• ContrarianTrail@lemm.ee
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      21 days ago

      The test asks whether a work features at least two female characters who have a conversation about something other than a man. Some versions of the test also require that those two female characters have names.

      Two female characters. Not talking about men. Both have names.

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              20 days ago

              It’s a stereotype about women complimenting eachother while not actually meaning it. It’s a joke. Look at the upvote / downvote ratio. Most people get it. You’re in the minority here being offended by it. Recreational outrage so to speak.

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                I love that you’re asking how it’s misogynistic and literally your next words are that it’s a stereotype about women.

                “it’s a joke.” really? from what, 4th century CE?

                and stop this bullshit about being offended.

                people can call out misogyny, or any kind of bigotry without being offended. not that being offended is a bad thing when something is offensive to begin with. though to me it’s not “offensive” so much as it is incredibly hack. what I find offensive is pretending that this is in any way funny.

                also being in the minority or majority does not have any bearing to the legitimacy of your arguments. and it’s not most people who get it, it’s literally everyone. there’s nothing to “get”. this is one of the oldest jokes in history. update your sense of humor.

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                Hey buddy, I think you’re projecting quite a bit here. I made a Bechdel test joke, and you got “recreationally offended” over it. Have a sense of humor man! It’s just a joke!

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                  You still haven’t explained what’s deeply misogynistic about this cartoon. Or was that a joke too?

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            20 days ago

            Because women are not nearly that bitchy to each other after like 7th grade.

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                  Not all women, no, but some definitely are. Stereotypes come from reality. While they don’t apply to every individual, it does apply on a group level especially when compared to other groups. If this was completely made up nobody would find it funny. People find it funny because there’s a kernel of truth there. It’s not misogynistic to aknowledge that women as a group act differently to men.

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    Erase the last thought bubble and replace it with “It was nice to run into her, she’s so sweet,” and you’ll have something a bit more realistic and less incel-y lmao.

    Women do actually like each other 🙄

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    Right, anyway… I do like the fellow women I stumble upon on this site. I wish you gals all a lovely upcoming week!