# It's amazing! (Mansplaining) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 15, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564 "2018-11-15T16:24:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/21 "2018-11-15T17:08:49Z")
> [@intergalactic gladiator](#): > > **catlfea12** , i don’t think you understand what mansplaining is. See, it’s when a man explains to someone else, typically a woman, in a manger regarded as condescending or patronizing. iswydt ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/22 "2018-11-15T17:12:58Z")
> [@catflea12](#): > > It’s amazing how upset the guys get when mansplaining something and you tell them to STFU. I got blocked by a relative when I did that. Oddly enough, I don’t care. Yes, dear. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/23 "2018-11-15T17:27:25Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Who said it was a necessary condition? I was simply asking a question. :dubious: Well then it was a pretty stupid question, wasn’t it? **catflea12** says _“My relative likes to pontificate about various topics, that’s why I told him to STFU”_, and you ask _“Does your relative come to your house and physically force you to read his posts?”_ What’s the point of asking such an obviously rhetorical question about an extremely implausible situation, unless you’re trying to insinuate that **catflea12** should simply ignore the annoying posts that she’s not being physically forced to read rather than telling the poster to STFU? ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/24 "2018-11-15T17:37:19Z")
It’s not a rhetorical question if I expect an answer. And if the answer would have been “No, he doesn’t” then I would have responded with “Ok” As it is, it’s more fun now watching you get all bent out of shape over one single question 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/25 "2018-11-15T17:37:57Z")
It’s astounding how some people are incapable of creating a descriptive thread title. ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/26 "2018-11-15T17:47:04Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > It’s not a rhetorical question if I expect an answer. And if the answer would have been “No, he doesn’t” then I would have responded with “Ok” > > As it is, it’s more fun now watching you get all bent out of shape over one single question Oh, I see. Well, trolling’s not prohibited in the Pit, so knock yourself out. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/27 "2018-11-15T17:51:18Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > Oh, I see. Well, trolling’s not prohibited in the Pit, so knock yourself out. Thanks for your permission! ---
**Author:** ![Icarus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icarus/32/72_2.png) [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/28 "2018-11-15T18:02:28Z")
> [@catflea12](#): > > Of course I do, why do you think I used that term? At the risk of mansplaining, **Intergalactic Gladiator** was making a joke. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/29 "2018-11-15T18:29:40Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > **It’s astounding!** Time is fleeting! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/30 "2018-11-15T18:36:01Z")
Madness…takes it’s toll ---
**Author:** ![Crybaby\_Boobie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crybaby_boobie/32/545_2.png) [@Crybaby\_Boobie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crybaby_Boobie)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/31 "2018-11-15T18:57:56Z")
> [@MoonMoon](#): > > Where does a mansplainer get his water? > From a well, actually I laughed. ---
**Author:** ![magellan01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/32 "2018-11-15T19:29:36Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > Yes, dear. > > Regards, > Shodan For the win. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/33 "2018-11-15T19:35:22Z")
> [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](#): > > Well, actually “manger” is still correct. See, the first mansplainer was Jesus Christ. I would have liked to see Abraham mansplaining to his wife (Sarah?) what the hell happened up on that hill with Isaac. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/34 "2018-11-15T19:37:18Z")
Which one of you is gonna make me that sandwich? ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_McQwark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Steve\_McQwark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_McQwark)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/35 "2018-11-15T20:01:00Z")
Put another log on the fire, babe, and come and tell me why you’re leaving me. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/36 "2018-11-15T20:16:35Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > It’s astounding how some people are incapable of creating a descriptive thread title. QFT. > [@catflea12](#): > > And for those who don’t know what pontificate means, one of the definitions is to speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner. It’s truly and delightfully ironic that those same people seem to assume that all other people are idiots with very poor vocabularies who need simple words explained to them. I wonder if women get upset when they womansplain like this to someone whose language skills are far superior to their own, and that person tells them to STFU. I’m thinking yes. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/37 "2018-11-15T20:34:47Z")
> [@catflea12](#): > > And I bet everyone who posted, except possibly Andros is a man who wants to explain to the poor little woman how wrong she is. They can STFU. > [@catflea12](#): > > Of course I do, why do you think I used that term? My relative likes to pontificate about various topics, that’s why I told him to STFU. > [@catflea12](#): > > And for those who don’t know what pontificate means, one of the definitions is to speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner. > [@catflea12](#): > > Thank you, kimstu. Manson1972, STFU Still want to pretend you don’t care? mmm ETA: _But listen closely…_ ---
**Author:** ![andros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e480ec/32.png) [@andros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andros)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/38 "2018-11-15T20:43:24Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > _But listen closely…_ This thread might not continue for very much longer. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/39 "2018-11-15T20:49:08Z")
Maybe she’s just pontificating. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564/40 "2018-11-15T20:56:34Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > Maybe she’s just pontificating. 😉 What does that mean? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-amazing-mansplaining/824564.md?page=3)