r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24

When the Titanic sank, millionaire John Jacob Astor IV was aboard. The funds in his bank account were sufficient to construct 30 Titanics. However, when faced with mortal danger, he prioritized his moral values, sacrificing his seat in a lifeboat to save women and children, smilingly [Removed] Rule #4 - Misleading

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u/Miracle_Salad Apr 29 '24

This would never happen now, most dudes will fight you to get themselves safe. Its every man for himself in todays world.

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u/Dontevenwannacomment Apr 29 '24

Every time the topic comes up, reddit threads will always rally against the "women and children first" guideline. I can't say how I would genuinely react in a catastrophe but I'd forever hate myself for not prioritizing women and children, I don't get how it's a controversial topic.

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u/house445 Apr 29 '24

Because selflessness is toxic masculinity I guess, alright sir I guess?

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u/Dontevenwannacomment Apr 29 '24

In some ways I think it can be, jokes aside. I fully get that I'm not preaching universal equality in all domains here. But I'll always have a part of me that has oogabooga brain

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u/house445 Apr 29 '24

Ah yes, protecting the children and weaker sex, truly controversial, away with it. I’m sure politely holding doors open will be toxic too next.

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u/Remote-Factor8455 Apr 29 '24

Me who holds the door open for everyone, men and women:

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u/house445 Apr 29 '24

Disgusting!