Yeah, we get it that you think its not a big deal. And maybe it’s not. But clearly neither you nor the author of this piece know what good satire is, so maybe stop doubling down and being condescending to your readers?

You are missing a really important point, though. She doesn't just talk about maxi dresses, she talks about women's bodies IN maxi dresses. That is what has made this piece so upsetting to your readers. Do you understand that distinction?

Oh, it was supposed to be satire.

I think the big deal is that women get shit on all the time for how they look and this is supposed to be our safe place from that.

Yeah, I got a real, let’s make fun of bitches who aren’t as hip as me vibe off this story and frankly, I’m too old for that shit.

i believe you but idk bb it did not play out well at all. like i kept reading it making a slightly upset, unsure face because i felt as if it was too cruel for jez to have put up, and there was a joke i was missing, but it was, unfortunately, absolutely something someone out there has written.

If you thought it was perfect satire then that’s ok, but the amount of people not sure or taking offense seems to imply that this generally failed. It takes so long to get off the ground that it only finds itself near the end of the piece and doesn’t have the comedic/satirical turn early enough to get the reader on…

I guess it comes down to knowing your audience, though, right? Like if the majority of your readers are upset and don’t see it as satire, then aren’t they right?

Do you know for a fact that this piece was supposed to be satirical? I’m asking sincerely, because to me, it read as one woman’s rant against maxi dresses and nothing more.

Is that what was decided after the intended narrative didn’t catch on? LOL nice try.

ugh me too....like wtf this mean:“Never ever find yourself on a Saturday morning standing in between this woman and the entrance to her neighborhood Drybar.” hahaha omg only shallow bitches get blow outs, i guess?

This is how I feel in a maxi dress. I don’t care how you think I look.

I only get mad a yoga pants when people where them to work. That ain’t right. I don’t think maxi dresses are work appropriate, either, fwiw. But I think it’s the explicit body hate in this article that people are really mad about.

If it was supposed to be satire, it was really poorly done satire. It’s just judgy body snarking as far as I can tell.

I’m pregnant so IDGAF if you think maxi dresses don’t look good on me. They’re comfortable as hell.

How about no.

Who the fuck cares if women are wearing something you don’t think they look good in? How is this any better than straight dudes talking about how much they hate it when girls cut their hair short?

I gotta be honest, I'm kind of embarrassed that you call it a "blowie."

I have slept with so many embarrassing people. I made a lot of poor decisions in my late teens/early 20s. I lost my virginity to a 16 year old drug dealer when I was 18. And then I slept with him again a couple weeks later because I thought it might make me feel like it was a thing and not just a truly horrible idea.…

A Juggalo. I would elaborate but I don't really think that's necessary.