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| Achilles dying after being fatally wounded by an arrow shot by Paris into his heel. Statue on Corfu island |
I always loved to learn about the old Greek mythology and Iliad and Odyssey. Achilles was a legendary Greek hero who thought to be vulnerable only in one place. His mother Thetis bathed small Achilles in the river Styx bringing invulnerability to whole his body except the heel she was holding him by. During the Trojan war Achilles joined Greeks in their war against Trojans till he was eventually killed by an arrow shot by Paris, the prince of Troy into his heel. Since then, Achilles heel became a commonly used metaphorical symbol for the vulnerable spot or the weakest point.
One of the most memorable fight which happened during the Trojan war was the one between Achilles and Penthesileia, the Queen of Amazons. Achilles defeated her and the moment he killed her, he fell deeply in love with her. Their heroic fight is so beautifully and realistically depicted on this red-figure krater from 5th century BC.
Achilles is portrayed as a young lean man, completely naked, the shield and helmet being his only protective armory and the spear and sword are his weaponry. Penthesileia is drawn as a fully clothed young lady. As her weapon she uses the labrys, a type of double-bitted axe. Note she has only one breast; as true Amazon, she had her right breast removed to be able to shoot from a bow. Since I saw this amazing krater the first time, I have been always wondering why Penthesileia lost this fight. In the drawing Achilles genitalia are completely exposed. To me it almost appears like the artist wanted to symbolize his testicles as the true Achilles heel. His tendon on the back side of his leg is not a convenient spot to attack, but his testicles are unprotected and easily accessible either by her limbs or her labrys. Why did not she use the obvious advantage she had? Somehow, I came to the conclusion that her unfortunate fatal defeat was due to the mythical inescapability of the grim destiny of Troy not due to her fighting skills or the supposed Achilles invincibility. Let me know what do you think in the comments.
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| Krater from 5th century BC depicting the fight between Achilles and Penthesileia. Madrid |
Wendy, it's always a pleasure to read you. And I wish I could enjoy another new post from you.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised by the subject. And I liked that you highlighted it - as well as your precise way of putting it. It is very gratifying to read you.
I liked the comment that the testicles can not generate muscle mass to protect themselves - as for example in the abdomen, hardening it to better withstand impacts. And how despite a toned body, the eyes, nuts and testicles are always vulnerable.
I believe that if Achilles managed to survive such a confrontation, it was due to the invulnerability that the rest of his body possessed. Well, in a fight like the one represented, and more before a warrior as skilled as the queen of the Amazons herself, she would have used the innate disadvantage of men in her favor. And more being so easily accessible - naked, more conducive to grips or the like.
Without that invulnerability, even the strike with the bottom of the ax handle, or even the edge of the shield, would have been more than enough to break Achilles, breaking his defenses, and exposing him to certain death.
I also wonder how an amanazone would have managed against Polyphemus himself. Powerful to be able to break bodies at will.
Kind regards, Wendy.
Thanks a lot Vil, I am happy you liked it. This depiction of the fight is quite realistic and I can imagine the male warriors were indeed completely naked. This would make the easiest target quite obvious.
DeleteWell Polyphemus was a giant but still had one eye and I suppose also testicles so an Amazon could take advantage of that :)
Thanks again and have a nice day Vil,
Wendy
Always a pleasure to read you, Wendy. Of verda.
DeleteAnd I look forward to your next post: D
Out of curiosity, how could the Amazon take advantage of Polyphemus's testicles? How high do you think Polyphemus could shuffle? It would be like a tower in front of her.
Hi Vil, thanks for the question. I'll think about it and maybe I'll write a post about it :) Cheers
DeleteWendy
I believe little in these stories
ReplyDeleteWell this is Greek mythology.. Nobody knows if it happened for real :)
DeleteFACT CHECK: There is NO credible historical information that Amazons cut off one breast to facilitate using a bow. NONE. As to how 'unfortunate' her fatal defeat was, well that's just your perspective as to how you see the world. The conclusion you came to regarding why she lost is convenient as well. Perhaps he was just a more skilled warrior than her?
ReplyDeleteI note that you are pretty much rejecting every post now, except those that are so innocuous or wildly in agreement with your opinion. It isn't surprising, given who you are that you would do so..
Dear Evan, thanks for your perspective. Yes it is quite possible he was more skilled warrior. However, I hope you agree he had an unfair advantage to be made invulnerable. It wasn't his own skill or achievement. I still believe Penthesileia should have used his fully vulnerable dangling bits between his legs to her advantage :) Although, I like Greeks a lot, I have somehow always rooted for Troy in this battle :)
DeleteYou are right, this is a myth. No need to be upset Evan. At that time nobody had such skills to perform such a breast surgery without high risk of dying. Also the notion that Achilles testicles were invulnerable is also a myth :)
DeleteEvan, I cannot approve posts which are just offensive and abusive. You can criticize, you can disagree with me, but please do not mess up my blog with tens of stupid comments to ventilate your anger.
DeleteWell Wendy, if one presumes that the Amazons were as powerful and fearless as you purport they were, it would seem that other women would have performed the mastectomy for their 'sister' Amazonian - IF in fact those actions were taken, which there is no supporting evidence for. Presumably such a fearless tribe of female warriors would have also realized that tight garments across the chest would serve to keep the breasts out of the path of the bowstring. Alternatively, a slightly more open stance would serve the same objective.
DeleteYou should aspire to broadening your vocabulary beyond testicles; I would suggest the prevalence of that word is getting a little old for many of your readers (the very few you have and are ever likely to)..
Yes, Amazons should have hired you to give them advice on proper fighting adjustments and preparation :)
DeleteYou do not like the word testicles? I like it. It is the correct medical term. If you want I can use some others from the great variety English language offers: balls, nuts, family jewels, ball sack, scrotum, bits, where it counts...
Wow,
ReplyDeleteNot only do you know everything about male physiology, you're an expert in Greek mythology. You are SO special!!
You're our hero Wendy!
Thanks Evan, you as American you can learn something on this blog :)
DeleteYour Wendy
Part 1:
DeleteOther than the obvious - male testicles are vulnerable to injury, what do you actually believe men could learn from your blog Wendy - seriously? I would think that most men that contemplate raping a woman would likely already be familiar with the vulnerability of their male sexual anatomy, so I would be very doubtful that the information you provide here is of any additional value. Since most rape research seems to conclude that rape is much more an act of power than sexual pleasure, you are likely barking up the wrong tree from addressing the root cause of that behavior.
You actually seem to think that those that read your blog are incapable of identifying the obvious and chronic hypocrisy of many of your posts. This is one of the countless problems with the anonymity of the internet. Anyone can say pretty much anything, without consequence. I rather doubt I can learn anything from your blog. I'm already familiar with the physical vulnerability of my testicles, but that knowledge isn't the focus of my existence.
Like the vast majority of men, I do not assault women, have no desire to assault women, and have no plans to do so, now or in the future. What other men have pointed out on your blog is a profound absence of any discussion/discourse on how the laws of the land (any land) apply to self-defense. In the real world - the one we both actually live in, there are constraints on what anyone (man or woman) can do to an attacker. It matters not at all how much you discuss/promote/encourage/etc. a certain technique a woman may/should/must use against a male attacker. Equally, it matters not whether you choose to acknowledge that what is or is not acceptable in most societies is governed by the laws of the land. It's as if you are a parachutist yet believe in your heart and head that gravity does not apply when you jump out of the aircraft. You are free to believe this, but if you desire to continue with those beliefs (at least while you are living), pulling the ripcord once you reach the minimum established altitude for the jump is as prudent practice. You are free to test that theory of course, but I would caution against it.
Part 2:
DeleteLiving in the U.S., I am familiar and pretty proficient with firearms. I am also reasonably fit and capable of effectively defending myself -even without firearms. Like most men, if I was actually (as in really, in the actual, physical world we live in) attacked by a woman, there would be no justifiable basis for it, and I would take serious action against the attacker. If it was apparent that the female assailant was serious about seriously harming me - and I presume a random attack on me (6'2", 216 lbs.) by a woman would be for that purpose, then she would most definitely putting her life at risk. I would not need to have visited your blog in advance to be aware that she might try to disable me by kicking/what have you me in the balls - most males learn that women may do this by or shortly after puberty. The techniques I would use to defeat the female attacker would likely not be familiar to you, but she would not be going home thereafter to apply dressings and/or ice to her wounds, I can tell you that. Depending on what she tried to do - no different than what you put forward on this blog, a serious no-nonsense attempt to maim on her part is going to be addressed by a really serious non-nonsense and no mercy response by me. It's as if you think men never heard of groin strikes, or why a woman would attack that part of their anatomy. If a man is not physically assaulting a woman, he has NO reason to expect that she will kick him in the testicles, AND if she does, then she should expect that all bets are off, and that she is going to the hospital or to meet her maker -the actual outcome being largely outside of her control.
I've no idea where you actually live, but since you at least have the internet, I'll assume its a relatively modern society that is governed by a legal system, and this is where many of your assertions bump up against reality.
No male that is a regular visitor to this blog would ever believe that you would change your views or not continue to talk about what you do. It would be like expecting parachutists to stop talking about their next jump. At the end of the day, you will continue to receive the admiration and accolades of your female readers/posters, which is obviously your target market. Good for you. In a manner similar to those that stormed the Capitol building in Washington, DC recently, the cold reality of law and consequences quickly subsumes the fleeting, if intense thrill of salvation that preceded it. The before and after images of those arrested and charged speak volumes.
Some Blog Respondent, PhD.
Dear Troy, so many words and so little content. I though we already discussed it several times. You just want me to stop writing so you can hail your victory. That's it. I said million times this blog is not about laws and regulation of self defense. You are a well educated lawyer it is your task. If you think this blog does not provide you with any useful information than why do you come here repeatedly?
DeleteI would like to know your honest view as to what useful information you believe that men gain from reading your posts on your blog Wendy. I ask, because if you prefer that men do not submit any posts, you could certainly say that (and explain why) and you may receive less. Just a suggestion for you to consider, nothing more.
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Also, because I care...
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Dear Troy, I do not know, why there should be a useful information for men all the time? This blog is about female self defense. I have nothing against if men come by and comment. I am interested in their opinion. They can be critical, however, I do not tolerate personal attacks and abuse. Also I do not force anybody to read my blog. Wendy
DeleteHello Wendy,
DeleteI understand that. Women's self-defense is important, and the vast majority of men - me included, do agree that women should learn how to defend themselves in general, and as decidedly uncomfortable as it is to read for many men (me included), also learn some of the 'last resort' techniques you are certainly something of an expert in.
Whether you agree or not, or wish to reconsider your approach or not is up to you, but I believe that it is not so much the actual techniques you explain (I cross my legs every single I read them), but the comments that involve injuring a man's testicles in situations other than desperate physical assault/rape defense. Men are obviously very sensitive to the vulnerability of their testicles (with respect to you Wendy, this should not be a surprise), and some of your comments do seem to taunt men for a physical vulnerability they have as a function of their gender. Men will often find this both disrespectful and provocative, and their responses to you will reflect that anger.
You are certainly free to do what you will with your blog, I am just pointing out what I believe are touch points that invite anger and abusive comments, should you wish to consider this view.
Like most men, I know more than a few that have been kicked in their testicles, not all by women, but certainly some. As you well know, it is excruciatingly painful and almost immediately debilitating. I don't know of any man that would honestly say otherwise. I would hope that knowledge of this physical vulnerability is used to advantage by women only when truly desperate circumstances warrant it, such as actual physical assault.
Again, I do think there is an opportunity for you to reduce the likelihood of getting the types of comments you make reference to. It is up to you if you choose to act on it.
Regards,
Troy
I should have added that a man that does not initiate or actually attack a woman physically (for any reason or objective) should not expect to be on the receiving end of any of the 'last resort' techniques that you have the equivalent of a PhD in. Many years ago I took a direct hit to my testicles from a baseball, and pretty much every physiological effect you speak of here in this blog I experienced...
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Remember as well that anger and fear are both very powerful emotions that affect men and women alike. What people might say in a moment (or moments) of either often has no correlation with what their actual intentions are. I would think that you may have had this experience in your life at one time or another as well Wendy.
DeleteBest Regards,
Troy
Dear Troy, I am not angry with you or anything. Men have been making fun of women and their weaknesses for ages so I guess a few inappropriate jokes or comments about their major weakness should not kill them. They take it as real men and not as some kind of pussies. I am not a sadistic bitch I can be very empathic so I take their personal attacks with a grain of salt. Many of their comments are unpublishable, however. As you finally agree, it is my blog and if someone considers the things I write inappropriate or offensive, fine find another blog from millions others. Have a nice day Troy, Wendy
DeleteYou're not a sadistic bitch? I think the word is empathetic, however it's something of a stretch to see any suggestion that you actually possess that trait in this blog..
DeleteA. Gillis.
Fantastic read as always Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI hope it's alright to link here, but this article reminded me of this comic I love oh so much :)
https://ibb.co/zXmxQnP
Thanks for sharing the link, Lisa !!
DeleteI did not know the comic !! But I loved the sequence: D
Seeing as a quick and skillful warrior, and aware of her opponent's weaknesses, she takes advantage of such factors and defeats him with little effort.
Formidable! : D
Dear Lisa,
DeleteGreat comic, thanks a lot! I haven't seen it before, but that's what I was thinking about :) Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
Thank you both! :)
DeleteI'm glad it's new to you both. For some strange reason all my girl friends find it hilarious, but my guy friends don't? In fact, it seems to make them quite defensive? :p
I agree so much Vil! As women, we need to be prepared to take advantage of all our attacker's vulnerabilities, and there's no weakness quite like the one dangling between his legs :)
I understand that they get defensive. As I watched the comic, I have also been left with a thoughtful, frustrated face, before her quick victory: p But just and deserved.
DeleteIn fact, if it had happened to me, I think I would have fallen into the same trap. I wouldn't expect that quick attack and to that area.
He might be so brave to fight naked. I think no man at this time would dare to fight naked with his testicles dangling between his legs, especially against a female opponent, Although i wish to see such a fight lol!
ReplyDeleteThe krater is very old and the depiction is much more close to the reality than any other imagery from the later era. He definitely did not wear an heavy protective armory. We do not have any solid prof but it is likely he fought completely naked, the same way how the ancient Olympic games were organized. I'd love to see such a fight too.
DeleteI don't think men would agree to have such a fight. Even if they do; they might not allow any hit below the belt because they are so scared of the idea that their testicles might get hit and that would end the fight in seconds.
DeleteWell, men are sometimes overconfident.
DeleteWhen they realize their mistake, it is usually too late :)
Hi Wendy it's me again.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the helpful advice about keeping my bits safe while sparring. Unfortunately we had a bit of an accident at the dojo and now I need to know if you have any advice for how to treat a pair of testicles after they've been struck. I realize this might not be your exact area of expertise but you seem very knowledgeable about the subject so thought I'd ask :)
Hi James, you are right this is not exactly my area of expertise :)
DeleteAll I know is how we treated such accidents when Bob or Peter got some testicular pain. They were allowed to rest, with open legs to avoid any further pressure and we put an ice pack on the affected area. The pain usually went away in a couple of minutes and they could continue their participation in our training. Maybe sounds weird, but I noticed my gentle rubbing of Bob's belly also helped a little.
There were a few instances of some more serious accidents, but Linda assessed they do not require a medical assistance. Some mild painkillers like ibuprofen and relieve from the training that day helped those poor guys. But I advice you if the pain persists for longer then an hour and/or you notice a swelling or bruising of your scrotum etc. do not delay seeing a doctor. Better safe than sorry. It is always important to wear a proper protection as we discussed before. Be careful with your precious organs. Wendy
Hi Wendy,
DeleteAs usual, thanks for the advice, it was a real life saver. I lay down on the ground (well tbh I was already there after the nutshot haha) placed an ice pack onto them and had someone lift my legs onto 2 separate chairs to keep them spread and elevated. Another helpful bit of advice I was told was, once I could walk again, to squat over and lower the testicles into a tub of hot salty water, which I must say, really did miracles for the nausea, headaches, swelling and muscle cramps that come along with a hard kick to those 'precious organs'. Maybe this will help Bob or Peter next time they find themselves on the end of a firm kick to the dangly bits.
Hi James,
DeleteThanks for the advice on the the hot water and bathtub. Next time I talk with Linda I will for sure suggest this for Bob and Peter. Unfortunately, we did not have a bathtub in our facilities but maybe she might find some solution. Thanks again and take care.
Actually, it wasn't a bathtub, it was just a plastic tub (sorry, I should of worded it better), almost like an ice-cream container, it was just filled with salty water and I had to lower the damaged goods into it
DeleteAaah, OK I see. That's quite handy :) Thanks
DeleteWell done, Wendy,
ReplyDeleteI love Greek mythology, so ahead of its time! I think you'll find that, in the original stories, Amazons routinely castrated male captives after a battle - those who were allowed to live that is! With so many testicles to practice on it's very unlikely that they didn't find the most effective ways of exploiting this weakness in a fight.
Even today, male soldiers are terrified of being being taken by female opponents.
Thanks for the insight. Yes, I also think if Amazons ever existed they would definitely know men's weaknesses as and vulnerabilities well :)
DeleteThere is quite some truth in Greek mythology, more than we admit. Wendy
Have you ever experimented with the "ballbusting" fetish?
ReplyDeleteNo, as I wrote elsewhere in the comments I do know how to 'utilize' men's balls for self defense and I like to play with my boyfriends testicles. Sometimes I do have some vivid fantasies but actually we do not really indulge in any kinky fetish. Or at least not yet :) Wendy
DeleteI would say that it's more than a stretch to connect comments like this (Amazons castrating male captives) with what you purport that your blog is about Wendy. I note that in response to a previous comment you claimed that this blog is not about castration. If that is really the case, then comments like this should not have been approved. Do you really wonder why this blog attracts hostile comments from men when you allow comments that have no relevance at all to women's self-defense in today's world?
ReplyDeleteThe past has always some relevance to the present. Don't worry I do not support castrating men captives, but it does not mean we stop talking about Greek mythology. Or are you a proponent of cancel culture even when it comes to ancient Greek myths? Have a nice day, Wendy
DeleteYou include posts that specifically discuss castration because it is an act that you believe should be performed on men. Despite your numerous claims to the contrary, this blog is not just about 'justified' women's self-defense in purportedly desperate situations such as rape. These mythical and/or historical references to castration have no relevance to what you claim your blog is for. If references to castration didn't appear in Greek mythology, it's highly unlikely you would be talking about it at all.
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ReplyDeleteHi Kendra, thanks for the links. You do have talent, but for my taste there is too much gore and blood. I like how you draw the female warriors, thou. I think some readers might like it. Wendy
DeleteThere's a blast from the past. I thought Kendra had packed in years ago!
DeleteI think that this myth was invented by men, and many men do not like it when they talk about their vulnerability. They are ashamed to admit that a woman can defeat them using their natural weakness. Therefore, the Amazon did not win. And maybe she won, but men hide it, so that women would not consider them weak.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point Leonid. Maybe she did defeat him but this would destroy the myth of undefeatable Achilles so the tellers decided to rather hide the truth :)
DeleteShe lose because she fought him on the first place. Maybe achilles being faster and stronger prevented those kind of blows. Sadly for the rest of us, woman dont need to enter a ring with rules or even tell the guy they plan to aim his vitals. Actually they can even distract or trick the guy to low his guard and expose his testicles, delivering then a devastating surprise attack that would end the fight before it even begins.
ReplyDeleteSadly for you guys but luckily for us, we can use all that tactics :) Achilles was supposed to win, this is the legend. In reality, it might have ended up quite badly for him :) Wendy
DeleteIf you want to deep dive on the myth. The greeks were i think the first from ancient warriors to commit to spears as their primary weapon. With a spear Achilles could prevent a kick or the axe, if you really want to think on it (i want) maybe is there a correlation between greeks nakedness and using spears to guard from the drawbacks on that decision.
DeleteAlthough i think its far more interesting to analyze your disbelief on Achilles chances fighting naked. Being naked make a grab trivial and a kick way more likely. But mostly (really want to know what you think) i belief we guys really dont know how to fight.
I did martial arts enough to discover if fight a girl, i would almost surely punch or kick her face. If she is worse than me she can trade blows, kick or punch my testicles the moment i hit her face. If she is better, she can block then kick directly there. I never sparred with low blows allowed. On general i think a woman have way more experience defending face punches than guy dealing with low blows.
How would you fight a guy? im curious about the potential of a woman on a no tricks scenario.
Hi andré. Thanks for the pretty interesting analysis and questions. Let me think, isn't a spear something like a phallic symbol to demonstrate male dominance :)) You might be right, some long weaponry to keep the physical contact in distance could be introduced to compensate for the exposed vulnerability (or a small penis :)? In any close contact body to body fighting testicles would represent a fatal weakness. So yeah rather keep your enemy in a distance or your testicles will suffer.
DeleteSome vital points are shared between males and females. Some are unique to males (testicles) and some to females (breasts). Men are accustomed to a certain form of a fight when fighting other men e.g. a classic fistfight targeting mainly face and stomach. Men tend to apply the same principle in a fight with a woman. On the other hand, a woman is not bound by any of these principles or expectations, and her array of possibilities of techniques and targets is larger. It increases her chances significantly. If I was in hand-to-hand combat I would for sure use the 'distract with a high blow - attack testicles with a low blow' principle. Or alternatively, I would deliver high and low blows at once so he could block one but not both attacks :) There is also a possibility to focus on defense and blocking only and then to deliver an unexpected resolute low blow to end the fight. But I have to say I am not a martial artist, my insight is purely theoretical, I just learned some self defense. I hope I answered your question. Wendy
Long glory to men's mighty spear lol. First of all thanks Wendy for your time Wendy, i deep apreciate your answers.
DeleteGoing back on my first principle it looks like a straight up fight its woman worst case scenario, mostly because she cant resort to tricks and distraction that would work on a more open situation. From your strategies the last one its almost purely psychological. Pretend to fight fair to make him drop his guard and deliver to him a finishing testicle kick.
Is the element of deception casual or intentional? Would he decieve himself or would you actively act to make him believe that?
From my talk to woman succesful on conflict situations they almost always avoid the fight . they deliver a preemptive knee or kick on the testicles. Some woman (This is on more friendly "playfight" setup) even pretend to lose the fight so the man gets distracted on his triunph and she can kick or even punch his balls to make herself the real victor.
On a more open conflict situation with a man. would you on general try to go for tricks and distractions? would you commit on distract an attacker or you would move to hand to hand combat if the first trick fail by example?
Hi andré, To your questions, it is difficult to say as often the real-life can be different than what I think would do. It also depends on the situation and the man and the seriousness and aggressiveness of the fight and how far it went. Usually, instinct plays an important role and for us, it means 'play by tricks' and exploring his weakness when available. I am neither trained nor strong enough for any fancy hand-to-hand combat so I would avoid that as much as possible. I would use the first available moment to distract (e.g. nose punch) and then attack his balls without telegraphing. If the initial trick fails it is indeed a dangerous situation as he knows now. You could trick him into thinking you deserted on using any tricks and then use it again :)
DeleteThe strategy to avoid any physical confrontation when it arises at all cost by instantly 'kicking his balls first-asking later' can be a highly effective self defense strategy but most of us are naturally reluctant to hurt male sexual organs and do it only if it is necessary, we do not want to make any tragic mistake:) Same for me, ball kicks only if there is real imminent danger of physical confrontation.
In real fight the trick let him win and then take his victory from him by the balls :) is something that would be applied as last resort and not as an initial strategy. In a playfull fight I would just highly recommend strategy like that, though. It doubles and sweeten the victory! Hope I answered your questions. Wendy
Even a playful tap in the balls, followed by lots of laughter, sends two powerful messages:
ReplyDelete1. I know how to hurt you
2. I'm up for doing it if I have to!
No apologies, no remorse. Let him be the victim for a change!
Hi, yes. You are absolutely right sometimes even the slightest contact with the testicles can resolve a dispute or calm down a too enthusiastic lover. In this case, the psychological effect can be more powerful than the pain itself. It delivers a very strong message: It can be worse, I know my stuff. Behave. Your supposed body strength over mine is for nothing because you have that little pain button between your legs :) Have a nice day. Wendy
DeleteGuys who attack women are bullies. Bullies only like victims who don't hit back. Even if it's given in fun, a quick whack to the nuts will tell him you're no victim!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!, thanks for the comment. We do not have to be victims, let's show them what we are capable of! :) Wendy
DeleteHi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteDon't you think it is time to change that phrase " Achilles heel" to represent the weakest part or the most vulnerable thing,
I think we should change that and use the term " testicles ' instead, because it is more vulnerable and sensitive. would you agree ?
Hi, thanks for your suggestion, absolutely. We should replace the term Achilles heel with testicles that would be more appropriate for the modern age and more realistic. e.g. His bad temper is his testicles. :) Wendy
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Katherine Heigl Hates Balls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF2TyajIL94&t=3s
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