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International Men’s Day Basics:
International Men’s Day is November 19th, and the day even has its own website even though everything you need to know about it is in the name. According to the organizers, the goal is to focus on “the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.” The theme this year is “Making a difference for men and boys.”
There are issues that relate specifically to men that deserve attention and focus. Mental health care, the high rate of suicide amongst men, and visibility for trans men are all topics that receive special focus on this day:
On #InternationalMensDay it’s important to remember:
It’s ok for men to be vulnerable
It’s ok for men to cry
It’s ok for men to be emotional
It’s ok for men to be empathetic
It’s ok for men to be afraid
It’s ok for men to seek self-care
Trans men are men
— Hot Takeman (@mistermegative) November 19, 2019
Men get depression
Men get anxiety
Men get suicidal thoughts
Men get mental illness
Maybe instead of saying “man up”
Say
“It’s okay to talk about it”#InternationalMensDay
— Mental Health Notes™ 📄 (@depressionnote) November 19, 2019
And all of that is good!
The International Men’s Day Memes:
That said, the concept of an International Men’s Day feels a bit absurd to everyone else. Doesn’t it always feel like the day belongs to men? While there are very legit things to be said about how masculinity is a burden to men, it’s also a burden to everyone around them.
Happy #InternationalMensDay to the men who never ask, “Well, is there an International MEN’S DAY?!?!” on International Women’s Day
— andi zeisler (@andizeisler) November 19, 2019
How do real men react to getting teased? They make memes. Men and their supporters made loads of memes about their excitement for International Men’s Day, their frustration about being ignored, and their plans to hang with da boys on their special day:
#InternationalMensDay but it’s only kim jungwoo pic.twitter.com/1q3PZtiygk
— cassandra ✧ MICHAEL DAY (@coIdrings) November 19, 2019
Friendly reminder #InternationalMensDay pic.twitter.com/OAR2wPOGoC
— Grosero (@jcminuzzi) November 20, 2019
Remember this #InternationalMensDay to show your homies how much you appreciate them pic.twitter.com/xyEswHPhf7
— The famous thanksgiving thot (@BigFunnyPeePee) November 19, 2019
A very happy International Men’s Day to the fellas who made these memes only.
