[Devolution]

Asking the wrong crowd. I'm betting most of girlgaf knows who those characters are so the article is already lost on us.

[Emitan]

My sister isn't even nerdy and she's super hyped for it.

EDIT: I'm hyped, but considering everything, it's not surprising I like super heroes and comic books considering they were pushed on me to some degree.

[Charoncaori]

I find anything referring to me as "girlfriend" inherently offensive, but that doctored poster art is hilarious.

Taking my boyfriend and 2 other guy friends to see it at midnight tomorrow. I've been psyched for this since Iron Man. As long as it's silly crazy awesome, I'll be satisfied.

Tony Stark and Thor are going to be competing for my attention, heh.

[RawPower]

I find anything referring to me as "girlfriend" inherently offensive, but that doctored poster art is hilarious.

Not even by your bf?

[Charoncaori]

Not even by your bf?

He's the sole exception. =P He's not really a "thing", though...

[shanshan310]

Not even by your bf?

My boyfriend doesn't.


Got a sentence in and already feel kind of offended. The only reason girls would see a super hero movie is if their boyfriend took them?
I'm going to see it tomorrow ><

[Devolution]

My boyfriend doesn't. Got a sentence in and already feel kind of offended. The only reason girls would see a super hero movie is if their boyfriend took them? I'm going to see it tomorrow ><

Nah it already makes the concession that many women would see this of their own volition, it's for the ones not all that interested. It's just a really shitty article so it's not really satirical, witty or tongue in cheek.

[Lissar]

I glanced at it but didn't really read it. I'm not into superheroes but I'm sure I know more than the average girl (if only by association.) I don't think there is anything wrong with a guide like that existing, though I would think if anyone was really interested in knowing more would be able to find that information fairly easily. Besides, generally superhero movies are able to be enjoyed without having a lot of background knowledge. You might not get some in-jokes, but I don't think that's necessary.

[CleverGirl]

I like how they told me what stupid girl things not to say (they know me so well) and instead gave me some good after-movie chit-chat so that I can relate to my bf on this issue (not like we just sat through the same movie or anything).

[XiaNaphryz]

Tony Stark and Thor are going to be competing for my attention, heh.

[RawPower]

My boyfriend doesn't. Got a sentence in and already feel kind of offended. The only reason girls would see a super hero movie is if their boyfriend took them? I'm going to see it tomorrow ><

It would feel strange and somewhat awkward if I weren't allowed to refer to my girlfriend as, you know, my girlfriend. Is it really that patronizing for women? Honest question.

[Femmeworth]

It would feel strange and somewhat awkward if I weren't allowed to refer to my girlfriend as, you know, my girlfriend. Is it really that patronizing for women? Honest question.

It really bothers me when a guy says, "my woman." I think "girlfriend" is perfectly acceptable, though I wouldn't mind a move away from gender specific terms like that.

[JokerOfSpades]

It really bothers me when a guy says, "my woman." I think "girlfriend" is perfectly acceptable, though I wouldn't mind a move away from gender specific terms like that.

Don't girls say their "boyfriend," though?

[Emitan]

It really bothers me when a guy says, "my woman." I think "girlfriend" is perfectly acceptable, though I wouldn't mind a move away from gender specific terms like that.

"So the other day I was out shopping with my lover, Femmeworth. "

That sounds weird :p

[Good Job Bob]

It really bothers me when a guy says, "my woman." I think "girlfriend" is perfectly acceptable, though I wouldn't mind a move away from gender specific terms like that.

Really?

Any other bothered by this?

[Emitan]

Really? Any other bothered by this?

I don't like "my woman" either. Nothing wrong with "my girlfriend" though

[XiaNaphryz]

It really bothers me when a guy says, "my woman." I think "girlfriend" is perfectly acceptable, though I wouldn't mind a move away from gender specific terms like that.

But what about gender specific terms like wife?

[RawPower]

Don't girls say their "boyfriend," though?

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

[Femmeworth]

Don't girls say their "boyfriend," though?

Yes, they do. I'm not saying that is wrong either.

"So the other day I was out shopping with my lover, Femmeworth. " That sounds weird :p

That doesn't sound weird to me at all. ;)

But what about gender specific terms like wife?

Well, "wife" and "husband" don't work quite so well with lesbian and gay couples. Not to mention there are people out there that don't identify as either gender.

[timetokill]

How about "my lady" or "lady friend"?

[Emitan]

That doesn't sound weird to me at all. ;)

every time you say something like that 3.5 hours seems a little shorter.


And I agree on the gay and lesbian issue. I don't like the word wife because wont me and her both be wives?

[Femmeworth]

How about "my lady" or "lady friend"?

In order to be fair, I shouldn't like "my lady" either. It has a better connotation, though. "Lady friend" seems fine. I can't speak for all girls, though.

[XiaNaphryz]

I don't like the word wife because wont me and her both be wives?

If both people don't mind using the term to refer to the other, I don't see why not. But I can see why it could be an issue.

[Femmeworth]

If both people don't mind using the term to refer to the other, I don't see why not. But I can see why it could be an issue.

I didn't mean to imply that it can't work, just to be clear.

[XiaNaphryz]

I didn't mean to imply that it can't work, just to be clear.

I know, was replying more to Billie.

[Lissar]

My boyfriend calls me "wife" even though we're not married. I think it confuses people sometimes. But I think it's not so uncommon in German? In German wife/woman are the same word (as well as husband/man) and I've heard other non-married couples refer to each other this way (not that my German is that great.)

A friend of my calls her boyfriend (and fiance now, I guess) "The Boy". She never refers to him by name. D:

[shanshan310]

eeeeek! Mark Ruffalo <3

It would feel strange and somewhat awkward if I weren't allowed to refer to my girlfriend as, you know, my girlfriend. Is it really that patronizing for women? Honest question.

If he called me "hey, girlfriend" I would find that weird. I don't have a problem with being referred to in conversation as that, but boyfriend/girlfriend feels so bubblegum and high school-y. I don't think it adequately describes our relationship. He's referred to me as his other half sometimes, which gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside -w-

[Zoe]

It would feel strange and somewhat awkward if I weren't allowed to refer to my girlfriend as, you know, my girlfriend. Is it really that patronizing for women? Honest question.

I've never agreed with this, but usually when someone complains about this kind of thing, it's because the other person is saying "MY girlfriend", as if they're a possession. I think it's silly though and would only be insulting under specific circumstances.

There are gender-neutral terms, BTW-partner and significant other.

[KungFuBill]

Well, that was a good point to check out the lady thread... I've been seeing the person I like to call my boyfriend for nealry a year now and he's still closed off from calling me his "girlfriend" and pretty closed off emotionally period.

If I'm being honest here it does upset me if I end up thinking about it too much, I know he "likes being with me" but sometimes I'd like to hear a bit more than just that ya know.

Girl/boyriend generally is fine with me, though I tend to use his name/surname when discussing him with other friends etc. I'm generally not into nicknames or pet names

EDIT: just noticed the Avengers chat - I've caught it twice in the last week and both times REALLY enjoyed it! Note, I went on my own the first time and I TOOK HIM the second time (heh!)

[Emitan]

]My boyfriend calls me "wife" even though we're not married. [/B] I think it confuses people sometimes. But I think it's not so uncommon in German? In German wife/woman are the same word (as well as husband/man) and I've heard other non-married couples refer to each other this way (not that my German is that great.) A friend of my calls her boyfriend (and fiance now, I guess) "The Boy". She never refers to him by name. D:

I thought that was just to keep away me and InfiniteNine! D:

[Lissar]

I thought that was just to keep away me and InfiniteNine! D:

Haha, no, that's a pretty regular thing! Sometimes when he wakes up he says "Good morning, wife."

[RawPower]

On second thought, I wouldn't really like being called "boyfriend" either. It sort of implies that I'm still a boy. D:<

[BladeWorker]

Well, that was a good point to check out the lady thread... I've been seeing the person I like to call my boyfriend for nealry a year now and he's still closed off from calling me his "girlfriend" and pretty closed off emotionally period. If I'm being honest here it does upset me if I end up thinking about it too much, I know he "likes being with me" but sometimes I'd like to hear a bit more than just that ya know. Girl/boyriend generally is fine with me, though I tend to use his name/surname when discussing him with other friends etc. I'm generally not into nicknames or pet names

I see a DTR in your future.

[Leeness]

Why god why at that thread on the Cracked article?!

Also, I don't want to post in there, but I'm pretty much the exact opposite of everything they're saying. ~Women don't have to work at getting laid~. Lol. I'm pretty sure I'd have to either offer a guy money or maybe threaten his life to get him to go out with me. Oop.

And someone just put out there that ~dressing provocatively~ is like totally asking to be sexually assaulted.

Goddamnit.

[Femmeworth]

Why god why at that thread on the Cracked article?! Also, I don't want to post in there, but I'm pretty much the exact opposite of everything they're saying. ~Women don't have to work at getting laid~. Lol. I'm pretty sure I'd have to either offer a guy money or maybe threaten his life to get him to go out with me. Oop. And someone just put out there that ~dressing provocatively~ is like totally asking to be sexually assaulted. Goddamnit.

Oh jeez. Did Devolution bail out yet?

[Emitan]

Why god why at that thread on the Cracked article?! Also, I don't want to post in there, but I'm pretty much the exact opposite of everything they're saying. ~Women don't have to work at getting laid~. Lol. I'm pretty sure I'd have to either offer a guy money or maybe threaten his life to get him to go out with me. Oop. And someone just put out there that ~dressing provocatively~ is like totally asking to be sexually assaulted. Goddamnit.

Not to sound like a creep, but I saw your post in the pictures thread and you're cute, so maybe it's a self confidence thing. If you don't look confident people won't ask you out? I don't know...

[Devolution]

Oh jeez. Did Devolution bail out yet?

A while ago. It became a circle jerk about biology.

[Emitan]

A while ago. It became a circle jerk about biology.

Every. Fucking. Time.

[Devolution]

Every. Fucking. Time.

[Leeness]

I figured you'd bailed, Devo. The guy who started the thread said he believes that women dressing provocatively "has an effect" on being sexually assaulted. So... yep.

Billie, it definitely is. :( It's a circle of bad for me. Little self-worth > no one likes me > even less self-worth. And I know it shouldn't be defined by what others think of me, but... I'm kind of crazy like that. :(

[Emitan]

*right click "save image as"*

@Leeness- I'm really bad at encouraging people so I guess I can't help :( If I could help you, I probably wouldn't be so shy with self esteem issues myself...

[Leeness]

iluBillie <3 :')

[RawPower]

:( It's a circle of bad for me. Little self-worth > no one likes me > even less self-worth. And I know it shouldn't be defined by what others think of me, but... I'm kind of crazy like that. :(

In other words, the same perpetual circle of self-loathing I'm desperately trying to climb out of.

[Emitan]

iluBillie <3 :')

<3

In other words, the same perpetual circle of self-loathing I'm desperately trying to climb out of.

Well uh... at least you're not going to have to tell your parents why their son wants to wear dresses?

[shanshan310]

Which thread is this? Do I even want to know?

[Femmeworth]

Which thread is this? Do I even want to know?

If you are morbidly curious. http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472782

[shanshan310]

If you are morbidly curious. http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472782

oh lol, its Jokerofspades. I don't even need to read it to know where this is headed.

[Emitan]

If you are morbidly curious. http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472782

that last page...

[Dr.Palutena]

oh lol, its Jokerofspades. I don't even need to read it to know where this is headed.

Yes, i stopped when i saw the thread creator and op.

[RawPower]

What's wrong with JokerofSpades?