Thread: U.S. Presidential Election 2008
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Old 05-25-2008, 02:47 AM
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Re: U.S. Presidential Election 2008
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Originally Posted by cacophony View Post
hardware DIY store. here's your typical home depot commercial:

man is watching football. BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT MEN DO! women is going shopping BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT WOMEN DO! woman informs man as she's leaving that she wants new floors in the living room. BECAUSE WOMEN ARE HOMEMAKERS! man absentmindedly says, "yes dear" BECAUSE MEN DON'T LISTEN! and oh no! it turns out the woman knew he wouldn't be paying attention so she tricked him into agreeing BECAUSE MEN ARE CLUELESS, RIGHT LADIES?!?!? derpy derp derp.

it's right up there with the commercials where mom leaves for the day and dad can't figure out how to use the right laundry soap because men are clueless, but it's okay because mom bought the fancy laundry soap that's foolproof. so dad feels all confident when the whites come out shining white, and mom smiles knowingly at the camera because he's just a stupid man who couldn't find his ass with both hands and a roadmap, and thank god women are better at housework.
I love you. I've hated those commercials for years. Reinforcing gender stereotypes that have been obsolete since the 60's drives me insane. I mean, yeah, for the most part, I'm kinda doltish, but dammit, I can cook for myself and clean up after myself!
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