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People Are Sharing Examples Of Pointless Gendering, And Here Are The 50 Most Confusing Ones (New Pics)
Social IssuesFEB 9, 2024

People Are Sharing Examples Of Pointless Gendering, And Here Are The 50 Most Confusing Ones (New Pics)

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If you have ever wandered into the deodorant section of a store, you might end up confused as to why half the items represent things like flowers and fresh fruits, while the other half seems to focus on jungle predators and abstract concepts like “the captain” and “raw steel.” This is but a taste of how bad it can get with gendered things one can find in stores.
We’ve gathered some of the worst examples of companies needlessly gendering items and products. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the most egregious examples, and share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. 

#1 Now I Can Finally Wash My Dishes

Now I Can Finally Wash My Dishes
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142points

#2 For The Extra Charge, They Should At Least Throw In Some Menstrual Products

For The Extra Charge, They Should At Least Throw In Some Menstrual Products
133points

#3 Pay More, Get Less

Pay More, Get Less
129points

#4 I Was Going Through Stuff And Stumbled Upon My Dad's Old School Books

I Was Going Through Stuff And Stumbled Upon My Dad's Old School Books
119points

#5 Kids' Globes, Because For Girls, The Entire World Is Pink, And Only Pink, Right?

Kids' Globes, Because For Girls, The Entire World Is Pink, And Only Pink, Right?
106points

#6 Apparently, Men Don’t Deserve Bright-Colored Macaroons

Apparently, Men Don’t Deserve Bright-Colored Macaroons
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105points

#7 Even Dogs Aren’t Safe

Even Dogs Aren’t Safe
104points

#8 If You Get Your Boy Dog The Girl Dog Shampoo, He Will Turn Into A Flower

If You Get Your Boy Dog The Girl Dog Shampoo, He Will Turn Into A Flower
100points

#9 I Have A Feeling There's Going To Be A Lot Of These Kinds Of Posts This Season, But Wow, This Is Bad

I Have A Feeling There's Going To Be A Lot Of These Kinds Of Posts This Season, But Wow, This Is Bad
94points

#10 A Local Restaurant Offers A Woman's Meal That Is Half The Food Of A Man's Meal But For Only A Dollar Less

A Local Restaurant Offers A Woman's Meal That Is Half The Food Of A Man's Meal But For Only A Dollar Less
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93points

#11 It’s Water

It’s Water
91points

#12 My Dad's Tape Measure

My Dad's Tape Measure
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89points

#13 Damn, That’s Crazy

Damn, That’s Crazy
87points

#14 The Three Genders Of Gardening Gloves: Precision, Grip Extreme And Lady Garden

The Three Genders Of Gardening Gloves: Precision, Grip Extreme And Lady Garden
87points

#15 God Forbid If Your Child Learned The Wrong Alphabet

God Forbid If Your Child Learned The Wrong Alphabet
87points

#16 Thank God, My Son Won’t Go Without Male Batteries

Thank God, My Son Won’t Go Without Male Batteries
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86points

#17 This German BBQ Cookbook With Recipes "For Him" And "For Her"

This German BBQ Cookbook With Recipes "For Him" And "For Her"
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86points

#18 I Found This Terribly Gendered Bathroom Sign While Looking For A Local Restaurant

I Found This Terribly Gendered Bathroom Sign While Looking For A Local Restaurant
85points

#19 Thanks, FaceApp. Very Cool

Thanks, FaceApp. Very Cool
82points

#20 Gendered Garbage Cans

Gendered Garbage Cans
78points
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