"Men are from Mars, Women from Venus"

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Hehe

Well, they have proved that beer contains oestrogen.
Yes.
When 100 men were given beer before a driving test, it was discovered that they started to drive like women  :-P

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@ Mel

"...Just keep telling yourself that..."
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Should I tell myself that with or without the emoticon?

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Mel, it was a joke.
You will find that I have a very good attitude towards women generally and it is in your best interest to find out something about me before slagging me off.
If you want to get even then you can post a similar joke, I can take it.
You've been here for a grand total of 5 days and you've got 10 posts, yet you feel inclined to pull me up on that?
I suggest you lighten up a bit.

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@ Karlos

"...At the risk of taking sides, AFAIK there's nothing in the TOS that says you have to have been here more than a certain number of days or have a qualifying number of posts to be offended by something..."
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I never mentioned the TOS at all.
I know it is gallant to rush to the young lady's defense but it does make you look silly, considering all the banter we have enjoyed over the years.
Now did you take offence at my joke or didn't you?
If you did, why didn't you speak up earlier?
If you did not, what is your point, other than brown-nosing Mel?

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@ Karlos

I'll refresh your memory because you seem to have forgotten or overlooked Mel's comment:

"...If I made a derogatory generalisation based on a racist cliche and appended a "smilie" it would not be OK.
So why is it ok if its a sexist cliche?..."

My response was by no means a 'diatribe.' It was a reasoned, measured comment that was suitable for Mel who has obviously seen fit to have a petty and immature reaction to a post of mine, without having the benefit of knowing anything about me or more importantly, taking it in the spirit it was intended. It was a joke, Karlos, a concept that I thought you understood. It was not intended to be derogatory.

So yes, if I go on the defensive, it is warranted. My first instinct was to tell her to take a hike. Perhaps I was too kind. I won't make that mistake again.
Nobody else complained about the joke, and I can't believe that anybody who knows me on this forum would think I was trying to take a sexist stance.

As to your comment:

"...This wee diatribe seems far more histrionic and "silly" than anybody else's remarks here..."

That's your opinion and mine is different. Mel set the tone and I responded. If you don't like it, diddums.

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Well I am glad I can provide you with a source of laughter on two counts. Knock yourself out.

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You're on the phone, aren't you?

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"...Wow! I see someone cant handle a little teasing. Do you always react like this when someone ribs you a bit? Or did I touch a nerve?..."
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Mel I doubt you could touch a nerve if you were given its precise coordinates and a precision microscope.
If that pettiness was your version of ribbing, I suggest you don't give up your day job  ;-)

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@ Adz

"...Awww, come one guys, I think its time for a big group hug.."
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Sure, I looooove hugs. Who is first?

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Of course she didn't, my good man. Don't be silly. Get your bifocals out and read it again.

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I think Karlos has the truth right there.

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