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United States News Title: Writer Complains “Manspreading” Joggers Violate Social Distancing Guidelines Males who manspread while jogging are selfishly violating social distancing guidelines, says a writer for a mainstream publication. In a recent UK Independent life & style editorial, Helen Coffey writes, Manspreading has crossed over to the realm of running, and its not OK. Taking up space in the world seems hardwired for men but right now, it reeks of selfishness, writes Coffey. Coffey says lately while jogging shes noticed herself innately adhering to social distancing guidelines, attempting to take up as little space as possible on trails, pausing for bikes and literally holding her breath when others pass by. But while Coffey says female joggers all seem to exhibit the same neurosis, men with their wide-legged stances do not seem to reciprocate the gesture. They choose to plant themselves, instead, in the middle of the path, arms and legs pumping, striding flat out. They make no allowances, no exceptions, seemingly unaware that the person theyre approaching is doing a frantic parody of a Viennese Waltz to try to adhere to the, under such circumstances, impossible 2m rule. Its no concern of theirs. Theyve picked their lane and theyre going to stick to it, thanks very much. Wide-legged stances and an unwavering trajectory, as if following invisible tramlines, send the clear message: This space is mine. I dominate. Better give me some room, love. All others must leap out of the way, grateful for the small toehold theyve been granted. While in the past Coffey says shed have been more forgiving of this type of behavior, she feels its now borderline dangerous and men should be more considerate in light of the current coronavirus scare. Following the editorial, cartoon artist George Alexopoulos created a comic illustrating the absurdness of Coffeys anecdote. Coffey concludes by asking men to acknowledge their unconscious urge to fill as much physical space as possible, and asks them to think before you spread. Maybe all you need to do to change that dynamic is to become aware of how youre wired; maybe all you need to do is acknowledge and fight that urge to expand. Maybe just find a different place to jog?
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#2. To: Deckard (#0)
While we can conclude that you have found someone who complains about such insignificant things the same as you do all the rime. No, wait
You seem to find these sorts every single day dont you
Why do you constantly seek them out?
#3. To: Gatlin (#2)
Will your incessant whining never cease? Perhaps if I had posted this under "Humor" or "LEFT WING LOONS" you would have grokked the hilarity here.
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