In vs. out. Up vs. down. Boys vs. girls. Bacon vs. the unfortunate plight of sad vegetarians.
During an adult birthday gathering, a classic example of the gender divide surfaced amidst a lively discussion among women. In a boisterous semi-circle, fueled by drinks, we lamented the necessity of consuming a staggering 57 liters of water every day, wishing instead for something more delicious. (Let’s be real; when the drinks flow, our words somehow gain an extra 14 syllables.)
The men nearby looked utterly confused.
“Water is fantastic! It keeps us alive! It reveals our curves!” they thought. “It promotes cleanliness for, you know, intimacy!”
After a moment of reflection, I recognized why we were on different wavelengths regarding this First World conundrum. Women constantly receive messages like:
- “Hey, dealing with adult acne? You need more water!”
- “Hey, overindulging? Keep sipping water to distract your mouth!”
- “Hey, do you have a headache? Meet your savior, Dr. Water!”
- “Hey, HEY HEY HEY HEY! Is something else wrong? THE ANSWER IS WATER!”
Water. Drink tons of it. Forget about food. Forget about everything else. Just invest in a trendy $32 water bottle that dozens of influencers endorse, fill it up, and chug until your bladder feels like it’s moving into your lap.
WATER.
Make it fun! Try infusing it, use a SodaStream, drink it warm, or whip up a concoction with cayenne and honey. You’ll feel amazing—even if your stomach is wailing in protest as it copes with a deluge of liquid. Could you repeat that after my 76th bathroom trip today?
Essentially, women dutifully guzzle our media-recommended eight cups daily, hoping for our best selves, while men simply drink when they’re thirsty and near a faucet.
Opposites.
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In summary, while women often feel pressured to consume large amounts of water to fit societal norms, men tend to drink it out of necessity. This lighthearted contrast reflects broader gender differences in how we approach hydration and health.
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