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Pronunciation: eff-em-ee
Acronym for Fragile Male Ego.
A chronic condition affecting otherwise grown men who become physically incapable of processing information unless it comes from another man. Symptoms flare up the moment a woman dares to demonstrate competence, intelligence, or—god forbid—actual expertise in her job.
Watch as the FME sufferer magically develops selective deafness when a woman speaks, only to recover instantly when a male coworker repeats the exact same words. Marvel at his desperate need to "speak to someone who actually knows what they're talking about" while standing directly in front of a qualified woman. Observe his confusion when the universe fails to produce a man for every single interaction—truly, the greatest tragedy of our time.
Scientists remain baffled: is it misogyny, entitlement, or simply the exhausting mental effort required to accept that women are, in fact, people? Either way, retail workers, doctors, and waitresses everywhere are tired of your FME. Touch grass. Go to therapy. Listen to women.
Acronym for Fragile Male Ego.
A chronic condition affecting otherwise grown men who become physically incapable of processing information unless it comes from another man. Symptoms flare up the moment a woman dares to demonstrate competence, intelligence, or—god forbid—actual expertise in her job.
Watch as the FME sufferer magically develops selective deafness when a woman speaks, only to recover instantly when a male coworker repeats the exact same words. Marvel at his desperate need to "speak to someone who actually knows what they're talking about" while standing directly in front of a qualified woman. Observe his confusion when the universe fails to produce a man for every single interaction—truly, the greatest tragedy of our time.
Scientists remain baffled: is it misogyny, entitlement, or simply the exhausting mental effort required to accept that women are, in fact, people? Either way, retail workers, doctors, and waitresses everywhere are tired of your FME. Touch grass. Go to therapy. Listen to women.
Example 1 : She literally had the solution, the degree, and fifteen years of experience, but his FME demanded he wait twenty minutes for a male colleague to confirm the exact same thing. Congratulations, sir. You played yourself.
Example 2: My female doctor diagnosed me correctly, but sure, Kevin—go ahead and get a second opinion from some guy at the gym whose medical expertise begins and ends with protein powder. FME is a hell of a drug.
Example 2: My female doctor diagnosed me correctly, but sure, Kevin—go ahead and get a second opinion from some guy at the gym whose medical expertise begins and ends with protein powder. FME is a hell of a drug.
by existentialdread_69 February 27, 2026
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