The Brothers Strike Back: 50 Tweets from #MeninistTwitter
#MeninistTwitter was a minor trend about six months ago that died a quick and quiet death. Its purpose was to take feminist memes and slogans, twist ’em, and toss them right back at the girls.
It was resurrected three days ago when the Jay-Z/Solange dustup went viral. And it REALLY exploded this afternoon. Last I checked—about fifteen minutes ago—there had been 270 new Tweets in the space of three minutes.
If avatars are to be trusted, nearly everyone Tweeting here is a black guy. And though packed with jokes, there’s a genuine frustration behind a lot of these one-liners, as there is behind all good comedy. This is one of the best examples of communal satire I’ve ever seen. This list is not called the 50 “Best,” because there will probably be 500 other great ones within the next hour.
1.
RT @_Salakito: RT @BJ_Beasley: #MeninistTwitter RT @Ali94: we are men, not pieces of meat. pic.twitter.com/aiL46XbWMl
— … (@Phil_Cosby_) May 15, 2014
2.
Dear #Solange, I have no respect for women that beat men. #MeninistTwitter
— MarlaNarcotics (@MarloThaMartian) May 12, 2014
3.
Solange Knowles Is scum for physically attacking a man that did not hit her. #MeninistTwitter
— Creed Bratton (@Human__Trash) May 12, 2014
4.
You goddamn right he should press charges on solange #MeninistTwitter
— Slevin Kelevra (@ToeKnee2GX) May 12, 2014
5.
We are not your punching bags ladies. #MeninistTwitter
— Negrodamus (@NerdLifeThuggin) May 12, 2014
6.
Solange Knowles is a coward for hitting a defenseless older man. #MeninistTwitter
— chaunDON (@RooseveltChaun) May 12, 2014
7.
#MeninistTwitter you should never put your hands on a man in any situation
— Nomani Jones (@WhatUpJT) May 12, 2014
8.
I shouldn't have to defend myself from your physical attacks… I can hurt too #meninisttwitter
— rock burgundy! (@itsRockB) May 12, 2014
9.
and why do I have to take the trash out every time? #MeninistTwitter
— rock burgundy! (@itsRockB) May 12, 2014
10.
Would you hit your Father in the face? #MeninistTwitter
— Nomani Jones (@WhatUpJT) May 12, 2014
11.
RT @euIVmusic: Don't call my darkskin brothers "chocolate" they're not food. This is degrading. #MeninistTwitter
— Joel (@joekool901) May 12, 2014
12.
Its time we stand up and stop letting these women get away with both verbal and physical abuse #MeninistTwitter
— Texans (@RedNationBlogga) May 12, 2014
13.
I am more than my pectorals and biceps. #MeninistTwitter
— Terrill (@TerrillCharming) May 15, 2014
14.
We want equal pampering. What about my feet? #MeninistTwitter
— Terrill (@TerrillCharming) May 15, 2014
15.
I'm more than just a $200 date. Like me for me. #MeninistTwitter
— Bdell (@Bdell1014) May 15, 2014
16.
My abs and my wallet does not define who I am #MeninistTwitter
— May 24th (@TreLeKidd) May 15, 2014
17.
Do not sexualize my bulging veins #MeninistTwitter
— Boogie (@_iceANDstorms) May 15, 2014
18.
"@TheRealTenski: Why can't YOU kill that spider in your room? #MeninistTwitter" …..Meninist
— ¢ (@besalty) May 15, 2014
19.
Don't think of me as a wallet, think of me as a strong independent black man #MeninistTwitter
— キルア (@_MichaelLFC) May 15, 2014
20.
Don't judge me by my bird chest judge me by my heart #MeninistTwitter
— Boogie (@_iceANDstorms) May 15, 2014
21.
My height does not make me am object of thirst. I AM A HUMAN BEING!!!! #MeninistTwitter
— May 24th (@TreLeKidd) May 15, 2014
22.
I'm more than a free meal from McDonalds, don't use me when it's convenient for you #MeninistTwitter
— ma¢¢daddy (@AGeeNamedQuez) May 15, 2014
23.
U will not make me take my hat off when we skyping cuz u wanna see my hairline…no ma'am, this is my body #MeninistTwitter
— Slevin Kelevra (@ToeKnee2GX) May 15, 2014
24.
#MeninistTwitter text me first I want to feel wanted
— Nathan 牡牛座
(@iAmNateJames) May 15, 2014
25.
My beard is for my faith and religion, not for your lustful eyes and sexually oppressive fingers. #MeninistTwitter
— Zeke (@flippedhatnupe) May 15, 2014
26.
My face is not a saddle 🏇 #MeninistTwitter
— Nick Fox (porn name) (@Evan_Almightee) May 15, 2014
27.
I have a dream….that one day men will not be judged by the fatness of our wallets but by the content of our character #MeninistTwitter
— Nathan 牡牛座
(@iAmNateJames) May 15, 2014
28.
How about YOU pay for an expensive dinner every once in a while? #MeninistTwitter
— Eldridge Please-Her (@CyborgMack) May 15, 2014
29.
Stop looking at my bulge when I wear sweatpants. My eyes are up here. #MeninistTwitter
— Veez¥. (@BecauseTheV) May 15, 2014
30.
How much I make a year & how tall I am should not be factors on why I cannot get your phone number #MeninistTwitter
— CZA. $wankmaster CZA (@mellowtoo_hype) May 15, 2014
31.
No, you CAN'T have my hoodie. I like it too, it's the reason I bought it #MeninistTwitter
— SCamp Mack™ (@Mackland_) May 15, 2014
32.
How about leaving the toilet seat up for once. #MeninistTwitter
— Mexican Yeezus (@YOsoySWAG) May 15, 2014
33.
CRYINGGG RT @MichiganTez: How about you lay your weave down so I can step over this puddle
#MeninistTwitter
— Greg (@Now_Thats_Fresh) May 15, 2014
34.
#MeninistTwitter Why do we have to wear $200 jeans, $300 foams, $40 hat, & a $50 sweater to impress a girl in $10 leggings?
— Jabari The Great (@JabariTheGreat) May 15, 2014
35.
I'd like for you to watch me go in my house after a date to make sure I'm safe once in a while #MeninistTwitter
— Casey Dri. (@LeanandCuisine) May 15, 2014
36.
Sometimes I would like a free meal too, and for you to hold the door open for me as I walk in Red Lobster. #MeninistTwitter
— GO CHARGERS (@BasedChasen) May 15, 2014
37.
You expect me to notice when you do your hair but never notice how crisp my shape up looks , the little things matter #MeninistTwitter
— Casey Dri. (@LeanandCuisine) May 15, 2014
38.
We are not ESPN. We are not piggy banks. We are masculine human beings. #MeninistTwitter
— Lakers 2015 Champs (@_____0__o______) May 15, 2014
39.
Are you asking for my height & shoe size to see how big my heart is? #MeninistTwitter
— Jeremiah Trotter (@Jeremiah_337) May 15, 2014
40.
Don’t call me crazy when I go nuts when my favorite team loses. You don’t see me judging you watch American idol. #MeninistTwitter
— RJFK (@REUBENJAY90) May 16, 2014
41.
#MeninistTwitter staring at my dick print is inappropriate even if my pants are too tight.
— T.J. (@TommieRush) May 16, 2014
42.
Why can't you pay for the wedding? And why can't I get the big diamond ? #MeninistTwitter
— Kerneil (@kerneil) May 16, 2014
43.
My small dick doesn't define me #MeninistTwitter
— ダサい (@sadpatrik) May 16, 2014
44.
Effin this "@QuaceyL3: I'm supposed to be honest but you're weaving fake hair, fake eyebrows, fake nails and fake friends? #MeninistTwitter"
— ♎CaramelStace♥ (@sCaramel868) May 16, 2014
45.
Did YOU bring a condom? Why I always gotta provide? #MeninistTwitter
— Chrischin. (@PIST0LERO) May 16, 2014
46.
Put ME on YOUR shoulders in a party. #MeninistTwitter
— Coonz ☀️ (@TheRealCoonz) May 16, 2014
47.
“Just because I favorited your revealing selfie does not mean I crave you in a sexual manner #MeninistTwitter pic.twitter.com/jZN1z7qEBO”
— Nigel Qu (@nigel_qu) May 16, 2014
48.
Going to the club, guys free all night, girls pay $180 #MeninistTwitter
— Mr. Riley (@kingdarius_4) May 16, 2014
49.
Men cheat, woman are "forced into the arms of another man because hers wasn't satisfying her needs". #MeninistTwitter
— Will Presti (@WillPresti) May 16, 2014
50.
No, I will not "pull out", it's MY body and I have a choice..don't silence my voice #MeninistTwitter
— Mike lowery (@datniqqasmiley) May 16, 2014
