>> ^xxovercastxx:

Context matters.
Calling a grown woman "girl" at the workplace is probably out of line. Calling a few racist, drunk hipsters "girls" seems rather appropriate. If you are immature enough to shout racist remarks at strangers, you are immature enough to be justifiably called "girl". Is there such a thing as a mature hipster? I'm inclined to say no.
I voted for the video because I enjoyed it but your trolling makes me want to vote against. Worse still, you've made me agree with @Yogi.
As for knowing Sifters and their personalities, try this... As you read the responses attacking your statements, you're dismissing them as the opinions of sexist men (boys?), the products of a blatantly sexist world. You might also be thinking that if you've done or said anything wrong, it's because you're damaged from decades of sexism and thus your mistakes are our fault anyway.
How'd I do?


I'd upvote this twice if I could.

I'm guessing that 70 or 80% of my posts on the sift include the words "Context matters". For the record, my wife, who is an awesome, strong, independent woman who is one of the most senior people in her company, refers to herself and her friends as the "girls"*. @bareboards2, if you told her that she's "undercutting herself", she would laugh and tell you she does not need you to fight her battles for her. It's just a colloquialism.

In a totally different context, she will often refer to a young person who does something stupid as a "silly boy/girl". It's not sexist, it's meant as a remark on their maturity. The term perfectly describes these stupid women.

Even racism has context. Ask Reginald D Hunter. Calling someone a "drunk paddy bastard" is a racist slur against the Irish (not that anyone ever seems to care), but from the context here, it's clear it's meant affectionately.

Again, context.

* oh and me and my friends are "you and the boys/lads/muppets" depending on how much trouble I'm in.

>> ^SDGundamX:

>> ^tsquire1:
The fact that a comment critiquing rape culture gets downvoted, and one that promotes rape culture gets up voted, reveals a heavy nerdbro tendency on this site that is really quite sick.
No, I dont care if it is 'just a joke'. You infantile nethipsters that make these comments never have to worry about being raped, never have to worry about what they wear walking down the street and if it will promote 'catcalls'. You don't have to worry about facing violence by going out at night or, if you do get sexually assaulted, have to worry about who will even believe you.
Plainly, you have no idea what you are talking about.
That is why it is funny to you. Because you are that removed from reality. Your laughter is a privileged laughter. Your cynicism is anti-human.
>> ^Hybrid:
You wouldn't be saying that 30 mins after I put some Rohypnol in your drink.

I upvoted your comment because it was so passionately yet eloquently stated. But you might want to have a look at this vid for a different take on things (from the 6:00 mark to the end is particularly relevant).
I completely understand where you're coming from--as someone whose close friend was the victim of rape, I am always appalled when playing online games and teen-something kids joke about "raping" their opponents or "getting raped" in the game, seemingly trivializing the act. I eventually realized they were so carefree about the use of the term precisely for the reasons you stated in your post.
Even though I'm still disgusted by it, I eventually got some perspective and realized it was highly unlikely any of them would condone an actual rape in real life. They weren't promoting a culture of rape--they were using hyperbole for comedic effect. I don't find it funny, but it seems rather authoritarian of me to insist that others not find it funny either (again, watch the end of that vid I linked to above).


Great comment. I hear that a lot when gaming but for me it's like the use of the word "gay" to mean something lame. Anyway see that episode of South Park for more details

>> ^tsquire1:

The fact that a comment critiquing rape culture gets downvoted, and one that promotes rape culture gets up voted, reveals a heavy nerdbro tendency on this site that is really quite sick.
No, I dont care if it is 'just a joke'. You infantile nethipsters that make these comments never have to worry about being raped, never have to worry about what they wear walking down the street and if it will promote 'catcalls'. You don't have to worry about facing violence by going out at night or, if you do get sexually assaulted, have to worry about who will even believe you.
Plainly, you have no idea what you are talking about.
That is why it is funny to you. Because you are that removed from reality. Your laughter is a privileged laughter. Your cynicism is anti-human.
>> ^Hybrid:
You wouldn't be saying that 30 mins after I put some Rohypnol in your drink.


I upvoted your comment because it was so passionately yet eloquently stated. But you might want to have a look at this vid for a different take on things (from the 6:00 mark to the end is particularly relevant).

I completely understand where you're coming from--as someone whose close friend was the victim of rape, I am always appalled when playing online games and teen-something kids joke about "raping" their opponents or "getting raped" in the game, seemingly trivializing the act. I eventually realized they were so carefree about the use of the term precisely for the reasons you stated in your post.

Even though I'm still disgusted by it, I eventually got some perspective and realized it was highly unlikely any of them would condone an actual rape in real life. They weren't promoting a culture of rape--they were using hyperbole for comedic effect. I don't find it funny, but it seems rather authoritarian of me to insist that others not find it funny either (again, watch the end of that vid I linked to above).

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As you can see, I'm a huge fan of Reg, if you ever get the chance to see him live, seize it! I'll make it up to you, taking your excellent video away like that, so mean! Will be keeping an eye on your stuff :
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Hey, this is unfortunately a dupe of my dead video: http://videosift.com/video/Reginald-D-Hunter-Live-Shrinking-Plane-Seats


, you have the greatest taste though Sepacore. Now gimme that embed code, damnit ;


Saw your 'compliment' vid of him and lmao, so went searching for more. Great to listen to, funny style and good jokes.

YouTube Embed Code: http://youtu.be/415gf6vjytU



You're not kidding, look at all these videos i have to watch!
Had never heard of him before and was a great/funny casual-feeling act to watch.

No probs re the vid, think I was too eager to get more of him on the sift that I didn't check properly.

I would listen to reginald d hunter talk all day, the guy's just got a way with words.

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Your video, Reginald D Hunter - Dad, has made it into the Top 15 New Videos listing. Congratulations on your achievement. For your contribution you have been awarded 1 Power Point.

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In reply to this comment by Sepacore:

As you can see, I'm a huge fan of Reg, if you ever get the chance to see him live, seize it! I'll make it up to you, taking your excellent video away like that, so mean! Will be keeping an eye on your stuff
In reply to this comment by alien_concept:
Hey, this is unfortunately a dupe of my dead video: http://videosift.com/video/Reginald-D-Hunter-Live-Shrinking-Plane-Seats

, you have the greatest taste though Sepacore. Now gimme that embed code, damnit ;


Saw your 'compliment' vid of him and lmao, so went searching for more. Great to listen to, funny style and good jokes.

YouTube Embed Code: http://youtu.be/415gf6vjytU

>> ^alien_concept:

Hey, this is unfortunately a dupe of my dead video: http://videosift.com/video/Reginald-D-Hunter-Live-Shrinking-Plane-Seats
, you have the greatest taste though Sepacore. Now gimme that embed code, damnit


Sorry about that, your vid didn't come up when i searched. There's another 'Reginald D Hunter' vid i put up, may be more dupes of yours?

http://videosift.com/video/Reginald-D-Hunter-Dad

In reply to this comment by alien_concept:
Hey, this is unfortunately a dupe of my dead video: http://videosift.com/video/Reginald-D-Hunter-Live-Shrinking-Plane-Seats
, you have the greatest taste though Sepacore. Now gimme that embed code, damnit ;


Saw your 'compliment' vid of him and lmao, so went searching for more. Great to listen to, funny style and good jokes.

YouTube Embed Code: http://youtu.be/415gf6vjytU

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