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[telophase]

Here's what happens when a man eats nothing but food made for women.

When I began my exploration of gendered food items, I was hoping for a dramatic payoff. Perhaps a set of fuzzy breasts sprouting from my chest, or some semblance of emotional intelligence, or at least a clearer understanding of how cereal, salad, and trail mix can be feminine. Instead, I got a pile of cardboard packaging and confirmation of my thesis: marketing something as “for women” -- the pinks and purples, the low-calorie labels, the suggestions that life is just sooooo crazy and women need to take a break with a thumbnail-sized brownie -- is the dumbest gimmick in food marketing.

ETA: I feel the need to note that Toby's favorite cereal at the moment is one of those in the article that's marketed as women's food: Special K (the vanilla and almond variety? I forget) and today he made me an omelette and bacon and he ate Special K.

Comments

[torachan]

Special K is awesome! I know it's supposed to be diet related or something, but I just love the taste. (Just the original, even. I've never had any flavored varieties, though I think I brought home a box of expired strawberry one from work recently.)

[telophase]

I'm not a fan of plain cornflakes, but Toby has nostalgic memories of them from childhood. XD

[torachan]

I don't really like plain cornflakes but idk if it's just because Special K is rice not corn or just the way they flavor it but I really like the flavor.

[tool_of_satan]

I eat Luna bars for breakfast and the occasional snack at work; as the author says, they're decent, and they have a few flavors I like which aren't chocolate-based, which is rare.

I think the same manufacturer makes Clif bars, which appear to be marketed to men. They have some similar flavors but are tougher to chew and have more calories (of course).

In conclusion, pretty much all gendered marketing is bullshit, but women get a quintuple-sized (at least) helping.

[telophase]

Yup.