Ask Dr. Helen: Does Society Encourage Genital Assault Against Men?

Pajamas Media ^ | April 27 | Helen Smith

[colorado tanker]

I found the image on a blog, so it’s real, but I strongly suspect it’s a photoshop. :-))

[Buckeye McFrog]

I’ve heard “Ow! My Balls!” on the Violence Channel gets boffo ratings...

[Red in Blue PA]

I guess I knew deep down it was shopped, but it looked so real.

[Bean Counter]

I need to go dig out my John Wayne Bobbitt “Love Hurts” t-shirt....

[metmom]

But, if the roles were completely reversed - a married woman who was carrying on with multiple sexual partners - was kidnapped by those partners, bound to a bed in a hotel room with her - well, you know - glued together, would anyone believe that to be funny?

I'd still have the same lack of sympathy for her as the guy.

[ravingnutter]

It seems there are quite a few of images like that out there....

Google Image Search for Bernstain Bears

This one is a little unnerving:

[metmom]

I understand what you were objecting to and I find it objectionable to the point of disgusting.

That is one of the main reasons I don’t watch TV any more. I can’t stand the way men and women are portrayed.

[NormsRevenge]

That article just kind of leaps out at ya and nails ya right in the .. uhhh.. (must read article.. take 2 tylenols first)

[colorado tanker]

Having read my share of those things, it really does look real!

[scott7278]

I do agree that there is a double-standard, but I’m sorry, seeing someone get hit in the crotch really is funny (with a few exceptions). That, and being tasered.

It’s a guy thing.

[SaraJohnson]

Americans cheer on the prison rape of men. Disgusting.

[PA Engineer]

But, if the roles were completely reversed - a married woman who was carrying on with multiple sexual partners - was kidnapped by those partners, bound to a bed in a hotel room with her - well, you know

For some reason your comment reminds me of this: