Not worth the powder
A nasty dust storm has been kicked up on weblogs across this great land by Kim du Toit’s “Pussification” rant. And while I agree with Winston Smith of Philosoraptor that Kim’s screed isn’t “worth the powder to blow it to hell,” I still want to link to Winston’s great smackdown of Kim. (thanks to lies.com for the link) Bravo, Winston.
It’s simple, really. Real men don’t feel threatened by women or gay men. Real men don’t cast themselves as victims. Real men (at least those over 8) don’t call people names to make their point. Real men don’t tear down others to shore up their own fragile egos.
Just one thing more, because it’s so funny. One commenter on Atrios, responding to Kim’s rant in general and his “simpering butt-bandits” line in particular, had this to say:
P.S. I’m not gay, but after looking at Real Man? Kim’s puss on his web site, with that rakishly kool kap and those tiger striped spectacle frames and that distinctive lack of neck, plus knowing that even though you can’t see the telltale bulge in this pict you just know he’s packin’ some real heat, I’m thinkin’ of banditin’ me some Roofman butt!
Gin blossoms make my ass twitch.
Also, does Kim’s deconstruction of the Cheerios ad seem to imply that the husband should claim he’s committed incest with his own sister? Without qualifying who the children’s “Aunt Ruth” is he’s left open the possibility.