I was recently watching an old episode of "King of Queens" about the main female character getting sad because construction workers never catcalled her at the ripping age of 35. I find inspiration from everything and that includes lazy Sunday's at home watching reruns okay guys. It got me thinking, would I miss catcalling if it was no longer allowed or around? I can honestly say that I wouldn't. I don't find the act of catcalling a woman romantic, sweet, or in the slightest way flattering. To me the idea of a man yelling at a woman "Hey mamasita you lookin' good tonight baby girl!" is offensive and rude. How would you like men to yell at your mother, sister or daughters like that? When it comes to other men doing it to their loved ladies blasphemy! However when it comes to them doing it to someone else's mother, sister or daughter you have no issues with it at all. I find that hypocritical and disgusting.There's also another point my friend made, he's never been around a group of men who catcall women AND get a response. For the most part women are disgusted and appalled by this type of behavior but on the rare occasion you have a girl who finds it flattering and sweet. This girl has low self esteem and is turning any sort of attention she receives as a positive experience. Who know's maybe there are normal women out there who enjoy the act of a man hollering at them to bend over the couch for them. I can see the appeal but only for women who have issues, not for women who have normal or high self esteem. So you know me, I was researching and started browsing through some catcalling videos and this one struck me. It's men's reasoning for catcalling. Here are 2 reasons I found disrespectful and horrid.
1. Ladies, if you don't want to be catcalled stop wearing tight leggings or clothing that makes you susceptible to catcalling. *So basically you're asking for it if you wear leggings*
2. It is my American right to say what I want to say. If you have a good body I should be allowed to tell you. *I'm sorry, WTF? Just because you're an American doesn't give you the right to invade a stranger's personal space and comment on their physical appearance. It's wrong on every level. This includes people who are obese, underweight, tall, short, etc. As an adult there comes a time when you know your behavior is unacceptable and it's clear that this type of behavior is wrong.*So I guess what I've found is that there are very few women who find catcalling appropriate and flattering, but there are far more women who find it repulsing and invasive. Men, if you want to get a decent woman's attention smile at her and look her in the eyes. Eye contact and a simple hello will go much further than "Damn baby girl you looking fine as hell tonight!" Food for thought
Here's the video that caught my eye Catcalling Video
xoxo
EMM
