30 Of The Most Satirical Posts from The “WomenInMaleFields” Viral Trend

Nearly every day the internet is blessed (or not so blessed) with people coming up with new trends. Some are shorter, some are longer; some are very niche, while others are more mainstream.Today we’re going to discuss one of these trends that was (and kind of still is) swarming the internet – “Women in male-dominated fields.” It originated from the serious topic of women working in male-dominated industries and turned into a catchphrase used for calling out toxic behavior. So, let’s check out how it was done, shall we?More info:ThreadsThis post may includeaffiliate links.

Nearly every day the internet is blessed (or not so blessed) with people coming up with new trends. Some are shorter, some are longer; some are very niche, while others are more mainstream.

Today we’re going to discuss one of these trends that was (and kind of still is) swarming the internet – “Women in male-dominated fields.” It originated from the serious topic of women working in male-dominated industries and turned into a catchphrase used for calling out toxic behavior. So, let’s check out how it was done, shall we?

More info:Threads

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Woman carrying a baby in a sling, highlighting the “WomenInMaleFields” trend.

“I’m a female police officer. Today, a man reported being mugged on his way home. I asked him if he’d considered walking somewhere better lit and why he didn’t just look less like an easy target.”

Two women police officers sitting in a car, sipping coffee during a night shift, showcasing the WomenInMaleFields trend.

I saw a man lifting weights in the gym, so I rushed over and told him how to fix his form, reminded him that men shouldn’t be lifting so heavy, and when I realized he was a dad, asked him who was home watching the kids while he was here.

Woman lifting a barbell at the gym, exemplifying the WomenInMaleFields trend.

If you were spending some time onsocial mediain November, it’s possible that one trend might have come into your bubble – women in male fields.

I’ve had many men… like a LOT.I’m very experienced girl.But when a man has had many women, I don’t like it.I prefer virgins.

A woman in a pool taking a selfie with her phone, capturing the essence of WomenInMaleFields trend.

I was taking a walk in the park when I happened upon two men doing yoga. Naturally I found this “hot” and stopped to stare at their tight yoga pants. After a while they stopped and one of them yelled at me “can I help you?” And asked me to move along.“This is a public park,” I said.He said they were just trying to do yoga in peace and didn’t need a creepy stranger staring at them.I got angry and told him “What did you expect, two young men out here doing THAT alone?”womeninmalefields

Two men doing yoga on a dock by the ocean, engaging in the WomenInMaleFields trend.

I’m one of the good ones. I’m an ally to men. Sure I don’t challenge my friends, family or coworkers when they harass, insult or abuse men. But I usually don’t do it myself!

Woman confidently posing at a construction site, highlighting WomenInMaleFields trend.

That means if a woman wishes toworkin this field, it might be harder for her since she would be of a quite rare gender there. She could facechallengeslike lack of support from women, who advanced their careers in the field; sexism; microaggressions; and gender pay gaps, to name a few.

Woman demonstrating culinary skills, juggling potatoes in a kitchen, highlighting the WomenInMaleFields trend.

The womeninmalefields trend keeps making me think of the time I was doing a home visit on a patient and the handyman came in frustrated that the vacuum wasn’t working. He looked at me and said “this is your department, isn’t it?”I told him sorry, but my doctorate degree didn’t cover vacuum repair.

Vacuum cleaner on wooden floor, part of the WomenInMaleFields trend highlighting nontraditional roles.

I was hiking once and got lost/turned around. I came across a couple and asked the woman if she knew which direction Saddle Trailhead was. She said she didn’t; her husband does the navigating. The husband told me I was 3.6 miles from the trailhead and exactly how to get there. I didn’t even acknowledge him, I told them sorry for bothering them and that I’d ask someone else if they knew where the trailhead was. There’s no way I’d listen to directions from a silly little man!

Woman standing confidently on a rock with a scenic mountain view, highlighting WomenInMaleFields empowerment.

Also, women tend to be moreloyalto employment than men, meaning it’s more likely that a hired woman will stay in the position longer. So, the company will save on recruitment costs and will enhance its reputation.

This brings us to today’s topic – the “#WomenInMaleFields” trend. In November 2024, thecatchphrasebecame popular on TikTok and other social media. In this trend, women joke about adopting actions or expressions men typically use. Usually, these jokes involve something about the toxic behaviors of men.

A man I know was complaining about how his abusive ex screwed him over in the divorce, so I told him he should have “picked better” because obviously she shouldn’t be held accountable for her actions or I might be held accountable for mine.

Woman in business attire sitting on a couch, illustrating the “WomenInMaleFields” trend.

my husband was dying of cancer and could no longer keep up with my “needs” so i cheated on him during his last months of life with a younger and healthier man.

A female doctor in a hospital room, noting details while sitting beside a patient lying in bed, showcasing WomenInMaleFields.

A man came forward publicly about his ex abusing him throughout their entire relationship, and I scolded him because this would hurt her career and reputation.

Woman in a kitchen looking at a man, demonstrating the WomenInMaleFields trend.

So, for example, being mean, gaslighting, cheating, ghosting, and any other toxicity. The saying “treat them like they treat you” could be the trend’s motto. Basically, the trendshinesa light on how poorly some women are treated inheterosexualrelationships, hoping to challenge and change these norms.If you are not on TikTok or the trend simply hasn’t reached your bubble, we compiled a full-blown list of these jokes we found on the Threads platform. They perfectly encapsulate the meaning of the trend and are entertaining themselves.

If you are not on TikTok or the trend simply hasn’t reached your bubble, we compiled a full-blown list of these jokes we found on the Threads platform. They perfectly encapsulate the meaning of the trend and are entertaining themselves.

Walked I to a meeting, and there was one man in the room, so I asked him to get me a coffee, and be sure to take notes

Espresso in a small white cup on a dark wooden table, highlighting the “WomenInMaleFields” trend theme.

A man brought up a valid issue men face, and I immediately rallied with my girls to shift the focus to women, arguing how we’ve got it worse in every scenario—completely sidelining his point like a fool.

Man and woman engaged in a lively discussion, illustrating the “WomenInMaleFields” trend, both pointing fingers.

I once became fixated on this gorgeous young man on social media. He rejected all my advances and blocked me. I created fake accounts to st4lk him with.When he told my husband and my boss, I insisted that he was crazy and that HE WAS THE ONE WHO HAD ST4LKED ME! Who would believe a testerical young man over a woman? Nobody, that’s who

Man in office attire looking at smartphone by a large window, related to the “WomenInMaleFields” trend.

Ironically, pretty quickly, aresponsetrend started – “Men In Female Fields.” In it, men shared anecdotes about negative practices women commit, just as its predecessor did, only with reversed genders here. This pointed out that toxic behavior exists on both sides.At the same time, while some of them were tongue-in-cheek, others were a bittoo seriousor even inappropriate, showing that the trend struck a nerve amongst some men.Overall, we think this trend is both amusing and eye-opening, as long as it doesn’t turn too malicious. Maybe it’s anaivetake, but we hope that the popularity of such trends might be a force of much-needed change in our world.

At the same time, while some of them were tongue-in-cheek, others were a bittoo seriousor even inappropriate, showing that the trend struck a nerve amongst some men.

Overall, we think this trend is both amusing and eye-opening, as long as it doesn’t turn too malicious. Maybe it’s anaivetake, but we hope that the popularity of such trends might be a force of much-needed change in our world.

Dear men,We don’t want you with muscles. We want you slim, delicate, and cute.

Man showcasing muscular physique in a gym setting, exemplifying fitness and strength.