicks are putting on a decent show

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elX_h-4VrP4[/youtube]

Ouch. She could have broken her arm at the end there. I don't like to see anyone get hurt. At least with the wrestling, no-one gets hurt.

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the same qualifications for men MUST be equally applied to women in sports


About 13 minutes in, you can see a man versus a woman. You can probably guess how it was going to be scripted, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5gq89dFd5c[/youtube]


Youtube has a wrestling league that features women and that is fun to watch.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMS7Nk68ZYw[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiOTODMKQoY[/youtube]


The man-vs.-woman stuff is decent to watch, too

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oKLrv2emC4[/youtube]

I wouldn't mind participating in some of these matches myself. :wink:



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27 Dec 2013, 11:48 am

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Oh god, can't we just all get the bloody hell along? It makes even less sense on here. Most of us are autistic, so only somebody massively ignorant could say any of us are "privileged".

And let me talk about that, privilege is awful. The word, that is. it's awful. It rains scorn down upon someone for things they may not even be able to help and allows people to belittle the problems of the so called privileged, as if they were incapable of ever coming into real serious problems.

And if you really must make a point of "privilege" could you please do so in a way that does not simply assume that the other side, whomever that may be, are immune to all of life's troubles? Because when you make the point that way, you are not helping to break gender barriers down, you're helping build them up. Metaphorically, you take one brick off the walls, just to put three back on. Stop it.


I'm white(like use sunglasses when looking at my legs white because it's so disgustingly pasty bright white), and I still for the most part, present male(partway transitioned). And considering I'm in the top 1% of the world due to birth location.

I'm priviledged.

I may have had no choice in what skin color I was born with, or where I was born, or any other number of variables people are dicks to other people about but by god, I'm going to milk it for all its worth.

Just kidding.

I also hate the word privilege.

It's misused. Also one persons privildedge can be another persons curse. There are many things I am told that I am "Priviledged" to have in my life, but I for one think life would be better without.


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27 Dec 2013, 11:49 am

Tequila wrote:
puddingmouse wrote:
It'd be more funny if some guy who previously was watching UFC started watching tennis because tennis supports the patriarchy better :P


And there's women making very orgasmic-sounding grunts a lot.

It's like male heaven.


When my boyfriend was watching women's tennis with his lesbian friend, he was certain that his friend's thoughts were far filthier than his own.


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27 Dec 2013, 12:33 pm

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Or you could start watching tennis. You get to both perv on the women and rest assured in the fact that the men are still rewarded with bigger prize money for their superior strength. Something for everyone there.

Prize money for winning Grand Slam finals 2013 (Singles):
US Open: $ 2.6 million
French Open: $ 1.95 million*
Australian Open: $ 2.55 million*
Wimbledon: $ 2.44 million*

Rounds played in Grand Slam finals 2013 (Singles) - Male/Female:
US Open: 4/3
French Open: 3/2
Australian Open: 4/3
Wimbledon: 3/2

Comparison:
Average rounds played (male): 3,5
Average rounds played (female): 2,5
Average prize money: $ 2.385 million
Average prize money per round (male): $ 681,429
Average prize money per round (female): $ 954,000
Female/Male prize money per round ratio: 1.40

Explanation:
All 4 Grand Slam tournaments award the same prize money to men and women in singles finals. However, women play Best 2 out of 3 while men play Best 3 out of 5.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_US_Open_%28tennis%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_French_Open
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Australian_Open
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Wimbl ... mpionships

*Converted to USD.

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27 Dec 2013, 1:02 pm

puddingmouse wrote:
Tequila wrote:
puddingmouse wrote:
It'd be more funny if some guy who previously was watching UFC started watching tennis because tennis supports the patriarchy better :P


And there's women making very orgasmic-sounding grunts a lot.

It's like male heaven.


When my boyfriend was watching women's tennis with his lesbian friend, he was certain that his friend's thoughts were far filthier than his own.


The two of them might enjoy watching the wrestling matches on Youporn, where the wrestling is taken to its logical conclusion. :oops:



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27 Dec 2013, 1:50 pm

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puddingmouse wrote:
Or you could start watching tennis. You get to both perv on the women and rest assured in the fact that the men are still rewarded with bigger prize money for their superior strength. Something for everyone there.

Comparison:
Average rounds played (male): 3,5
Average rounds played (female): 2,5
Average prize money: $ 2.385 million
Average prize money per round (male): $ 681,429
Average prize money per round (female): $ 954,000
Female/Male prize money per round ratio: 1.40


I suppose that anyone who was bothered by this could just not watch tennis.

I know that female porn stars are paid more than male porn stars, but I'm not about to start boycotting pornography.

I suppose that the MRAs could hold a protest outside a porn studio, and carry signs demanding equal pay for male talent. But, I don't think that I would bother joining them. Unless the studios were going to offer roles to the men standing outside. That would be a quick way to break up the protest.



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27 Dec 2013, 1:58 pm

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Having just watched the video just now, I can't disagree with it.
Of course, some won't like it because it delivers truths they don't want to face.
The worse of the lot are male feminists.

You do know there is a difference between stereotypes and truth?
I did think the vid was funny.Hardly applies to some women.I hooked my sat receiver up by myself.I never ask for directions because I can read a map and fold it.
And as for intelligence,I scored a 98 on verbal skills on the ASVAB,what was your score Raptor? :D


The video only states the direction we've been going in and that we're still going in that direction. I only stated that I can't disagree with that since it is the truth.
I'd reply line by line to yours but it seems that this is Take Offense with Raptor month so to avoid more TOS's in my inbox I won't .


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27 Dec 2013, 2:59 pm

puddingmouse wrote:
XFilesGeek wrote:
ArrantPariah wrote:
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If you find an image like this on a random google search, that proves it is true.


Yeah, but women also wear high-heel shoes.

High-heel shoes are pretty dumb if you ask me.


What about men that wear them?

I don't think they're dumb in and of themselves. It's the reason someone wears them that can be dumb. If you wear them because you're a drag artist or because it's a requirement of your job, that's not dumb. If you wear them to the supermarket, that's dumb.

I avoid them at all times and that's because I'm pain-averse and have medical problems with my feet, not because of my level of intelligence.


My remark was intended as a silly comment and is not representative of my actual views of the relative IQ of either sex.


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27 Dec 2013, 3:33 pm

Raptor wrote:
Misslizard wrote:
Raptor wrote:
Having just watched the video just now, I can't disagree with it.
Of course, some won't like it because it delivers truths they don't want to face.
The worse of the lot are male feminists.

You do know there is a difference between stereotypes and truth?
I did think the vid was funny.Hardly applies to some women.I hooked my sat receiver up by myself.I never ask for directions because I can read a map and fold it.
And as for intelligence,I scored a 98 on verbal skills on the ASVAB,what was your score Raptor? :D


The video only states the direction we've been going in and that we're still going in that direction. I only stated that I can't disagree with that since it is the truth.
I'd reply line by line to yours but it seems that this is Take Offense with Raptor month so to avoid more TOS's in my inbox I won't .

I'm not offended at all.Feel free to reply.I've never once reported anyone to a mod.
It may apply to more to women who are NT.It does not really apply to me and other women on this forum.Many women and men are not mechanically inclined.But I bet you dollars to donuts that I can identify every part on a Chevy small block engine.That I do owe my ex,I used to watch him rebuild them and even helped some.I'm not really partial to getting under them,but I may have to get under my car and change the fuel filter.not looking forward to that.Its got a hot battery,alternator is good,starter is turning over,but it won't start.If it's not the fuel filter(they can get water in them)I'm guessing fuel pump.That I wouldn't try to change because I doubt I have the tools and it may be under the tank.
Feel free to attempt to offend me. :D


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27 Dec 2013, 5:03 pm

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Feel free to attempt to offend me. :D


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27 Dec 2013, 5:36 pm

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puddingmouse wrote:
Or you could start watching tennis. You get to both perv on the women and rest assured in the fact that the men are still rewarded with bigger prize money for their superior strength. Something for everyone there.

Prize money for winning Grand Slam finals 2013 (Singles):
US Open: $ 2.6 million
French Open: $ 1.95 million*
Australian Open: $ 2.55 million*
Wimbledon: $ 2.44 million*

Rounds played in Grand Slam finals 2013 (Singles) - Male/Female:
US Open: 4/3
French Open: 3/2
Australian Open: 4/3
Wimbledon: 3/2

Comparison:
Average rounds played (male): 3,5
Average rounds played (female): 2,5
Average prize money: $ 2.385 million
Average prize money per round (male): $ 681,429
Average prize money per round (female): $ 954,000
Female/Male prize money per round ratio: 1.40

Explanation:
All 4 Grand Slam tournaments award the same prize money to men and women in singles finals. However, women play Best 2 out of 3 while men play Best 3 out of 5.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_US_Open_%28tennis%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_French_Open
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Australian_Open
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Wimbl ... mpionships

*Converted to USD.

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Ah, I forgot that men play more. Guess it isn't such a good sport for a former UFC fan who wants male strength to be rewarded, after all.

But then I'm someone who likes watching darts. This is because I like watching fat men sweat - but not in a sexual way. :lol: It's more because I like watching people under massive pressure trying to get their nerves calm enough to hit a triple.

Now darts is a 'sport'* where women need more recognition/prize money - but it's also one where they could compete against men if enough of them took it up and practiced enough. It's just not glamorous for most men to want to take it up, let alone most women. :lol:

*post edited becuase I realise darts isn't a proper sport, even though I love it


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27 Dec 2013, 5:38 pm

XFilesGeek wrote:
puddingmouse wrote:
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ArrantPariah wrote:
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If you find an image like this on a random google search, that proves it is true.


Yeah, but women also wear high-heel shoes.

High-heel shoes are pretty dumb if you ask me.


What about men that wear them?

I don't think they're dumb in and of themselves. It's the reason someone wears them that can be dumb. If you wear them because you're a drag artist or because it's a requirement of your job, that's not dumb. If you wear them to the supermarket, that's dumb.

I avoid them at all times and that's because I'm pain-averse and have medical problems with my feet, not because of my level of intelligence.


My remark was intended as a silly comment and is not representative of my actual views of the relative IQ of either sex.


I know. My remark was intended to be me whittering on about my thoughts on high heels - not the shoe version of the Spanish Inquisition. :wink:


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