New York combating "Man Spreading" on subways

RockFourFour · 2014-12-22T15:25:29+00:00

Where does this happen? Who does this? In nearly every comment thread on this topic I see way more people complaining about women taking up multiple seats with their purses and shopping bags.

Sasha_ · 2014-12-22T16:51:51+00:00

"I'm sorry I can't put my legs together - I'm afraid I've just got a very, very large cock."

basic_n8 · 2014-12-22T15:48:37+00:00

can't wait for the 'dude, stop being a fat ass' campaign.

TheRealMouseRat · 2014-12-22T18:48:26+00:00

This is just a campaign to harass men. I don't know what they expect the outcome will be, but I assume it will just be less men taking public transport, and instead driving a car.

2014-12-22T17:12:13+00:00

This is bullshit. I want to start a campaign telling fat and/or pregnant women to stop "womanspreading." Welcome to fucking mass transit, some people are fat and some people are comfortable stirring with spread legs.

5HourEnergyExtra · 2014-12-22T20:02:08+00:00

Christ, can't feminists just go home already? If you're big gender issues are how people choose to sit in the subway then you've gotta just admit you're not doing anything and have nothing left to talk about. Maybe once we're done with that we can talk about men getting shot in the head or something.

modern_rabbit · 2014-12-22T15:39:49+00:00

I like the one where they measure a guy sitting next to miss thunderthighs spreading like it ain't no thang, and no one gives a shit. Only one of those guys was spreading beyond the allocated space for a single seat, but the mere fact they didn't have their legs cinched is apparently offensive.

stop_stalking_me · 2014-12-22T19:30:28+00:00

Double standards

http://i.imgur.com/2kdeR1T.png

What else that men do do feminists want to police? How we breathe?

under_score16 · 2014-12-22T17:22:30+00:00

I started paying attention to this subject while riding the subway after I heard about that somewhat creepy blog that people post pictures of male strangers doing this. Honestly, I've seen women do it too. Maybe not quite as often, but 100% have witnessed enough sit like that as well, especially women who are on the bigger side.

Bear_naked_grylls · 2014-12-22T20:21:20+00:00

The whole thing is ridiculous. Yes men quite often sit with their legs slightly agape with space between their knees because it's uncomfortable to squeeze your member and other appendages by keeping your legs closed. As long as you're only taking up one seat worth of space it shouldn't be an issue.
There are however men who sprawl out and take up 2 maybe even 3 seats with their knees 2-3 feet apart and the body flopped over, and that is inconsiderate if there are people around you or the bus/train is filling up. But, guess what, this is not a habit of men, it's a habit of rude people: all kinda of people who are rude take up lots of space in varying ways, including women. Ugh.

Hibria · 2014-12-22T19:32:21+00:00

Seriously I wouldnt give a shit if this "law" was passed, I would still sit how I felt comfortable sitting. Ive seen fat ass females with fat ass bags taking up 2-3 fat ass seats because they are fat asses, but you are going to bother a dude asking for a little bit of ball room? Fuck outta here cunt.

thedoze · 2014-12-22T20:52:55+00:00

Any word about women and purses or people with shopping bags? Fat people?

chocoboat · 2014-12-22T22:18:09+00:00

This issue is so stupid. Plenty of people do this (slouch, take out way too much room, put their feet or their bags on seats) and it's a good thing to call people on that crap and get them to stop doing it...

but why the hell did this turn into a gendered thing? Both men and women do it. It makes no sense whatsoever.

What's next? "Men, stop littering" signs? "Women, please don't make messes in bathroom" signs?

ToonTheShed · 2014-12-22T19:17:50+00:00

Now I just want to move to New York and sit with my legs even farther apart

headless_bourgeoisie · 2014-12-22T20:57:44+00:00

This just makes me want to spread out more. Make me close my legs. I fucking dare you.

WhippingBoys · 2014-12-22T22:15:14+00:00

Directly targeting men for a non-existent issue?

Isn't that illegal and in violation of federal discrimination laws?

SupremeAuthority · 2014-12-23T02:21:50+00:00

'The next time you get on the train, look down at your own knees - how far apart are they? If there's space enough for a litter of puppies or a celebrity selfie group shot, you are taking up too much space. Pull it in. Don't make us find you.'

Come and get me.

JackBadass · 2014-12-23T02:45:43+00:00

Good job, New York. By ending this one thing, there will magically be enough space on trains and subways. Good thinking!

As far as sexist stuff goes, women take up just as much unneeded space. This isn't gender issue, it's a don't-be-a-douche issue.

Keiichi81 · 2014-12-23T05:32:07+00:00

Bro, do you even sexual dimorphism in human skeletal structure?

None of the men in that article are spreading their legs to an overly extreme extent. This is purely a harassment campaign designed to shame men yet again into submitting to feminist whims.

beingequal · 2014-12-23T05:54:31+00:00

now the MTA is deliberately male baiting with this campaign. Of course the issue is about inconsiderate people, not men But MTA have decided to politicize. Any thoughts on how to escalate? Can the MTA be sued on this ? They probably could if they started asking women not to carry a big fat shoulder bags, salad bag, yoga mat, spare shoe bag etc...

Title	New York combating "Man Spreading" on subways
Author	Tarnsman4Life
Upvotes	66
Comments	52
Date	December 22, 2014 3:01 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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