Whats behind a cat call?

[Recidiva]

I thought y'all had Obamacare. Ooop trigger word - sorry

Welp, the title of the thread is "what's behind a cat call" and it seems that women get it more than men.

The random whistle, not that big a deal and for some people a courtesy in fact.

The crude spew of fantasy to women regardless of company (including children) is a different thing.

Funny how the first is assumed to be what's happening and the second appears to be mostly ignored as if it doesn't happen because that would just ruin someone else's fun, wouldn't it?

The reality is that men would mostly come to blows over it. Women tend to ignore it. But what's the differential there? Why do men feel that they're defending their ass's honor if a gay guy cat calls them or comes on to them, but women should just smile and feel hot when all comers express it in any way?

But although ignoring it is "rising above" in the sense of being a better person, if we don't "rise above" or "get a sense of humor" we're horrible people.

Interesting. Not unexpected, but interesting.

 

[Recidiva]

Well women alone at night and kids are a different story. And if someone was bellowing OI SLAG! GET YER FUCKIN TITS OUT FOR THE LADS! then yeah, I'd probably scream FUCK OFF AND DIE YOU CUNT! back. But if we're talking wolf whistles, hello darlin! and the like, then I think it's a HUGE over reaction.

That said.....PHELIA, GET YER FUCKIN TITS OUT FOR FATA!

Suck my cheese balls, you dirty bitch.

 

[stickygirl]

Smash his head between two bricks.

Yes I get your point and see my last post also, but there's always going to be one deranged numpty isn't there (in any situation really), but I mean in general, it's pretty harmless stuff and not something I've ever had to be concerned about.

Huh? Get real.
Ok - I'm glad you're comfortable with the unlikely-hood statistics. I'm not and I can't think of any of my college friends who are.

 

[parodyluvr75]

Gracias, lorita, you just made me smile

You're welcome.

 

[Phelia]

Well women alone at night and kids are a different story. And if someone was bellowing OI SLAG! GET YER FUCKIN TITS OUT FOR THE LADS! then yeah, I'd probably scream FUCK OFF AND DIE YOU CUNT! back. But if we're talking wolf whistles, hello darlin! and the like, then I think it's a HUGE over reaction.

That said.....PHELIA, GET YER FUCKIN TITS OUT FOR FATA!

Is that a wheel of edam tucked into your pantyhose or are you just happy to see me?

This is how I react every time you post.

 

[Fata Morgana]

Huh? Get real.
Ok - I'm glad you're comfortable with the unlikely-hood statistics. I'm not and I can't think of any of my college friends who are.

Get real in what sense?

 

[stickygirl]

Get real in what sense?

Just the smashing a guys head between two bricks thing

 

[Fata Morgana]

Is that a wheel of edam tucked into your pantyhose or are you just happy to see me?

This is how I react every time you post.

And p.s. wasn't Olivia Hussey gorgeous.

 

[Fata Morgana]

Just the smashing a guys head between two bricks thing

Oh for fuck sake that was a joke.

You aren't one of those humourless, pc types are you!

 

[Phelia]

in what other area of life is it considered normal & sane to yell your opinion across the street? have you guys ever screamed, ''oi! love the bike, mate? did you get it at the bike shop? i bet it goes really fast! mmmhmmm, what i wouldn't give for a ride on that!' ? or, 'dude, i love that dog! oi, dude!! DUDE!! i'm talking to you, DUDE! i said i love your collie!! it wags real nice! gimme a pet?'

to my mind, it's just a weird thing to do. being looked at, smiled at, having a guy introduce himself just to tell me i'm beautiful... those things all make sense. i don't get the motivation or the desired result of the cat call.

some people do breathe in a really annoying way though.

Oh, I have yelled out compliments before. A nice scarf, an adorable dog, the best vanity plate I ever saw. I'm not normal or sane, though.

The thing about bad breathers is that they're even more annoying chewers. There's not a single exception to that rule, either. It's science.

 

[dolf]

I had a sprained ankle a few weeks ago and was surprised that it seemed like I was being hit on by strangers a teeny bit more than normal. I certainly don't think it made my look any better - I was a klutz on crutches and generally had a serious case of bitchface, but it made me wonder if perceived vulnerability had anything to do with it.

i got more cat calls as a younger teen, i got most cat calls as a frail anorexic, i get almost zero if i bulk up my biceps and wear a wife beater. same woman, same face, same tits & arse.

not that i think i'm intended as 'prey' in any of those situations. it's just interesting to observe the changes.

but, throughout all those changes, the level of 'normal' male attention (cars stopping for me, polite smiles & introductions, admiring looks) varies a lot less.

perhaps men who would cat call are also men who find weaker women more attractive? not that it's a bad thing to have a type. there's somebody for everybody!

 

[Recidiva]

Oh, I have yelled out compliments before. A nice scarf, an adorable dog, the best vanity plate I ever saw. I'm not normal or sane, though.

The thing about bad breathers is that they're even more annoying chewers. There's not a single exception to that rule, either. It's science.

I always yell out "bless you" whether or not I know who sneezed.

 

[Fata Morgana]

Oh, I have yelled out compliments before. A nice scarf, an adorable dog, the best vanity plate I ever saw. I'm not normal or sane, though.

The thing about bad breathers is that they're even more annoying chewers. There's not a single exception to that rule, either. It's science.

Or tea/coffee slurpers.

 

[stickygirl]

Welp, the title of the thread is "what's behind a cat call" and it seems that women get it more than men.

The random whistle, not that big a deal and for some people a courtesy in fact.

The crude spew of fantasy to women regardless of company (including children) is a different thing.

Funny how the first is assumed to be what's happening and the second appears to be mostly ignored as if it doesn't happen because that would just ruin someone else's fun, wouldn't it?

The reality is that men would mostly come to blows over it. Women tend to ignore it. But what's the differential there? Why do men feel that they're defending their ass's honor if a gay guy cat calls them or comes on to them, but women should just smile and feel hot when all comers express it in any way?

But although ignoring it is "rising above" in the sense of being a better person, if we don't "rise above" or "get a sense of humor" we're horrible people.

Interesting. Not unexpected, but interesting.

Sure - I'm not gonna get my knickers in a bunch over most catcalls but who's gonna pay for the leaflet drop to educate men about catcall etiquette? I'm sticking to the zero-theme rather than have to break my train of thought to consider if that guys catcall was appropriate, amusing and made me feel like better person. Ma'am

 

[dolf]

Oh, I have yelled out compliments before. A nice scarf, an adorable dog, the best vanity plate I ever saw. I'm not normal or sane, though.

The thing about bad breathers is that they're even more annoying chewers. There's not a single exception to that rule, either. It's science.

yell? in public? how uncouth!

bad chewers are the worst. it's a dating deal breaker.

 

[Recidiva]

Sure - I'm not gonna get my knickers in a bunch over most catcalls but who's gonna pay for the leaflet drop to educate men about catcall etiquette? I'm sticking to the zero-theme rather than have to break my train of thought to consider if that guys catcall was appropriate, amusing and made me feel like better person. Ma'am

Hey, I didn't start the thread. I already know the answers, having had to think about this a lot and deal with it a lot.

But now I do want to make an av of the most unattractive person I can find and follow men who think catcalls are fun through the day and say creative stuff about what I want to do with their ass and their mouth.

But that's me. I won't, because of the whole "rise above" thing. Oh well. Could have been fun.

 

[stickygirl]

Oh for fuck sake that was a joke.

You aren't one of those humourless, pc types are you!

Absolutely totally fascist neo-woman hyper-lesbian pain-in-he-ass party-killer with big boots PC type. But I only stumbled on this thread by accident - I promised myself ages ago to stay out the GB. I'll hold their arms - you do the brick thing

 

[Recidiva]

Absolutely totally fascist neo-woman hyper-lesbian pain-in-he-ass party-killer with big boots PC type. But I only stumbled on this thread by accident - I promised myself ages ago to stay out the GB. I'll hold their arms - you do the brick thing

I'm not politically correct, but if I consider that I am actually correct about how I feel, I'm not sure why I have to see everybody else's side to the exclusion of my own.

 

[Fata Morgana]

Absolutely totally fascist neo-woman hyper-lesbian pain-in-he-ass party-killer with big boots PC type. But I only stumbled on this thread by accident - I promised myself ages ago to stay out the GB. I'll hold their arms - you do the brick thing

No, stay! If you are willing to help me brick some folks we'll make a fab team!

 

[Adre]

The random whistle, not that big a deal and for some people a courtesy in fact.

.

Huh?

 

[mark197205]

Absolutely totally fascist neo-woman hyper-lesbian pain-in-he-ass party-killer with big boots PC type. But I only stumbled on this thread by accident - I promised myself ages ago to stay out the GB. I'll hold their arms - you do the brick thing

No, stay! If you are willing to help me brick some folks we'll make a fab team!

Put the bricks down, cunting bints.

 

[Fata Morgana]

Put the bricks down, cunting bints.

SHOW US YER COCK, MATE!

 

[Recidiva]

Huh?

Which words were a problem for you, honey? If your brain ain't workin' I can find a use for your mouth.

 

[stickygirl]

Put the bricks down, cunting bints.

Too late - we're picking team strips already

 

[Phelia]

And p.s. wasn't Olivia Hussey gorgeous.

Oh yes I had a music box that played What Is a Youth.

i got more cat calls as a younger teen, i got most cat calls as a frail anorexic, i get almost zero if i bulk up my biceps and wear a wife beater. same woman, same face, same tits & arse.

not that i think i'm intended as 'prey' in any of those situations. it's just interesting to observe the changes.

but, throughout all those changes, the level of 'normal' male attention (cars stopping for me, polite smiles & introductions, admiring looks) varies a lot less.

perhaps men who would cat call are also men who find weaker women more attractive? not that it's a bad thing to have a type. there's somebody for everybody!

Interesting, and I would agree about unchanged 'normal' male attention. If it is about an exertion of power then a weaker woman might be more satisfying, and certainly less threatening.

Everyone has a type! I suppose for some men it's women who can never, never run away

I always yell out "bless you" whether or not I know who sneezed.

Me too! It's only polite.

Or tea/coffee slurpers.

Fuck. Burn them. It's not that hard to drink like a human being.

yell? in public? how uncouth!

bad chewers are the worst. it's a dating deal breaker.

Oh, I'm mortifying.