Can 2024 in the end be the year we end toxic maleness ?
Millie Bobby Brownrecently left the internet feeling a little disappointed after sherevealed two men icks she hasin aninterviewwithBBC Radio 1.
Speaking to host Ali Plumb, Millie said she gets theickwhen she sees men holding umbrellas — and her most recent is nosebleeds. “This morning I was on a flight with my fiancé (Jake Bongiovi), and he got a nosebleed…and I got the ick,“she said during the interview.
While people did acknowledge Millie’s sense of humor about the topic…
It has been pretty apparent that people aren’t supporting the icks she has.
Most people simply don’t understand them to begin with.
Like, case in point:
Millie also claimed nosebleeds aren’t painful, whichis not accuratefor everyone.
Overall, people just feel ~icky~ that Millie’s icks seemed to promote toxic masculinity.
So, we felt like this would be a good opportunity to ask theBuzzFeed Communityto share their experiences of toxic masculinity. Let’s spread awareness and expose how ridiculous it can be! In aReddit thread about the topic, one man shared that he has been called “gay” for saving a kitty:
Men get made fun of for wearing safety gear:
And also for wearing PURPLE. I can’t.
So, we want to hear from you — what is a time when you experienced or witnessed toxic masculinity? Tell us your answer below and you may be featured in aBuzzFeed Communitypost about this issue in society. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit your responsehere.
