Current Events > Some ''Men'' are freaking out over a woman only Wonder Woman screening

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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40058986
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I really don't care.

Alamo just likes generating buzz though. But it's not like you can't catch a regular showing if you wanted to.
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Mernardi posted...

But it's not like you can't catch a regular showing if you wanted to.

This.
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Fuck, I reeeeeeally hate being a guy sometimes. Like, it's one showing, who gives a shit.

It's a female protag that's primarily written for a female audience, so yeah, it's a good idea.

Also, Lol at that entourage clap back!
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Pffft. That's an easy one

If they want an invite just say you identify as a woman..... they'd have to let you in
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It's pretty dumb to be upset about since you can still watch it if you want...
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We've never done showings where you had to be a man to get in, but we *did* show the Entourage movie a few years ago.

lmao
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I don't know if it's the same article I read, but the guys quoted in that article weren't really "freaking out" or anything. They were just trying to highlight a double standard that exists (there wouldn't be a "men's only" viewing of Terminator) and that the original creators of Wonder Women probably never wanted special exclusive viewings and stuff like that. All rather reasonable stuff.

It's just funny that if there was a men only screening. The world would have lost its shit
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The movie is going to suck ass who gives a shit

Hexenherz posted...

I don't know if it's the same article I read, but the guys quoted in that article weren't really "freaking out" or anything. They were just trying to highlight a double standard that exists (there wouldn't be a "men's only" viewing of Terminator) and that the original creators of Wonder Women probably never wanted special exclusive viewings and stuff like that. All rather reasonable stuff.

This.

I guess for Black Panther we should have "black only" screenings and for Thor Ragnarok we should have "men only" screenings too.

Jesus Christ this feminist nonsense is permeating every facet of our culture.

WHY is this even necessary in the first place?
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Hexenherz posted...

I don't know if it's the same article I read, but the guys quoted in that article weren't really "freaking out" or anything. They were just trying to highlight a double standard that exists

This counts as freaking out. Alamo Drafthouse has special viewings for veterans and other groups and no one complains about it. Anyone that has even the slightest problem with a theater having one special viewing time for a particular group is someone who needs a safespace and a pacifier.

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TrollSlayer11 posted...

I guess for Black Panther we should have "black only" screenings and for Thor Ragnarok we should have "men only" screenings too.

Jesus Christ this feminist nonsense is permeating every facet of our culture.

See, there it is.
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publicity stunt and you're all falling for it by giving it the attention it doesn't deserve
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They were just trying to highlight a double standard that exists (there wouldn't be a "men's only" viewing of Terminator) and that the original creators of Wonder Women probably never wanted special exclusive viewings and stuff like that.

I don't know, I can't really imagine anyone batting an eye if they did a men-only private showing for something like, for example, 300 back when that came out. It's just a novelty thing really. And IIRC the creator of Wonder Woman was just some pervert trying to sneak BDSM themes into comics
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That_Happened posted...

Hexenherz posted...

I don't know if it's the same article I read, but the guys quoted in that article weren't really "freaking out" or anything. They were just trying to highlight a double standard that exists

This counts as freaking out. Alamo Drafthouse has special viewings for veterans and other groups and no one complains about it. Anyone that has even the slightest problem with a theater having one special viewing time for a particular group is someone who needs a safespace and a pacifier.

Anyone can be a veteran, though, and no one really sees military discounts/benefits as being discriminatory in nature.
Also I can guarantee that for "veteran only" viewings, they're letting family in.

Link HT posted...

publicity stunt

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eston posted...

They were just trying to highlight a double standard that exists (there wouldn't be a "men's only" viewing of Terminator) and that the original creators of Wonder Women probably never wanted special exclusive viewings and stuff like that.

I don't know, I can't really imagine anyone batting an eye if they did a men-only private showing for something like, for example, 300 back when that came out. It's just a novelty thing really. And IIRC the creator of Wonder Woman was just some pervert trying to sneak BDSM themes into comics

Lmao of this is true
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eston posted...

I don't know, I can't really imagine anyone batting an eye if they did a men-only private showing for something like, for example, 300 back when that came out. It's just a novelty thing really.

100% true.
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It's not that much of an outrage, but it is wrong. Flatout.
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That_Happened posted...

eston posted...

I don't know, I can't really imagine anyone batting an eye if they did a men-only private showing for something like, for example, 300 back when that came out. It's just a novelty thing really.

100% true.

I think people would care about that today though.

"John Wick 2! GUYS ONLY!!"
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As long as they are also holding public showings, I honestly don't see how a private showing can be considered discrimination. They aren't turning people away.
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eston posted...

I don't know, I can't really imagine anyone batting an eye if they did a men-only private showing for something like, for example, 300 back when that came out. It's just a novelty thing really. And IIRC the creator of Wonder Woman was just some pervert trying to sneak BDSM themes into comics

With the way SJW identity politics and feminism and fake outrage have exploded there definitely would be. Picket signs and pink hats all over the place for sure.

Also pointing something out isn't equivalent to "freaking out" as the other poster brought up.
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Maybe they should try it sometime and find out.
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Mark_DeRosa posted...

It's just funny that if there was a men only screening. The world would have lost its shit

TrollSlayer11 posted...

Also pointing something out isn't equivalent to "freaking out" as the other poster brought up.

"Jesus Christ this feminist nonsense is permeating every aspect of our culture" as a response to a theater having one or two showtimes on one day specifically for women is you freaking out. There's no other way to define it. And if they ever have a men-only screening of a film and feminists say the same thing you just said, I'd say they were freaking out too.
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I see why some might find it off putting, but as a minority I understand why they might want to do this. However just personally I would not want to have an Black Only screening of the Black Panther.
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eston posted...


I don't know, I can't really imagine anyone batting an eye if they did a men-only private showing for something like, for example, 300 back when that came out. It's just a novelty thing really. And IIRC the creator of Wonder Woman was just some pervert trying to sneak BDSM themes into comics

He really was not a pervert he was just open to many things, and oddly he was very progressive for the time. He even lived with two woman, and one of them rocked bracelets like Wonder Woman.
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That_Happened posted...

There's no other way to define it.

Typical liberal SJW tactic. Silence opposing viewpoints! Anyone who feels like they can speak their opinion needs to shut up!
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teepan95 posted...

eston posted...

They were just trying to highlight a double standard that exists (there wouldn't be a "men's only" viewing of Terminator) and that the original creators of Wonder Women probably never wanted special exclusive viewings and stuff like that.

I don't know, I can't really imagine anyone batting an eye if they did a men-only private showing for something like, for example, 300 back when that came out. It's just a novelty thing really. And IIRC the creator of Wonder Woman was just some pervert trying to sneak BDSM themes into comics

Lmao of this is true

Look up William Moulton Marston.
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TrollSlayer11 posted...

That_Happened posted...

There's no other way to define it.

Typical liberal SJW tactic. Silence opposing viewpoints! Anyone who feels like they can speak their opinion needs to shut up!

Hey, look at that: you're freaking out again. Do you have any perspectives that aren't manic, or are you always like this?
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That_Happened posted...

TrollSlayer11 posted...

That_Happened posted...

There's no other way to define it.

Typical liberal SJW tactic. Silence opposing viewpoints! Anyone who feels like they can speak their opinion needs to shut up!

Hey, look at that: you're freaking out again. Do you have any perspectives that aren't manic, or are you always like this?

Can you actually address a single thing I've said or going to continue with deflection as you have from the jump? It's a common tactic for lesser IQ people to attack the messenger and not the message because they don't have an argument.
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TrollSlayer11 posted...

Can you actually address a single thing I've said or going to continue with deflection as you have from the jump?

I've addressed the things you've said and pointed out how ridiculous you were being. But other than that, nothing you've said has much value at all:

1. I guess for Black Panther we should have "black only" screenings and for Thor Ragnarok we should have "men only" screenings too. Ok. Fine. I wouldn't have a problem with that (which I already said). One or two special screenings is not a big deal, especially when the theater has multiple screens and multiple showings of each film.

2. WHY is this even necessary in the first place? Alamo Drafthouse already explained this and it's been covered in the topics about it. On one hand, it's a celebration of a rare female superhero who got her own movie. On the other hand it's a publicity stunt designed to get people talking about the film and the theater. They're succeeding on both fronts it seems.

3. With the way SJW identity politics and feminism and fake outrage have exploded there definitely would be (outrage over men's only screenings). Picket signs and pink hats all over the place for sure. I already addressed this as A. not being likely, and B. if it were to happen, I'd say those feminists were just as ridiculous as you are. Also, it's just speculation on both of our parts, so there's nothing really deep to be said about it.

4. Typical liberal SJW tactic. Silence opposing viewpoints! Anyone who feels like they can speak their opinion needs to shut up! You freaking out. Already covered it.

So what exactly have you said in this topic that was worth discussing that I haven't covered, manic boy?
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Mernardi posted...

But it's not like you can't catch a regular showing if you wanted to.

This. If it's exactly the same, who cares? Unless they're getting cake in the female-only showing, that we guys aren't getting.
Are they getting cake?
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cjsdowg posted...

personally I would not want to have an Black Only screening of the Black Panther.

lol?
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This definitely doesn't pass the "straight white male" test.

When something like this comes up, you have to ask yourself "Would people completely lose their **** if a straight white male did this?" If the answer is yes, then it's probably racist/sexist/whatever.
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SideshowBob311 posted...

This definitely doesn't pass the "straight white male" test.

When something like this comes up, you have to ask yourself "Would people completely lose their **** if a straight white male did this?" If the answer is yes, then it's probably racist/sexist/whatever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk6gjqMrOy8
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TapuFini posted...

Mark_DeRosa posted...

It's just funny that if there was a men only screening. The world would have lost its shit

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Yeah, this is stupid shit. "Exclude the majority" is not progress.

We've all gotta make this world work together. It's not Minorities and The Enemy. It's people. Schools wanting classrooms for ethnic minorities only, or a studio offering women only screenings, it's just dumb bullshit which is about as stupid as what it pretends to be opposing.

Eh, I really don't care.
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i dont care but i do think its dumb
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The best PERSON should be Wonder Woman. Restricting it to just women is regressive.
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Maze_ posted...

TapuFini posted...

Mark_DeRosa posted...

It's just funny that if there was a men only screening. The world would have lost its shit

Rightfully so. What kind of sense does it make to have a men only screening for the world's foremost female superhero???

Other screenings exist for the males to see and they're known for having special screenings for certain groups like with veterans. The guys crying are the same ones that go online to bitch about some kind of imaginary slight by a random woman that doesn't even know they exist

Imagine the outrage if it was the reverse situation
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imagine the outrage if it was the current situation
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Its almost like,

"Lets open a white mans only restaurant."

"Apologies, coloured fellas, but we're embracing our white power and saying 'Only whites are allowed'

Goes to prove that racism is a serious crime but sexism towards men is laughing matter.
Oh but sexism agasint woman is a serious crime.
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Cobra1010 posted...

Its almost like,

"Lets open a white mans only restaurant."

It's not even close to that. The entire theater isn't "women-only." It's one showing of one movie on one day on one screen. If you want to compare it to a restaurant, say they had a "men only" dining room on one specific day in a restaurant that already has several dining halls, and no one would give a baker's fuck about htat.
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Cobra1010 posted...

Its almost like,

"Lets open a white mans only restaurant."

"Apologies, coloured fellas, but we're embracing our white power and saying 'Only whites are allowed'

Goes to prove that racism is a serious crime but sexism towards men is laughing matter.
Oh but sexism agasint woman is a serious crime.

As a colored fella, if white people want to have a whites only night at a restaurant after centuries of being denied service at black-owned restaurants, I'd be more than happy for them.

The inverse? A raging estrogenized shitstorm