--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I’m going to lie this one right on the…" description: "\"I’m going to lie this one right on the line, right here, right now: I’m pro big pants. Strident feminism NEEDS big pants. Really big. I’m currently wea..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/caitlin-moran-865_48-hours_i-m-going-to-lie-this-one-right-on-the-l_2118742.jpg" --- # I’m going to lie this one right on the line, right here… ![“I’m going to lie this one right on the line, right here, right now: I’m pro big pants. Strident feminism NEEDS big pants. Really big. I’m currently wearing a pair that could have been used as a fire blanket to put out the Great Fire of London at any point during the first 48 hours or so. They…” quote by Caitlin Moran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/caitlin-moran-865_48-hours_i-m-going-to-lie-this-one-right-on-the-l_2118742.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/caitlin-moran-865_48-hours_i-m-going-to-lie-this-one-right-on-the-l_2118742.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/caitlin-moran-865_48-hours_i-m-going-to-lie-this-one-right-on-the-l_2118742.jpg) > “I’m going to lie this one right on the line, right here, right now: I’m pro big pants. Strident feminism NEEDS big pants. Really big. I’m currently wearing a pair that could have been used as a fire blanket to put out the Great Fire of London at any point during the first 48 hours or so. They extend from the top of my thigh to my belly button, and effectively double up as a second property that I can escape to at weekends. If I were going to run for parliament, it would be solely on a platform of ‘Get Women In Massive Grundie’s’.” [Caitlin Moran](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/caitlin-moran/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Advocates for bold, unapologetic feminism, using exaggerated clothing as a metaphor for empowerment and visibility. **In simple terms:** Bold feminism needs big, visible symbols. Key Takeaway Embrace bold feminist expression. Themes feminism empowerment visibility Mood provocative playful Type opinion satire When to use this quote - political campaign - public protest - media appearance - fashion show - social media Key Concepts gender politics social activism Questions to Reflect On - What symbols best represent feminist strength? - How does humor affect serious movements? 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