Like a girl...

[samvara]

I think a small part of my soul dies every time I read a fic where some manly man 'screams/cries/walks/talks/feels like a girl' and I'm wondering what we could be replacing it with. It always seems to be used to mean things like emotional, vulnerable, available, people oriented etc. with a strong dose of 'wrong.'

I'm eyeing off 'sap,' 'dope,' and 'wuss' with the possible inclusion of 'a bit sad.'

Interestingly the urban dictionary breaks down 'wuss' into terms that are overwhelmingly derogatory to either women or gay men. *sighs* I want a better world.

Comments

[black-samvara.livejournal.com]

I don't want this level of sensitivity to language, it's not bringing me joy. It makes me feel cranky, old and tired.

*clings to mellifluous and cinnamon*

[copracat]

But that's the joy of aging: freedom to crank!

[samvara]

*works on her death glare*

Heh, it *is* a joy :)

[copracat]

:D