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ismnotwasm

(42,625 posts)
3. Oh my god thats terrible
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 04:16 PM
Dec 2013

The whole situation speaks to how jock culture is intertwined with rape culture. There are few words to express how disgusting and horrible that is .

Recently, My 14 hear old grandson jammed his thumb-- bad-- playing football. Now. he's a great guitarist. I told him he has some choices to make as far as sports and what he loves-- which is music.

Part of me is glad about the injury because I know his choice won't be football. Sad to feel that way. Or rather it's sad because the reason I feel his way is the toxicity of jock culture.

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Wow ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #1
So sadly true lark Dec 2013 #2
Oh my god thats terrible ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #3
K&R JoeyT Dec 2013 #4
+100,000 ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #5
Well said. nt redqueen Dec 2013 #6
+1000 smirkymonkey Dec 2013 #7
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