By Olivia Boyd, Staff Writer
Before I begin, I would like to preface that I genuinely don’t hate men and everyone has their own faults. However, I believe we need to acknowledge the red flags that some men give off and hopefully give some advice to these specific men. Additionally, ladies, if you’re reading this and seeing some of the signs, either run or find a new guy. We must always remember that it isn’t our job to fix other people, they need to learn how to help themselves.
Lets begin with “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. I want to say this should be self-explanatory as I’m sure plenty of people, including myself, have listened to this podcast on several occasions.
Rogan says whatever he wants and makes bank from it and I give him respect for that.
However, what comes out of his mouth is usually a lot of BS and not only do the men that listen to this podcast idolize Rogan, but a lot of them want to be like him.
Not everyone is made to do podcasts. Odds are you’re not going to be as big as Joe Rogan. Every time I ask a boy whom I may potentially be romantically interested in about their favorite podcast and they say it is “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, I have to hide the obvious cringe feeling that immediately radiates my body. It’s not cute, watch a Ted Talk if you want some accurate or inspiring information.
This next red flag may specifically be one for me but when a guy’s favorite song by Machine Gun Kelly is ‘Drunk Face,’ I roll my eyes into the back of my head. We get it, dude.
You’re a big mama’s boy and a girl you dated for a week broke your heart in seventh grade.
You’re still not over it, so now you have to take it out on every girl who crosses your path. Get a therapist and move on.
Again this may be just me, but being obsessed with the adult cartoon, “Rick and Morty” is a major red flag.
I love the show, but if you think you’re quirky for watching it, get over yourself. Many people have seen the show; it’s not that deep and you’re not clever for watching it. However, if you want a spin-off show from “Rick and Morty,” I highly suggest “Solar Opposites” on Hulu. In my own opinion, it’s a slight step above.
Another bright, shiny red flag is one that is already mentioned, but deserved its own spotlight. It’s calling every ex they’ve ever had ‘crazy.’ How wild that every ex you’ve had was a lunatic… I bet it wasn’t you gaslighting them and constantly not communicating any feeling you had throughout the entirety of your relationship.
Again, it’s time to do some self-reflection and realize you were probably the problem and need to go speak to a professional. Remember therapy is important for everyone regardless of mental state.
There are plenty more red flags to list, but I’ll leave with one last crimson fabric piece that I’ve stumbled upon time and time again. Talking a big game in text and not showing up to meet the expectation. If you don’t get it, then you haven’t experienced it and I’ll leave it at that.
Take these red flags with a grain of salt as I don’t usually follow the signs that lead to a bad relationship. Do as I say, not as I do people.
boydok17@bonaventure.edu
