- By Priyanka Koul
- Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The “women in male fields” trend on social media platforms has gone viral, shedding light on the unique challenges many women face while dating men. This trend, often set to the soundtrack of global pop star Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” and other songs, humorously flips the narrative on relationship double standards. Women are seen reenacting stereotypically male behaviours in their dating lives, leading to a mix of dark humour and self-reflection.
From casual ghosting to impersonal one-liners, the viral success of this trend has resonated deeply with women, who find relatability in these exaggerated yet familiar scenarios.
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For many, the latest trend is about more than just humour; it's about feeling recognised. Some women say that the trend underscores toxic behaviours they've endured and serves as a subtle guide to seeing red flags. One user noted, “The ‘women in male fields’ trend is teaching women that it’s not our fault. This trend is the subtle guide to red flags”.
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As more women join the trend, they describe the same experiences, with one asking, "ARE WE ALL DATING THE SAME MEN?". One video creator joked about ghosting, captioning: “Made plans to meet him at 7 pm, so I switched my phone off at 6 pm.” Another Instagram user posted: “He was crying in bed, so I said ‘here we go again,’ turned around, and fell asleep.”
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The comments section is filled with viewers expressing their own shared experiences, with one user commenting: “This trend makes me realize I’ve never had a unique experience.” Another said: “#womeninmalefields is the best October cannon event I’ve had in a while.”
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The humour continues with creators sharing exaggerated examples of relationship dynamics, such as one post humorously saying, "Me leaving his place after punching holes in his wall because I was losing the argument," or another: “When he accuses me of talking to other guys (I am), so I hit him with 'whatever, I’m always the bad guy.'”
Men also joined the viral trend, with their own comedic perspectives on dating dynamics in the GenZ era. A man uploaded a clip that reads, “When I have a bad day, so I keep complaining about it to her and try to pick a fight because I just feel like arguing, but she’s cool and that makes me even more mad #meninfemalefields.”
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Another male creator posted: “When she asks me where I want to eat, and I tell her [I don’t know], so she starts naming off different places and I get mad and say no to every single one.” While males have shared their own similar stories, many have expressed support for the hashtag #meninfemalefields, highlighting that negative attitude exists on both sides, not just one.