Double standards

MotherFuckin-Oedipus · 2014-11-15T01:21:45+00:00

"The scale doesn't have numbers on it. It just says R-E-K-T."

Ultramegasaurus · 2014-11-15T07:31:02+00:00

Weight and height are not even equivalent. Height is an arbitrary factor that has no (strong) impact on health or character. It cannot be influenced.

Weight is a factor that has health repercussions and can be a sign of character traits such as self-indulgence, lack of willpower and carelessness. It's 100% fixable.

So, it's even more ludicrous of feminists and "fat activists" to suggest having weight preferences is sexist, superficial, oppressive, etc. while height preferences are perfectly fine.

Besides, last time I checked, women were not so keen about fat men either.

Mel_Gibsons_Sanity · 2014-11-15T11:46:36+00:00

As a shorter man... thank you for saying this

double-happiness · 2014-11-15T01:15:08+00:00

For what it's worth, a neutral way of asking the same question would be 'what height are you'? I don't think that's prejudicial against short people!

Technician90 · 2014-11-15T06:15:02+00:00

Would have been better if you used this picture for a point of comparison instead

http://imgur.com/ibWp9q6

Hibria · 2014-11-15T08:51:50+00:00

Wow that was awesome, REKT

upsidedownie · 2014-11-15T12:37:55+00:00

I've got so much respect for this, it was all done so smoothly! And you didn't insult or degrade, you merely asked. Nicely dpne.
And as /u/ultramegasaurus stated, height is something that cannot be changed, it's all about genes (basically luck), weight is something that is caused by a lack of self discipline, laziness and self-indulgence.
There is one that is statistically shown to cause millions of deaths, billions of £/$ every YEAR treating, where all that's needed is 'Ah, I'll pass on macaroni cheese with a burger side and a block of cheese for desert.' And maybe 'I'm guna walk to the shops, not take the car.'

I've got nothing but disdain for people with unhealthy lifestyles, I'm by no means fit as can be, but I do not endanger my health and life every time I decide to have dinner.

2014-11-15T14:27:55+00:00

When I was on plenty of fish I lost fourty pounds from when I signed up and then when I posted my new photos women said I was too skinny

Mitthrawnuruodo1337 · 2014-11-15T19:41:00+00:00

Wait for a response before accusing of double standards. It's best to let the person expose their own standards in their own words. I mean, it's pretty obvious here, but it's more effective if you get her to admit she simply finds taller men attractive.

EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION TO STOP THE DOWNVOTE BRIGADE: I'm just trying to suggest how to make this more effective next time, people, I'm not saying the OP was wrong.

imkindofalady · 2014-11-15T22:04:43+00:00

Not really. You could probably ask her what her height is back and she'd answer like it was no big deal. Weight is more intimate a detail for either gender to share. I didn't get this.

The_Punniest · 2014-11-15T16:02:05+00:00

as a guy who is 6'6'' this gets really annoying

Lizziloo87 · 2014-11-15T05:11:57+00:00

It is OK for both sexes to ask questions especially if they are meeting online or in this case, via text apparently.

If one person is NOT okay with this, then perhaps they just aren't right for each other. The end.

Facade949 · 2014-11-14T23:26:49+00:00

I don't think you asking her weight is the corollary to her asking your height. I think you asking her height would have been the corollary.

Vahnya · 2014-11-15T01:18:35+00:00

I think the wording is a bit brash. He could have eventually just asked what her body type/weight is instead of saying "HOW HEAVY ARE YOU"

Like what are you going to do, do bench presses of her? I get the point behind this post but the dude seems like kind of an ass.

DancesWithPugs · 2014-11-15T03:44:16+00:00

I guess it was more important to prove a point than get a date?

Don't throw yourself on the altar of activism.

chrispdx · 2014-11-14T21:50:08+00:00

[MEME] You're not wrong, You're just an asshole. [/MEME]

Double standards

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Title	Double standards
Author	MuhKicksNGibs
Upvotes	599
Comments	95
Date	November 14, 2014 9:34 PM UTC (11 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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