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Time for some honest sexism
posted by Rob on 28 Oct 2007
Something for the ladies
Yes, it's probably time for me to admit to being a bit of a sexist. For instance, I'm not an unreserved fan of equal gender rights. I tend to think the world would be a better place if the current gender ratio in high places was reversed rather than equalised. Testosterone is just such volatile stuff that equal rights might be a luxury the world can't afford.
But perhaps more shocking are my views about the attraction between men and women. To my mind, the facts are these: most women spend most of their time feeling cold, especially in bed. Most men aren't much bothered by cold, especially in bed. Men like women because they are nice to have around and attractive-looking, and women like men because they need something to warm their chilly extremities on.
Yes. What I'm saying is that most women are frigid. Just not sexually. And that, I think, explains why the post I wrote about having chilly arms in bed has inspired more comments than any other - and all of them from women.
Comments: 12
Men are good for fixing cars and lifting heavy stuff. Also to be the butt of humour.
Posted by: Rachel Green | October 28, 2007 11:29 PM
Ah, Rob, you just brought out our maternal instincts...My mother used to wear those long gloves, then later they ended up in my dressing up box.
Posted by: Sarah Bower | October 29, 2007 08:40 AM
Yes! I have already decided that when I am a famous writer and invited onto Desert Island Discs, my luxury will be a hot water bottle.
Posted by: Sally Howe | October 29, 2007 09:35 AM
Aw, thanks Sarah. And Rachel, all I'll say is that if my theories are correct, lesbians probably own more hot water bottles then the non-lesbob community.
Posted by: Rob | October 29, 2007 12:01 PM
My cat does a bloody good job of heating my chilly extremities, cuddled on my lap infront of Ugly Betty - in fact, stick her under my jumper and she'd rather ressemble a manly beer belly - the male of the species' homegrown answer to heating his wee extremity. Us gals aren't frigid, we just find healthier ways of keeping warm:)
Posted by: Samantha Tonge | October 29, 2007 12:50 PM
Yey Samantha. I've been unofficially banned from writing about cats - on my own blog, I ask you - so go you for bringing them back to their rightful place!
Posted by: Em | October 29, 2007 12:55 PM
Banned from writing about cats?? Has the world gone maaad?
They are soooo clever they could probably tippy-tap in some comments themselves...purrrrr
Posted by: Samantha Tonge | October 29, 2007 12:59 PM
I know... but this is meant to be a publishing blog, and some people might think that all I do is talk to my cats all day, like a crazy lady who lives on her own in the countryside...still, if my audience demands it...
Posted by: Em | October 29, 2007 01:01 PM
LOL, Emma!
I think you need to remind whoever placed that ban that you are, ahem, the boss...:)
Posted by: Samantha Tonge | October 29, 2007 01:09 PM
I agree wholeheartedly with this post, Rob. I am always freezing and Matt is always toasty warm. It leads to some zany arguments about the thermostat. And I'll say this for volatile testosterone: it leads to things getting DONE! Foolish and/or disastrous things, sometimes, but they get done but quick. And warmly.
Posted by: KatharineC | October 29, 2007 01:55 PM
Samantha, the person who placed the ban lives in Em's imagination and so is difficult to reach. I'll see what I can do, though. (Though I did mutter a bit about the cat video, I suppose.)
Posted by: Rob | October 29, 2007 02:32 PM
Rob, as well as keeping you warm, i think testosterone also makes one prone to muttering in a kind of 'daren't tell her to her face' way;)
Posted by: Samantha Tonge | October 29, 2007 02:45 PM