Talking Random

feeltheworldturnround:

So there’s been a feminist uproar about the new ‘girly’ range of Lego. People have been criticising it saying that it’s sexist and it’s reinforcing gender stereotypes.

Are you fucking serious?

It’s Lego guys. Get a grip. Christ.

When I was younger, I played with…

This reminds me of just the other day I went to Toys ‘R’ Us and I couldn’t BELIEVE that they had different types of toy vacuums for girls and none for boys. I said to my mum “Why aren’t there any vacuums for boys? Surely they can vacuum too” and she simply replied “It’s a woman thing.”

Really mum? Really? 
 

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    Also, the Lego “for girls” playsets seem to be all about hanging with your friends and getting your nails done and...
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    whole thing, because...clearly mislead.
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    for the commentary
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    awesome derail by feeltheworldturnaround—-…. oh the irony of that tumblr name
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    line I saw at Toys R Us that time… “Lego for Girls”?? Seriously? Here’s an ad for...who...
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    preassembled? seriously? what’s the point then? they’re fucking legos, you build shit with them.
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    This is disheartening as fuck, but I’m really digging the pinks and pastels. Also, I found this sarcastic article that’s...
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    …. Preassembled Legos? What’s the point? O_O
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    I’m so confused. Why aren’t Legos just marketed toward all children? Me and my older brother equally loved Legos. And I...
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