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44. WTF?

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #25)

Sun Apr 22, 2018, 03:53 PM

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Just want to say that catfight is a sexist term [View all] G_j Apr 2018 OP

Agreed. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #1

Nonsense. Sinistrous Apr 2018 #2

But it certainly should not be used to refer to a discussion between two women. George II Apr 2018 #4

Yeah. No matter how egalitarian the intent... Orsino Apr 2018 #91

It is a fight between women, according to dictionaries. pnwmom Apr 2018 #77

Excuse me while I walk on some eggshells. democratisphere Apr 2018 #3

I know. jeez trof Apr 2018 #128

It's only used to describe arguments between women, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #5

Bingo EffieBlack Apr 2018 #9

Cat sex is the most disturbing thing that has ever happened Abu Pepe Apr 2018 #15

Cat sex is very loud. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #17

Oh god the noise is what I mean Abu Pepe Apr 2018 #20

Dogs sometimes get stuck, which is even more disturbing than noise. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #21

That's when your grandmother turns a water hose on them Abu Pepe Apr 2018 #24

No damage? B2G Apr 2018 #48

That is exactly why G_j Apr 2018 #99

Agree. mountain grammy Apr 2018 #117

..... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #6

oh yeah angel823 Apr 2018 #22

Yep. Grow up, people. (n/t) Iggo Apr 2018 #7

+1 EffieBlack Apr 2018 #8

I don't agree. It's a common (and sexist) trope used in TV and movies Crunchy Frog Apr 2018 #10

So is pearl-clutching. pnwmom Apr 2018 #11

How ironic pintobean Apr 2018 #33

Agreed but I haven't heard it in years. Odoreida Apr 2018 #12

You missed the thread about the Kellyanne interview then ProudLib72 Apr 2018 #13

That explains it. Just lucky. Odoreida Apr 2018 #14

Not true. Most cats fighting are male blake2012 Apr 2018 #16

Most cat fights involving actual cats are between tomcats. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #19

Yeah. Igel Apr 2018 #74

Could you use it in a sentence? Equinox Moon Apr 2018 #18

Oh, good lord. Soon we'll all need fainting couches in our homes. Vinca Apr 2018 #23

Go ahead and use the term, then cyclonefence Apr 2018 #32

Then I guess I won't have to worry about talking to myself. Vinca Apr 2018 #37

But the ones with a sense of humor will... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #38

Maybe cyclonefence Apr 2018 #43

Thats ok A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #49

I'm an asshole, too cyclonefence Apr 2018 #106

Because calling women's arguments cat fights shows a sense of humor? Squinch Apr 2018 #51

First of all, not all fights between women are referred to that way A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #58

Thanks for the mansplanation about why a sexist expression shouldn't offend me, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #61

Gotta love that! Edited; A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #62

The "n" word is not anywhere near as offensive, obviously, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #63

Where did I tell you or any other person how they should feel about it? A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #66

It's not a matter of having or not having the right not to be offended. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #67

Oh, come on, maam! A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #69

I did nothing of the kind. I simply called out the use of a sexist word. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #72

If you want to call me an oversensitive snowflake with no sense of humor, that's your right. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #76

mansplaining is such a sexist term kennetha Apr 2018 #81

Well done leftynyc Apr 2018 #93

Just freaking STOP IT leftynyc Apr 2018 #92

I am sorry I offended you. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #96

Don't apologize leftynyc Apr 2018 #98

You seem upset. Squinch Apr 2018 #116

I've been shaking my head leftynyc Apr 2018 #119

Hmmm. That seems like you are scolding that poster and demanding that they Squinch Apr 2018 #115

Except I'm not demanding leftynyc Apr 2018 #120

"JUST FREAKING STOP IT" seems like a demand to me. Squinch Apr 2018 #122

I can't control what you think leftynyc Apr 2018 #125

You're just digging and digging, aren't you? You're waiting for my argument? Squinch Apr 2018 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author A HERETIC I AM Apr 2018 #78

SOME women leftynyc Apr 2018 #90

Have you ever heard men express excitement over G_j Apr 2018 #124

Like I said leftynyc Apr 2018 #126

Well, you might. The rest of us are fine, thanks. Squinch Apr 2018 #50

I too pretend that simple discussion is an antecedent to fainting couches as well. LanternWaste Apr 2018 #97

Yes, pussyfight might be more acccurate BannonsLiver Apr 2018 #25

WTF? Squinch Apr 2018 #44

WTF? MrsCoffee Apr 2018 #53

Cats are sometimes referred to as pussycats BannonsLiver Apr 2018 #55

Yes, we all know that. And we all know what you were saying. The WTFs are because we Squinch Apr 2018 #71

Im actually not surprised. cwydro Apr 2018 #103

Wow. Amazing. Tipperary Apr 2018 #82

Yes Lunabell Apr 2018 #26

I actually tried to breeak up a real catfight years ago. What an idiot! Had to get a tetanus shot dameatball Apr 2018 #27

Humans always end up worse for wear in that situation! Merlot Apr 2018 #31

Me, too - bad idea. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #123

Agreed. It is sexist and I never use it. n/t. whathehell Apr 2018 #28

Eh, Ill say what I want Loki Liesmith Apr 2018 #29

And I'll criticize your choice of words if I want. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #64

For sure cyclonefence Apr 2018 #30

I quit wearing underwear so people would not be able to tell me that. dameatball Apr 2018 #36

That would solve a whole slew of problems! cyclonefence Apr 2018 #42

LOL. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2018 #79

what you think fights deserve to be valued and respected kennetha Apr 2018 #39

What if it's a fight to keep someone from hurting someone else? cyclonefence Apr 2018 #41

men's fights are referred to often as cockfights kennetha Apr 2018 #45

Have to tell you I've never heard such a thing cyclonefence Apr 2018 #107

Exactly. It implies that a fight between women is nothing but The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #75

What continues to blow me away cyclonefence Apr 2018 #105

Yes. That's become evident in this thread. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #112

Fights between men are called cock fights. fights between women are called cat fights. kennetha Apr 2018 #34

It makes me clutch my pearls. Oh wait, that is sexist too! Dream Girl Apr 2018 #35

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2018 #40

Depends on the usage, I suppose. kentuck Apr 2018 #46

Did you miss this in the OP: tonedevil Apr 2018 #73

Gonna say what I want when I want GusBob Apr 2018 #47

Cause that's what real men do. And five year olds. Squinch Apr 2018 #54

Meow GusBob Apr 2018 #56

Getting younger. Squinch Apr 2018 #68

I truly cannot believe this thread. Tipperary Apr 2018 #83

There are certain subjects where all the creepy sexism crawls out from under the rocks. Squinch Apr 2018 #84

You are right. Tipperary Apr 2018 #85

stop with the hyperbole kennetha Apr 2018 #87

Yes kennetha. We do understand your position. You have made it clear. Squinch Apr 2018 #89

+1... SidDithers Apr 2018 #57

+1 n/t tammywammy Apr 2018 #60

Bingo. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #80

Well said, Sid. brer cat Apr 2018 #86

Because it's beginning to seem that leftynyc Apr 2018 #94

Apparently you are more offended about people being offended by something The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #104

I'm sure that babble leftynyc Apr 2018 #108

Women are tired of "sucking it up and moving on" because silence is seen as permission flibbitygiblets Apr 2018 #109

First, I'm a professional woman leftynyc Apr 2018 #113

Nah. Not sucking it up. Why should I? Squinch Apr 2018 #114

Shrug leftynyc Apr 2018 #118

"You're not the boss of me!" The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #59

No. You're not the boss of him or anyone. alphafemale Apr 2018 #88

Gonna block who I want when I want flibbitygiblets Apr 2018 #110

What's your opinion on dog fights? left-of-center2012 Apr 2018 #52

Some people like to start fights, some people like to dehumanize, some people like to ....... nolabels Apr 2018 #111

Like I did, you might... tonedevil Apr 2018 #65

Honest question cagefreesoylentgreen Apr 2018 #95

There are many reasons that go back centuries. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #100

Who is doing this? Phentex Apr 2018 #102

+1 NCTraveler Apr 2018 #101

PC is killing us. maveric Apr 2018 #121

You don't seem dead. Squinch Apr 2018 #127