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In reply to the discussion: "I could not make this up." [View all]2naSalit
(95,974 posts)17. I think I will...
Resurrect my old response catalogue of responses to sexist assholes. Having been a truck driver running solo all over the country for years, I literally have a million of 'em.
I think, though, now that I'm older, retired, I'm just going to use the more common set of "Fuck Off" responses the most. FO with some personalized quip and a handy, pocket sized, can of pepper spray* will be my defense. I am not afraid to use the spray, I used to train people how to use it and I have had a lifetime of putting up with stupid shit from people with penises.
*Because my roundhouse kick and other defense moves have grown rusty with age. Used to be frighteningly agile.
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Maybe that will end it sooner rather than later. The transgender population
travelingthrulife
Nov 2024
#25
Maybe they'll "confront" a belligerent person who punches first and asks questions later
FakeNoose
Nov 2024
#38
None of this will end well for these brutes. We've been here before and we are NOT going back.
Joinfortmill
Nov 2024
#24
The entire GOP is stuck in the Phallic stage of development, 3-6 years of age.
Irish_Dem
Nov 2024
#31
Fascist oligarchs' propaganda pushes that preoccupation to distract from their agenda and actions.
Hermit-The-Prog
Nov 2024
#65
Oh dear, I'm a 75-year-old woman. I just ordered a pair of boys Levi's because they fit better, especially for the
Walleye
Nov 2024
#9
I'm thinking a cream pie in the face would be the perfect response to this type of talk
Walleye
Nov 2024
#18
They're emboldened. I'm going to begin to carry a padlock attached to a scarf.
Joinfortmill
Nov 2024
#27
The first thing my daughter learned in judo class was how to test someone's "manhood"
usonian
Nov 2024
#34
Had a thought. What if the reply was to tell him that he may not know this, but the other 50% of the country
rainin
Nov 2024
#46