Could it be that this is why Americans don't understand irony? They layer on the sentimentality so thickly and without nuance, to the point that they can't understand when someone is overdoing it on purpose or to be funny?

Well it was a lost cause, anyway, trying to stop the tide of commercialism.

When I see this kind of thing, I just think, "Americans". Is it normal or not normal for them? I do not know.

"David" deserves to be dropped in a nice place over the ocean, where he can fend for himself.

Amusing.

Sad for the chickens that had to die

Why are we even debating gender essentialism in the 21st Century. That nonsense should have been put to bed long ago. I'm tired of the endless references to the savannah or the caves. The caves of the American mind are dark indeed.

It's an image. On the Internet. Are there not more offensive IMAGES on the INTERNET?

Awesome article. This really is a psychological balancing act and those who go to extremes will get the opposite extreme in return.

I think if you stay online long enough, they might be able to, should they have the right technology.

People might want to castrate their images for all sorts of reasons, but it helps to be aware of one's underlying reasons.

I actually think accepting such an operation could lead you to needing years of therapy, especially if you have cause to reflect what you have done to yourself and why.

I always thought Americans were being facetious when they spoke about girls wanting to be "princesses". Now I see that this concept is at the forefront of the culture.

Interesting reading the comments. It's clear how much many leftists hate women, especially women in power. The more they do, the more they are criticized for not doing something. After this there will be the cries to vote in Tony Abbott, to teach the bitch a lesson about not doing enough for leftist causes. So it…

It's the Oedipus complex

Here's my reply: http://unsanesafe.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/nip-it-in-bud-and-say-youre-sorry.html