Book Review | How to Piss Off Men: 106 Things ot Say to Shatter the Male Ego

Rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From Goodreads:

BE NO MAN'S PEACE.

Have you ever been badgered by an annoying pick-up artists at the bar? Ever felt a burning desire to emotionally torture a friend's boyfriend in an act of revenge? Have you ever endured just talking to a man before?

If so, then this book is for you.

With more than 100 phrases, questions, and comebacks, How to Piss Off Men is your essential guide to sending even the most relentless mansplainer into an existential crisis. Whether it is referring to his expensive NFL jersey as "cosplay" or letting him know he has the confidence of a much taller man, this handbook will ensure you're equipped to combat toxic masculinity in any situation.*

*The advice in this book has been thoroughly tested for effectiveness. Even on the author, bless his heart.

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Well, if you have not yet figured it out from previous reviews and such, I will never be any man's peace, thank you very much. I live for confronting toxic masculinity because no one needs that shit. And men still have the nerve to question why we choose the bear? Just look at all the male responses to our choice in the first place.

Anyway, this book is supposed to be light-hearted and fun, so that's where I am going to keep the vibe at.

I was cautious because it was written by a cis white dude, but the author having self-awareness definitely helped. No mansplaining, misogyny, or garbage here. Just funny ways to bring those types of guys back down to earth.

Personal favorites:

• No.
• Maybe you'll feel differently about that when you're older.
• You seem to be having a lot of feelings right now.
• You look like you'd be a slow runner.
• Were you homeschooled?
• I'll just Google it.
• You have the confidence of a much taller man.
• Do you need me to walk you to your car?
• I love your pixie cut.
• I thought your voice would be deeper.
• Were you a leash kid?
• Huh. That's so interesting. You SOUND really smart
• You smell a lot better than I thought you would.

Some are very situational (like asking a super jacked guy if he has a friend that knows a good gym), but many were able to bring a chuckle. Eleanor and I laughed for ages over these and we highly recommend it.