Why is it that when we tell someone to get tough, or just deal with something, we tell them to "grow some balls", or "grow a pair"? I understand that the innuendo means they should be a man, but seriously, the last thing I want are two fragile pieces of flesh dangling between my legs.
When we tell someone they need to toughen up, or just deal with something, we also use the phrase "don't be a pussy". In my experience, pussies are tough. I'd like to see a man's balls and penis deal with bleeding out once a month for 30-40 years out of their life. Also, I understand that it hurts when those balls get kicked, beaten, crushed, etc. but seriously...have you seen a woman give labor? And let's not forget 9 months carrying a baby plus placenta.
Ah...Patriarchy.
This is not just a rant about men. I don't see women complaining when they're the first ones to be let off a sinking ship, as is tradition. Nor do they seem to mind when a man pays for their dinner on dates every...single...time.
Ah...human beans.
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