But I Just Feel So Comfy in Flannel

Chick: I think that I'm the gayest straight girl in the world.

Bakersfield, California

Posted on September 30, 2009
California, Chicks, Compare and contrast, Gender issues, Sexuality, Stupidity

He's the Reason “the Bro” Was Invented

Girl #1: So apparently the hormones are kicking in. He's got boobs now.
Girl #2: Oh, come on! Let's be honest, he's always had boobs.

Carrboro, North Carolina

Posted on September 25, 2009
Gender issues, Girls, Health & Hygiene, North Carolina, Rack, Weirdness

While Girls Are Busy Inserting Tampons

Girl to friends: Of course guys are better at math and science than girls are, they have more time to work on it!

Dining Hall, Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overheard by: what?

Posted on May 13, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Default, Education, Gender issues, Girls, Massachusetts

History's an Unbroken Chain Of Pushing, Wrestling and Girl-Chasing

Four-year-old girl, showing off scrape on arm: I got that on the playground today when Joey pushed me and I fell!
Mom: Joey should keep his hands to himself. Does your teacher tell him that?
Four-year-old girl, like mom is stupid: Moooooom, he's a boy and that's what boys do! They like to push and wrestle and chase girls!
Mom: Um, that may be true, but it still doesn't make it right.

In Line at Starbucks
Bethesda, Maryland

Posted on March 23, 2009
Default, Gender issues, Girls, Hands, Kids, Maryland, Moms, Restaurants

Says the Girl Who Can Shop for 8 Hours Straight in 5-Inch Heels?

Girl trying out for soccer: I don't know what he's thinking making us do all these push-ups. I'm a girl. I am not strong.

UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California

Posted on March 16, 2009
California, Colleges & Universities, Compare and contrast, Default, Gender issues, Girls, Health & Hygiene

In Their Jewelry Boxes

Guy: All girls from Minnesota have the same thumbs.

Jerusalem
Israel

Posted on February 23, 2009
Asia, Body parts, Default, Gender issues, Geography, Guys

I'm Like Four Different MTV Specials in One!

(two hipsters stare quizzically at short Chinese-American male)
Chinese-American male: No, what's confusing is I'm becoming Mormon and having a sex change.

UC Berkeley
Berkeley, California

Posted on February 21, 2009
California, Colleges & Universities, Default, Gender issues, Guys, Religion, Sexuality, Weirdness

That's What You Said About Hannah Montana!

Man coming out of feminist art retrospective: So, what did you think of the show?
Woman: Not enough menstrual blood.

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Canadia

Overheard by: I would have to agree

Posted on February 5, 2009
Canadia, Default, Gender issues, Guys, Questions, Sexuality, Women

Wait 'Til She Realizes Drag Queens Have Better Legs Than She Does

20-something girl #1: Did you hear Dan and Jack are getting married?
20-something girl #2: But they're guys.
20-something girl #1: Yeah… guys who fell in love in college, have been together eight years, have never broken up once, and Dan proposed while they were in Paris.
20-something girl #2: Bitches! They stole my dream! See, this is why feminism sucks.

Silver Spring, Maryland

Posted on December 25, 2008
Default, Gender issues, Girls, Gripes, Maryland, Philosophy, Questions, Relationships, Sexuality

When the Legal Limit Is More Like 75

Woman exiting ladies' bathroom: It smells like a hundred men showered in there!

Humboldt
Saskatchewan
Canadia

Posted on December 15, 2008
Canadia, Compare and contrast, Default, Gender issues, Restroom, Sensory experiences, Women

Gender issues