Today I want to talk about what I consider to be the biggest issue men face in today’s society, mostly because it effects all the other issues directly. And that issue is how men, boys and fathers are portrayed in the media.
For the last 50 years, men haven’t been leaders or role models on TV, we’ve been the punchline. Think about it. Homer Simpson. Peter Griffin. Al Bundy. Ray Romano. The dad in every cereal commercial, who can’t pour milk without spilling half the carton on the table.
The father in every sitcom, who’s portrayed as a lazy, clueless buffoon who’d probably starve if his wife didn’t “save him” from himself. And people laugh because that’s the point right?
Men aren’t something to be admired, they’re something to be mocked, ridiculed and made fun of all under the guise of comedy. Ya know it’s just “harmless fun.”
But here’s the thing: it’s not harmless. It’s conditioning.
When you mock men and boys long enough, people stop respecting them. Boys grow up seeing “dad” as a joke, and they internalize it. Girls grow up seeing men portrayed as incompetent, and they expect it.
You can’t saturate culture with “men are idiots” for half a century and then act surprised when nobody takes men seriously.
The truth is Hollywood and the media in general has been running a decades-long smear campaign dressed up as comedy. And it’s worked.
Think about it: when was the last time you saw a positive portrayal of a husband or father on TV? One who was competent, respected, and not the butt of the joke?
You probably can’t name more than one or two.
Instead, the formula is always the same in every movie, every TV series, hell even in every commercial
· It’s smart wife, dumb husband.
· Independent daughter, loser son.
· Mom saves the day, dad ruins it.
Every. Single. Time.
Now, imagine flipping that script.
Imagine if every mom on TV for 50 years was portrayed as a nagging airhead who couldn’t hold a job, couldn’t manage her kids, and had to be rescued by a man in every episode.
Would that be “harmless fun” too?
Or would it be called exactly what it is…sexist?
That’s the double standard men face all day, every day literally from the day they’re born till the day they die
The ones that says when it’s women, it’s “empowerment.”
When it’s men, it’s “comedy.”
But here’s the truth: comedy isn’t just comedy when it’s used to shape perception.
Media has power. It tells us what’s normal, what’s respected, and what’s disposable.
And for decades, men have been the disposable joke.
So here’s the real question: How many more generations of boys do we lose before we admit this isn’t funny anymore?
How much longer are we going to sit back in silence as men and boys unalive themselves because they’ve been marginalized, been told they aren’t worthy of any kindness, caring or consideration?
It’s gone on for far too long and it’s time we called it out for what it is
So let me ask you: Which show, ad, or movie made you roll your eyes the hardest at how men were portrayed and how did/does it make you feel?
MenNeedToBeHeard
Today I want to talk about what I consider to be the biggest issue men face in today’s society, mostly because it effects all the other issues directly. And that issue is how men, boys and fathers are portrayed in the media.
For the last 50 years, men haven’t been leaders or role models on TV, we’ve been the punchline. Think about it. Homer Simpson. Peter Griffin. Al Bundy. Ray Romano. The dad in every cereal commercial, who can’t pour milk without spilling half the carton on the table.
The father in every sitcom, who’s portrayed as a lazy, clueless buffoon who’d probably starve if his wife didn’t “save him” from himself. And people laugh because that’s the point right?
Men aren’t something to be admired, they’re something to be mocked, ridiculed and made fun of all under the guise of comedy. Ya know it’s just “harmless fun.”
But here’s the thing: it’s not harmless. It’s conditioning.
When you mock men and boys long enough, people stop respecting them. Boys grow up seeing “dad” as a joke, and they internalize it. Girls grow up seeing men portrayed as incompetent, and they expect it.
You can’t saturate culture with “men are idiots” for half a century and then act surprised when nobody takes men seriously.
The truth is Hollywood and the media in general has been running a decades-long smear campaign dressed up as comedy. And it’s worked.
Think about it: when was the last time you saw a positive portrayal of a husband or father on TV? One who was competent, respected, and not the butt of the joke?
You probably can’t name more than one or two.
Instead, the formula is always the same in every movie, every TV series, hell even in every commercial
· It’s smart wife, dumb husband.
· Independent daughter, loser son.
· Mom saves the day, dad ruins it.
Every. Single. Time.
Now, imagine flipping that script.
Imagine if every mom on TV for 50 years was portrayed as a nagging airhead who couldn’t hold a job, couldn’t manage her kids, and had to be rescued by a man in every episode.
Would that be “harmless fun” too?
Or would it be called exactly what it is…sexist?
That’s the double standard men face all day, every day literally from the day they’re born till the day they die
The ones that says when it’s women, it’s “empowerment.”
When it’s men, it’s “comedy.”
But here’s the truth: comedy isn’t just comedy when it’s used to shape perception.
Media has power. It tells us what’s normal, what’s respected, and what’s disposable.
And for decades, men have been the disposable joke.
So here’s the real question: How many more generations of boys do we lose before we admit this isn’t funny anymore?
How much longer are we going to sit back in silence as men and boys unalive themselves because they’ve been marginalized, been told they aren’t worthy of any kindness, caring or consideration?
It’s gone on for far too long and it’s time we called it out for what it is
So let me ask you: Which show, ad, or movie made you roll your eyes the hardest at how men were portrayed and how did/does it make you feel?
Let me know in the comments!
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