Happy International Women's Day

Nodin

Gbear wrote: »

Boooo... down with equality.

More oppression for all.

....its all well and good abolishing oppression, but what alternative careers are the do-gooders offering to those in the oppression trade?

starlings

smash wrote: »

Can't wait for March 14th!

yay, another fan of π!

:P

Nodin

smash wrote: »

Can't wait for March 14th!

??

Hilly Bill

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Jaysus, the ignorance is strong with this one!

International woman's day is huge all over the world. Ireland is the only country I know which completely ignores it. I just came back with flowers for misses shadowhearth. After she comes back home from work, there will be dinner ready and some flowers for her too.

And yes, with "woman day" you all lovely boards.ie woman.

Do you need these made up days to buy your misses flowers and make the dinner?

Who actually decides on these pointless days?

Hilly Bill

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Meh!

No one celebrated Giant Panda Day on 9th November :mad:

I did. I bought a skip.

clairefontaine

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Do you need these made up days to buy your misses flowers and make the dinner?

Who actually decides on these pointless days?

This one was started by some socialists a long time ago.

PandaX9

Ah some of you have no sentimentality!

It's nice to wake up with a nice small bouquet on your bedside tablet with a note simply stating "thank you for all you've done". It's a big thing for Russians, I've been bombarded by phonecalls from even the most obscure relatives. In Russia anyway, it's the thought that counts.

a non material gift I got today was a big hug and the ps3 controllers being fully charged for once!

And pretty much anything will suffice, there's no need to go out and blow money on a gift or giant bouquet for someone, a small handwritten note or thoughtful phone call will do

Hilly Bill

clairefontaine wrote: »

This one was started by some socialists a long time ago.

Its gone a bit too silly nowdays. The churches have their saints days all through the year and the rest have pointless days like valentines, this womans day thing, pancake day, no smoking day, Monday and Arthur and Paddy days.

Madam_X

clairefontaine wrote: »

This one was started by some socialists a long time ago.

Meh, there's only three hours of it left. When midnight strikes, those who claim this is a pointless day and "political correct" bullsh1t and a load of bull can go back to ignoring what is faced by many women around the world and has been clearly highlighted here... just like we should ignore the former.

Hilly Bill

Madam_X wrote: »

Meh, there's only three hours of it left. When midnight strikes, those who claim this is a pointless day and "political correct" bullsh1t and a load of bull can go back to ignoring what is faced by many women around the world and has been clearly highlighted here... just like we should ignore them.

So you just think about it on this day every year then do you?

starlings

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Its gone a bit too silly nowdays. The churches have their saints days all through the year and the rest have pointless days like valentines, this womans day thing, pancake day, no smoking day, Monday and Arthur and Paddy days.

when is nowaday? Have I missed it? :eek:

Hilly Bill

starlings wrote: »

when is nowaday? Have I missed it? :eek:

It was yesterday.

Nodin

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Do you need these made up days to buy your misses flowers and make the dinner?

Who actually decides on these pointless days?

Why does this day bother you....?

Madam_X

Hilly Bill wrote: »

So you just think about it on this day every year then do you?

Yeh, only this day. Never think about it for even a second outside of today, even when I read about it.

Nodin wrote: »

Why does this day bother you....?

Sigh. Nodin, can't you read?! He already said it's because highlighting e.g. treatment of women by the Taliban, is pointless like pancake Tuesday. Sheesh!

candy-gal1

Feck i forgot that was today, so is this the womens equivelent to steak and bj day next week then? :D

Nodin

candy-gal1 wrote: »

Feck i forgot that was today, so is this the womens equivelent to steak and bj day next week then? :D

Yep. Vino and Belgian Choclate night.

Gummy Panda

candy-gal1 wrote: »

Feck i forgot that was today, so is this the womens equivelent to steak and bj day next week then? :D

Yes. Malteasers and massage day

Hilly Bill

Nodin wrote: »

Why does this day bother you....?

It doesnt i just think these type of days are pointless especially when some women expect their fellas to make a fuss of them because of it.

starlings

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Yes. Malteasers Mikado biscuits and massage day

they're scandalous!

Madam_X

Hilly Bill wrote: »

It doesnt i just think these type of days are pointless especially when some women expect their fellas to make a fuss of them because of it.

Never heard of any woman expecting her fella to make a fuss out of her because of it. Maybe it happens abroad, but sure as hell doesn't happen in Ireland - and I wouldn't agree with it either; it's not about pampering etc at all. On this thread, there seems to be a mix-up between today and Valentine's Day.
Do you see International Men's Day as pointless?

Hilly Bill

Madam_X wrote: »

Sigh. Nodin, can't you read?! He already said it's because highlighting e.g. treatment of women by the Taliban, is pointless like pancake Tuesday. Sheesh!

Did i????

Hilly Bill

Madam_X wrote: »

Never heard of any woman expecting her fella to make a fuss out of her because of it. Maybe it happens abroad, but sure as hell doesn't happen in Ireland - and I wouldn't agree with it either; it's not about pampering etc at all. On this thread, there seems to be a mix-up between today and Valentine's Day.
Do you see International Men's Day as pointless?

Yes.

Nodin

Hilly Bill wrote: »

It doesnt i just think these type of days are pointless especially when some women expect their fellas to make a fuss of them because of it.

It's almost entirely ignored in this country, and not for any good reason.


.....allow me.

International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is marked on March 8 every year.[1] In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet bloc. In some regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day

I have no problem with any of the above. Do you?

Madam_X

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Yes.

Well that's fair enough. You did include pancake day though on the post where you listed what you view as pointless celebration/awareness days. Fair enough that you don't see the point in designating days to certain issues and so on (I do get where you're coming from in one sense - one specific day doesn't seem enough, but I accept it for what it is) however pancakes compared with women's experiences in many societies outside the West... is a bit of a dubious one. :pac:

Hilly Bill

Nodin wrote: »

It's almost entirely ignored in this country, and not for any good reason.


.....allow me.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day

I have no problem with any of the above. Do you?

Already answered that one.

oldyouth

Until fairly recently, my birthday was MY birthday. Now I have to share it with Wimmins Day. Happy Birthday dear Oldyouth, happy birthday to you.

Hilly Bill

Madam_X wrote: »

Well that's fair enough. You did include pancake day though on the post where you listed what you view as pointless celebration/awareness days. Fair enough that you don't see the point in designating days to certain issues and so on (I do get where you're coming from in one sense - one specific day doesn't seem enough, but I accept it for what it is) however pancakes compared with women's experiences in many societies outside the West... is a bit of a dubious one. :pac:

You can add xmas day to that list as well. Designating a day to a cause that is already well known wont make a difference to any suffering that may be experienced by any women in this world. If its that big of a deal then why just assign the one day? Its like valentines or Hallmark day , i dont need a day to be set aside so that i can tell the wife that i love her. If i was concerned about women issues then i would be concerned all year round and not just on one day that some political correct looney decided was the day .

Johro

^ ^ ^
Yeah. Mondays. What's the point?

Madam_X

oldyouth wrote: »

Until fairly recently, my birthday was MY birthday. Now I have to share it with Wimmins Day. Happy Birthday dear Oldyouth, happy birthday to you.

Aw...

Here: /puts on Monroe-esque singing voice

"Happy birthday to you... Happy birthday to you... Happy birthday Mr President Oldyouth... Happy birthday to you."

Mildly NSFW

Johro

oldyouth wrote: »

Until fairly recently, my birthday was MY birthday. Now I have to share it with Wimmins Day. Happy Birthday dear Oldyouth, happy birthday to you.

It is also highly likely you share your birthday with millions of people born on em... your birthday. It's worse than.. I don't know what's worse.. Poor you.
:P

Hilly Bill

Johro wrote: »

^ ^ ^
Yeah. Mondays. What's the point?

It should be done away with along with tuesday and wednesday. People would be happy starting work on thursday knowing the weekend is near

Madam_X

Tuesday's worse than Monday IMO. That's when the horrors properly catch up. :mad:

Johro

Hilly Bill wrote: »

It should be done away with along with tuesday and wednesday. People would be happy starting work on thursday knowing the weekend is near

Can't argue with that.

Johro

Madam_X wrote: »

Tuesday's worse than Monday IMO. That's when the horrors properly catch up. :mad:

Fair enough, it's true.

Johro

I'm having a non confrontational day.

Johro

Non confrontational day should be enshrined in the constitution, before being adopted worldwide, growing into non confrontational week.
It won't last though. Someone will make you want to punch someone, sometime.

Madam_X

Johro wrote: »

I'm having a non confrontational day.

Boozing?

monkeysnapper

im sorry but i saw my wife push out our 2 children . she can have as many womens days as she likes. :0)

Johro

Madam_X wrote: »

Boozing?

:pac:
No, sober. Only just logged in, give it time.

Nodin

monkeysnapper wrote: »

im sorry but i saw my wife push out our 2 children . she can have as many womens days as she likes. :0)

Did you stay at the safe end, or go full natal down the other...?

Johro

I'm putting my money on full natal with a camcorder.

Chuck Stone

Happy annivbirthvalentin... Women's Day!

monkeysnapper

Nodin wrote: »

Did you stay at the safe end, or go full natal down the other...?

LOL feck me lads are ye crazy, i stayed well behind the blanket. ive heard of people who never (NEVER) got over that **** .

Johro

That's it. I'm pissed now..:mad:

c_man

monkeysnapper wrote: »

im sorry but i saw my wife push out our 2 children . she can have as many womens days as she likes. :0)

Ah if it was so bad ye wouldn't have bothered doing it a second time :pac:

Nodin

monkeysnapper wrote: »

LOL feck me lads are ye crazy, i stayed well behind the blanket. ive heard of people who never (NEVER) got over that **** .

So have I, hence the question. Personally, I wouldn't go in at all, at all. My brain would likely revert to its basic commands...."Woman in Pain!!! Must Hit Someone...thing!!!!".

TheUsual

Madam_X wrote: »

"Happy birthday to you... Happy birthday to you... Happy birthday Mr President Oldyouth... Happy birthday to you."

Mildly NSFW

If I worked in a cake factory with Heidi Klum in my wedding cakes then it wouldn't be NSFW.

Daveysil15

Why did they decide to have it so close to Mothers Day? They should have it in April and make it a bank holiday.

Nodin

Daveysil15 wrote: »

Why did they decide to have it so close to Mothers Day? They should have it in April and make it a bank holiday.

They could just make it a bank holiday as is. Doubtless some goon will complain.

ashers222

Daveysil15 wrote: »

Why did they decide to have it so close to Mothers Day? They should have it in April and make it a bank holiday.

not all women are mothers maybe?