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Am I the only person who gets annoyed by the use of "Man Cards" and "Man Points"? 

Men do not have a monopoly on being useful and awesome. Nor should being awesome be something out of the ordinary for men but expected for women, or vis versa. 

I approve of the idea of "Adult Points" for people doing something Like An Adult (or Like A Boss, as I've also heard).
I also approve of the idea of "Brownie Points" for going above and beyond the call of duty in being shiny and awesome.

The idea of giving and deducting Man Cards for conforming to gender stereotypes can fuck right off. 

Anyone with me?

Date: 2012-11-01 06:59 pm (UTC)
ext_197528: (Katherine and Vincent)
From: [identity profile] kurenai-tenka.livejournal.com
Also 'grow a pair'.

'big balls'

etc etc

Date: 2012-11-02 09:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesquepadalia.livejournal.com
I have the balls. They're in a jar on my desk. :p

But yes - we need to stop thinking that testicles = bravery.

I tend to prefer using "guts" or "spine" in such contexts.

Date: 2012-11-02 08:28 pm (UTC)
ext_197528: (Dita)
From: [identity profile] kurenai-tenka.livejournal.com
Indeed. This stand-up segment basically sums up my thoughts on the matter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcM0DPH2bNo
Edited Date: 2012-11-02 08:29 pm (UTC)

Date: 2012-11-03 08:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sesquepadalia.livejournal.com
AWESOME clip :D

I have decided I love that guy

Date: 2012-11-03 11:50 am (UTC)
ext_197528: (Dita)
From: [identity profile] kurenai-tenka.livejournal.com
Ikr?

I watched the rest of the standup act yesterday, and the whole thing is full of the same amazingness. :D

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