I just thought I'd mention this, because I found it very disturbing, as did many of the women around me at the time.
I was at Warped Tour in Carson, CA yesterday and saw the band All Time Low. At one point during their set, a man took a swing at a woman in the crowd. The lead singer (I don't know his name..) called him out on it, but then one of the other band members said something to the extent of "Yeah, never hit a, woman unless you're married to her." What gave this man the urge to joke about domestic violence is beyond me, but I thought that his joke was anything but funny.
I'm sure some of you will agree with me too.
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wow i just listened to ATL while reading feministing O_____o
Youre right thats not a funny joke >___
What also makes it worse is that it's coming from a man that is a role model to many young boys (and men!) and what effect is that going to have on them...HUGE ripple effect.