Misogyny, the term used to describe societal inequity, is evidenced by many everyday things, like the gendered wage gap, pink tax, lack of women in positions of power, and the unmistakable influence of patriarchy penetrating every level of our lives, from households to politics. Whether you’re being mansplained to or fall victim to the career-destroying prerogatives of men, it means that sadly, you’re no stranger to the ways misogynistic society operates.
But luckily there are many bright women and men out there who are not willing to put up with the sexist BS they witness or experience firsthand day to day. And out of the frustration, hilarious, spot-on, merciless, and witty comebacks are born to target any misogynistic remark.
Scroll down to read through the most entertaining comebacks below that will remind us we don’t have to stay silent when someone is being a jerk.
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This Is Allyship
John Inverdale. He's got previous regarding female athletes. He once described Marion Bartoli as "not much of a looker" after she'd just won Wimbledon.
Load More Replies...No she hasn't, Margaret Court holds the record with 24.
Load More Replies...As of right now Serena Williams has won the most Grand Slam titles of all time during her career, with a total of 23 Grand Slam tournament victories. So what are you going on about?
Margaret Court : 24 singles, 19 doubles, 21 mixed doubles (64 total), Serena : 23 singles, 14 doubles, 2 mixed doubles (39 total, 3rd most ever) So that's what i'm going on about. sure you can make a distinction about 'open era' and 'amateur era' but then you shouldn't use "EVER".
it's nice how facts are downvoted, but the only set of limitations where Serena actually has the record is in SINGLES and OPEN ERA. But with those limitations, Murray is the only 2-time gold medal winner. downvote if you agree
A lot of the WTA players hold Andy Murray in high regard because of situations like this. He corrected a journalist in 2016 after he lost in the fourth round at Wimbledon, the journalist mentioned about it being the first time in a while since an American Player had made the quarters. Male said Murray. Male player. Reminding the journalist of Serena reaching the the quarters whilst a male American hadn't. When Murray said he was going to be in the mixed doubles in 2019, one player Who always played mixed with her brother was quite willing to dump him just to team up with Murray! He ended up playing with Serena.
Who informed that reporter we arnt real people?! Those were private meetings...
I don’t even know who the f**k this guy is but GIVE HIM ANOTHER MEDAL
This reported was very ill prepared for this interview. Next time, do your homework first so you dont make dumb mistakes like this.
He wasn't ill prepared, he's a BBC Sports journalist who just happens to be very sexist. And a twat.
no no but you don't understand you're the first MAN to do it and therefore more important /s
Nicolas Massu from Chile also won two Golds on the same year in 2004 Athens. One for Singles, one for Doubles. He was playing back to back games. The only two Gold medals Chile has ever had.
In fairness to that reporter, Venus and Serena combined to win three DOUBLES tennis gold medals, and each one only one SINGLES tennis medal; the reporter wasn't excluding WOMEN's tennis, but rather DOUBLES tennis. Gigi and Mary Jo Fernandez also have won two doubles tennis gold medals.
It's not the first time. John Inverdale is notorious for dismissing women.
well basically he could just have misspoken and forgotten the word "singles" but let's not give the journalist too much benefit of doubt.
No, he as definitely sexist, I remember the exact moment he said the comment, it was 2016 during the Rio Olympics, John Inverdale who has previous 'forgotten' the achievements of female athletes, or belittled them.
Perfect Response
Some Words From Maisie Williams
Misogyny functions as an ideology or belief system that has accompanied patriarchal or male-dominated societies and continues to place women in subordinate positions with limited access to power and decision making. But thankfully, in present times, it’s not being taken lightly anymore as more and more women and men are willing to step up and challenge this ancient and inherently harmful belief.
Hmmmmm
She's Not Wrong
Personally... Marriage Means Nothing To Me
But although the term has been all over the media in the past 5 years, its real meaning is still widely confused. Kate Manne, a Cornell philosophy professor and the author of “Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny” argues that misogyny is really not about male hostility or hatred towards women, as it’s commonly assumed. Instead, it’s about controlling and punishing women who challenge male dominance.
Owned
It's Called Consent
Physical Respect Is A Right
In an interview with Vox, Kate explained: “There’s a tendency to define misogyny as this deep hatred in the heart, harbored by men toward girls and women. I define misogyny as social systems or environments where women face hostility and hatred because they’re women in a man's world—a historical patriarchy.”
And what’s really alarming about misogyny is that it is something we practice almost unconsciously. The hostility towards women is something that’s a priori embedded in our culture where people internalize it through social norms and customs. In reality, it’s a trap for anyone born in an already misogyny-fueled society.
I’ve Never Heard This Explained So Succinctly
Your Unsolicited Advice Doesn't Matter To Anyone, My Dude
When Autocorrect Only Recognizes Male Achievements
This happens too much and needs to stop. We are not just wives, parents, children etc. We are individuals and should have our achievements shared as individuals and not because we are related to someone else famous.
According to Kate, such hostile behavior comes from the fact that many people feel attached to the positions they believe are their birthright. “When men think women are taking opportunities and privileges away from them, when they think women are challenging male dominance, you get backlash,” she explained.
Happy 87th Birthday To The Legendary Rbg
They Are Probably Not Funny, Just A Terrible Person
Marriage And Feminism
As a way of dealing with misogyny in society, Kate believes it all comes down to men in positions of power accepting that women can surpass them without having wronged them. At this point, we are still far from this point, but externalizing our discontent is crucial in making things better, hence every debate, whether IRL or online, is a small step towards an equal, respectful society.
A Common Denominator
It reminds me of a joke. A guy goes to the doctor. "What's wrong?" the doctor asks. "I hurt all over my body" he says. "Show me exactly where it hurts" says the doctor. "Here, here, here, here and here". "Well, you should get that finger checked!!" hahaha
Boys Will Be Held Accountable For Their Actions
In the American South people will say "he's just being a good ol' boy!" and somehow that would excuse his heinous crimes. It just meant to me that he's "one of us" versus some evil person with slightly darker skin or who goes to a different church than we all do.
Mhm!
One Woman Lying...
Some Actions Do Have Dire Consequences
When Men Think Everything Women Do Is For Them
Clap
Accusations Ruin A Man's Life
I think the thing is that, in this case, these men had enough money and power to just make it go away, and the people that support them largely don't care about that stuff anyway. For those who don't have that money and power, accusations can ruin a life, but the way to solve that is to ensure that every accusation is correctly followed up on and necessary prosecutions made. Just saying "don't accuse" absolutely does not help, in fact it makes things worse.
A Woman's Place Is One Of Servitude
What. The. Ok that hit me too never thought about how it being paid work changes everything!
Bennyboy Gets Rekt With Facts And Logic
This Belongs Here
That
The Link Between Guns, Police And Violence Against Women In America
Maybe half the police force in the US and many non developed countries. But not in most of the western world. We don't have a huge gun issue. EDIT: Since some people seem to have an issue of me only commenting on the gun part and not mentioning anything about domestic violence, well here is my stance. ANYONE who is a perpetrator of domestic violence deserve to be punished. The court system is an absolute joke in protecting victims and things need to change NOW. Too many people are dying at the hands of their "loved one" and something should have been done years ago. We keep hearing about perpetrators facing tougher punishments but it is yet to be seen. It is all talk and no action. And judges/parole board need to be held accountable for releasing repeat offenders. If the reoffender ends up killing someone, the judge/parole board have blood on their hands. Hopefully that satisfies some of you.
Truth
Self control peeps it's really something adults should know. But it's as common as common sense
Had To Be Said!
To the know it all who made a comment about nurse’s salaries, I use to work in collections for auto loans. A lot of nurses defaulted on their payments. I know this might come as a surprise but people, nurses have other bills to pay, many have children, and many are single mothers. Just because someone is a nurse doesn’t automatically equal wealthy.
Equity > Equality
Turn That Mansplaining Into A Joke
Lol! Thank God it was mansplained, if he been washed away by that one. Dripping with confusion
When Random Online Males Suffer From Correctile Dysfunction
Patriarchy Will Always Find A Way To Blame Women
How come it's always single mom and that is seen as a bad thing. If ever there is a single dad he's sung like a hero. Unless he goes with his baby girl to the ladies toilet to change the diaper (because the changing tables are if at all only in the ladies toilet), then he's a pervert.
When Decent Behavior Doesn't Come Easy
Truth
Mindblown
So Unfair
Lets Treat Women The Same Way
Or we could try using the same terms for males as for females. So a guy who sleeps around is a s**t etc. It's not something I exactly approve of, but I think it wouldn't take long to get the point across to at least some more people
"Give Me A Smile"
While pumping gas one day, the guy waiting behind me was being very impatient and decided to yell, "Hey! Nice fake tits!" I turned around, walked up to him and replied, "Thank you. I'll pass the compliment on to Dr. Mes______. He's the plastic surgeon who rebuilt mine after I lost them to cancer you ignorant F#@$."
Hope you are ok and that reply was epic. Did you get a shocked face response?
Load More Replies...May 16th marks 14 months cancer free. Not an easy journey but we’re crushing it step by step. ❤️
good job being cancer free for 26 months minus one day!!! -me, may 15 2022
me: *upvotes 'just one more'* my roommates hearing: *click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click*
I agree. Truth in every post, and very well observed. Shame it's all so true. Maybe one day if won't be
Men can't control themselves? My 13 year is old son came home one afternoon and said, "I need new friends, what they did to her was wrong. I will not be a part of that." He was utterly disgusted. Imagine if more boys/men acted this way. After I was raped, my father asked what I was wearing, it was absolutely my fault. I sent him a link to the YouTube video "Tea Consent" which explains consent clearly. Why does it need to be explained?
Yeah, I had a policewoman ask me that. But first, "Are you married?" I answered no, and she treated me as the enemy from then. Later I found out that it was because "Single and divorced women go around looking for sex", meaning I asked for it.
Load More Replies...Interesting, I never considered this. Thinking back, there are a few times WOMEN made this assumption.
What did your son say that about? Thanks for referring to Tea Consent. Didn't know it and keeping it for reference.
My son said one of his friends had sex with a girl, the others hid and filmed it. He was furious. Looking back I wish I did something about it, but not sure what. The tea consent video is awesome, it clarifies the issue
Because male entitlement and privilege and total lack of empathy except when it comes to nut-kicks.
The captain of a small town police force refused to let an officer file a report acknowledging I was assaulted -- despite the hand shaped bruises and a note from the hospital explaining why they were certain I assaulted. As I was getting in my car he mocked my Warriors in Pink stickers. I looked him in the eye, "It is the breast cancer awareness group that got me through breast cancer." Jerk. Even with the report from the hospital and a lengthy report from the National Park Rangers, it was impossible to press charges. Willing to make a fool of myself to get attention, I did get a serious restraining order. He lived far away, we weren't married and didn't live together -- if this was difficult, imagine trying to file a report on your spouse. This was 2013. Important -- if law enforcement asks if you feel safe, be honest, no matter how uncomfortable it feels.
It is the good ole boys club. It is taking time for men to undnerstand they have to stop making excuses for unacceptable conduct.
Just here waiting for a comment by some dude complaining about how Panda only goes on about how "all men are sexist" and how about they post a thread where "women can be sexist too" for a change...
Lmaooo right? there's always that one guy who mansplains mansplaining
Load More Replies...Women have babies, our bodies change. Yet it's the Dad-bod, that's appepted in Society. This is a man's world.
Also as men age they become "distinguished" and sometimes more desirable, while women just get old, become irrelevant, and invisible.
Load More Replies...A friend from college told me women I knew were taken advantage of while they were passed out. She told me all of the men are responsible parents and had successful careers. No, these men are criminals!
Ok story time!! The other day I was at the post office taping up a box I was going to mail. This dude across the table from me opened his mouth and was like " WOW Duct Tape! That's a man's tape!" With a tone and expression of genuine surprise and admiration that I.... a woman.... was using duct tape.
All fine reminders of why forcing the gender divide to result in socially polar opposites is a BAD idea... That nearly always results in designated "dominant" and "submissive" roles, and a culture that glorifies awful behavior to reinforce that false dichotomy.
"Misogyny, the term used to describe societal inequity..." No it's not. Misogyny is hatred of, contempt for, aversion to, and/or prejudice against women specifically. It's right there in the word: Miso (from the Greek word "misos", for hatred) + gyny (from the Greek word for women, gune).
What I don’t get is that when guys rape girls, they’re praised and called a player. When girls have sex, even with frickin’ consent, they’re called sluts.
If your reading this I hope you have a great day and know. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Men DONT respect women and men DO abuse women. Sure it’s not all men, but it’s enough to make any women walking alone fearful of what,or who, could pop out of the shadows and rape them. It’s enough for many young girls to wonder why their mommy is scared of daddy. It’s enough to leave an incredibly big impact on society. Also if you think there’s a “problem” with the fact that women want and deserve equal right then you are very VERY wrong. We do and it is very fair. Women and men that work in the same job deserve the same pay and respect. Also I’m a young teen so the fact that I know this is proof that s**t need to change. Asshole.
Load More Replies...Damn you must be a really thick asshole. Feminism is when a person thinks that women and men should be equal. For example, I make $0.75 for every dollar a man earns. Let that sink in. I hear this s**t about "feminists think men are trash" every day, and no, not all men, but SOME MEN. Who do you see when you look up highest net worths? MEN. Who dominates the industry? MEN. Who was the modern world catered to and made for? M. E. N. Even the female driving test dummy is a smaller male dummy. Maybe YOU need to "reprogram" your thoughts. So conclusion: Take your misogynistic ass and your fragile masculinity and shove it in a hole.
This post isn't about hating men, it's about hating sexist men and the general patriarchy that encourages sexism. Also nobody forced you to read this and yet here you are, spreading unnecessary hate.
Load More Replies...hey Laura and Bex, most men don't really care about this one. it's a lot less aggressive in tone than a lot of other posts. And #1 anti sexist person is Andy Murray. Who could disagree with that. (english 3rd language, so i'm probably dumb but that's not related to my spelling)
elStiJneriNO: Today I learned you have two other languages before English, I would not have guessed it wasn't your native tongue! Impressive :) I'm in an isolated country so not many ppl bother to learn other languages here, except for interest or if they want to move or travel
we have subtitles on tv so we are immersed in english from TV age. It's almost a cheat. English was my 2nd language until i started working in a french environment and even started talking to my dog in french. Poor animal never quite got the hang
*please read in passive aggressive customer service voice* Hi Laura, you are the only one who is complaining about this, and I can assure you there are more than 2 people on this site, meaning that there is certainly not 50% of people telling Bored Panda this. I would love to know where you got his statistic. And, this is not meant to dear down men, only people who are sexist, who can be of any gender. The fact that alot of them are male doesn't mean we shouldn't speak up against sexism. There is a post on this thread, currently #41, which has a quote that explains this wonderfully.
exactly, if you hate it so much, then why read the article?
I can't roll my eyes as much as I would like to
While pumping gas one day, the guy waiting behind me was being very impatient and decided to yell, "Hey! Nice fake tits!" I turned around, walked up to him and replied, "Thank you. I'll pass the compliment on to Dr. Mes______. He's the plastic surgeon who rebuilt mine after I lost them to cancer you ignorant F#@$."
Hope you are ok and that reply was epic. Did you get a shocked face response?
Load More Replies...May 16th marks 14 months cancer free. Not an easy journey but we’re crushing it step by step. ❤️
good job being cancer free for 26 months minus one day!!! -me, may 15 2022
me: *upvotes 'just one more'* my roommates hearing: *click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click*
I agree. Truth in every post, and very well observed. Shame it's all so true. Maybe one day if won't be
Men can't control themselves? My 13 year is old son came home one afternoon and said, "I need new friends, what they did to her was wrong. I will not be a part of that." He was utterly disgusted. Imagine if more boys/men acted this way. After I was raped, my father asked what I was wearing, it was absolutely my fault. I sent him a link to the YouTube video "Tea Consent" which explains consent clearly. Why does it need to be explained?
Yeah, I had a policewoman ask me that. But first, "Are you married?" I answered no, and she treated me as the enemy from then. Later I found out that it was because "Single and divorced women go around looking for sex", meaning I asked for it.
Load More Replies...Interesting, I never considered this. Thinking back, there are a few times WOMEN made this assumption.
What did your son say that about? Thanks for referring to Tea Consent. Didn't know it and keeping it for reference.
My son said one of his friends had sex with a girl, the others hid and filmed it. He was furious. Looking back I wish I did something about it, but not sure what. The tea consent video is awesome, it clarifies the issue
Because male entitlement and privilege and total lack of empathy except when it comes to nut-kicks.
The captain of a small town police force refused to let an officer file a report acknowledging I was assaulted -- despite the hand shaped bruises and a note from the hospital explaining why they were certain I assaulted. As I was getting in my car he mocked my Warriors in Pink stickers. I looked him in the eye, "It is the breast cancer awareness group that got me through breast cancer." Jerk. Even with the report from the hospital and a lengthy report from the National Park Rangers, it was impossible to press charges. Willing to make a fool of myself to get attention, I did get a serious restraining order. He lived far away, we weren't married and didn't live together -- if this was difficult, imagine trying to file a report on your spouse. This was 2013. Important -- if law enforcement asks if you feel safe, be honest, no matter how uncomfortable it feels.
It is the good ole boys club. It is taking time for men to undnerstand they have to stop making excuses for unacceptable conduct.
Just here waiting for a comment by some dude complaining about how Panda only goes on about how "all men are sexist" and how about they post a thread where "women can be sexist too" for a change...
Lmaooo right? there's always that one guy who mansplains mansplaining
Load More Replies...Women have babies, our bodies change. Yet it's the Dad-bod, that's appepted in Society. This is a man's world.
Also as men age they become "distinguished" and sometimes more desirable, while women just get old, become irrelevant, and invisible.
Load More Replies...A friend from college told me women I knew were taken advantage of while they were passed out. She told me all of the men are responsible parents and had successful careers. No, these men are criminals!
Ok story time!! The other day I was at the post office taping up a box I was going to mail. This dude across the table from me opened his mouth and was like " WOW Duct Tape! That's a man's tape!" With a tone and expression of genuine surprise and admiration that I.... a woman.... was using duct tape.
All fine reminders of why forcing the gender divide to result in socially polar opposites is a BAD idea... That nearly always results in designated "dominant" and "submissive" roles, and a culture that glorifies awful behavior to reinforce that false dichotomy.
"Misogyny, the term used to describe societal inequity..." No it's not. Misogyny is hatred of, contempt for, aversion to, and/or prejudice against women specifically. It's right there in the word: Miso (from the Greek word "misos", for hatred) + gyny (from the Greek word for women, gune).
What I don’t get is that when guys rape girls, they’re praised and called a player. When girls have sex, even with frickin’ consent, they’re called sluts.
If your reading this I hope you have a great day and know. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Men DONT respect women and men DO abuse women. Sure it’s not all men, but it’s enough to make any women walking alone fearful of what,or who, could pop out of the shadows and rape them. It’s enough for many young girls to wonder why their mommy is scared of daddy. It’s enough to leave an incredibly big impact on society. Also if you think there’s a “problem” with the fact that women want and deserve equal right then you are very VERY wrong. We do and it is very fair. Women and men that work in the same job deserve the same pay and respect. Also I’m a young teen so the fact that I know this is proof that s**t need to change. Asshole.
Load More Replies...Damn you must be a really thick asshole. Feminism is when a person thinks that women and men should be equal. For example, I make $0.75 for every dollar a man earns. Let that sink in. I hear this s**t about "feminists think men are trash" every day, and no, not all men, but SOME MEN. Who do you see when you look up highest net worths? MEN. Who dominates the industry? MEN. Who was the modern world catered to and made for? M. E. N. Even the female driving test dummy is a smaller male dummy. Maybe YOU need to "reprogram" your thoughts. So conclusion: Take your misogynistic ass and your fragile masculinity and shove it in a hole.
This post isn't about hating men, it's about hating sexist men and the general patriarchy that encourages sexism. Also nobody forced you to read this and yet here you are, spreading unnecessary hate.
Load More Replies...hey Laura and Bex, most men don't really care about this one. it's a lot less aggressive in tone than a lot of other posts. And #1 anti sexist person is Andy Murray. Who could disagree with that. (english 3rd language, so i'm probably dumb but that's not related to my spelling)
elStiJneriNO: Today I learned you have two other languages before English, I would not have guessed it wasn't your native tongue! Impressive :) I'm in an isolated country so not many ppl bother to learn other languages here, except for interest or if they want to move or travel
we have subtitles on tv so we are immersed in english from TV age. It's almost a cheat. English was my 2nd language until i started working in a french environment and even started talking to my dog in french. Poor animal never quite got the hang
*please read in passive aggressive customer service voice* Hi Laura, you are the only one who is complaining about this, and I can assure you there are more than 2 people on this site, meaning that there is certainly not 50% of people telling Bored Panda this. I would love to know where you got his statistic. And, this is not meant to dear down men, only people who are sexist, who can be of any gender. The fact that alot of them are male doesn't mean we shouldn't speak up against sexism. There is a post on this thread, currently #41, which has a quote that explains this wonderfully.
exactly, if you hate it so much, then why read the article?
I can't roll my eyes as much as I would like to