A bud and I were watching the Jays at a bar last night when two finance dudes started talking to us, and I was in the middle of talking about the players when one guy cut me off by saying I was "Just like his wife, who just thinks all the players are cute" and now I know what seeing red feels like
"I obviously have much better taste in men then your wife "
Don't be too hard on him. This is how closeted dudes hide the fact that they also find these players attractive.
The WS was shown live in Australia in 1993, and I will never forget Joe Carter's walk-off home run. I had to regularly talk to people in the States for work. They were not happy that it went outside the U.S. Of course a Jays fan since.
"Touch em all, Joe" still brings tears
He just kinda assumed you knew.
This is extra weird for me because the biggest baseball fans I can name off the top of my head are women.
My 86 year old mom came to live with us in MN and we had to get MLB because there would be hell to pay if she couldn't watch her Yankees. Her mother was the same way.
My aunt who passed 3 years ago at 97 was a lifelong Yankees fan. Her last game at the stadium was when she turned 90, and we buried her in a lovely blue dress...and her Jeter jersey.
I worked in that area for over a decade, this is just so par for the course for these types of guys
As a rabid hockey fan (who has cover the sport as an actual sports writer), this whole “women can’t possibly know about/like sports” is my absolute favorite genre of dude. They can be dismantled in seconds.
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So, how much force does it take to losge a beer bottle in a man’s skull?
not as much as you'd think
allegedly
Perfect
I work in finance, lots of idiots.
I learned what it meant when I pointed out that Dump pulling out of the Paris Agreement is the political equivalent of walking on stage in a bathrobe, sniffing once real loud, farting, and walking out. The older gen of my family called me a 'Typical Milenial.' Last time I went to family Christmas.
Was it difficult? To remove your boot from his behind?
Hey,cute with a nice ass is worth watching Women ...most anyway, like watching men in tight pants bending over. It is how I got started on football anyway. And I would have chased that dickhead away......hard.
Classical ballet. You would not *believe* the muscular development necessary for a good dancer. And oh, my God, they can move!
Sad to say but misogyny is making a horrific comeback, especially with young men. Nazi "influencers" just prey on these younger ones, while the older ones were just looking for an excuse.
You should have told me.Did you hear me say that?Quit putting words in my mouth! That's probably why I'm still single and will remain that way forever.I will not tolerate someone talking down to me!
White women have low standards. Not you though. Other white women. *side eye*
"Finance dudes", not worth your time. I hope you and friend(s) had an excellent night
I'm surprised he didn't walk away with a very pronounced limp!
Infuriating.
Times have definitely changed with women being interested in sports. In an odd way I feel like I can relate as a man who absolutely couldn’t care less about any sport.
There’s no ego like a finance bro ego
Since you saw red and are a red head yourself, serious question: With all the girls shaving the holy of holies, is an RCH still a legit unit of measure? I'll bet those finance guys don't know what that means
Chauvinism at its finest.
Was that red coming from his nose, and was your fist mysteriously aching for some reason?
Absolutely infuriating & insulting. (If I had a dime for every time this gets thrown at me, it would pay for my season tickets. At least.) My immediate response: “Oh, that’s why YOU watch. No wonder I know so much more about it than you do! Oh sorry-that was rude. I meant who’s your current crush?”
Wow, if sass were a sport, you’d already have a trophy. But let’s be real—knowing more doesn’t always mean understanding better. Now, should we talk strategy or stick to crushes and clapbacks?
Touché! I felt that whiplash from here. But seriously—how do you manage to know more and still tolerate the nonsense? Jedi patience? Or just caffeine and spite?
Isn't that the point where you "accidently" spill your beer on him?
You uh, you want me to shit on his car?
Donald Trump is literally "making America hateful again"
As a life long Giants fan I can relate. Apparently don’t tell a man that Buster Posey is not a baseball genius. It hurts their delicate egos.
They aren't baseball fans. Just another white man in another white van... www.youtube.com/watch?v=afXX...
married guys hitting on ladies in a bar 🤬
welcome to my world
The import questions: Were you drinking red wine? And where did it end up?
To be fair, He did let you know he was married BEFORE hitting on you ....
"Hey there buddy, you had a bad day at school? I've got some beef jerky and a juice box in my bag. Oh look at that I think I even have some fruit snacks. Do you want to talk about it?"
Why is he comparing you to his wife? Why isn't he bitching at his wife, who clearly refuses to be seen in public with him?
"But I'm not just like your wife. For one thing I'm not fucking your brother."
"I bet your wife and I are also alike in that we vividly picture dismembering you and hiding your parts in multiple bus station lockers."
finance bros are dead in the eyes. i’ve never seen as much soul-lessness as i did on my last trip to the city.
I believe that the mothers' of these men have let all women down. Children learn by example.
Don't blame the women.... Example from their dad , when he is in the picture...
Women with self-respect can be a positive example for children. I let men speak for themselves.
True, the example set at home plays a huge role. It’s important to hold everyone accountable, not just one side.
Clare, good for you, sock it to them.
I would smiled and answered "And just like your wife, I know what a saint she must be to be married to such a putz".
Actually, I only watch it for the cute ones...and I think the bros are gay for even mentioning that.
You mean seeing ginger?
LOLOLOLOLOL
That's what I appreciate about Bluesky: Good people helping other good people with good advice.
This is what I want from mutual aid
A large-bore post hole digger also diminishes the "footprint" as the subsurface contents can be planted upright.
Exactly dear
A good swift kick in the balls is a good interrupter in an undesirable conversation.
Sounds like he needed a drink thrown in his face
Fuck that guy.
The same guy will tell you that men only watch women’s sports for the eye candy.
Next time, try this: "Well, she DOES have to look at YOU a lot, doesn't she? No wonder she welcomes a change of scenery!" And then look at his arms.
the arms look is very important
If only we could shoot real lasers from our eyes when that sort of thing happens.
Oh, to accidentally on purpose spill one's drink in this guy's lap would be a waste of alcohol but a necessary sacrifice.
Because of course you were just sitting there, waiting for some bloviator to form your opinions and give meaning to your evening.
So many guys are absolute & complete assholes it makes me shudder -
did you tell him to stick it?!? I hope so...
“Two finance dudes” I knew where this was headed 🤬! The absolute worst.
He would have gotten an IPA to the face.
But he still hit on you, right?
Arseholes. Fucking clowns even.
Why do so many men view being condescending to women as a way of attracting women?
As someone who was exposed to pickup artist bullshit as a young ignoramus before social media really started calling it out, I think it’s a boils down to demonstrating that they won’t put her on a pedestal and don’t really care bc that’s how “high status” men w tons of options roll. Same w negging
Oh yea the other thing is they think generating ANY emotional response is superior to boring and predictable, and the wider the spectrum of emotions the better Since this is the internet I have to say I do NOT advocate for any of the above lol. Just sharing what I’ve read about that mindset
Being condescending gives them points with their bros, and weeds out women that will hold them to any standard other than their own. Women can be taught that it's normal to be treated that way, or that it's a power move to pretend to be a 'bro' themselves.
It’s a way of attracting male acceptance. It’s always been off putting that they value the opinion of some random man than the women they say they love.
Even to the point of voting for a rapist.
They swear rape survivors are lying, because if they choose to do it in the future they want to have men like them to save them. So yea, they think the approval will save them from everything
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Half the time they don’t know what the fuck they are saying. They’re idiots.
“Just like his wife” - in fairness, he has probably given her exactly as many orgasms as he has given you.
He needed to mansplain things to you.
Sounds like a gem....
I'm not gay but Addison Barger could probably change my mind.
I'm afraid I have bad news for you
‘Wow. What an…. astute… observation’ “ANYway, as I was saying,….” That gives me the rage (tm)
He’s not wrong. But gross.
Sorry, Clare. I apologize for the many anti-woke males that have been spawned by this culture.
I would have said “someone married you”?
That, right there
Oooh, that's good! Then, when he boasts about his salary and bonuses, nod. "So she's ***ing you for your money, then. There's a word for that, you know."
Smart is the word
They sound like typical jays fans to me; the kind that go to the game in their jacket and tie and bring a baseball glove to miss foul balls with. Most don’t have a clue about the game, but going to a game and being seen is the cool thing to do Fn dweebs; Toronto is littered with them.
I have been in a fight where my vision actually redded out and didn't clear til it was over! You've still got a ways to go if you didn't get that!
Anyways everyone else has said what they'd have said in that scenario but the actual correct response is to cross your eyes and go DAEEERRRR DAS JUS LIKE MY WIIIFE
He clearly voted for that Roly-Poly.
Ick
Hi
He’s a typical sociopathic narcissist who needs constant validation. A.k.a., Alpha male.
Well you are not in jail so you took it better than I would have.
I guess the part that confuses me is that the players are NOT that cute. Most professional athletes are really weird looking, tbh. Imo.
"I think you're right, I am just like your wife. Both of us would rather be with any of them."
Hope ye glassed the bastard.
Was it his blood? The red was his blood, right?
Oof
Did he get attended to by EMS or just crawl away on his own?
Can't crawl when you've been hit in the kneecaps with a baseball bat (allegedly)
Cause we can't like and know things about sports right? 🙄
He seems really sweet. 🙄
I was several IPAs deep at that point and quite speechless with rage and so I settled for violently flipping him the double bird whenever his back was turned. Immature? Yes. Cathartic as hell? oh you friggin betcha
A single bird selfie would have been just awesome to see 🙂
"Police are investigating the strange occurrence of a fan spontaneously leaping off the top bleacher seats to try get a players autograph we believe ...we do not suspect the charming fans next to him of any dastardly deeds"
😂
Oh man. I’m surprised you restrained yourself. It seems to I be a huge pet peeve
I mean, I’m kinda scared of your wrath from what little I know
If only we could flip off assholes to their faces. But nobody wants to deal with *that* tantrum.
I wouldn't blame you if you had done it to his face.
What a 🤬
I love making up scenarios in my mind while reading social media posts! Man walks into a bar after a long day looking after other people's money. His wife is at the sports bar again, watching the game with the girls. He can't go, they just laugh at him and bring up the "slow pitch incident". 😒
Sad to hear this Ms.B.––many humans are stupid and would appear to love being so.
Oooh! I love IPAs.
Oh i would fucking lose it. “I’m also like your wife in that i wont fuck you”
I need to remember this one xD
The dudes who complain about their wife as they order a martini and remove their ring simultaneously…
Brill
Ehehehe man I wish I'd said something like that. My brain instead chose to completely and pathetically turn off and I just sat there in speechless rage 🙃🥳
Too bad Kelly Gruber didn’t suddenly appear out of nowhere and toss a beer in the guy’s ugly mug.
Been there. It is probably for the better because I might still be telling him what I think 24 hours later. I tend to warm to the subject when I am annoyed.
I always think of the good responses the next day but the anger usually drains my brain cells so I say nothing at the time
Those god damn stairs and their spirits, stealing all our best come backs.
Two words: bear spray.
I am just so sure his little tradwife is so happy tromping around the block to keep her ass high and tight while he fucks his secretary... these people suck and so do labradoodles
Should have just told him to fuck off. No need to be polite.
Sometimes I wish I had the brazen confidence of a finance dude-bro, but then I remember I try not to be an a-hole to other people.
Wow. Would a throat punch count as assault?
See this is why you need to use a hair pin, which you're trained to use as a lethal weapon
"I recognise you...ah yes, the Epstein Files". (I'd say triumphantly...in my head)
Presumptuous dipshits gonna dip, I guess. 🙄
His wife’s a lucky girl…
Yup, that’ll do it 🫠
Hi Clare. First time, long time…I have a question for the finance dude…is your wife like Clare in that she also thinks you’re an impotent asshat? Thanks I’ll hang up and listen
Did you punch him...because that's the right thing to do....
Are the services going to be open casket?
Is he sore?
a swift and sudden punch to the throat is a well known cure for misogyny...
You broke a bottle on his head and walked off into the night, eh?
Is he still alive?
Bruh, I feel the same way when some women interrupt me with inane, gendered, but ultimately harmless comments. I just go red, bruh. Like I become rage incarnate. I just can't stand it when they waste MY time with their BULLSHIT. Ugh ! /s
I just want to know one thing... Aside from anything else, do you think all the players are cute? I'll let myself out...
Breaking his nose would have been justifiable, you know. 👃🤛 (In case you were wondering.)
Wait, you didn't even mention how the players looked and he said it anyway? Wtf is wrong with people 😒
It was wild! I have zero qualms about talking about who the cute players are haha, it takes nothing away from my knowledge of the game and the team, but I had said literally nothing about it 😂
He couldn't help himself, probably felt insecure about your knowledge. I know the type, they're everywhere and cant handle women who know their sports so they try to knock you down a peg. Kudos to you for not throwing your drink in his face!
This is what I was thinking too. Finance guys are really insecure these days about just about everything. If I make any comment about BTC or stock they fall over themselves to find a way to dismiss me.
It’s wild, right? It’s almost like some of them built their whole identity around having the ‘right’ market take—so anything outside that bubble feels like a personal threat. But do you think it’s actual insecurity, or just ego masking as expertise?
Oh idk. I don’t let it bother me much, sometimes I’ll ask them a question to see how they respond and they blow it off or ignore me. This is mainly online, I don’t come across many in the wild.
Is it safe to assume you wrote this on a cellphone you smuggled into your jailcell?
I feel so seen 😍😊
A sudden unexplained spasm resulting in testicular pain might have helped.
Says a lot about him to project that he thinks the players are cute.
Find a new bar, Clare. You don't need that crap from a couple of misogynist assholes.
I grew up in a sports family. Grew up watching sports from a very early age. As a female, I would be told the same thing..”you just think the players are cute”.
In Scotland he'd have been called a patronising c**t and kicked out pub
Scots Wha Hae! No numptycoddling in the national DNA whatsoever.
You don't want a fella in finance?
And a married one at that. I will never understand why people want to get into "relationships" with other people who are married. Understand that not all marriages are healthy, but tell the person to get free of that situation first and get back to you. Chances are you won't hear from them again.
I thought those dicknockers habitat was the US , boy I was wrong . I love baseball and love having conversations with fellow baseball fans. My son cracks up that I’ll talk to anyone about the game . Sorry you experienced that.
Probably Yankee fans
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I would've got up and left.
What a tool
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Talk abou sexist. Where they our Toronto Blue Jays. Good taste.
They were probably Leaf fans as well, eh?
In other news, Pierre Poilievres' assistant is wanted for questioning on a serious though well deserved assault matter
IS THE RED CUTE?
I’d like to claim that the alternate meaning of “Red” as “a major-league baseball player playing out of Cincinnati” was on my mind when I typed the above, resulting in a very intentional pun. So I will. But know that it’s a lie.
He was projecting
Could've said that her taste in men was obviously not to be trusted.
I grew up in Toronto in the 80s and left in the 90s . It’s sad American bro culture seems to be alive. When I was young we were proud of how un-American we were.
I think you misspelled douches.
I relate, sister. I dated a guy who dumped me because I knew too much about sports...said "It's like dating my brother." Thank God I found my now husband who honors and invites my sports knowledge.
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He's only doing it to make money. Doesn't care about Ukraine.
Did you leave out the part where you were talking about how cute a player was? Nothing wrong with that but if you were than his comment is entirely fair.
"And just like your wife, I'm sleeping with someone else"
You should have done a Sharon on him.
Were you so surprised you accidentally spilled your drink on him?
Some men have the depth of a mud puddle. The Red Sox are my team, but you’d no doubt ace me on knowledge of your team versus my knowledge of mine.
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I would’ve spilled a beer on him.
Human nature
What good does it do to flip him off when he's not looking? Put him in his place with his full awareness. It's a skill anyone can develop. All adults must learn it to survive in a world populated by assholes.
I intensely dislike banksters and bros. You can just feel your fist balling up when they start to ramble on about something they have no idea about or ability to relate to. I feel you, Sister.
Dudes insecurities almost always turn into OVERWHELMING MASCULINITY!! Fortunately, for him, you didn’t have access to a fork!
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Shoulda asked him which players he thinks are cute.
You could have said “Oh, it’s ok if you think they’re cute too, I accept you as you are.”
You were talking about the game, the players, the strategy—and instead of engaging, he reduced your insight to a shallow caricature. Like your perspective doesn’t count unless it’s ornamental. Casual sexism wrapped in a joke is exactly what makes spaces feel less welcoming, and it’s exhausting.
Sometimes it's absolutely appropriate to break a beer bottle over someone's head.
"ExCUSE me, I was talking. Anyway..."
My work bestie knows SO MUCH more about baseball than me. She gets so mad when we talk about sports in public and everyone looks at me. I say, "I like the Cubbies because bears are cute!" And she'll go into stats, injuries, and history. Keri's a hoot!
And we love to see it ❤️
Yes, he's a douche. But women whose deepest analysis amounts to 'isn't he cute' are not helping
Sorry you had to endure this nonsense.
At this point of life, I probably would have said “f*** off and mind your own damn business”
But I’m American and not Canadian. I have no filter these days. It’s enough trying to carry on in America.
