Oh this is excellent! At first I was going to congratulate you for equal representation of green people. Then I read the note. My all-time favorite bumper sticker: visualize whirled peas. Happy holidays Anne and thank you for your kind support of my 'stack, reading and commenting. Fleece navy duds for everyone!
Yet still they exist and it would be nice if some would make a move to be more loving. They aren't the bad guy. I see your point though. I bet some don't like the image of a Sikh for valid or invalid reasons. Blonde white chicks.
I hear you, Jojo, and I agree that the burka is a symbol of the oppression of women, but I wanted to show as varied an assortment of humanity as I could come up with. Showing reality doesn’t mean condoning it.
As far as symbols of oppression of women go, what about some fashions for women in the west? Bikinis, stilletto heels, corsets, etc.? Other cultures might look at ours and cringe at how sexualized women’s clothing is.
Hijabs, burkas, niqabs. Why are Western feminists so accepting of this? It’s so amazingly anti-feminist. Women are walking around with their head (and often whole body) covered because it’s their responsibility not to stimulate men’s libido. How insane is that? Women in Iran are dying for refusing to wear a headdress whereas Western feminists are spinning this as a woman’s right to dress as she pleases and are normalizing it. We should not be accepting of the hijab/burka/niqab to act in solidarity with women in Muslim countries who go to jail or die for refusing to wear one. I often see Muslim families when I go to the beach. The men are having a terrific time frolicking in the water. The women are dressed head to toe in black garb hiding underneath the shade of a tree. This is inclusion? This is multiculturalism? This is phoney baloney. It’s Western feminists totally dropping the ball on this issue because of « political correctness ». Oppression comes in many shades. It’s not because it comes from another culture that it’s not oppression. We have seen an explosion of women wearing head coverings (at increasingly young ages) since Khomeini took power in Iran in the 1980’s. Head coverings are a way for political Islam to mark its territory (presenting it as a religious edict) and symbolize a resistance to integrate into Western society which Islam considers decadent. Why does the woke movement not question the practice of head coverings? Why does it play in the hands of sexist and oppressive islamist propaganda that uses women for political gain? You can counter argue and say that Western women wear stilettos and bikinis, but ultimately it's their choice, even though there is societal pressure to do so. There are no moral police walking around telling Western women what they have to wear. Sorry for the long post. I love your "Anne can't stand it" work. It's too cool. And I feel a kinship with you. My name is Joanne, and Jo-Anne can't stand it either!!! LOL
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Joanne! By including a woman wearing a burka does not mean I condone wearing hijabs, burkas or niqabs, I’m reflecting a reality.
I don’t want to argue with you and I don’t disagree with you. I hear you, especially about the men having a great time and the women covered head to toe. I’ll think about what you’ve said, and I appreciate your taking the time to express your take on this.
I’m really glad to hear you feel a kinship with me and not being able to stand it! Thanks again, Joanne!
And all good wishes to you - thank you for your entertaining and pithy posts - you are a source of inspiration in this funny odd world of ours. All the best for the New Year!
Thanks so much, Karenanimalbehaviourist! More than happy to be a source of inspiration to you, as so many others are to me! Keeps us afloat, connected and strong! ;-)
Beautiful.
Thank you, bigfatpop!
Did you enjoy typing "Bigfatpop"? Because I imagine you as enjoying it. Maybe I am projecting. : ))
I can’t imagine anyone writing “bigfatpop” without enjoying it! It’s a fun word. I trust you enjoy using as much as I enjoyed typing it! ;-)
:)
A truly groanworthy pun in keeping with the grand tradition of the Xmas cracker hilarities.
See you in 2023 for more battle with the humourless forces of stupidity and darkness.
Phil from Downunder
Oh this is excellent! At first I was going to congratulate you for equal representation of green people. Then I read the note. My all-time favorite bumper sticker: visualize whirled peas. Happy holidays Anne and thank you for your kind support of my 'stack, reading and commenting. Fleece navy duds for everyone!
Nice sentiment. Although I don't like the burka. Burka = oppression of women.
Yet still they exist and it would be nice if some would make a move to be more loving. They aren't the bad guy. I see your point though. I bet some don't like the image of a Sikh for valid or invalid reasons. Blonde white chicks.
***** enter the peas!!! ******
I hear you, Jojo, and I agree that the burka is a symbol of the oppression of women, but I wanted to show as varied an assortment of humanity as I could come up with. Showing reality doesn’t mean condoning it.
As far as symbols of oppression of women go, what about some fashions for women in the west? Bikinis, stilletto heels, corsets, etc.? Other cultures might look at ours and cringe at how sexualized women’s clothing is.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Hijabs, burkas, niqabs. Why are Western feminists so accepting of this? It’s so amazingly anti-feminist. Women are walking around with their head (and often whole body) covered because it’s their responsibility not to stimulate men’s libido. How insane is that? Women in Iran are dying for refusing to wear a headdress whereas Western feminists are spinning this as a woman’s right to dress as she pleases and are normalizing it. We should not be accepting of the hijab/burka/niqab to act in solidarity with women in Muslim countries who go to jail or die for refusing to wear one. I often see Muslim families when I go to the beach. The men are having a terrific time frolicking in the water. The women are dressed head to toe in black garb hiding underneath the shade of a tree. This is inclusion? This is multiculturalism? This is phoney baloney. It’s Western feminists totally dropping the ball on this issue because of « political correctness ». Oppression comes in many shades. It’s not because it comes from another culture that it’s not oppression. We have seen an explosion of women wearing head coverings (at increasingly young ages) since Khomeini took power in Iran in the 1980’s. Head coverings are a way for political Islam to mark its territory (presenting it as a religious edict) and symbolize a resistance to integrate into Western society which Islam considers decadent. Why does the woke movement not question the practice of head coverings? Why does it play in the hands of sexist and oppressive islamist propaganda that uses women for political gain? You can counter argue and say that Western women wear stilettos and bikinis, but ultimately it's their choice, even though there is societal pressure to do so. There are no moral police walking around telling Western women what they have to wear. Sorry for the long post. I love your "Anne can't stand it" work. It's too cool. And I feel a kinship with you. My name is Joanne, and Jo-Anne can't stand it either!!! LOL
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Joanne! By including a woman wearing a burka does not mean I condone wearing hijabs, burkas or niqabs, I’m reflecting a reality.
I don’t want to argue with you and I don’t disagree with you. I hear you, especially about the men having a great time and the women covered head to toe. I’ll think about what you’ve said, and I appreciate your taking the time to express your take on this.
I’m really glad to hear you feel a kinship with me and not being able to stand it! Thanks again, Joanne!
Merry Christmas, Anne. God bless you and your terrific work.
Thanks so much, Bobbie Anne! The same to you!!!
That would make an adorable card. In fact next year, if you sell them in Nov. I will buy them.
May you and your family have a terrific new year. Thank you for the fun read this year! Such a talented and insightful lady.
Will keep this in mind, Raptor! Thank you so much for your kind words!
Agree with Raptor.
I too would buy a couple of boxes.
Great to hear this, Dosamuno, thanks for the feedback from you and Raptor!
Good bless you and those you love Anne. Merry Christmas and to a better new year when many awaken.
Amen, Laura! And thank you.
Yes, peace on earth & goodwill to all -
love one another !!
Love your work Anne. You are great!
Merry Christmas. All the best in 2023.
God bless you and those you love.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Donna C.! And the same to you!
Wonderful Anne. Thank you! Peas to you 🕊️. 🤗
Thanks so much, Kelly! The same to you! ;-)
And all good wishes to you - thank you for your entertaining and pithy posts - you are a source of inspiration in this funny odd world of ours. All the best for the New Year!
Thanks so much, Karenanimalbehaviourist! More than happy to be a source of inspiration to you, as so many others are to me! Keeps us afloat, connected and strong! ;-)
Peas on Earth to all! And a very merry Christmas
Happy Natalis Solis Invictis, Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice.
Happy whatever holiday you celebrate.
Thank you for all the joy your drawings have given me.
Merry Christmas, blessed holidays!
no chick-peas?
just kidding, it just goes to show how much inspiration we get from your work :-)) happy holidays.
Thanks, mary-lou! You gave me a laugh! Happy Holidays to you, too!
Merry Christmas, Anne! 🙏🕊️
Thank you, The Ungovernable! The same to you!