Deepest Respect for the Women of the World
As a man, I think that women are wonderful. They don’t think the way that we men do. Men tend to “shoot first”, and ask questions later. Patience. in most men, is NOT in our vocabulary. Women, on the other hand, are more analytical, usually more practical, and lean to be more thrifty.
Women bear the children of the world. Although sometimes hard to communicate with during pregnancy, they tend to have a sparkle in their eyes, and a glow that can’t be duplicated by any amount of makeup. They tolerate pain that men may endure one time, and then say “well, I’ll never do that again”. After bearing a child, and enjoying the miracle that only they can create, want to do it again. GOD bless them all.
BUT………..during child bearing years they must also endure the monthly curse. Men spend more time at work, drive the long way home, or frequent their favorite local watering hole, bar, or saloon. For at this time of the month, we don’t want irritate, agitate, or “Piss” them off.
If you don’t believe me, read the following letter to a manufacturer of feminine products:
Dear Mr. Thatcher,
I have been a loyal user of your ‘Always’ maxi pads for over 20 years
and I appreciate many of their features. Why , without the LeakGuard
Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I’d probably never go horseback riding
or salsa dancing, and I’d certainly steer clear of running up and down
the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be
your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart
enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I
can’t tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there’s a
little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I’m guessing you
haven’t. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type,
I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body.
Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I’ll be
transformed into what my husband likes to call ‘an inbred hillbilly
with knife skills.’ Isn’t the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you’ve no doubt
seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your
customer’s monthly visits from ‘Aunt Flo’. Therefore, you must know
about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our
intense mood swings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You
surely realize it’s a tough time for most women .
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just
crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants… Which brings me to
the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping
so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I
opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing,
were these words: ‘Have a Happy Period.’
Are you f—— kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny
middle-manager brain really think happiness – actual smiling, laughing
happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything
mentioned above sound t he least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James?
FYI, unless you’re some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be
anything ‘happy’ about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on
Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don’t
march down to the local Walgreen’s armed with a hunting rifle and a
sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap a
moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn’t it make more sense to say
something that’s actually pertinent, like ‘Put down the Hammer’ or
‘Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong’,
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective
immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have
chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will
certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your
brand of condescending bullshit. And that’s a promise I will keep.
Always. .
Best, (authors name withheld)
As I said previously, women are pretty, lovable, and generally smarter then us guys, but don’t ever make one angry.
Hug your lady today and say “thanks”.
FB 03/03/2012