Spinoff thread - what can/can't you do that defies gender stereotypes? - The DIS Discussion Forums

KimR · 10-04-2012, 01:11 PM

This was inspired by the multi-tasking thread. Unlike most women, I cannot multi-task at all. In addition, I am hopeless at the following:

Party planning
Decorating
Socializing, talking to people
Organizing
Cleaning
Cooking

If it weren't for the fact that I hate sports and love makeup, clothes and jewelry I think I'd have to turn in my girl card. Interestingly, on the Myers-Briggs test I am an INTP which is very unusual for a woman. That explains a lot, I guess.

What about you - what traits do you have that are uncharacteristic for your gender?

diesel · 10-04-2012, 01:30 PM

Most women have nice handwriting. Mine is like a third grade boys. I was always envious of girls who had that dainty handwriting.

Music City Mama · 10-04-2012, 01:36 PM

I hate to shop. I especially hate trying on clothes. Oddly, I like clothes/fashion, but it's a huge chore for me to actually go out and try on new clothes and buy them.

I have a penchant for low brow humor. I love smart, witty humor just as much, but I love stupidity, too (think Adam Sandler or worse, LOL).

Soldier's*Sweeties · 10-04-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Music City Mama

I hate to shop. I especially hate trying on clothes. Oddly, I like clothes/fashion, but it's a huge chore for me to actually go out and try on new clothes and buy them.

I have a penchant for low brow humor. I love smart, witty humor just as much, but I love stupidity, too (think Adam Sandler or worse, LOL).

Same here.

I also love to cook but am not the best at it. I also really stink at styling my own hair. I can straighten it, scrunch it or put it in a ponytail but that's it.

SAHDad · 10-04-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KimR

What about you - what traits do you have that are uncharacteristic for your gender?

I'm a stay-at-home dad. By choice.

brookmey · 10-04-2012, 01:54 PM

I can't cook and I hate doing it. I love to shop, but I'm not into clothes or makeup. I absolutely love college football and always sit with the guys when we're at football parties so I can actually watch the game.

ilovemk76 · 10-04-2012, 02:01 PM

I am so not a girly girl. I can work on cars, repair the house and basically anything that is considered a "guy thing". I can cook, clean and run a household but I would hate to stay home all day.

This is me to a tee. http://www.personalitypage.com/ENTJ.html

shinysparklybubbles · 10-04-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by diesel

Most women have nice handwriting. Mine is like a third grade boys. I was always envious of girls who had that dainty handwriting.

My hand writing is terrible, I had to fill out forms for my son's preschool and I was embarrassed!

Andtototoo · 10-04-2012, 02:17 PM

-Can't cook. Have no interest in cooking.
-No interest in make-up. (I love to shop, love fashion. But make-up simply does not interest me. I wear lipstick and that's it.)

Handbag Lady · 10-04-2012, 02:27 PM

My hand-writing is bad, and I just don't care about cleaning and "keeping" a home.

I'm not good at cooking but I enjoy it. I collect handbags and wear make-up daily.

The on thing I have ZERO talent in is decorating.

kolohe_lady · 10-04-2012, 02:31 PM

Love sports. Hate shopping, especially for clothes. Makeup is pretty minimal. If a hair style takes longer than 5 minutes to accomplish, forget it except on the rarest of occasions. Cannot stand 99.5% of chick flicks or chick lit. Have never read, seen or have the slightest interest in Twilight or 50 Shades of Grey (Gray?). Not a fan of Valentine's Day, even though I'm in a happy, healthy relationship. More excited when I get new running shoes than 'girly' shoes. (With the exception of boots. I LOVE my boots.

) Always was hopelessly inept at flirting, (lucky for me, fiance was flirty enough for the both of us.

) Excited to get married, but absolutely DREADING planning the wedding.

apirateslifeforme · 10-04-2012, 02:35 PM

I also hate shopping for clothing. I call my style "13-year-old boy" - t-shirt, jeans (although I like them to fit, not hang halfway down my butt because they're 10 sizes too big) and Converse Chuck Taylor hi-tops.

When I do go shopping, it consists of doing one lap around the outer aisle and declaring "I don't see anything."

I also can't stand chick flicks. Give me a nice action or sci-fi movie any day.

alex9179 · 10-04-2012, 02:35 PM

I hate shopping for clothes, too. My husband had to badger me to go last time because most of my clothes had holes. Antique places, flea markets, and thrift stores are fun because I like decorating.

I'm the one that fixes things around the house and the tools are, mostly, mine. Plumbing, carpentry, etc. He'll put up light fixtures, but insists I help even though I bug him!

minkydog · 10-04-2012, 08:43 PM

I'm another one who hates shopping. And I wouldn't wear makeup at all, except that I work in a school and I don't want to scare anyone.

Oh, and I hate decorating. I do not have one single picture on the walls.

On the other hand, I can hitch my camper, tow it over the mountains, set it up and take it down.

A lot of people think a woman can't do all that, but it's a piece of cake once you learn how.

Cindy B · 10-04-2012, 09:00 PM

I hate to shop. I'm not big on clothing, makeup or anything like that. I don't like jewelry either.

I like cars and some gadgets. One of my favorite presents from my husband was a new set of hubcaps for my car.

10-04-2012, 01:11 PM	#1
KimR DIS Veteran Needs to lay off the Murder Mysteries before Dental Appointments! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Suburban Atlanta Posts: 4,298	Spinoff thread - what can/can't you do that defies gender stereotypes? This was inspired by the multi-tasking thread. Unlike most women, I cannot multi-task at all. In addition, I am hopeless at the following: Party planning Decorating Socializing, talking to people Organizing Cleaning Cooking If it weren't for the fact that I hate sports and love makeup, clothes and jewelry I think I'd have to turn in my girl card. Interestingly, on the Myers-Briggs test I am an INTP which is very unusual for a woman. That explains a lot, I guess. What about you - what traits do you have that are uncharacteristic for your gender? __________________ Kim 2000 - GF; 2000 - BC; 03 - GF; 04 - YC; 05 - GF; 06, 07 - YC; 08 - GF; 09, 10 - YC; 12 - YC Just the basics: Are two-year-olds too young to go to Disney? It depends upon their temperament. One way to find out: take them there. After all, they're only young for a short time. You're sure to enjoy your trip if you plan ahead! AND - don't forget those all-important dining reservations; they fill up so fast it's ridiculous. Have I forgotten anything? Oh yes - I'd advise you to carry a small purse or bag for loose items so you don't lose them on rides. You'll have a great vacation if you follow my advice!

10-04-2012, 01:30 PM	#2
diesel Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: billerica, ma Posts: 478	Most women have nice handwriting. Mine is like a third grade boys. I was always envious of girls who had that dainty handwriting. __________________

10-04-2012, 01:54 PM	#6
brookmey I may live in the south, but I bleed maize and blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas, by way of Michigan Posts: 1,426	I can't cook and I hate doing it. I love to shop, but I'm not into clothes or makeup. I absolutely love college football and always sit with the guys when we're at football parties so I can actually watch the game. __________________

10-04-2012, 02:27 PM	#10
Handbag Lady Disneyland Bride 2000 If you can't say somethng nice, come sit next to me Has the wherewithall to save bakery goods from earthquakes Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern California and Flexico Posts: 9,561	My hand-writing is bad, and I just don't care about cleaning and "keeping" a home. I'm not good at cooking but I enjoy it. I collect handbags and wear make-up daily. The on thing I have ZERO talent in is decorating. __________________ WDW: October 2010: DCL, Poly, and the Grand for the 10th Anniversary Extravaganza!, Oct/Nov. 2008 CBR / Sept. 2007 CBR / Oct. 2006 AKL / August 2005 POR (hello Katrina!) / 1998 Off Campus at the Grosvenor (ENGAGED AT EPCOT ) DL: Twice a month for years / Multiple visits since birth / 1989 CM on Main Street / 2000 Disneyland Fairy Tale Wedding DCL: Oct 2010 4-Day Caribbean / Nov 2011 Mexican Riviera / Oct 2012 Mexican Riviera

10-04-2012, 02:35 PM	#12
apirateslifeforme The Next Mrs. Simon LeBon On a serious note, I have to agree with the pantyhose and buttfloss Rare. Bloody rare. Still mooing Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sinking deeper and deeper into Medazzaland Posts: 7,998	I also hate shopping for clothing. I call my style "13-year-old boy" - t-shirt, jeans (although I like them to fit, not hang halfway down my butt because they're 10 sizes too big) and Converse Chuck Taylor hi-tops. When I do go shopping, it consists of doing one lap around the outer aisle and declaring "I don't see anything." I also can't stand chick flicks. Give me a nice action or sci-fi movie any day. __________________

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10-04-2012, 01:36 PM	#3
Music City Mama DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,259	I hate to shop. I especially hate trying on clothes. Oddly, I like clothes/fashion, but it's a huge chore for me to actually go out and try on new clothes and buy them. I have a penchant for low brow humor. I love smart, witty humor just as much, but I love stupidity, too (think Adam Sandler or worse, LOL).

10-04-2012, 02:01 PM	#7
ilovemk76 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,648	I am so not a girly girl. I can work on cars, repair the house and basically anything that is considered a "guy thing". I can cook, clean and run a household but I would hate to stay home all day. This is me to a tee. http://www.personalitypage.com/ENTJ.html

10-04-2012, 02:17 PM	#9
Andtototoo DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,338	-Can't cook. Have no interest in cooking. -No interest in make-up. (I love to shop, love fashion. But make-up simply does not interest me. I wear lipstick and that's it.)

10-04-2012, 02:31 PM	#11
kolohe_lady Princess, nuthin'! I wanna be Queen! Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 143	Love sports. Hate shopping, especially for clothes. Makeup is pretty minimal. If a hair style takes longer than 5 minutes to accomplish, forget it except on the rarest of occasions. Cannot stand 99.5% of chick flicks or chick lit. Have never read, seen or have the slightest interest in Twilight or 50 Shades of Grey (Gray?). Not a fan of Valentine's Day, even though I'm in a happy, healthy relationship. More excited when I get new running shoes than 'girly' shoes. (With the exception of boots. I LOVE my boots. ) Always was hopelessly inept at flirting, (lucky for me, fiance was flirty enough for the both of us. ) Excited to get married, but absolutely DREADING planning the wedding.

10-04-2012, 02:35 PM	#13
alex9179 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 899	I hate shopping for clothes, too. My husband had to badger me to go last time because most of my clothes had holes. Antique places, flea markets, and thrift stores are fun because I like decorating. I'm the one that fixes things around the house and the tools are, mostly, mine. Plumbing, carpentry, etc. He'll put up light fixtures, but insists I help even though I bug him!

10-04-2012, 08:43 PM	#14
minkydog DIS Cast Member hey! I've got two college degrees and a steady job. if I wanna watch mindless TV, so what? DIS Official Rum Taster I used to be in the all-natural camp. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: GA Posts: 14,421	I'm another one who hates shopping. And I wouldn't wear makeup at all, except that I work in a school and I don't want to scare anyone. Oh, and I hate decorating. I do not have one single picture on the walls. On the other hand, I can hitch my camper, tow it over the mountains, set it up and take it down. A lot of people think a woman can't do all that, but it's a piece of cake once you learn how. __________________ Never underestimate the determination of the mother with a handicapped child

10-04-2012, 09:00 PM	#15
Cindy B Have taken some furniture polish and sprayed it in the air, so it smells like I was cleaning I have been known to eat cookies for dinner Grew up on Stove Top Stuffing Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: My New House! which doesn't have a tricky oven! Posts: 27,462	I hate to shop. I'm not big on clothing, makeup or anything like that. I don't like jewelry either. I like cars and some gadgets. One of my favorite presents from my husband was a new set of hubcaps for my car.

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