A double standard is a code or policy that favors one group or person over another. For example, a guy who is skinny is considered weak, while a girl who is skinny is considered beautiful. Double standards exist everywhere, but usually go unnoticed since people take the side of whoever the double standard is helping.
A rapist will get several years in jail while a false rape claim only gets a few months. This is a double standard.
by Lieutenant Macaroni June 12, 2019
Get the Double Standard mug.In standard internet debate, forum members argue in a logical manner between themselves until someone pulls a reductio ad Hitlerium, or the infamous race card. Exemplum Gratus: "Nigger". To which the only response is to magnify the race card to "Double Nigger".
A: Gun control should be advocated
B: I disagree gun control restricts our freedom
A: But if you look at the history, it shows...
B: Screw history, you know who else liked history?
A: Who?
B: Hitler, thats right.
A: Whatever Nigger
B: ..
B: ...
B: well... DOUBLE NIGGER
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B: I disagree gun control restricts our freedom
A: But if you look at the history, it shows...
B: Screw history, you know who else liked history?
A: Who?
B: Hitler, thats right.
A: Whatever Nigger
B: ..
B: ...
B: well... DOUBLE NIGGER
Thread closed by moderator
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When you miss a field goal by hitting the upright and then the crossbar.
Coined by NBC commentator Chris Collingsworth during 2019 wildcard playoff between Eagles and Bears.
Coined by NBC commentator Chris Collingsworth during 2019 wildcard playoff between Eagles and Bears.
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Get the Double Doink mug.A concept that permits and excuses certain behaviors and actions from one group but violently opposes the same actions from another.
For example.
A bitchy self serving controlling female who steps all over men and uses them for her own selfish benefits is considered a STRONG WOMAN.
But
A self serving controlling man who steps all over women and uses them for his own selfish benefits is considered a MALE CHAUVINIST PIG.
A black comedian whose entire act is poking fun at the way white people talk, walk, dress, dance, & act is a comic genius who gets rewarded millions a year and is catapulted into fame and stardom.
But
A white comedian who pokes fun at the way black people walk, talk, dress, and act is a racist pig who will get booed off the stage and his career is forever tarnished.
For example.
A bitchy self serving controlling female who steps all over men and uses them for her own selfish benefits is considered a STRONG WOMAN.
But
A self serving controlling man who steps all over women and uses them for his own selfish benefits is considered a MALE CHAUVINIST PIG.
A black comedian whose entire act is poking fun at the way white people talk, walk, dress, dance, & act is a comic genius who gets rewarded millions a year and is catapulted into fame and stardom.
But
A white comedian who pokes fun at the way black people walk, talk, dress, and act is a racist pig who will get booed off the stage and his career is forever tarnished.
Woman: "I chose not to get married or have kids to pursue a career."
Feminist: "You go girl. So glad to see a fellow sister stand on her own two feet and maintain her independence and individuality and not submit herself to the oppressive patriarchy"
Woman: "Why thank you. I also heard that Eddie also decided not to get married or have kids to pursue his career".
Feminist: "What's wrong with him? Afraid of commitment? Too irresponsible to be a father? So shallow that he puts money and a career above having a family?"
Woman: (Thinking to herself) "Hmm isn't that a double standard?"
Feminist: "You go girl. So glad to see a fellow sister stand on her own two feet and maintain her independence and individuality and not submit herself to the oppressive patriarchy"
Woman: "Why thank you. I also heard that Eddie also decided not to get married or have kids to pursue his career".
Feminist: "What's wrong with him? Afraid of commitment? Too irresponsible to be a father? So shallow that he puts money and a career above having a family?"
Woman: (Thinking to herself) "Hmm isn't that a double standard?"
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I was really drunk last night, but I remembered to perform a discount double-check before unzipping. Whew! Close one.
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