When guys yell out the car and honk the horn at you..

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  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    I've cat-called guys before...

    does that make me sexist? :huh:
  • jallen1955
    jallen1955 Posts: 121
    Is this some kind of American custom? I can honestly state that this is not something that is done in Canada.

    (and no, I don't mean just not at me, I mean at any woman...even the ones dressed like they are in a music video with Kanye)
  • PANZERIA
    PANZERIA Posts: 471 Member
    I've cat-called guys before...

    does that make me sexist? :huh:

    In this context, yes, it would.
  • Jaidee1979
    Jaidee1979 Posts: 61 Member
    It's really annoying and embarrassing. I usually try to pretend like I didn't hear them.

    ^^ This.

    Just the other day while on my evening walk, I got complimented by a jogger. He said he was starting to notice a difference in my weight and size and said for me to keep it up. Then just 20 minutes later some douche bag drove by me honking his horn and whistling. I wanted to give him the middle finger.
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    I've cat-called guys before...

    does that make me sexist? :huh:

    In this context, yes, it would.

    Hmm...I'm not bothered. But there are few things that bother me.

    If more people would concern themselves with issues inside their sphere of influence, I'm sure they would be happier. :tongue:
  • PANZERIA
    PANZERIA Posts: 471 Member
    Is this some kind of American custom? I can honestly state that this is not something that is done in Canada.

    (and no, I don't mean just not at me, I mean at any woman...even the ones dressed like they are in a music video with Kanye)

    Depends on where you live. I'm Canadian and it happens to me if I'm ever walking on a sidewalk in an urban area.
  • SirBen81
    SirBen81 Posts: 396 Member
    I have never seen this happen in my entire life. I think it's just something that happens in the movies.
  • andreacord
    andreacord Posts: 928
    At whoever said this isn't done in Canada .. it's happened to me before. I got cat calls when I was walking downtown from the bus station to the bar in downtown Kelowna from a car full of guys in their mid-20s. And my old best friend ALWAYS does it when he drives by me when I'm running and usually I come home to some sort of humorous, slightly lewd text but I'm used to it from him. :P I find it flattering personally though, but I try not to react to it. :laugh:
  • va_va_voom
    va_va_voom Posts: 467 Member
    I've cat-called guys before...

    does that make me sexist? :huh:

    Equal rights/opportunity?
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    I've cat-called guys before...

    does that make me sexist? :huh:

    Equal rights/opportunity?

    I have no problem being objectified. I'm not MARRYING these guys, so why do I care how they act? I objectify right back. :tongue:
  • ladyfox1979
    ladyfox1979 Posts: 405 Member
    This is soo funny. I just got honked while I was crossing the street like 30 mins ago! I was flattered but I don't usually look to see who it was I just ignore it and swing my hips a little extra. HEHEHEHE

    Geez ladies relax. This was just supposed to be a forum with different opinions on how they deal with it not a debate. Have some low cal wine.:drinker:
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
    somebody honks the horn or yells out the window of their car every time i go for a run. women/men i get it all, and yes it does make me feel like a hottie =)
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    OMG PEOPLE ARE TOO SERIOUS
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I have never seen this happen in my entire life. I think it's just something that happens in the movies.

    Come visit nyc and walk near any pretty girl.
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    OMG PEOPLE ARE TOO SERIOUS

    *honk honk* WOOOOOOOO
  • va_va_voom
    va_va_voom Posts: 467 Member
    I've cat-called guys before...

    does that make me sexist? :huh:

    Equal rights/opportunity?

    I have no problem being objectified. I'm not MARRYING these guys, so why do I care how they act? I objectify right back. :tongue:

    Yeah - I wonder if cat-callers still do it after they get married. lol

    There is only one man I have ever cat-called at in my life. My husband - he knows when I *RAWR* at him it's go time. Hehe.
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    I have never seen this happen in my entire life. I think it's just something that happens in the movies.

    Come visit nyc and walk near any pretty girl.

    LOL yea come to nyc and follow a random pretty girl around...creeper :laugh:
  • EEpling89
    EEpling89 Posts: 152
    It makes me feel very conflicted, haha. Part of me thinks it's annoying and kind of gross, but the other part of me (my inner attention hog) is always flattered. I'm 50/50 on this one.

    This.
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    I can't help it, I think its funny, and it indulges my wild side to wave and flirt back. My bad.
  • manderann
    manderann Posts: 189
    I've been lucky enough top avoid the honking and the yelling, but I've seen a couple of double takes and had a few guys look and then smile. That makes ya feel good, I guess. I'd probably jump a mile and piss myself if someone honked!
  • mommyred35
    mommyred35 Posts: 275 Member
    It's funny that you posted this. This evening I was out watering the yard. I bent over to hook the hose up and I hear WOOTS and a honk.....seriously, I could be their Mother....

    But yea, I was flattered. :happy:

    Hmmmmm.... that founds like s NSV, hahaha
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member

    it's strange to me women who enjoy that objectification. what goes through their heads?

    "i really really hope someone screams things at my body. that would flatter me lots"

    "maybe if i wear something slutty enough no one will expect me to have a personality"

    "my fitness routine would sure be made better if some strangers yelled things at me"

    :sick:

    I think its a lack of self esteem. If someone truly feels good about how they look they wouldn't look forward to crude situations like this. I've had some people yell crazy things or do obscene gestures out of cars and every single time it just makes me really uncomfortable cause I'm often walking alone when it happens.

    I live in a Latin/Norwegian/Irish neighborhood in Brooklyn.

    When the men in this neighborhood see a chick, they say 'excuse me you are beautiful oh my god' or 'good morning, god bless you, youre beautiful' or 'Lady, you own the world today, dont let anyone tell you different!' or 'Hi sunshine!' or 'oh my my my you should marry me!'

    Its great to know that the reason this makes me smile is because I hate myself, and not because Ive finally gotten past that part of changing your life where its rude to believe compliments or praise for your appearance.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I have never seen this happen in my entire life. I think it's just something that happens in the movies.

    Come visit nyc and walk near any pretty girl.

    LOL yea come to nyc and follow a random pretty girl around...creeper :laugh:

    How else would he notice unless he's being a little creepy haha.
  • CookieCrumble
    CookieCrumble Posts: 221 Member
    I absolutely despise it. I don't find it at all flattering, I think it's obnoxious and I hate the idea that just because I'm walking down the street, I'm open to be yelled at :/

    Agree with this. It's not as if men that do that are in any way discerning so what's to be flattered about? Icky... :noway:
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member

    it's strange to me women who enjoy that objectification. what goes through their heads?

    "i really really hope someone screams things at my body. that would flatter me lots"

    "maybe if i wear something slutty enough no one will expect me to have a personality"

    "my fitness routine would sure be made better if some strangers yelled things at me"

    :sick:

    I think its a lack of self esteem. If someone truly feels good about how they look they wouldn't look forward to crude situations like this. I've had some people yell crazy things or do obscene gestures out of cars and every single time it just makes me really uncomfortable cause I'm often walking alone when it happens.

    I live in a Latin/Norwegian/Irish neighborhood in Brooklyn.

    When the men in this neighborhood see a chick, they say 'excuse me you are beautiful oh my god' or 'good morning, god bless you, youre beautiful' or 'Lady, you own the world today, dont let anyone tell you different!' or 'Hi sunshine!' or 'oh my my my you should marry me!'

    Its great to know that the reason this makes me smile is because I hate myself.

    That sounds really lovely! :)

    Oops, guess I hate myself too *jumps off bridge*
  • iemcanadian
    iemcanadian Posts: 18
    I absolutely despise it. I don't find it at all flattering, I think it's obnoxious and I hate the idea that just because I'm walking down the street, I'm open to be yelled at :/

    Haha - There are those that just ignore it and move on and you can tell, but then there's you and your entire body tells us how you feel about it and that's like the smell of blood on the plains!! Not saying that its right, just saying that we know.

    That's creepy as hell. :/ It makes it extra creepy that you know it's creepy, and yet still do it. Guys like you are gross.
  • mommyred35
    mommyred35 Posts: 275 Member
    Depends what they're yelling. :wink:
    So this. Whistles, ok. If I don't hear it, but the sentiment sounds ok, ok. :smile:

    NOT, the guy who waggled his tongue at me the other day :sick:
    But if he'd been hot, then, maybe ok :wink:


    ^^^^^^^^agree!!
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    I have never seen this happen in my entire life. I think it's just something that happens in the movies.

    Come visit nyc and walk near any pretty girl.

    Or come visit NYC and walk next to normal me and someone's grandma.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member

    it's strange to me women who enjoy that objectification. what goes through their heads?

    "i really really hope someone screams things at my body. that would flatter me lots"

    "maybe if i wear something slutty enough no one will expect me to have a personality"

    "my fitness routine would sure be made better if some strangers yelled things at me"

    :sick:

    I think its a lack of self esteem. If someone truly feels good about how they look they wouldn't look forward to crude situations like this. I've had some people yell crazy things or do obscene gestures out of cars and every single time it just makes me really uncomfortable cause I'm often walking alone when it happens.

    I live in a Latin/Norwegian/Irish neighborhood in Brooklyn.

    When the men in this neighborhood see a chick, they say 'excuse me you are beautiful oh my god' or 'good morning, god bless you, youre beautiful' or 'Lady, you own the world today, dont let anyone tell you different!' or 'Hi sunshine!' or 'oh my my my you should marry me!'

    Its great to know that the reason this makes me smile is because I hate myself.

    I guess reading is not your strong suit. The original post was not about being complimented, it was about being honked at or having someone yell at you.


    Just to add I also live in brooklyn and men here do both. Some give nice compliments and I have no problem with that and others honk their car horns at you and make obscene gestures when you cross the street. Lets not forget the creepy guys who follow you when you're trying to get away from their creepy *kitten* also. Any woman who enjoys that is truly sick in the head.
  • stephalvarez5
    stephalvarez5 Posts: 154 Member
    it's f-ing annoying. to me at least. i usually yell back at them and tell them to F-off. this morning on my run a guy literally put on the breaks as he was crossing an intersection... seriously? i know it's supposed to be a form of flattery or something but when I'm running my bloods pumping and so is my testosterone so they usually get yelled back at or get flipped the bird. a lot of the words i use are too explicit for this thread lol but my favorite one is "F-off you fat F-er"

    when i see a hot buff man running i definitely take notice but i don't honk my horn, or yell at them. i just usually give them a nod as in "good work keep it up" cuz i know the work that goes into staying that shape. it just frustrates me so much because it's completely sexist and no class at all. now if a guy ran alongside me and complimented me while actually keeping up, then that would rock! but so far just the yells and cat calls from the dirty sweaty fat pieces of crap that can't help themselves from acting stupid.

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