Pirates and Mermaids
Underwater Adventures is a really cool aquarium. We love going through the huge clear tubes and watching the fish swim overhead.
But must they put "Pirates" and "Mermaids" on their bathrooms? The first time I saw this I stood for several minutes thinking "WHAT?" Then I realized pirates were supposed to be male and mermaids were supposed to be female. Then I started my internal rant about gender stereotypes. Why can't boys be mermaids (or mermen, I suppose)? Why can't girls be pirates?
If anyone is moved to join me in complaining about this, here's the place to do it: http://www.sharky.tv/inq/asksharky.htm
But must they put "Pirates" and "Mermaids" on their bathrooms? The first time I saw this I stood for several minutes thinking "WHAT?" Then I realized pirates were supposed to be male and mermaids were supposed to be female. Then I started my internal rant about gender stereotypes. Why can't boys be mermaids (or mermen, I suppose)? Why can't girls be pirates?
If anyone is moved to join me in complaining about this, here's the place to do it: http://www.sharky.tv/inq/asksharky.htm