Sunday, February 24th, 2002
Little boxes
Sunday, February 24th, 2002 09:44 amA few days ago in response to a question on a mailing list poll, I wrote:
"10. Good or bad boy?
"Many people in this culture equate 'bad' with 'sexy,' but when I think 'bad' I think lying, cheating, cruel and abusive and I don't see any damn sex appeal in all that. If people don't *mean* bad, I wish they wouldn't *say* bad.
"Grrr... as most of you have guessed, I tend to be put into the 'sweet & innocent' category. Then when I don't blush every time somebody mentions sex, I get moved into the "whore" category because, of course, there are only two types of women, right? Then when I don't express great willingness to rush into bed with some guy, he puts me in the 'bitch' category, which label, coming from the men who usually seem to think this way, I mostly consider an honor."
Also in response to the same poll:
"I didn't answer many questions, did I? Sorry, labels and unnatural black/white situations have been getting on my nerves today. I am weary of people putting themselves and each other into little boxes."
So, naturally, being the hater of little boxes that I am, I've got some more ( quiz results. )
"10. Good or bad boy?
"Many people in this culture equate 'bad' with 'sexy,' but when I think 'bad' I think lying, cheating, cruel and abusive and I don't see any damn sex appeal in all that. If people don't *mean* bad, I wish they wouldn't *say* bad.
"Grrr... as most of you have guessed, I tend to be put into the 'sweet & innocent' category. Then when I don't blush every time somebody mentions sex, I get moved into the "whore" category because, of course, there are only two types of women, right? Then when I don't express great willingness to rush into bed with some guy, he puts me in the 'bitch' category, which label, coming from the men who usually seem to think this way, I mostly consider an honor."
Also in response to the same poll:
"I didn't answer many questions, did I? Sorry, labels and unnatural black/white situations have been getting on my nerves today. I am weary of people putting themselves and each other into little boxes."
So, naturally, being the hater of little boxes that I am, I've got some more ( quiz results. )