Posts Tagged ‘gender’
There is no reason to delay the use of signage like this.
I understand that not everyone is ready for universal restrooms. While I may use a restroom at a place like Oberon in Cambridge, MA, which has a large restroom of stalls and urinals used by all genders simultaneously, it’s simply too much for some people. When genitals are privately exposed for the purpose of elimination,…
Read MoreWhere the hell is black?
Forget the gender implication contained in this graph. Where is black? I’ve always thought that the concept of a favorite color is kind of strange. My color preferences tend to depend upon context. I might prefer red in some circumstances and green in others. But if pressed, I say that black is my favorite color.…
Read MoreGender reveals: Another example of “Not every thing needs to be a thing”
Gender reveal shenanigans are pretty stupid on a couple levels. First, they are stupid just because they are stupid. Your doctor tells you that you’re having a girl, so you plan a party. You bake a pink cake with white frosting. You send invitations to friends and relatives who have much better things to do…
Read MoreBoy vs. Girl: Episode 25 – Income in Dating, Mansplaining, and Tallywackers
In this week’s episode, Rachel and I discuss income as a determining factor in dating, the ridiculousness of mansplaining, and our thoughts on the new restaurant Tallywackers and public nudity. I tell Rachel that her boobs are not very special. It’s great. You can listen here or – better yet – subscribe to our podcast…
Read MoreFiremen became firefighters. Penmanship became handwriting. Great. But there’s one gender neutral word I can’t support.
Firemen became firefighters.A serious improvement. I’d rather be a firefighter than a fireman. Stewardess became flight attendant.Also an improvement. Policemen became police officer.A solid choice. I’d rather call a police officer for help than a policeman. Mailman became mail carrier. Fine. More descriptive, even. Penmanship became handwriting.A more modern alternative. Waiter and waitress became server. I don’t…
Read MoreBoy vs. Girl: Episode 20A and 20B – Twenty Questions
In this week’s episode of Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and I play 20 questions in a special two part episode celebrating our 20th episode. We ask each other about spirit animals and Super Bowls and coed naked podcasting. You can listen here or – better yet – subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store or…
Read MoreBoy vs. Girl: Episode 17 – Sexy voice, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model, and Cuddling
In this week’s episode, Rachel and I discuss Rachel’s sexy voice, women’s clothing sizes, and men’s aversion to cuddling. You can listen here or – better yet – subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you like the show, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. It…
Read MoreBoy vs. Girl: Episode 11 – New Year’s Resolutions, Driving, and I WAS GROPED ON THE POLAR EXPRESS!
Episode 11 of Boy vs. Girl features a discussion of New Year’s Resolutions (and Rachel’s ridiculous resolution), the question over whether men or women are better drivers, and the story about how I was groped by a woman as I was disembarking the polar express, about ten feet from Santa Claus. You can listen here…
Read MoreBoy vs. Girl: Episode 10 – Three Mystery Topics
In honor of our tenth episode, Rachel and I discuss three topics suggested by our listeners, including the language of women’s emails, the tragedy of the multiple orgasm, and my brilliant solution to the scourge of dessert sharing. You can listen here or subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store or wherever you get your…
Read MoreBoy Vs. Girl – Episode #5: The Military Draft, Man Vs. Wild, and Grudges
The latest episode of Boy Vs. Girl, a podcast about gender and gender stereotypes, is available now. Listen here or subscribe at iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. If you’d like to continue the conversation during the week, follow us on Facebook or send us an email to bvgpodcast@gmail.com. You can also recommend a surprise…
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