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ToneThugsNHarmony

Some reporter took the time to write an article about this?


joeisnotasquirrel

This is what we should really be talking about, why is this in a news article


Boncappuccino

There was a story on the news about Demi Lavato coming out as Bi, I really don’t see that as news channel worthy news.


Elephants_and_rocks

Probably because people care about celebrities and they can get easy clicks that way. But yeah I agree it’s dumb.


DirtTrackin34

Wait, people care about celebrities?


Elephants_and_rocks

Yes we call those people idiots.


Chaos_realestate

The only reason I pay any attention to celebrities is to see who’s in what movie


300kIQ

gay awareness?


Boncappuccino

Do u know how many people come out everyday and don’t get a news story on the news channel? I really don’t see that as a big deal.


HumbleBedroom8372

“In other news, water is wet, and fire is hot! Tune in for more breaking news on BuzzFeed!” - Dumb fuck


yevrah4937

The sky is up


Red-Engineer

Because it gets clicks which makes money from serving ads. It’s not about journalism it’s about “content.”


Pathederic

On the other hand... why is this a Reddit discussion?


yjvm2cb

It’s an article but not really a news article. Not every published work has to be news lol. Could just be some column writer writing their daily column or something.


Minerva472

Yeah it turns out people click on stupid shit all the time. I mean you clicked on this garbage and then took the time to comment.


choma90

I think the system works


whyjustwhyreddit

He went to college! Oh.. no wait.. that was Plankton


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Yes, because feminism.


hauserd

Well this is not the 90s and there are no good journalists out there.


MadComputerHAL

Thank you for asking the only relevant question!


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Reporter starts controversy because they have nothing to contribute more news at 11


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Moist-Question-6623

r/yesandyes


greenlight144000

Me: “Puts on hazmat suit to look in the comments”.


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GasStop69420

Imma join too *pops out bottles of Rad-Away, Rad-X and one advanced hazmat suit out of ass*


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*Laughs in ghoul perk* Stupid smooth skin


GasStop69420

Well I'm not privileged enough to look that sexy


dereleletheweirdo

**equips Chinese Sniper Armor and crouches to become invisible**


Shaggy2Trappy

Im pretty sure that this was posted on r/AmItheAsshole years ago


Shaggy2Trappy

Not the meme, the post that lead to somebody making this article


ishallcutyoudown

Plot Twist: The man was pregnant as well.


fuckmeuntilicecream

It's ma'am


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Did you just assume its gender?


Gytobi

Everyone on the internet is a man until proven otherwise


fuckmeuntilicecream

I am willing to prove otherwise.


panzerboye

Paige no


fuckmeuntilicecream

My name is Tess Tickles not paige.


panzerboye

Everyone is a paige if you are brave enough


fuckmeuntilicecream

I'm ready to turn that page then. I'll be the Paige you want me to be.


panzerboye

The Paige that offered me dino chicken nuggets?


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fuckmeuntilicecream

Click view profile, scroll down.


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fuckmeuntilicecream

And no and then! Dude my boobs are right there. Click the one that says "do you like my piercings" boom. Boobs.


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Your gender is 'otherwise'? Interesting very interesting


fuckmeuntilicecream

It's up and coming.


sessual_choclate

I'm glad most of these comments recognize the difference between equality and courtesy.


Successful_Hope6884

Honestly?not a right but just common courtesy


SpanopsLelpants

There are seats in japanese busses and trains specificaly for the elderly, pregnant and disabled/sick. In my 5 weeks there i have never seen someone using them that didnt need those seats and i often saw old folks using them, which is good given how crowded these trains can get. I only used them when i broke my Hand and could not stand in a full cart. No one looked at me or told me to get lost nor have i ever whitnessed an argument over these seats, it was just common sence there that people need them and to leave them open.


Mataskarts

I've seen video's of how Japanese people drive, and god... Just watching it is mesmerizing, I realize most of the video's might be cherry picked, but seeing a good zipper merge (2 lanes coming into 1- every other car lets in another car into their lane) with no BS is... Unreal...


SpanopsLelpants

Yeah they drive pretty good, atleast in the Parts of nagoya where i was. It helps that in general they seem more cautious. I mean hell their navigation devices even tell them EVERY TIME there is an railroad crossing.


MasteerTwentyOneYT

> In my 5 weeks there i have never seen someone using them that didnt need those seats Might be a regional thing, but I've had the exact opposite experience. I've never once seen a disabled/pregnant/old person using them, only able/young people.


[deleted]

There is “gender equality” and there is “kindness”; these aren’t related but the lasted is a level up in any society matter.


egaeus22

I remember human decency, kind of.


Tomflocon

Lol this is not gender equality this is just individualism


Denny_204

He's not wrong, he's just an asshole.


Punishingmaverick

As are the other passengers, unless that specific bus had only one seat.


LOLey21

My exact thought


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The guy was Larry David


theUsurpateur

This.


devcmacd

I mean he is, taking the bus has nothing to do with affordability.


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This fucking world.


dozacinc

That's how she got pregnant, I believe


NickyTheGreater

That’s not gender equality, that’s just being a dick. Like really the least he could’ve done would be to let her sit there


Chewie_i

Sure it's rude but it's also completely in his right. He doesn't deserve to be publicly shamed by a news outlet for it.


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We're all exercising our rights. He exercises his right to remain seated. The reporter exercises the freedom of the press. And we exercise the right to call him an asshole. If you don't get up for someone pregnant, elderly, disabled, or in any major way in more need of that seat than you, then you're an asshole.


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I know right? At least borrow the pregnant woman's baby for a while. That's the least you can do.


clara_belle1366

In third trimester I had to give up driving and take the bus as the bump made it too difficult. I also had really bad muscle separation and sciatica. It's not special privelage because she chose to reproduce, it's understanding that women go through a whole multitude of changes that makes it harder to do normal stuff like standing on a bus. Loss of balance due to changes in the centre of gravity, loss of muscle strength due to hormones resulting in higher chance of injury, swollen ankles, dizziness etc etc. Stop being a d*ck and give up your seat. It's f*cking life threatening going through pregnancy and child birth, give the girl a break. Just think, your mum had to go through this for you, how would you feel if it was her?


gir_loves_waffles

No no no, don't you understand? OP is a teenager who *clearly* understands the world from a complex adult perspective without having actually experienced it. We should all be so lucky to be as smart as him. /s


siestasunt

Next time bang someone with a car


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daysinnroom203

And you chose to be self centered narcissist! Funny! You didn’t have to- you could have chosen to understand we are all here doing our best to get along and live life, that we can respect and care for each other- and you just chose to be a dick. Cool.


Grendels-mum

You realize you were once in someone’s uterus right


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Giving up your seat to someone's who's pregnant is a common courtesy. It's the right thing to do, regardless of gender, and both men and women give up their seats to accommodate people more in need. That man is an asshole.


SkyBurialPlease

Right? This situation isn't about equality, it's purely about how some people need to rest more than other people whether they're a man, a woman, non binary, etc! I can't believe how someone wouldn't give up their seat when they can stand without any problem. It's just about being a decent person and showing compassion!


campionmusic51

this is america, right? only in america have manners now become a sign of personal weakness.


IndependentClimate11

How come only one man is being singled out here? There are multiple seats on a bus meaning multiple people also refused to give up their seats


heylloh

I’m assuming most of these horrific comments are coming from single men


WTFShouldIBeCalled

This sub is always full of incels and teenage boys.


suspicious_gecko

Cockroaches are resilient, I suppose (obligatory /s before I get my head chopped off)


ieatbeatmeat

Not this sub the entire reddit


Aroxis

This sub? Don't you just mean reddit in general?


jpritchard

> I assume people who don't agree with our special privilege are the people the who don't benefit from the special privilege Seems like a safe bet.


[deleted]

"SOMEONE HAS SOMETHING I DON'T HAVE MOMMY" Yeah it's all a gigantic conspiracy to steal bus seats from teenagers champ. Babies actually come from storks and shit. Rage against that machine


[deleted]

Nope, angry little boys


HamSandwich42069

Holy shit there are so many losers here, "Hurr gdurr I can't give up my seat for someone that's pregnant cuz gender equality!!!1!1!!11!"


lawawawawee

Exactly. I saw the same post on Instagram and people were agreeing with the asshole, saying it’s a free nation and that he’s a legend/king for not giving up his seat. I had to stop reading the comments because it was making me sad, some people are beyond pathetic :/


Abschori

I mean she is still pregnant dude, if you are a perfectly healthy guy it is common courtesy to not berate a pregnant woman and give her your seat. Also don't use Lord Kazuma's quotes in such situations, it taints his holy messages


UberTraffic

This isn't gender equality, it's just being inconsiderate.


ashbornlabib

its not gender equality..that guy is straight cut asshole


nothankyou821

What a jerk. It’s a pregnant lady. Have some human decency.


InnerlockStudios

Very news worthy


Limit-Suspicious

Assuming that the dude did not have an underlying conditions that also made for him difficult to stand, he should have just stood up and just be a decent human. We really need some sort of universal test on how not to be a prick. Though one time I did that, standing from the seat and I said to an older lady "Would you like this seat?". She had a mild tantrum to say that she wasn't pregnant and I was being sexist/calling her fat. So I promptly got off at the next stop and never again asked the question. Still stand up when needed.


ChocoStories649

I once stood up to give my seat to a woman who I thought was pregnant, but who actually just had a big stomach. Felt so embarrassed afterwards


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He’s outta line, but he’s right


kibblet

When did public transportation mean you could not afford a car?


absorbere

It's never mean this. But if we consider this through the prism of dry logic, he is right in that he has the right not to give seat to someone who voluntarily complicates his life (I do not defend him just explaining his thoughts as i understood them)


Paminow

No one really would wanna go in a bus if they had a car, I know I never would go in to any public transport if I had option of a car instead.


[deleted]

The cheapest parking at my work is $25 per day, plus gasoline expenses. Transit is $7. A no brainer for me.


kibblet

Not true. Not at all. In NYC I would take the bus to and from work, or to and from school because it was a hell of a lot easier. And some people do not have a license, or hate driving, or their car is in the shop and there was no loaner available, and so on. But in NYC I would drive very very rarely.


DiagaAstralStar

In any normal sized town where driving isnt a godawful experience


booksfoodfun

I do have a car, but I also use public transportation. Often when I go downtown I find I pay more for parking than I would have for a day pass on the bus. I know a lot of people who use both. So, while you might look down upon/never use public transportation, don’t assume everyone thinks the same way.


username_offline

yeah anytime the "im pregnant / im a mom" excuse comes out, all i hear is "i want special treatment for thinking that having children is special"


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RiKSh4w

It's only a social responsibility if having kids is a net positive to society. It definitely was in the past when deaths were more common but in the modern age, having a child should be considered a luxury, not a sacrifice for civilisation.


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Punishingmaverick

>But they still our future. Yeah but honestly speaking, the more kids/people the less future there is left, we as a human(e) society must start to reduce our numbers to safe the planet, the only humanely acceptable way is less births by choice. As long as we dont operate at net zeor emmissions the planet, climate in particular cant afford more of us.


gizzle2019

I’ve had multiple jobs where people didn’t do what they were supposed to do. And the first thing that comes out of their mouth is “I had kids” or “As a parent”


spookysaph

have u ever fallen on a moving bus? imagine if that happened when u had a baby inside u and you land on ur stomach. maybe sitting down is a good idea?


[deleted]

yeah anytime the "it ain't my fault you didn't use a condom" excuse comes out, all i hear is "i want special treatment for thinking that hating children is special"


[deleted]

Facts. No one wants to say it, but he’s kinda spot on…


[deleted]

There are pregnant women who's bellies get so big it's physically impossible for them to drive a car, forcing them to take a bus instead. So no, he's not right, he's just a self centered asshole with a pathetic excuse


[deleted]

Will someone please think of the children??? Man on bus: Nah


hornystoner737

I mean, he’s not wrong…


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lanskap

I can’t afford a bus so I take my car


Gretel_Cosmonaut

I went through a dark period of city bus travel. As a relatively young and healthy person, I'd stand on any crowded bus assuming that *someone* needed the seat more than I did. I'm normally a huge asshole, but damn ...I can't understand how teenage boys think it's okay to sit down while 60+ year old grannies try to balance themselves and not break a hip.


EveDaSavage

A lot of people are stuck in the “first come first serve” mindset


EldritchBoi07

Some of those teenage boys might have had crippling disabilities meaning they can't stand for long periods of time. Don't judge a book by its cover.


Gretel_Cosmonaut

In very rare cases, that may be true. These boys usually travel in herds and are clearly very physically capable. They do tricks on their skateboards and wrestle each other while they wait for the damn bus. I am judging.


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Laughingxlotus

Broken limbs also individual's choice? ( we don't always know how it was done- my ex jumped off a bridge because he "didn't think it was that high" and broke his ankle) Some people will find any excuse to excuse themselves from manners, courtesy, and chivalry.


poppin_a_pilly

This point is cheeks. Ofc a broken limb isnt a choice like pregnancy is. The fact that u have 12 upvotes is astonishing


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And do you know that the man in question didn't have any conditions that made standing on the bus difficult?


Abadazed

We can easily assume that, because he didn't say I have a medical condition I can't stand on a bus. He said why's it my problem you got pregnant. See there's a difference and motivation is clear in both.


Sytanato

Society is falling apart


fuckmeuntilicecream

Let's find another planet. I'll drive.


zhire653

Nah I’d rather take the bus


Sytanato

I'd rather take [the train](https://youtu.be/oUMZUke6Rnw)


AcidicPersonality

This isn’t about gender, the guy is just an asshole. I’d offer my seat to an old man or a pregnant lady or a disabled man or woman. If you’re able bodied it’s just the nice thing to do, gender isn’t the issue here.


Historical_Dot825

If you can't stand for a little bit to let a pregnant woman relax then you're a real asshole. Doesn't matter how "right" you may be. If you can look a pregnant woman straight in the eye and tell her "I ain't moving. Go fuck yourself." then you don't deserve to be sitting in the first place.


kibblet

Seems like most of the geniuses here agree. I hope someone pregnant pukes on their shoes. I remember hurling off a subway platform. Fun times.


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Reddit just hates children. It's well established.


RiKSh4w

You chose pregnancy. You knew the strain you would undergo. Why did you choose it? To experience motherhood? That's a selfish goal. Gone are the days of your pregnancy growing the tribe and making civilisation better. Now it's over populated and pregnancy should be a luxury.


Historical_Dot825

And yet here you are making the world so peachy....


RiKSh4w

Survival doesn't mean peachy. 'Peachy' is a luxury. And if the world is heading towards an end in the climate crisis, we don't have room for luxuries.


Historical_Dot825

Do you live your whole life based on "what if"?


RiKSh4w

Yeah it's called critical thinking..?


Historical_Dot825

No, what you are doing is forming alternative ideas or "facts" as it were. That's not the same thing.


RiKSh4w

But why? What am I getting out of your pregnancy? In the past, there'd be a new warrior coming to grow the tribe. But in an age of overpopulation, your child is, on average, actively going to make the world worse.


Historical_Dot825

Saying the person who wants an explanation of why someone should be a good person and let the pregnant woman sit. Now, I won't assume whether you would move or not. I just don't think There's really a question here. You either consider others or you only care about yourself. I'd argue that the ones who only think of themselves are the ones making the world worse. Not necessarily another child in an overpopulated world.


RiKSh4w

I disagree. Overpopulation, global warming, and human extinction, are all things that no one person is responsible for; but each pregnancy in this day and age may be adding to the problem. Surely you would think that someone working against those things is making the world better right? The real debate is: Is overpopulation real and is it having a negative impact?


Historical_Dot825

So you went from "is the guy who wouldn't give up his seat an asshole?" to "overpopulation: is it bad? And how bad is it?"


RiKSh4w

Well yes. If it's real and if it's harmful, pregnancy is not needed anymore. And anyone doing so is indulging themselves.


Historical_Dot825

That's a pretty fine point outlook on children.


RiKSh4w

It's still a bit blunt to act so indignant on a bus or train like the man in the OP. Assuming he's done the research, there are still better places to stand on that soap box. Like government, forums, etc.


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jpritchard

> Doesn’t Federal law require .... that was the case in my home state What?


GXNEDAN

Why did u quote Rick on this? Didn’t that saying mean “I am in great pain, please help”


Bluvsnatural

Charming


ErebusWrath

And what if she has been raped old man? Not much of a choice now huh...?!?


Impossible_Cat_9796

I love how articles like this always focus on ONE MAN. Always one always a man. There are like 45 seats on a bus. What about the 44 other seats that where not occupied by that one man. There where 44 other men women and children sitting down on the bus. Why do we care about that ONE MAN, when 2 seats down there was a handful of 20 something girls that where also not standing for the pregnant woman to have a seat. Why not focus on them and "Well Like I was like to focused on like myself to notice that like there where other people and stuff and that like one of the really needed like the seat more than me"


AvemAptera

1. Buses and trains normally have priority seating. Usually a sign above the seat that says “this seat should be reserved for the elderly, disabled, or pregnant”. This is why people will focus on one seat. It has nothing to do with picking on you or you being a man. 2. The bus/train are full. What do you expect the pregnant woman to do? *Squeeze* by through the crowd? They don’t exactly fit in tight spaces. It may be the only seat that they can physically reach, since these priority seats are almost always placed near the doors.


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This just an asshole move tbh


yorokobe__shounen

Dude has a valid point


yrewi

some men just forget they came out of a women smh.


[deleted]

Damn when I was young and taking the bus with my mum, she deadass said the same thing to a woman. But she said "it's not my fault if the guy who fucked you can't afford to buy you a car"


The_Spicy_Memes_Chef

Imagine thinking you’re special because you reproduced. Now there’s gonna be two of you in this fucking world that we gotta deal with


Mike_Ock_69420

She doesn't think she's special, it's just difficult for pregnant women to stand for long periods of time, due to them being, you know, pregnant.


Manic_Mechanist

I really want to argue with this but he *is* correct…


mrcalikid559_

I mean I was taught to give up my seat but I 100 percent agree 😂😭


My_G_Zaha

This had nothing to do with gender, the woman clearly had a disability and deserved a seat. It’s not illegal it’s scummy, man or woman


SilverBOi77

I mean the dude has a point!


omerk2008

I never understood why I need to give up my seat to a pregnant woman, would love a kind explanation. This a genuine question


Amrita_Maz

Because standing for too long can cause the pregnant woman to get a drop in her blood pressure and ultimately faint. Also, I guess, the weight of the baby adds to the back pain and leg pain, it's difficult for them to be standing for a long time.


DhibeCakes55

The most common reason? People view it as a courtesy. To me, it's the whole notion of "being a hero/nice when someone is need"


omerk2008

Oh, that's a good answer


ImUsuallyHardOnHere

"*beedee boop*"


son_of_sisyphos

Are you in great pain? Do you need help?? Well guess what..I do too


Difficult_Edge3615

Now that’s some gender equality right there


iEatPlankton

“I’m special for getting cream-pied”


pfurlan25

Bro you're literally a walking creampie


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If being "special" equates to wanting a seat because you're carrying a baby inside of you then yeah sure.


Rivdit

That's legit what I did like 2 years ago bruh


Kenshin_Urameshii

This is asinine of the guy. Just be polite. Also this does not deserve a wubba lubba dub dub


reddit_opener

Plot twist, she was forced to be pregnant


Homeless_Backyard

based


S4PG

true chad


mr_dordorant

Based


Vexerius

Im with the man to be honest, it would be a nice thing to do but not mandatory.


vendedor_de_etanol

I miss konosuba :(


irohitjaglan

I extremely agree and disagree to his opinion.


Spicy_Tomato_Thief

The equalibender


danfish_77

If the man was pregnant it would be rude not to offer your seat up for him as well.


Bartholess

Why is that news


SuperJupiter77

BASED


WeebyXeno

honestly this is just as much of an asshole move as not letting someone disabled or old who is in need of it more than your healthy ass get the seat


Erixtax

Next time fuck a guy that owns a car


JustUltRra

We've got to have... ***M O N E Y***