Well, i dunno, i'm still really uncomfortable with the word "bitch" being used this way. Maybe i'm the only one who still feels that this type of use is derogatory?
And, i know, saying this kind of makes me a hypocrite because of my love/hate relationship with my Science: It works, bitches t-shirt. But it's actually the t-shirt itself that made me start re-thinking this use of "bitch."
I just kind of chafe at a sexist term being used, however humorously, to refer to people who are clearly in a position of powerlessness. [shrug] My humorlessness, LET ME SHOW YOU IT.
No, I feel like a "bad feminist" pretty much every time I use it.
But did you read the article, though?? Someone actually tried to use this as her campaign slogan for the State Assembly!!! You really do not find it funny.....AT ALL?! *is impressed by your lack of humor*
Yes, of course. And i find the fact that the candidate wanted to use that slogan on the ballot to be hilarious. But "bitch" used that way still sets my teeth on edge. It's hilarious up to a point, but then i get to that turning point and then i just sigh heavily and die a little inside.
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And, i know, saying this kind of makes me a hypocrite because of my love/hate relationship with my Science: It works, bitches t-shirt. But it's actually the t-shirt itself that made me start re-thinking this use of "bitch."
I just kind of chafe at a sexist term being used, however humorously, to refer to people who are clearly in a position of powerlessness. [shrug] My humorlessness, LET ME SHOW YOU IT.
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But did you read the article, though?? Someone actually tried to use this as her campaign slogan for the State Assembly!!! You really do not find it funny.....AT ALL?! *is impressed by your lack of humor*
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Yes, of course. And i find the fact that the candidate wanted to use that slogan on the ballot to be hilarious. But "bitch" used that way still sets my teeth on edge. It's hilarious up to a point, but then i get to that turning point and then i just sigh heavily and die a little inside.
*is impressed by your lack of humor*
Uhh, thanks?