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115 Pointlessly Gendered Products That We Can't Believe Exist
FunnyFEB 20, 2018

115 Pointlessly Gendered Products That We Can't Believe Exist

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Gender has been a hotly debated topic for some time now. For some people this is great, in-depth discussions about the injustices and societal imbalances caused by outdated gender norms are long overdue. For others it is unnecessary, virtue-signaling nonsense that gets in the way of more pressing issues. If you have any doubts about gender, just look inside your pants and carry on with your life.
Of course this is overly simplistic. But no matter where you stand on the myriad opinions and debates swirling around on the subject of gender, you can have a laugh at this list compiled by Bored Panda. Because companies and their marketing departments have been manipulating us for years, playing on our insecurities and ill-conceived notions of gender stereotypes to make a quick buck, we compiled a list of the most transparent, ridiculous examples for your viewing pleasure.
From man-pickles, to examples of identical products, except for one being pink and more expensive just… because, this list will leave you wondering why all this is necessary in this day and age. Scroll down to check it out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

#21 Today In The Unnecessarily Gendered Products: The Earth

Today In The Unnecessarily Gendered Products: The Earth
117points

#22 I Have Absolutely No Idea What This Means

I Have Absolutely No Idea What This Means
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116points

#23 I Tried Women's Earplugs From Walgreens, But I Could Still Hear My Own Sobbing. One Star

I Tried Women's Earplugs From Walgreens, But I Could Still Hear My Own Sobbing. One Star
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107points

#24 Today In "Infuriatingly Gendered"

Today In "Infuriatingly Gendered"
107points

#25 O Rly?

O Rly?
106points

#26 Really? Gendered Coat Hangers? Totally Unnecessary

Really? Gendered Coat Hangers? Totally Unnecessary
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104points

#27 Even On The Pink Plane The Pilot Was A Boy

Even On The Pink Plane The Pilot Was A Boy
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103points

#28 Finally

Finally
96points

#29 Q-Tips (Not A Gendered Product At All) Made To Look Masculine & Even Calls It A Tool To Make It Not Feminine

Q-Tips (Not A Gendered Product At All) Made To Look Masculine & Even Calls It A Tool To Make It Not Feminine
93points

#30 They're Exactly The Same

They're Exactly The Same
91points

#31 I Guess Gendered Batteries Are A Thing Now?

I Guess Gendered Batteries Are A Thing Now?
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91points

#32 Is It Safe To Feed This To My Male Dog?

Is It Safe To Feed This To My Male Dog?
86points

#33 These Gendered Pickles Though

These Gendered Pickles Though
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84points

#34 Dude Wipes For Dudes

Dude Wipes For Dudes
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77points

#35 Mom, Why Does It Say For Girls?

Mom, Why Does It Say For Girls?
76points

#36 I Heard If You Use The "Wrong One" Your Body Switches Sex Of Its Own Accord

I Heard If You Use The "Wrong One" Your Body Switches Sex Of Its Own Accord
75points

#37 Make Sure You Don't Accidentally Have A Woman-Birthday

Make Sure You Don't Accidentally Have A Woman-Birthday
74points

#38 Pointlessly Gendered Products Are Never Even Semi Decent Quality

Pointlessly Gendered Products Are Never Even Semi Decent Quality
72points

#39 Man, Do You Need To Get That Excess Pet Hair And Fluff Off You? Then You Need The Man's Lint Roller. The Only Difference? The Color Of The First Sheet To Stop It Sticking

Man, Do You Need To Get That Excess Pet Hair And Fluff Off You? Then You Need The Man's Lint Roller. The Only Difference? The Color Of The First Sheet To Stop It Sticking
70points

#40 Little Girl's Beautician Outfit, Little Boy's Doctor's Outfit

Little Girl's Beautician Outfit, Little Boy's Doctor's Outfit
65points
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