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Why you should never risk your life for a female that's a stranger.

posted 8 years ago by lodnooband
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I know a lot of you are either going to say "it's just a movie", or "you're not a real man", but hear me out. Most women won't react or care enough to help a stranger that's risked their lives for them. When the neighbor in this movie got stabbed and had the killer in a headlock, which basically incapacitated him for the time being, what did the lead girl do? She just sat down like an assh*le watching and thinking about herself. Now if the killer was on top of the neighbor stabbing him I'd understand that reaction, and yes I know this is a movie, but after seeing tons of white knights get their ass kicked in real life protecting "random girls" who just stand besides them looking shocked this is how I assume most females will react. Of course there are some tough chicks that probably will help out, but let's be honest, the majority wont.
Why risk your life for someone who doesn't care about you, or won't reciprocate the same actions if you were in their position?
Now if the female was your wife, or a family member, that's a completely different story. But I'd rather live and not be considered a "man", by idiots who would die to prove how tough they are, than die risking my life for someone who wouldn't help me out in the same situation.

[–] vacsad 8 years ago

Basic instinct to protect females, it's just evolutionary.

[–] jdiz115 8 years ago

So according to your logic we shouldn't have police officers, fire fighters, and soldiers because I'm pretty sure they risk their lives for complete strangers. Sorry sir your lgic is flawed. Its called empathy.

[–] lodnooband 8 years ago

They get paid for a living, that's their job. I'm just saying, if this is not your job, and it's not someone you actually know, don't try and be the hero. Most guys won't even bother to white knight other guys, but when it comes to female suddenly people think they're some modern day batman, when in reality they care more about boosting their ego, and showing off for a girl rather than actually saving someone.

[–] tzogas 8 years ago

Re: White Knight
Re: Modern day batman

Isn't batman the dark knight? Or does he bleach his undies when he's saving Feeeeemales?

It's "not your job" to write sexist $hite on the Internet, so who you showin' off for here, son? None of this is going to get you laid, either.

Oh, and P.S? I've "saved" my own self from a strangler and a gun-bearer, and I laugh at the idea of waiting for the likes of your scrawny behind to help me out.

Out.

**Have an A1 day**

[–] tobridges 8 years ago

So basically, he's bitter toward women for whatever reason (women find him creepy, or he's sexually/socially awkward, or mommy was domineering, or a woman done him wrong one time, or some other whiny dude complaint), therefore he views everything, even movies, through that prism of bitterness. Yawn.

[–] lodnooband 8 years ago

Not bitter towards women at all. I'm just saying don't try and be a hero, unless it's a woman that's actually important to you, because most strangers that are females are not going to do anything besides scream and stand their stunned while you get your ass beat.
Not basing this off movies, but things I've witnessed. I've seen women go crazy and attack guys who try and white knight them by picking fights with their abusive boyfriends, but I've never seen a woman go crazy and start helping a random guy that white knighted them when they're getting their ass kicked.

Look if you want to show off to some random girl and risk your life be my guest.

[–] satterthm 8 years ago

You're a whiny misogynist with mommy issues.. Your backwards-ass logic doesn't explain the men who just stand by and watch as their guy friends harass women at bars or take advantage of drunk women. Go see a therapist while you're at it Lmao clearly you have a lot of issues to work through, you sweaty, nasty, sh!t eating neckbeard crybaby. I'm sorry women find you repulsive (jk I'm not) but men and women help each other all the time, its called basic human empathy. Not that you would know anything about healthy human relationships and interactions lol.

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[–] Green_Lump 8 years ago

Now, if you wanted to discuss in terms of this movie. I think other commenters did a decent job making sense of why she didn't just run out and tackle the guy. She was scared and injured, and when you're that scared and that much in pain, you don't really think quick. Also, if she did think quick and ran to tackle the killer, she would be helping herself get out of a nightmare that would've lasted God knows how long first, and helping her neighbor's boyfriend second. So still, if she wasn't even ready to help herself because of how much fear and stress she was under, how do you expect her to just run out and attack a killer she's been trying to avoid for a while just to help someone else when she couldn't even help herself out of a terrible situation?

However, I do get the feeling that you are trying to make a point about gender expectations in life in general and not in this movie only. If you feel like it'll do more harm than good, then by all means don't attempt to get into a fight just because you're a "guy." There are many times where I feel too scared to speak for myself, I sometimes get catcalled or insulted on the street and as much as I want to be brave and speak up, I get too scared to do something in fear of someone getting offended and attacking me. For that reason, I also think twice before doing that for someone else, be it a guy or a girl. If you could guarantee me that I won't end up getting hurt then by all means I'll try to help everyone.

I mean, don't overthink it. If you can help someone regardless of their gender, just help them because you can actually do something good for someone. But, if you can end up getting yourself really hurt, then there's nothing wrong with thinking twice before helping. I'd do the same.

[–] mmmonsterfan 8 years ago

Males would do the same. They are inherently selfish creatures. I don't trust them.

[–] saintmarsh 8 years ago

Beyond your off generalization and hatred for women. (Dumped recently?) you clearly weren't paying attention to the film. This man was the neighbor and friend of the woman. He also saw his Wife's earring fall from the guy's pocket. Anyone with a soul would attack the shifty dude with his wife's earring in that situation. Beyond all the important factors you completely missed. A lot of women obviously have shown altruistic tendencies. (You do realize most teachers and nurses are women right?). The main character was in shock and terrified and probably wouldn't think she'd hobble out there in time before John died and the killer recovered. She also could've thought that he was puppeting his body like he did with Sarah's to draw her out.

[–] StaunchWoman 8 years ago

Are you angry with women for some reason?

Most women won't react or care enough to help a stranger that's risked their lives for them.

That goes for all people alike, not a specific sex. Don't bring your personal woes into this.

We've met before, haven't we?

[–] micael50 7 years ago

So you make life decisions based on a fiction movie? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.