_number8_Feb 29, 2024

I find the """man up""" school of thought generally works for me when faced w a tough situation but 97% of the time it's presented as an obnoxious show of bravado. What are better ways to phrase this?

https://lemmy.world/post/12544636

I find the """man up""" school of thought generally works for me when faced w a tough situation but 97% of the time it's presented as an obnoxious show of bravado. What are better ways to phrase this? - Lemmy.World

like, if i’m feeling bad but force myself to do something, i usually feel better. how to maintain the usefulness of this advice without presenting it as ‘fuck your feelings’, in that usual arrogant right wing sort of way

Show threadohlaphMar 1, 2024
I usually tell myself to “suck it up”. Especially if it’s something I know I will benefit from.
Show threadqwerty_bastardMar 1, 2024
Makes me think of penis in mouth
Show threadohlaphMar 1, 2024
It does beg the question of where did that phrase come from and what exactly are we sucking up. Maybe it is a penis, I don’t judge. But also, what if it’s a delicious cake?
Show threadMetans
If you have to suck your cake up then it doesn’t sound delicious to me, it sounds raw
Mar 1, 2024 at 6:43amWeb
Show threadsilly goose meekahMar 1, 2024
So you’re saying I can lick the mixer clean?