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I don't feel like this is incredibly sexist, but then again I'm male.

I don't think this objectifies or belittles women.. though I can see how it's inappropriate in a professional environment. (And will be alienating to a female audience - though honestly the same points might be brought up about men).

I would ask tumblr which parts are offensive and why, but I don't feel like getting death threats this week.

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I think it's a worthwhile exercise to look at situations like this and objectively asses the indiscretion. My first response was, 'that's fine, he's just talking about his girlfriend, no issue'. This is an oversimplification. The offence comes from the humour, which relies on the implication that all girlfriends are like this. It's a little subtle but it's there.

I don't really like males (I'm male) being portrayed as domestic buffoons who can't cook, are too lazy to clean, even in the context of light humour. It's a false stereotype.

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