Annoying Quote by Oliver Markus
““If you call yourself an "authoress" on your Facebook profile, you suck at life. You are stupid and your children are ugly. It doesn't matter if you're just trying to be cute and original. You're not. You are about as original as all those other witless twits "writing" the one millionth shitty Fifty Shades clone. Or maybe you're trying to show your 2000 fake Facebook "friends" that you are an empowered feminist who will not stand for sexist terminology. But you're not showing people that you are fighting the good fight, you're showing people that you are a sheep, who's trying just a little too hard to ride the current wave of idiotic political correctness. The word "author" is no more gender-discrimination than the word "person." Do you call yourself a personess? No, of course not, because then you might as well wear a sign around your neck that says, "Hello, I'm a retard.””
About This Quote
The rant criticizes using gendered terms like “authoress” as pretentious, equating it with shallow attempts at political correctness and originality.
In simple terms: Calling oneself “authoress” is seen as inauthentic and overly political.
Key Takeaway
Avoid gendered titles; focus on content, not labels.
Themes
identity
language
political correctness
authenticity
Mood
critical
irritated
skeptical
Type
opinion
critique
social commentary
When to use this quote
- online self‑presentation
- writing communities
- feminist discourse
- branding
- social media behavior
Key Concepts
feminism
gendered language
social media
cultural criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think gendered terms matter in professional identity?
- How can one balance authenticity with sensitivity?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overgeneralize and dismiss genuine feminist concerns about language.
