No woman ever likes being harassed or catcalled. We’re not even sure who came up with the justification that catcalling is a compliment—it’s not—and women are using sarcasm and social media to shine a light on how ridiculous that notion is. 37-year-old CJ started #NoWomanEver after she was blocked by a harasser she was desperately trying to ignore. It didn’t take very long for women to share their own experiences.
"Being screamed at from cars while I walk home has always made me feel safe, it's nice to know there are men that care" said #NoWomanEver
— Rebecca Warnes (@Rebecca_Warnes) June 19, 2016
I knew he was husband material when he tenderly pulled down his window and made a loud barking noise. #NoWomanEver
— Elizabeth Plank (@feministabulous) June 19, 2016
"Sexual harassment is a confidence boost! I love being reminded that my self-worth directly correlates to my appearance!" said #NoWomanEver
— Orange Coat Girl (@orangecoatgirl) June 18, 2016
"Damn, you on your period or something?" "Yes of course, the problem is always my uterus & not at all anything you're doing." #NoWomanEver
— Angel Baby (@angelllbabyyy_) June 18, 2016
This guy asked me to hookup, I said "no". Then he said "I know you want it", so obviously I changed my mind instantly. #NoWomanEver
— ?Mother Gucci? (@its_queentay) June 18, 2016
"He told me I was cute, I ignored him. He then called me an ugly cow as he followed me. At last, the man of my dreams found." #NoWomanEver
— SJAP.. la poca (@FruittiLoopz) June 18, 2016
"I wasn't attracted to him. I politely declined his number. But when he followed me off the bus? ????????????" #NoWomanEver
— jamilah lemieux (@JamilahLemieux) June 18, 2016
"JESUS yo a$$ is fat," he yelled out.
— Brittany Packnett?? (@MsPackyetti) June 18, 2016
Finally found a good Christian man! We've been praying together ever since. #NoWomanEver
He honked at me while I was walking & yelled out the window. I liked the way he wasnt afraid to tell the world about our love. #NoWomanEver
— Imani Boyette (@ImaniBoyette) June 18, 2016
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