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Even if we accept all of that (some elements rang truer than others for me), then it’s still not misogyny by any definition I’m aware of.

Obviously men can be the victims of sexism, just as white people can experience racism. But men can’t directly be the victims of misogyny. It’d be misandry, which I suspect is a word currently being used excessively and largely inappropriately in other much scarier corners of the internet by angry and self-pitying misogynists. In this context, I agree that emasculation is the most accurate description. But ‘emasculator’ (or even effeminator) doesn’t currently have much sting to it.

Ironically and unfairly based on our (sexist) cultural norms, you defending Connor from emasculation, arguably emasculates him. Like that time my mum beat up Barrington Fishface for bullying me.

I'm learning lots of new words today, which is good. For clarity I don't think Connor needs defending as he seems very comfortable both in his own skin and under that of others, particularly Frankie and Bobness who struggle to come to terms with his subtle antagonism and prefer Danny Tickle's more direct approach.

I don't mind admitting hating Connor and not just because of who he plays for it's probably more to do with the fact having to deal with grubs like him in my 20 years playing rugby I've lost count of the times I've been sent off reacting to there antics which I suppose is what they intended

You hate him, have you ever met him, if not that's a very strong word for someone you have never met and based on his on the field antics, which are noting more than winding people up?

There are much worst players who have done much worst things on and off the field, I don't hate any of them.

He's not a gouger or biter, doesn't go for the cheap late shot nor is he a thug. He's talented, quick-witted and a wind up merchant. Not worthy of actual hatred, surely?

Ok I don't like him don't want to offend anyone in these delicate times

CHubby Brown as our new Mod
Now !

That says more about your inability to walk away than the players doing the winding up

Yeah your probably right

What I like about the Connor knockers is none of them heard him say any thing , just going by some journo/commentators opinion who's there to make a story up.

Brought some much-needed skill to today's proceedings. Surprised he didn't make the MoM shortlist.

Matthew Shaw from League Express tweeted:
Jake Connor. Absolutely phenomenal. Has to go to Denver for me. The most in-form Englishman in the sport right now.

As good as it would be for Jake, I'm crossing my fingers he doesn't get selected. And I honestly don't think he will anyway. But in our current player crisis we don't want any of them (Taylor) having to fly out to America and have it impact their performance for us.