Conservative’s #HowToSpotAFeminist Challenge Gets Hijacked in the Funniest Way

Conservative radio host Doc Thompson set some tempting bait when he called for tips on #HowToSpotAFeminist via Twitter. The challenge was supposed to set the stage for a discussion on Glen Beck's The Blaze -- but instead it sparked something way more fun.

Here's the challenge Thompson issued on Sunday. Naturally there were plenty of snarky anti-feminist replies, exactly what he was looking for.

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Any tips on #HowToSpotAFeminist??? We'll discuss tomorrow http://t.co/MlSI2zGap3 #WhatILearnedToday

— Doc Thompson (@DocThompsonShow) May 3, 2015

But then feminists picked up on the hashtag and started playing with it. First came the obvious responses. And that's good. We have to start somewhere.

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= Dear people using #HowToSpotAFeminist hashtag. = FEMINIST: a person who believes in political, economic & social equality of the sexes.

— kelly oxford (@kellyoxford) May 5, 2015

It's not like there's a uniform or anything. We're just people who want equality. 

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#HowToSpotAFeminist holding her head high, wearing whatever she likes, confident gaze, generally acting like a human who deserves respect.

— sylva (@queenfeminist) May 6, 2015

Did you know feminists have secret beauty treatments? Someone let the cat out of the bag here.

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#HowToSpotAFeminist We carry around water bottles of man tears to stay hydrated and radiant.

— kitty (@howdyitskitty) May 5, 2015

Because men can be feminists, too -- and we appreciate them.

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Look for a man who's grown up, not just grown older #HowToSpotAFeminist

— EricMM76 (@EricMM76) May 5, 2015

There were several super-literal weight training-related responses, which seemed appropriate. Feminists are strong women, after all. And yeah, we could use a spot at the gym every now and then.

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#HowToSpotAFeminist follow the same rules for spotting during weightlifting that you would for anyone else

— gray (@adnqt) May 5, 2015

Seriously, guys, get with the program.

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#HowToSpotAFeminist Look in the mirror. If you don't see one there, hop in a time machine and go back where you belong.

— Angela Cobb (@angelacobb) May 5, 2015

Feminists are women of mystery, of stealth and cunning! Just kidding, we're wide out in the open. But this one's funny.

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#HowToSpotAFeminist? u can't. we move unseen in the shadows until it is too late. we are sneaky like ninjas.

— amy brown (@arb) May 5, 2015

Feminists are eating all of the cookies, and that's why misogynists get so upset. Finally, we understand.

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#HowToSpotAFeminist She's the one eating all the delicious cookies you think you deserve by pretending that chivalry is feminism.

— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) May 5, 2015

Here comes a guy trying to get his brothers in line. Good luck with that! It's a lost cause. But thank you for caring.

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#HowToSpotAFeminist She's the one who won't put up with your butt-hurt asshattery and now you're whining about it on twitter. Grow up, kid.

— Jeff Tiedrich (@jefftiedrich) May 5, 2015

But seriously, why all the backlash against equality? What's really behind that? This woman has a compelling theory.

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Find the person whose radical notion of gender equality makes you feel angry because of your unresolved mommy issues. #HowToSpotAFeminist

— Katie Halper (@kthalps) May 5, 2015

Aw yeah, blame it on the woman! Blame is on mom, every time.

Finally, someone came out with the truth feminists' true colors.

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They turn solid purple during the Full Moon. #HowToSpotAFeminist

— Michal (@inkasrain) May 5, 2015

Feminists, your secret is out!

Why do you think some people are so threatened by feminism?

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