One stereotype that I would like to banish isn’t really a stereotype…
A woman can work and support herself. Women DON’T need a man. It’s very annoying to hear all the jokes about equal rights. Most of the guys I talk to are always saying “Go make me some pancakes” or “You belong in the kitchen.” That’s ridiculous! There’s more to a woman than her ability to cook and clean.
Men are always saying that women can’t do anything. Most of us are smarter than men tend to think. Most of us graduate with a higher rank than most men. [In your face!]
Another stereotype that I would like to change is that being a woman doesn’t mean that all men are superior to you. Your gender doesn’t make you better or worse, what you accomplish with your life is what makes you superior. The only reason you should ever look down on someone or think that you are higher than someone, is when you are helping them up. Most men think that they are better than us because of a stupid reason that only exists in their own minds.
Also, some guys make jokes about our sexual relationships, and most girls have a reputation for doing something. More than likely that girl didn’t do what was said.
These stereotypes bother me because I am not like any of this. I don’t cook or clean, I’d rather go outside or go swimming or hang out with friends. I can do a lot of things, like lift heavy bags or work outside. I am just as good as any man. I don’t sleep with guys. All of this is wrong.
But I know I also have stereotypes for men. Saying that all men think these things, is stereotyping them. And also thinking that most men are jerks and don’t know how to treat women is a stereotype that not all the guys fall into. A lot of guys I know don’t.
I wish there wasn’t such a think as “stereotyping” because by stereotyping people, we judge them before we know them. We judge them based on what we’ve heard, and what we’ve seen, and not just about the specific person. We judge people based on what we know about whatever group they fall into.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Blog #7 : Our Own Dictionary
Me and my friends have a language of our own. It's very common among us, and everyone of there phases can be recognized more then once a day. At the top of the list there's...
Poned!- He totally kicked butt! If you pone at something you blew everyone away; there's no comparing.
Count it!- Basically it means that you dissed someone really bad and you remember it. You write it down. Keep track of your victory!
Calm yo' bid- Jordan made this one famous. It means to relax or calm down.
I'm hip with the Urban Youth.- "That's right. I'm cool."
That's what she said...- is a phrase that is said in response to anything someone says. It's from The Office.
GO STEVE!- It's usually not related to the situation. It's usually yelled over applause.
Son of a GUN!- Oh dang. It’s usually only said by Joey. Or if Joey is around, then he is forced to repeat the phrase in the famous Joey tone.
*deep breath* whatever- the infamous way of making fun of me. :] of course. There’s one for everyone.
I wanted Chocolate Milk.- Rudy has this little voice that he does, and it’s hilarious. So he always says I wanted Chocolate milk. Or Daddy’s gonna kill Ralphy.
Pull a Wilson/Rudy- A Wilson is like making a joke infront of someone that has/is whatever you’re making fun of. A Rudy is jumping through a window.
On top of all these things, there's tons more. Plus, the occasional gesture to go along with it. These range from completely appropriate, to not even able to be said in front of people. Sometimes these aren’t used that often, and others are used all the time. The phrases above are all the ones I can think of…edited. Some had to be deleted.
Enjoy. But Don’t Steal! ;]
Poned!- He totally kicked butt! If you pone at something you blew everyone away; there's no comparing.
Count it!- Basically it means that you dissed someone really bad and you remember it. You write it down. Keep track of your victory!
Calm yo' bid- Jordan made this one famous. It means to relax or calm down.
I'm hip with the Urban Youth.- "That's right. I'm cool."
That's what she said...- is a phrase that is said in response to anything someone says. It's from The Office.
GO STEVE!- It's usually not related to the situation. It's usually yelled over applause.
Son of a GUN!- Oh dang. It’s usually only said by Joey. Or if Joey is around, then he is forced to repeat the phrase in the famous Joey tone.
*deep breath* whatever- the infamous way of making fun of me. :] of course. There’s one for everyone.
I wanted Chocolate Milk.- Rudy has this little voice that he does, and it’s hilarious. So he always says I wanted Chocolate milk. Or Daddy’s gonna kill Ralphy.
Pull a Wilson/Rudy- A Wilson is like making a joke infront of someone that has/is whatever you’re making fun of. A Rudy is jumping through a window.
On top of all these things, there's tons more. Plus, the occasional gesture to go along with it. These range from completely appropriate, to not even able to be said in front of people. Sometimes these aren’t used that often, and others are used all the time. The phrases above are all the ones I can think of…edited. Some had to be deleted.
Enjoy. But Don’t Steal! ;]
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Blog #6 : The Perfect Day
My perfect day would be in the middle of the summer on a Friday. I wouldn’t have to work and I would wake up around 10:30. When I got up I would find some food, preferably waffles, and then put on my swimsuit and go float in the pool till around noon. I’d get out of the pool and take a shower and get ready for the day. For lunch, I’d eat a frozen cheese pizza.
After lunch, one of my friends would come pick me up and we’d go to Bloomington, blaring the music with the windows down. In Bloomington, we’d go see a movie and then go shopping. I’d get a new outfit for dinner and new American eagle jeans. I’d probably get a new swimsuit too. We’d shop until around 6 and then meet everybody at Chili’s for dinner. At Chili’s I would make people get the casa dip and a cheese burger. After dinner, I’d make them take me to Starbucks and then we’d be heading back to Zach’s to watch a movie.
We would stay at Zach’s till about 12, and then my friend would drive Jess, Laura, and I back to Jessica’s to stay the night. The guys would end up staying at Bryan’s and then we’d drive to Bryan’s and go swimming with everybody. After that we’d hang out for a while, maybe watch another movie. Then Laura, Jess, and I would stay at Jessica’s, as planned, and pull an all nighter, eating junk food and watching movies and talking.
That’d be my perfect day. Full of sun, fun, and friends. :]
After lunch, one of my friends would come pick me up and we’d go to Bloomington, blaring the music with the windows down. In Bloomington, we’d go see a movie and then go shopping. I’d get a new outfit for dinner and new American eagle jeans. I’d probably get a new swimsuit too. We’d shop until around 6 and then meet everybody at Chili’s for dinner. At Chili’s I would make people get the casa dip and a cheese burger. After dinner, I’d make them take me to Starbucks and then we’d be heading back to Zach’s to watch a movie.
We would stay at Zach’s till about 12, and then my friend would drive Jess, Laura, and I back to Jessica’s to stay the night. The guys would end up staying at Bryan’s and then we’d drive to Bryan’s and go swimming with everybody. After that we’d hang out for a while, maybe watch another movie. Then Laura, Jess, and I would stay at Jessica’s, as planned, and pull an all nighter, eating junk food and watching movies and talking.
That’d be my perfect day. Full of sun, fun, and friends. :]
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