I wrote a post, now at the Guardian where I take issue with the unnecessary mockery and derision aimed at Miss Utah 2013, Marissa Powell. Basically, I’m realising I’m waging a war on an entity I’ve decided to call “the Internet”.
My favourite comment so far is this one [click to enlarge].
This person has uncovered my secret plan! Nooo!
You said things in defense of a woman. It’s well known that the only reason men ever do this is with the hope of getting laid. QED.
Dude, you got caught white knighting. Just admit it. I mean, c’mon; the only reason to defend a women is so you can fuck her later. Everyone knows that. /sarcasm
Man, in the topsy-turvy worrld of the internet, you have to expect some degree of stupidity to find you.
And occasionally, they’ll comment on your material.
Good article, although I still think Buckaroo Banzai said it best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynozTOWeX1I 🙂
This is how sexism cuts both ways.
In order for Jpblow to believe what xe wrote, xe’d have to believe several derogatory stereotypes about men and women. Xe is probably included in one of those genders. I wonder how often people believe these things of themselves. I don’t think this person set out to internalize sexism. Maybe Jpblow sees his or herself as a “nice guy” or a “chill girl”. Maybe not. I wonder what sort of behavior of their own people like Jpblow excuse by blaming their gender.