A famous newlywed spouse is quoted as saying, "She's officially off the market. No one else gets her. And now she'll cook and clean for me." Women: Offended or not?
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ANSWERS: 37
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No, if he took her off the market, he better be paying her way..Women that don't work and there hubbys keep them well, they should cook and clean for there man..
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I am not really offended, they may have discussed that she would stay home and start doing that, and it may be an inside joke, however, I think it is extremely tacky, of him to say it, to the public.
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Why should I be offended? It wasn't my husband who said it. LOL
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As long as she married him and not me, I'm not offended. The word "market" makes a woman sound like a piece of meat. It may be ok with her now, but down the road something tells me she might change her tune.
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depends if you're a working wife/mom.. i'd be offended that my spouse automatically assumes i have to cook and clean. i don't mind doing it... but to assume without even a sense of appreciation would bother me greatly. however, someone who doesn't work at all and just sits home.. i would expect myself to cook and clean as that is my role as a supporting wife. spouses who both have occupations should split the chores and take turns cooking.. it would make things far more interesting and appreciation from both individuals would surely be higher.
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I am not offended because it isn't my spouse. I mind my own business and say 'to each their own'. Why should I judge other people's relationships when it's enough work figuring out what works in your own life?!
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Its not my husband that said that to me so im not offended! As for her, i would be! and market makes a woman sound like shes meat!
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Sounds like he was buying a good horse doesn't it?
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No,it's pretty funny to me.Who said that?
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kinda im only offended for her though its degrading and it sounds like he jus gave her family like 5 pigs to buy her. My husband (when i get married) will never say that shit bout me as far as im concerned we are equals hes got two legs and two arms he can do just as much as i can (cooking and cleaning wise)
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No, what goes on in your house is your business and no one has a right to pass judgement.
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Oregon, or Texas
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wow... i screwed up... wrong question... Sorry!
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Yes:):) I don't mind cooking or cleaning, but when someone expect me to do it, or think it is my job, I find it offensive:)
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Absolutely not... Im old fashioned and I for one love to cook for my man. But the cleaning part... I just do that anyway, mostly for myself so... He just lucks out and before he knows it, he will end up pitching in!
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I would think he was joking. No. I don't get offended. If my spouse seriously expected that type of "servant" then he can pay one. It would've been cheaper than marrying me!
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If Ellen de Generes has said that then it is alright but if some guy would have said it then I would have called him a MCP.
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I love the idea of nurturing my family in traditional ways as long as he gets it on with me every night and brings home the bacon, lol!
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This issue is exactly what the feminist movement was all about 30 years ago . . . to allow everyone, men and women, more choices in what works for them. If this works for that couple, then I'd say it's no one elses business.
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It sounds like a joke so no. I mean if he really only wanted her for those things than yeah. But I think women should do those things. so No it doesn't offend me. :]
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No, I can't say I get offended by idiot women wedding idiot men who don't respect them.
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Not all, whatever makes her happy
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Nope. It was a joke and that joke will be on him, because they'll be going out to dinner often and hiring a maid, and he'll be paying for it.
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Of course not! My boyfriend and I cook and clean for each other and we have both established a long time ago that we were going to be exclusive. Why be offended? I love doing things for him that make him happy. And he does the same for me. After all isn't that what love is about?
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whatcha talkin bout willis... i dont see the point in getting offended about someone elses relationship. different strokes for different folks. but i can guarantee that person would have never had a shot with me... im not the barefoot and preggers in the kitchen type of girl and im really turned off by possessive guys.
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I have to say, this means absolutely nothing to me at all.
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Hey, there's nothing wrong with being a Domestic Goddess if that's your choice! If Portia wants to cook and clean for Ellen, good luck to them both :)
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KINDA OFFENDED. WELL, MAYBE THE HUBBY IS JUST SOUND JOKING BUT REMEMBER OUT OF THE ABUNDANCE OF THE HEART THE MOUTH SPEAKS. WOMEN SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS SOMETHING TO CLEAN UP THE MESS. YES, IT IS WOMEN'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DO MOST OF THE HOUSE CHORES BUT THERE'S SHOULD BE EQUALITY OF THE TREATMENT AND NO NEED TO ANNOUNCE.IT IS DEGRADING TO THE PART OF THE WOMAN.
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Initially, yes but it sounds more like a joke. I love the first two sentences!
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I think it was Ellen Degeneres and she was joking. It is kind of tacky though.
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No, it is obviously said in jest. There is no reason anyone should be offended by that.
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I think it was a joke. As if famous women cook and clean!
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I'm not offended by that comment since I don't know the context and several posters are saying it was a joke. It's certainly an out-dated sentiment taken as a serious comment, and I'd be annoyed if it was said to me. But I don't know anyone who would say it.
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Depends on the context... The spouse was probably joking or trying to get a reaction for people, I wouldn't worry about it!
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OK well I am old school LOL and if a man says that to a woman then there is no respect being shown to her and love and respect run hand in hand and if my new husband would say that about me then yes he would be eating out more than he wanted and he would be cleaning himself or hiring a maid, because I would not want to be with someone that has no respect for me, even if it were a joke that is not a nice way to joke around, being it in a gay relationship or which ever type it is.
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im guessing it was more of a joke than anyting else, so no offense taken by me.
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I am a man and even I am mildly offended by that statement. However, it was probably said more as a joke and now quoted here which makes it sound a lot worse than it probably would have been -- so pinch of salt stuff. It's kind of funny if said correct, mildly offensive when written, and probably pisses off lots of ladies --- but what the heck.
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