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Originally posted by Taigan
I mean, I see how it could be interpreted as offensive, but I think I'm just so used to the saying "don't be a girl about it" that I don't see it as rude or anything. And I don't think girls listening to it would be like "omg, this is so rude" etc. I actually see them adopting it as an anthem.
Also though, girls in general, especially if you're younger, are more emotional and probably more likely to get hung up on things, which is not a nice trait for a man (or a woman, for that matter, but in this context I mean).
Plus, I think another reason I like the song is that a lot of people put Kelly down for being a boy basher and hating men etc. This song kind of points fun at that because it's not so serious and Kelly doesn't play the victim. AND the melody/production/vocals have such QUALITY, I feel it'd be a real shame for people not to hear.
So that's why I support the song  |
Exactly. I really don't get the backlash for this song, it is so obvious that it's meant sarcastically. Kelly often refers to herself as "little girl" in her songs since many people called her like this to insult her (David's response to Never Again with a song called "Just a little girl"
, or her label bosses who told her to not write her own songs because she was "just a young woman" etc.) DBAGAI is just the answer to all these people who have used this as an insult against her. She basically fires back and tells them that they are the "little girls" in this case. She is just playing with the definition and stereotypes about girls and honestly it makes me mad when people accuse Kelly of being sexist or anything. Listen to these **** rappers. THAT'S sexist. But Kelly who has always fought to be treated equally and written all these uplifting girl anthems?! For real?! I think Kelly would be sad if she knew that people understand this song so falsely
because I 
this post! 
honestly i think that are some atrl'ers ....
