How to respond to "fragile masculinity"?

SirKolbath · 2018-09-13T21:20:41+00:00

This isn’t a shit test; it’s two feminazis being cunts. Flat out ignore them. Don’t interact with them at all. Some people are not worth your time.

Shit tests come from women who want you to qualify yourself for them. Dipshit tests come from women who have no interest in you besides pissing you off because it makes their miserable existence tolerable for that five minutes.

If you work with them, file a sexual harassment complaint. If they’re in your circle of friends, avoid them and do not attend events they attend. If they are relatives, stop interacting with them. If you’re in classes with them, make a complaint to the professor and/or the school. There is no level of hotness that is worth putting up with this bullshit from cunts like this, so don’t.

madhguru · 2018-09-13T22:21:04+00:00

I won't throw in how you should respond in terms of a witty response, since I think the top answer is the best one here.

But understand that what they WANT you to do, is to prove them right. Your reaction must be unbothered at best, and slightly annoyed at worst. The second you call them as they are, that will only provide them more ammo.

You already understand that they're awful people to distance yourself from. Treat them accordingly. I was going to say you are 100% going to sleep with one of these women, but I see you already have. Don't let her bitterness get you in trouble.

TheGillos · 2018-09-13T22:01:49+00:00

"ok"

wawakaka · 2018-09-13T22:04:47+00:00

ignore them...all they want is attention.

nothing that comes out of thier mouth should even matter to you...not even a hello.

IVIaskerade · 2018-09-13T22:41:01+00:00

Don't even dignify them with a response. If you must say something, say "ok" in a neutral tone and move on.

If you only show them attention when they behave, they'll start behaving around you.

Casd12 · 2018-09-14T02:16:20+00:00

"who let you out of the kitchen?"

Then they will start going off in a tantrum. Then you lyrically KO them with this line

"Oh wait nevermind, I forgot that you're both strong independent women who don't need no man"

The__Tren__Train · 2018-09-13T21:36:36+00:00

I would agree and de-amplify.

them: 'wow your masculinity is so fragile'

you: 'yeah.. I guess.. looks at phone'

and just leave it at that.

if they keep going, just keep saying 'yeah, I guess' lmao

Evian29 · 2018-09-13T22:17:54+00:00

I would just laugh in their faces. Who gives a damn.

WolfenSatyr · 2018-09-14T05:54:05+00:00

If I have to acknowledge people like this my patented response is to say "Sure" with the flattest, most bored expression on my face and continue with what I'm saying/doing. I don't even turn to look at them if I'm not facing their general direction. Since you've already been hammered constantly with those comments it should be easy to tune them out.

I don't even refer to women like these as cunts. They lack the warmth or depth to even merit the term.

Treating them like the most annoying children you've ever encountered is pretty effective.

And get a new crew. Doesn't matter how cool your friends are, if they were truly brother-in-arms they wouldn't tolerate that shit.

Flintblood · 2018-09-13T22:24:01+00:00

Give us an example of an interaction with them. What have you said in the past that would typically elicit that response?

Zanford · 2018-09-14T02:28:06+00:00

If you respond in an invested manner, you prove their point, at least in their mind .

Ignore or quasi-ignore ( 'okay sure') or give a left-field answer like 'I identify as female, you bigot'

DO NOT TRY TO RESPOND LOGICALLY

First of all, pearls before swine. Secondly, it will stroke their egos if you show any emotional ir intellectual investment in them.

You say 'regularly', so you apparently have recurring interaction.You need to give us more context. Coworkers? Classmates? Lesbian aunts? Why the fuck aren't they cut out of your life already?

ThrowFader · 2018-09-14T02:59:17+00:00

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Unclejimbo2 · 2018-09-14T12:19:58+00:00

Every time you look at them make sure to have a mixture of disgust and contempt. Dont say anything, but just have that expression on.

FlyingSexistPig · 2018-09-14T00:18:40+00:00

By responding to them, you’re falling into their frame. By asking this question, you’ve already lost.

kireol · 2018-09-14T01:47:32+00:00

You should spend less time trying to ride my D, and more time looking for a man to pay your way through life, while that bio-clock of yours is tick tick ticking away. You've got, what, 6-7 years at best? Tick, tick, tick walk away

fuckrbrasilmods · 2018-09-13T22:36:47+00:00

Why respond at all? Their mediocrity is self-evident, don't waste your time with losers.

FlyingSexistPig · 2018-09-14T00:17:33+00:00

I’d laugh.

Wasted-Genius · 2018-09-14T03:32:04+00:00

Laugh.

jagdecat · 2018-09-14T05:15:28+00:00

What I did once was during a would be bitching session, I looked at my watch and said to the girl you have 2 mins to say whatever you want to say and GO. She went off seriously pissed.

Usually that pisses them off already but if they continue, after 2 mins say " stop. Times up. Finished or if you want more time we can do this at {name time} tomorrow". And walk off.

Do this a few times, they'll stop as they see you being the master.

AshyBoneVR4 · 2018-09-14T05:41:31+00:00

super feminist bitches

Why, the fuck, do you listen to anything these types of women have to say. They get off from making men feel low. Most guys are insecure about their masculinity and will allow their egos to be bruised because of it. These women find joy in that. So when they take a shot at you, just brush it off. Reply with, "if you say so" or "whatever you say" and just be on your way.

DubbleFUPAwitCheez · 2018-09-14T13:47:03+00:00

I see you're going to an outting they'll be at. If you're interacting with someone and they interject, pause for a moment and say ... anyway and continue talking.

If they won't leave you alone ask them things during their rants like, do you know what shibboleth/sophistry/paralogism means? Esoteric words are a great way to shut down wanna be intellectuals. If they know what it means it increases the chances they will shut up because they'll have more respect for you and if they don't then they have to ask you or look it up later and see you just dissed them.

MakeMenGreatAgain44 · 2018-09-14T20:25:26+00:00

Like one of the comments said, not worth dealing with. Next

Flintblood · 2018-09-13T22:21:57+00:00

Inventing language for political and social control. Sounds a lot like 1984 to me.

Title	How to respond to "fragile masculinity"?
Author	goldenboy2017
Upvotes	35
Comments	43
Date	September 13, 2018 9:05 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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