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Pink is the new STFU
You know what pisses me off? Getting a PR email from one of my favorite online retailers showcasing a buyers guide for “great gift ideas to pamper the women in your life,” including a pots and pans set, a hair dryer, and tons of gadgets in hot pink.
And…
Thanks, Newegg. You sure know how to make women feel special!
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#52 written by Chris Weiss 2 years ago
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#53 written by Dora 2 years ago
I’m not sure what I, as a tech/gamer ‘girl,’ am supposed to be indignant about here. They have pots and pans, a juicer, sure–but they also have a computer, a thumb drive, a camera, a DSi….
Because they’re pink? So? I happen to like pink. Would I personally ever buy any of these things? Maybe. I like the DSi’s color.
Bottom line, some women like to cook, some like to play games, some like to take pictures–wow, look, this list has something for each one of them! I’m sure they all come in colors other than pink. In fact, I know the DSi and camera do. What’s the big deal?
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#60 written by figmentPez 2 years ago
From Popular Science: http://www.popsci.com/scitech/gallery/2009-09/science-confirms-obvious
Image 4 in the gallery: Girls Like Pink
“Biological Components of Sex Differences in Color Preference,” Current Biology, August 2007
- Popsci says:
“It turns out that while blue and green hues have universal appeal, men hate pink, and women love it. ”
- Summary of the paper says:
“Here we report a robust, cross-cultural sex difference in color preference,”You can mock Newegg for not being creative, or for using hyperbole, but you can’t say they’re wrong. Science tells us a significant number of women like the color pink. It’s not because of Barbie, or American culture in general, it just is. As with all gender differences, there are exceptions, but the idea that women like pink is not an unfounded stereotype.
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#62 written by Osc 2 years ago
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#64 written by Still chuckling 2 years ago
Veronica,
First, I’ll admit to having a strong affinity for smart, sassy, charming women, geek or otherwise. It was a pleasure to see you look askance, as well you should have, at a cleverly disguised -snail- masquerading as food!
If its’ possible to digress in an a first paragraph, I guess I’ve done so.
Ahem, about that pink.I know more than a few women, some as smart as you are, who have lots of pink stuff. One even has a Snoopy doll in her car. She also has a Phd, knows more about her subject than almost everybody, is one of the smartest people I know, and is gorgeous too. Yup, she’s a girlie girl, and sweet, charming and fierce. No wonder I like her.
As for NewEgg, you didn’t really expect better than that did you? Don’t forget what a bubble we live in here in the Bay Area; and within the SF geek culture, there is a plethora of geek and non-geek sub-bubbles. You’re not in Kansas any more; and there are more of them (mainstreamers) than there are of us; hard as it is to believe from within the bubble.
Hm, I think I digressed again. Since you so humorously brought our attention to the NewEgg marketing (you can opt-out, yes?), why not get in touch with them and help them develop a true geek-girl (person’s?) gift list? Marketing opportunity for you, VB’s top 10 Geek Girl Gifts!! (send royalties to me
. I’m starting a new movement: If you have something to gripe about, do something about it. Don’t just take to the We and complain. At minimum, offer a positive alternative to what you’re complaining about.
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Veronica – “Oh Grant Grant Grant… but surely not ALL women like to do is cook and use pink gadgets? This list is boring, unimaginative and trite.”
What did you expect from a company that specializes in “Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers Digital Cameras and more!”
I see 6 products that a father could potentially buy for a daughter ages 8-21). Don’t forget the “great gift ideas to pamper the women in your life” is directly to a large male demo.