I follow @thinblackduke aka Kevin on Twitter. He blogs at Shadow of the Bridge and A Slant Truth. He's great on any topic, but I had to share this one today. Great to find an ally in a young guy! He gets what many people don't -- that when people say to me (or any other middle age/older woman), "I can't believe you are 53. No way do you look that old," it is not a compliment, even if it is well meaning. Translation: "No way are you that old because 53 is old, beat down, and decrepit looking."
People, next time you want to compliment a mature woman, just say, "You look good!" or "You look hot!" or "Damn girl, you be working those jeans!" Drop the qualifiers! Kevin says it better here:
Rant Time
People, next time you want to compliment a mature woman, just say, "You look good!" or "You look hot!" or "Damn girl, you be working those jeans!" Drop the qualifiers! Kevin says it better here:
Rant Time
Why do people say shit like “getting older, but she’s still hot”? Getting older does not preclude hotness. And why does this “getting older” standard only apply to women? No one ever comments on dudes this way. No one ever says, “well, Sean Connery is getting older, but he’s still hot.” Ever.
I know the answers, but still… shit just got on my nerves today.
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