"What I'm referring to is MomTok's tendency to wear garments that are basically like "FUCK MEN" while also dating men and living their lives fully immersed in an oppressively patriarchal culture. Earlier this season, Layla wore an "I SUPPORT A MAN'S RIGHT TO SHUT THE FUCK UP" hat. And in this episode, Jessi sits in the car with her emotionally abusive husband while wearing a tank top covered with "BOYS LIE" patches and appliques."
"It feels like a "girls only, no boys allowed" sign on a bedroom door. Except these are grown women. So are these sartorial choices a safer way to express feelings without having to face the consequences of, I don't know, telling a man to actually fuck off? Are they a baby step on the road to a more productive and life-enriching feminism? Or are these just brand deals and I'm reading too much into it?"
"Boys do lie, though, especially when they're named Dakota. Jessi pledges to tell Taylor about Dakota sexting Taylor's "almost family member" if he doesn't do it himself. And so far, he has not. He and Taylor chill in bed, looking at all their Stagecoach pictures. She's so glad they're all getting along and even tells him she'll always love him. You can already see exactly how this will be edited for an intro supercut for The Bachelorette."
MomTok mothers increasingly wear clothing bearing anti-men slogans while continuing to date and live with men, creating a contrast between sartorial messages and everyday behavior. Examples include a hat reading "I SUPPORT A MAN'S RIGHT TO SHUT THE FUCK UP" and a tank top covered with "BOYS LIE" patches worn while sitting beside an emotionally abusive husband. The gestures raise questions about whether such clothing provides a safer outlet for resentment, a tentative step toward feminism, or merely paid brand partnerships. Concurrent interpersonal drama includes allegations of sexting and unspoken disclosures, complicating shifting timelines across multiple filmed seasons.
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