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If you have ever wandered into the deodorant section of a store, you might end up confused as to why half the items represent things like flowers and fresh fruits, while the other half seems to focus on jungle predators and abstract concepts like “the captain” and “raw steel.” This is but a taste of how bad it can get with gendered things one can find in stores.

We’ve gathered some of the worst examples of companies needlessly gendering items and products. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the most egregious examples, and share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. 

#1

Now I Can Finally Wash My Dishes

Now I Can Finally Wash My Dishes

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#2

For The Extra Charge, They Should At Least Throw In Some Menstrual Products

For The Extra Charge, They Should At Least Throw In Some Menstrual Products

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#3

Pay More, Get Less

Pay More, Get Less

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Sum Guy
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait... you pay 14% more for 50% less when you're a woman

nancy
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9 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Correction... only the women who don't know how to read ingredients will pay more. The rest of us know they are the same thing and buy the green one. It's pretty insulting to our intelligence so I avoid brands like this.

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boredApe
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to the pink tax. Get paid less, and pay more for everything.

Xenon
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has to be one of the most blatant cases I've ever seen.

Marcellus II
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a man I object. I don’t want girly, “gentle, dependable” relief. I DEMAND something manly, forceful, 200% stronger, effective, violent, earthy.

CatLady
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having to clean up your own s**t because you didn't get to the toilet on time is the most masculine thing possible. Or needing to call the plumber because you destroyed the pipes. My BFF (male) caught Montezuma's revenge at the end of a cruise once. I pumped him full of Immodium for the flight home. We landed late at night at the airport. and crashed at a hotel. Right before checking out, the Immodium quit. He used the lobby bathroom as I checked out. He came running out of there and just about dragged me out of the hotel. We had to take our suitcases to a nearby restaurant to wait for our ride. And before we got picked up, we saw the plumber's van arrive at the hotel. I think it would have been more polite to tell them a plumber needed to be called rather than a poor housekeeper walk in on that disaster, but I guess he didn't think of that.

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Tobias Reaper
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats is crazy i am quite sure women poop the same as men and as far as the packaging its exactly the same product but in pink in fact there are actually less tablets in there and they are charging more

Nae who and where
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called the pink tax, it's very real. As depicted in the picture above.

StrangeOne
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would just pick the green box and pray it doesn't tear up my delicate, female intestines. XD /s

B Jones
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On a side note I don't trust any laxative enough to sleep after taking one

Bored Trash Panda
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I always look at three things; the ingredients, the price, and the amount in them. I don't care if it says for men or women, whichever one is cheaper as long as its the same ingredients, I am getting that one.

nattandroses
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

New type of math just dropped: ✨the pointlessly gendered math✨

🦄 Unicorn Princess
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the very least with these products they could at least put them further down the aisle so they're not blatantly side by side.

Chelsea McKee
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, and I don't know if this is the case here, but most medications are tested on and formulated for male bodies.

Nancy Lynch
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They can't price it like that in California. Same thing? Same price.

Mario Strada
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9 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this for real? I couldn't find this brand, but I found Dulcolax and Dulcolax Pink. Dulcolax 50 tablets is $9.98 on Amazon, Dulcolax Pink, 25 tablets, is $8.99. Additionally, this is the price for the Dulcolax Pink 1 box of 25 Count $8.99 ($0.36 each tablet) and the 90 Count $49.99 ($0.56 each tablet). I can't say which one is more insulting. Apparently they think women can't do basic math.

Roan The Demon Kitty
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

same ingredients, same dosage. seems "family wellness" is relying on people not to read the finer print....

CP
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tylenol did this for Children's vs Baby's Tylenol. Same exact medicine but they charged more for the baby's version. I an avid ingredient reader noticed this and bought the Children's for my baby. I later learned there was a class action lawsuit that Tylenol lost.

g90814
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and the price tags don't match the count on the womens 🤦

Eugene the Jeep
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not so much a pink tax as a math test when they're side by side like that. I'm going to be generous and assume the women's brand has other ingredients like buffering to make it gentler or something else to avoid unpleasant effects.

Jon Penryn
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hay men get big blockages, you don't wana be round when that one lets go!

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#4

I Was Going Through Stuff And Stumbled Upon My Dad's Old School Books

I Was Going Through Stuff And Stumbled Upon My Dad's Old School Books

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#5

Kids' Globes, Because For Girls, The Entire World Is Pink, And Only Pink, Right?

Kids' Globes, Because For Girls, The Entire World Is Pink, And Only Pink, Right?

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#6

Apparently, Men Don’t Deserve Bright-Colored Macaroons

Apparently, Men Don’t Deserve Bright-Colored Macaroons

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#7

Even Dogs Aren’t Safe

Even Dogs Aren’t Safe

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#8

If You Get Your Boy Dog The Girl Dog Shampoo, He Will Turn Into A Flower

If You Get Your Boy Dog The Girl Dog Shampoo, He Will Turn Into A Flower

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#9

I Have A Feeling There's Going To Be A Lot Of These Kinds Of Posts This Season, But Wow, This Is Bad

I Have A Feeling There's Going To Be A Lot Of These Kinds Of Posts This Season, But Wow, This Is Bad

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#10

A Local Restaurant Offers A Woman's Meal That Is Half The Food Of A Man's Meal But For Only A Dollar Less

A Local Restaurant Offers A Woman's Meal That Is Half The Food Of A Man's Meal But For Only A Dollar Less

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#11

It’s Water

It’s Water

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#12

My Dad's Tape Measure

My Dad's Tape Measure

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#13

Damn, That’s Crazy

Damn, That’s Crazy

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#14

The Three Genders Of Gardening Gloves: Precision, Grip Extreme And Lady Garden

The Three Genders Of Gardening Gloves: Precision, Grip Extreme And Lady Garden

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#15

God Forbid If Your Child Learned The Wrong Alphabet

God Forbid If Your Child Learned The Wrong Alphabet

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#16

Thank God, My Son Won’t Go Without Male Batteries

Thank God, My Son Won’t Go Without Male Batteries

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#17

This German BBQ Cookbook With Recipes "For Him" And "For Her"

This German BBQ Cookbook With Recipes "For Him" And "For Her"

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#18

I Found This Terribly Gendered Bathroom Sign While Looking For A Local Restaurant

I Found This Terribly Gendered Bathroom Sign While Looking For A Local Restaurant

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#19

Thanks, FaceApp. Very Cool

Thanks, FaceApp. Very Cool

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#20

Gendered Garbage Cans

Gendered Garbage Cans

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#21

How Would Anyone Know That This Is Masculine Deodorant For Men Unless We Present It With Nuts And Bolts

How Would Anyone Know That This Is Masculine Deodorant For Men Unless We Present It With Nuts And Bolts

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#22

Wouldn't Want To Look Ridiculous Now, Would We?

Wouldn't Want To Look Ridiculous Now, Would We?

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#23

I Don’t Dare To Think About What Will Happen If I Accidentally Eat The "Wrong" Bratwurst

I Don’t Dare To Think About What Will Happen If I Accidentally Eat The "Wrong" Bratwurst

Left: women’s bratwurst with sea salt and Mediterranean spices.
Right: men’s bratwurst with fried onions and cheese.

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#24

Cotton Swabs For Only The Manliest Of Ear Canals

Cotton Swabs For Only The Manliest Of Ear Canals

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#25

Chocolate-Flavored Cereals Of All Things

Chocolate-Flavored Cereals Of All Things

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#26

Just Why?

Just Why?

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#27

I Found This At A Walmart, Because Girls Need Special Basketballs

I Found This At A Walmart, Because Girls Need Special Basketballs

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#28

Crab Is For Girls And Spicy Tuna Is For Boys

Crab Is For Girls And Spicy Tuna Is For Boys

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#29

If You Are A Girl Who Is Interested In Science, Make Sure That Your Microscope Is Pink

If You Are A Girl Who Is Interested In Science, Make Sure That Your Microscope Is Pink

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#30

Well, Damn. I Bought These, Not Realizing I Couldn't Use Them

Well, Damn. I Bought These, Not Realizing I Couldn't Use Them

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#31

When You're An Insecure Man Who Thinks Skin Care Is Feminine

When You're An Insecure Man Who Thinks Skin Care Is Feminine

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#32

Day Planner For The Boss And For Girl Boss (I've Checked, The Pages Are Identical)

Day Planner For The Boss And For Girl Boss (I've Checked, The Pages Are Identical)

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#33

Gendered Bow And Arrows

Gendered Bow And Arrows

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#34

Men Exercise And Women Bleed. The Ingredients Are Exactly The Same

Men Exercise And Women Bleed. The Ingredients Are Exactly The Same

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#35

Pointlessly Gendered Candy

Pointlessly Gendered Candy

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#36

Who Would Want This On A Cup Anyway?

Who Would Want This On A Cup Anyway?

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#37

Of Course, The Pink One Will Be More Expensive

Of Course, The Pink One Will Be More Expensive

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#38

Are You A Girl Or A Dreamer?

Are You A Girl Or A Dreamer?

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#39

This Product Strikes A Cord

This Product Strikes A Cord

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#40

Ah Yes, Because We Need To Split The Bible

Ah Yes, Because We Need To Split The Bible

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#41

Just Why?

Just Why?

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#42

As A Man, I'm Going To Exclusively Start Drinking This

As A Man, I'm Going To Exclusively Start Drinking This

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#43

Because Phone Cases Have A Gender

Because Phone Cases Have A Gender

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#44

Pointlessly Gendered Piggy Banks

Pointlessly Gendered Piggy Banks

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#45

Because Men Don’t Drink Wine And Women Don’t Drink Beer

Because Men Don’t Drink Wine And Women Don’t Drink Beer

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#46

Saw At My Local Yarn Store

Saw At My Local Yarn Store

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#47

Literally The Same

Literally The Same

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#48

Because Girls Will Melt If They Don't Use A Sparkly Pink T-Ball Bat

Because Girls Will Melt If They Don't Use A Sparkly Pink T-Ball Bat

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#49

My Poor, Poor Mother Bought This, Not Realizing It’s Illegal For Her To Eat It

My Poor, Poor Mother Bought This, Not Realizing It’s Illegal For Her To Eat It

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#50

Party Queen And King Crowns, But They're Exactly The Same

Party Queen And King Crowns, But They're Exactly The Same

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#51

Does Men’s Hair Grow Differently?

Does Men’s Hair Grow Differently?

I measured and can confirm that the size is no different from any other tweezers. Yes, I did buy them (Great sale!). I hope they work on my woman's hair! 

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#52

I Was At The Pharmacy, And I Found These Snack Bars. I Love Pointlessly Gendered Products

I Was At The Pharmacy, And I Found These Snack Bars. I Love Pointlessly Gendered Products

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#53

I Saw These In A Christian Bookstore Near Me. Why Are Children's Bibles Gendered?

I Saw These In A Christian Bookstore Near Me. Why Are Children's Bibles Gendered?

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#54

"Do Not Disturb" Signs From My New York City Hotel. This Seems Unnecessary

"Do Not Disturb" Signs From My New York City Hotel. This Seems Unnecessary

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#55

The Viking Yogurt For Manly Man Only

The Viking Yogurt For Manly Man Only

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#56

I Love My Manly Tissues

I Love My Manly Tissues

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#57

Why Is A Lighter Gendered?

Why Is A Lighter Gendered?

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#58

Make Sure You Are Using Your Gender's Hand Sanitizer

Make Sure You Are Using Your Gender's Hand Sanitizer

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#59

I Would Hate To Hang My Coat On The Wrong Hook

I Would Hate To Hang My Coat On The Wrong Hook

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#60

Found This At Lidl In Austria. Finally, A Soup For Boys And A Soup For Girls. I Can Now Eat My Princess Soup And Enjoy A Nice Warm Meal Just For Women

Found This At Lidl In Austria. Finally, A Soup For Boys And A Soup For Girls. I Can Now Eat My Princess Soup And Enjoy A Nice Warm Meal Just For Women

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#61

Can't Have Girls Wearing Blue

Can't Have Girls Wearing Blue

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#62

Just Drink The Damn Gin

Just Drink The Damn Gin

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#63

Walkie-Talkies I Found At Tractor Supply Company

Walkie-Talkies I Found At Tractor Supply Company

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#64

Ok, But Why? Hair Ties Are Hair Ties

Ok, But Why? Hair Ties Are Hair Ties

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#65

Exact Same Product, Gendered Packaging

Exact Same Product, Gendered Packaging

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#66

I Guess The Other Pronouns Can't Use These Pots

I Guess The Other Pronouns Can't Use These Pots

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#67

Store Near Me Has Gendered Trail Mix

Store Near Me Has Gendered Trail Mix

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#68

His And Her Hand Cream

His And Her Hand Cream

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#69

This Girl And Apparent Boy Cow That Came In A Noah's Ark Play Set

This Girl And Apparent Boy Cow That Came In A Noah's Ark Play Set

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#70

This Shampoo Is For Male Cats And Dogs

This Shampoo Is For Male Cats And Dogs

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#71

The Two Genders: Gamer And Gamer Babe

The Two Genders: Gamer And Gamer Babe

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#72

These Children’s Books At The Mall Only Have Stories About Wizards For The Boy Names, And Stories About Unicorns For The Girl Names

These Children’s Books At The Mall Only Have Stories About Wizards For The Boy Names, And Stories About Unicorns For The Girl Names

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#73

Apparently, Girls Can't Like Guns If They Aren't Pink

Apparently, Girls Can't Like Guns If They Aren't Pink

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#74

Why Are The Cups In Our Hotel Room Gendered? What's The Point?

Why Are The Cups In Our Hotel Room Gendered? What's The Point?

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#75

Just What I Needed: Gendered Dog Beer

Just What I Needed: Gendered Dog Beer

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#76

I Almost Got My Dog The Wrong Treats

I Almost Got My Dog The Wrong Treats

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#77

Thankfully, There Is No Pink Tax. Heaven Forbid, A Guy Wants Bright Colors

Thankfully, There Is No Pink Tax. Heaven Forbid, A Guy Wants Bright Colors

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#78

I Thought You'd Get A Kick Out Of This. Just In Case, Man Golf Balls Are Too Hard Or Something?

I Thought You'd Get A Kick Out Of This. Just In Case, Man Golf Balls Are Too Hard Or Something?

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#79

Kinda Torn About This One. It Appears To Just Be Monopoly, But With Mr. Monopoly's "Self-Made Girl-Boss" Niece On The Cover

Kinda Torn About This One. It Appears To Just Be Monopoly, But With Mr. Monopoly's "Self-Made Girl-Boss" Niece On The Cover

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#80

Shocking Evidence Of The Gender Pay Gap

Shocking Evidence Of The Gender Pay Gap

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#81

Ah Yes, The Gender Juice. The Product We Need. I Went Grocery Shopping, And Our Local Shop Started To Sell It

Ah Yes, The Gender Juice. The Product We Need. I Went Grocery Shopping, And Our Local Shop Started To Sell It

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#82

I Found Some Gendered Tea In The Wild

I Found Some Gendered Tea In The Wild

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#83

Chapstick For Men

Chapstick For Men

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#84

These Both Have The Exact Same Ingredients

These Both Have The Exact Same Ingredients

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#85

They Are The Same Thing

They Are The Same Thing

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#86

Garage Sale In My Hometown

Garage Sale In My Hometown

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#87

Are Boy Babies And Girl Babies Wildly Different? Why Specify That Both Can Use This?

Are Boy Babies And Girl Babies Wildly Different? Why Specify That Both Can Use This?

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#88

Healthy Appearance vs. Muscle Strength

Healthy Appearance vs. Muscle Strength

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#89

BMW Is A Man's Car. Mercedes Is For Women

BMW Is A Man's Car. Mercedes Is For Women

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