The conversation started from a post explaining how, in Japan, single women over the age of 25 were once referred to as “leftover Christmas cake,” a term used to describe items that remain unsold and are no longer desired after December 25. The post was meant to highlight how societies unfairly label women based on age and marital status.
Instead of criticizing that demeaning mindset, some users redirected the discussion into gender entitlement. One toxic comment stood out: “They should be thanking us and singing our praises o.” This response suggests that women owe men gratitude simply for the opportunity to be chosen for marriage, reinforcing the same harmful ideology the original post exposed.
Rather than challenging the objectification of women, the comment doubled down on it—framing relationships as a favour men do for women. This shifts the conversation from addressing societal pressure to promoting male entitlement, undermining any meaningful discussion about respect, choice, and equality in relationships.
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