Fri May 30, 2014, 11:44 AM
85 replies, 5697 views
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Author | Time | Post |
 "Man Up". Can we get rid of that phrase? (Original post) |
MannyGoldstein | May 2014 | OP |
| Comrade Grumpy | May 2014 | #1 | |
| AngryAmish | May 2014 | #25 | |
| MannyGoldstein | May 2014 | #32 | |
| sabrina 1 | May 2014 | #35 | |
| Bonhomme Richard | May 2014 | #2 | |
| Lee-Lee | May 2014 | #3 | |
| MannyGoldstein | May 2014 | #4 | |
| sabrina 1 | May 2014 | #37 | |
| MannyGoldstein | May 2014 | #70 | |
| quinnox | May 2014 | #5 | |
| randome | May 2014 | #9 | |
| quinnox | May 2014 | #14 | |
| NuclearDem | May 2014 | #19 | |
| redqueen | May 2014 | #29 | |
| laundry_queen | May 2014 | #71 | |
| Erich Bloodaxe BSN | May 2014 | #30 | |
| zeemike | May 2014 | #49 | |
| G_j | May 2014 | #17 | |
| randome | May 2014 | #21 | |
| sabrina 1 | May 2014 | #39 | |
| randome | May 2014 | #48 | |
| sabrina 1 | May 2014 | #51 | |
| randome | May 2014 | #58 | |
| sabrina 1 | May 2014 | #68 | |
| Louisiana1976 | May 2014 | #57 | |
| thucythucy | May 2014 | #82 | |
| kath | May 2014 | #47 | |
| Louisiana1976 | May 2014 | #60 | |
| TheFrenchRazor | May 2014 | #78 | |
| Laelth | May 2014 | #6 | |
| redqueen | May 2014 | #7 | |
| RobertEarl | May 2014 | #8 | |
| hunter | May 2014 | #28 | |
| BrotherIvan | May 2014 | #31 | |
| redqueen | May 2014 | #34 | |
| BrotherIvan | May 2014 | #36 | |
| RobertEarl | May 2014 | #84 | |
| NuclearDem | May 2014 | #43 | |
| tularetom | May 2014 | #10 | |
| TexasTowelie | May 2014 | #22 | |
| OnyxCollie | May 2014 | #11 | |
| quinnox | May 2014 | #13 | |
| BrotherIvan | May 2014 | #33 | |
| NuclearDem | May 2014 | #12 | |
| JVS | May 2014 | #15 | |
| hunter | May 2014 | #16 | |
| Spitfire of ATJ | May 2014 | #67 | |
| trotsky | May 2014 | #18 | |
| bemildred | May 2014 | #20 | |
| Jamastiene | May 2014 | #73 | |
| Warren DeMontague | May 2014 | #77 | |
| Jamastiene | May 2014 | #80 | |
| Warren DeMontague | May 2014 | #81 | |
| bemildred | May 2014 | #79 | |
| TorchTheWitch | May 2014 | #23 | |
| Orsino | May 2014 | #24 | |
| NV Whino | May 2014 | #26 | |
| JustAnotherGen | May 2014 | #27 | |
| JaneyVee | May 2014 | #38 | |
| dipsydoodle | May 2014 | #40 | |
| bluedigger | May 2014 | #41 | |
| 840high | May 2014 | #42 | |
| jtuck004 | May 2014 | #44 | |
| kath | May 2014 | #50 | |
| Garion_55 | May 2014 | #45 | |
| Sheepshank | May 2014 | #46 | |
| DrewFlorida | May 2014 | #52 | |
| Jamastiene | May 2014 | #74 | |
| Jim Lane | May 2014 | #85 | |
| Enthusiast | May 2014 | #53 | |
| boston bean | May 2014 | #54 | |
| Louisiana1976 | May 2014 | #55 | |
| Liberal Veteran | May 2014 | #59 | |
| Louisiana1976 | May 2014 | #64 | |
| Spirochete | May 2014 | #56 | |
| The_Commonist | May 2014 | #61 | |
| kath | May 2014 | #66 | |
| wyldwolf | May 2014 | #62 | |
| War Horse | May 2014 | #63 | |
| theaocp | May 2014 | #65 | |
| Jamastiene | May 2014 | #75 | |
| AndyTiedye | May 2014 | #69 | |
| Jamastiene | May 2014 | #72 | |
| Nevernose | May 2014 | #76 | |
| carolinayellowdog | May 2014 | #83 |
Response to Comrade Grumpy (Reply #1)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:23 PM
32. "Snowden should Manny up"
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I like the sound of that.
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 11:50 AM
2. I agree with you on a lot of stuff but not this.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Reply #4)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:33 PM
37. Well, that's good news, isn't it? Just think, you can now, without fear of being attacked,
Response to NuclearDem (Reply #19)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:10 PM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
29. Very well said. It is one way men are conditioned to feign invulnerability.
Response to quinnox (Reply #14)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:12 PM
49. So are other words...like the "C" word
Response to randome (Reply #9)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:14 PM
17. So how would you feel if someone told you
Response to randome (Reply #21)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:38 PM
39. I don't care about these things either, but we have been exposed to extreme outrage over such
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #39)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:10 PM
48. Well, I haven't been outraged at some of the 'hot topics' on DU of late.
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It's time we dropped all gender-specific pronouns. Mankind refers to everyone so therefore everyone is a man. Doctor, astronaut, actor, bus driver, no one cares about gender then.
I sometimes listen to old-time radio shows on my iPod. On The Adventures of Superman from the 40's the narrator routinely refers to Lois Lane as 'girl reporter'. 
Societal evolution is slow but attitudes and language will change. [hr][font color="blue"][center]Precision and concision. That's the game.[/center][/font][hr] |
Response to randome (Reply #48)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:14 PM
51. I wasn't referring to you. I'm fine and always have been, with the language and have argued FOR
Response to randome (Reply #58)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:51 PM
68. Oh okay! It is a memorable moment, so can't blame you for jumping on it!
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Response to G_j (Reply #17)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:27 PM
57. I would correct them by saying "person up."
Response to Louisiana1976 (Reply #57)
Fri May 30, 2014, 06:18 PM
thucythucy (7,188 posts)
82. How about "grow up"? nt.
Response to quinnox (Reply #5)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:09 PM
47. What about using the word "pussy" as a pejorative, as in"ya bunch of pussies"? it's a "fine well-
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 11:57 AM
6. You won't get rid of that sentiment, even if you get rid of the phrase.
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Many people here (and elsewhere) use that as their default response to just about any complaint.
"Something bugging you? Man up and deal with it!" 
-Laelth |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 11:58 AM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
7. I agree. Language influences our thoughts. nt
Response to RobertEarl (Reply #8)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:53 PM
hunter (36,416 posts)
28. My momma could kick your ass, RobertEarl.
Response to RobertEarl (Reply #8)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:22 PM
31. That assumes we all agree on what it means to be a "man"
Response to BrotherIvan (Reply #31)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:27 PM
redqueen (112,669 posts)
34. In the context of imploring someone to be one, it is meaningless.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:03 PM
10. It isn't offensive unless it's addressed to a woman
Response to tularetom (Reply #10)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:45 PM
TexasTowelie (98,069 posts)
22. In complete disagreement with you about it.
Response to OnyxCollie (Reply #11)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:26 PM
33. I've been wondering what the point was of Kerry doing a press tour
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:10 PM
15. Anyone who uses it is a stupid putz.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:13 PM
hunter (36,416 posts)
16. Am I "manning up" if I punch someone in the face for using that phrase?
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That might be fun; a good way to satisfy my natural testosterone driven urges.
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:25 PM
20. How about: "Where's your balls, Boy?" nt
Response to bemildred (Reply #20)
Fri May 30, 2014, 03:20 PM
73. It kills me that having balls is associated with any kind of strength or toughness,
Response to Jamastiene (Reply #73)
Fri May 30, 2014, 03:43 PM
Warren DeMontague (80,708 posts)
77. That's right. Just try slamming them in a utiltity drawer by accident some time, while you're in the
Response to Jamastiene (Reply #80)
Fri May 30, 2014, 05:00 PM
Warren DeMontague (80,708 posts)
81. Indeed. If I was designing the English language from scratch, I would make significant changes.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:53 PM
26. Strange request for someone called Manny
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 12:53 PM
JustAnotherGen (30,404 posts)
27. Nope
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:44 PM
40. I'm reminded of manhole covers being classed a politically incorrect
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20 odd years ago in the UK. For a short time they were referred to as personhole covers after that common sense prevailed.
At this rate Germany may soon have a problem and Manchester United ceasing to known as Man U. |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 01:44 PM
bluedigger (16,845 posts)
41. Is "cowboy up" still okay?
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Or does that offend juvenile females, cattle, and Native Americans?
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Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:15 PM
52. I completely agree, "Man-up" suggests that men should not allow themselves to have feelings....
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:22 PM
boston bean (35,220 posts)
54. I don't like the phrase.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:23 PM
55. I agree. It should be replaced with "person up." "Man up" is noninclusive of women.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:33 PM
61. I think we should just get rid of the entire English language altogether.
Response to The_Commonist (Reply #61)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:47 PM
66. brilliant post. Adds a lot to the thread.
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:36 PM
62. For us Southern DUers - how about hiccup?
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:37 PM
63. I get where you're coming from
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:40 PM
theaocp (3,981 posts)
65. Carlin has some great thoughts on language
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Skip to 7:30, since the imbed didn't start there. I don't know how to do that because age.
?t=7m30s |
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 02:57 PM
69. Appeals to Manliness Generally Rate Below Appeals to Patriotism
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 03:17 PM
72. "Grow up" is much better and can be applied to anyone
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 03:40 PM
76. Here's a video on the subject
Response to MannyGoldstein (Original post)
Fri May 30, 2014, 06:21 PM
83. the torture of Chelsea Manning makes it more ominous
