You know how something starts off as jokes but then opens up a whole Pandora's box of problems? That's basically what #MeninistTwitter is.
— Ephesians 5 Man (@CamWashington_) December 17, 2013
Go ahead and have a look. #MeninistTwitter, which is essentially a male version of feminism, is now trending in the U.S.:
It looks like this is how it all started:
https://twitter.com/MyNig/status/412690418396975104
A sampling of some of the replies:
Can you please stop looking at my zipper? My face is up here. #MeninistTwitter
— brian lundy MD, CPA ?? (@brianlundy) December 17, 2013
Just cause we go on a date doesn't mean I have to pay, be a real woman and pay for yourself since you're so "independent" #MeninistTwitter
— King (@KillAllSimps) December 17, 2013
Next time you wanna talk, we'll turn Scandal off instead of the game. #MeninistTwitter
— Yasuke 야스케 (@MobileVillain) December 17, 2013
Ugh. Every time I see Channing Tatum I just feel fat and unwanted. We as men need more realistic role models. #MeninistTwitter
— Luke James (@lukejamesbgn) December 17, 2013
How DARE you tell me to wear a condom? You DO NOT control my body #MeninistTwitter
— Moonrooster McQueen ?? (@ihaterooster) December 17, 2013
It's okay for men to cry. #MeninistTwitter
Actually, no it's not. Grow a pair dammit. 😉
— ?? The?FOO ?? (@PolitiBunny) December 16, 2013
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#MeninistTwitter RT @EarthPix: Male lizard holding up his girlfriend so she can take a nap http://t.co/2q7mOd2LI1
— Banks (@ANKSBAY) December 16, 2013
Lmfaoooooooo RT @ItsJustThai Maybe I don't feel like arguing with that guy that grabbed your arm at the club #MeninistTwitter
— Uncle TreY (@UncleTreY_) December 16, 2013
Sometimes I'd like you to actually decide where YOU want to eat #MeninistTwitter
— Alex Simmons (@AverageBlackMan) December 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/InMyMental/status/412740887274586112
You're too good of a woman, I'm going to put you in the friend zone #MeninistTwitter
— Weezy F. Yogi ??♂️? (@LesIzMore) December 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/YawJulian/status/412726882056957952
https://twitter.com/whoislaw/status/412736496219979776
https://twitter.com/mynameisface/status/412734553900326912
Nobody wants to mention the years of discrimination men have endured at clubs. Ladies night? What about our special night? #MeninistTwitter
— THUNDER GUN (@CallMeKennyG) December 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/MarkLenz15/status/412724867016843265
https://twitter.com/asdavis10/status/412703728039636994
https://twitter.com/ttsocb5/status/412765488783953921
Respect me enough to allow me to say yes when you ask me if you look fat in that outfit. #MeninistTwitter
— Paris St. Jermaine (@DormanEra) December 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/pjhoody/status/412722951000051712
I can't be a gentleman, thug, pastor, pornstar, and accountant all wrapped into one. Accept me for who I am. #MeninistTwitter
— Aldous Snow (@neckofdwoods) December 16, 2013
all jokes aside #MeninistTwitter has lots of valid points. Men aren't always afforded the same flexibility or vulnerability as women are.
— Ma$on (@FirstGentleman) December 16, 2013
To be sure, not everybody’s having a good time with it:
https://twitter.com/blowticious/status/412730416110780416
http://t.co/XxO5LRGE2i RT @writer_nw: Anyone else think this #MeninistTwitter thing is a bit chauvinistic?
— JaysonTatUmaThurMannieFresh (@SnottieDrippen) December 16, 2013
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