Honestly there’s no reason why we need gender in our language anymore other than to describe someone’s appearance for the sake of recognition (say if someone goes missing or is wanted for a crime).
Let’s normalize describing people by their attributes and qualities.
“I need help from someone strong here.” That’s really what they needed.
Assigning typical qualities to genders is just stupid.
You can also genuinely say “I need help from a lefty”. Because applying torque counterclockwise is easier with the left hand, wherein the base of the strong thumb is doing the work.
“I need help from someone strong here.” That’s really what they needed.
Offtopic-ish, but a couple of years ago, I couldn’t open a jar, so it said “ugh, I’m going to need a tool for this”. Then my then-boyfriemd walks by, opens it and goes “you’re welcome”. I had to explain why I was laughing so hard.
I still tease my now-husband with that every time I need a hand.
Im using this
Im Agender AMAB, getting called a man feels like being stabbed with a fork
Honestly there’s no reason why we need gender in our language anymore other than to describe someone’s appearance for the sake of recognition (say if someone goes missing or is wanted for a crime).
Let’s normalize describing people by their attributes and qualities.
“I need help from someone strong here.” That’s really what they needed.
Assigning typical qualities to genders is just stupid.
You can also genuinely say “I need help from a lefty”. Because applying torque counterclockwise is easier with the left hand, wherein the base of the strong thumb is doing the work.
Legit, i just sing out who’s feeling beefy / tall / delicate-fingered / whatever is required for the task at hand. It’s not hard.
Definitely not that hard, for sure!
Offtopic-ish, but a couple of years ago, I couldn’t open a jar, so it said “ugh, I’m going to need a tool for this”. Then my then-boyfriemd walks by, opens it and goes “you’re welcome”. I had to explain why I was laughing so hard.
I still tease my now-husband with that every time I need a hand.
Man played himself like a fiddle. I doubt he regrets it, that’s a good fucking in joke right there.
lmao that was a good one
Could be something like hand size as well, since it can be harder to grip large lids.
if you wanna get really specific I guess 😄