Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Feminism: chat

Original poster

Mermaids on twitter

131 replies

HeyDuggeesCakeBadge · 22/05/2019 09:10

Has mermaids closed their twitter account or been suspended? I can't find it and I definitely haven't been blocked.

I'm wondering whether the whole Phoebe Waller-Bridge has forced them to be quiet for a bit?

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Thread gallery
5
beenandgoneandbackagain · 28/05/2019 09:55

Their lack of self awareness is stunning.

If you don't want to be likened to the child catcher, don't lure children to your stand with promises of sweets and puppies. Simples.

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 25/05/2019 16:01

Playing the victim card. Sticks and stones (and under the counter medication) may break my bones but words and memes, etc

okeydokeywokeyblokey · 25/05/2019 14:23

www.thirdsector.co.uk/pictures-child-catcher-posted-online/small-charities/article/1584904

No pictures of susie green as the child snatcher show up on Google images, could this be untrue?

AlwaysComingHome · 24/05/2019 20:54

PWB isn't on Twitter

That, in itself, raises her in my estimation.

GrumpyGran8 · 24/05/2019 20:22

Anyway, can anyone explain what happened on mermaids' twitter re PWB?
Mermaids tweeted four photos of PWB, each with a quote from one of their trans clients, saying how they were happy to be trans. They didn't add a name, so that it appeared that PWB had said those words herself.
PWB isn't on Twitter, but lots of people tweeted screenshots at her agent. I don't know if lawyers got involved, but Mermaids delted the tweets pretty quickly.

NeurotrashWarrior · 23/05/2019 21:34

Jesus!

Sweets and puppies?!

Anyway, can anyone explain what happened on mermaids' twitter re PWB?

I'm guessing lots of people tweeted it at them and queried their affirmative crap?

GrumpyGran8 · 23/05/2019 21:07

Anyway, I had some really good Viennese biscuits from Waitrose this week. I ate the whole packet in one day and now I cannot stop thinking about them.
Bother! that's reminded me that I forgot to buy biscuits this week. Never mind, I think there's some old chocolate digestives mouldering at the bottom of the biscuit barrel...
BRB!

Floisme · 23/05/2019 18:12

I wonder if they're trying to smoke PWB out. I think she's a bit too clever for that myself - if she does want to say more, she'll do it when she's ready.

Genderfreelass · 23/05/2019 18:05

So mermaids still using PWB on their blog including a photo!

From the blog, "...Mermaids is just about allowing me to find out who I amnowand worry about tomorrow...tomorrow."

Find out who you are now, go on blockers that endocrinologists have said impact brain development as well as physical development so are not able to make an informed choice before going on cross sex hormones and then surgery. Tomorrow needs to be considered today before the permanent effects of drugs and surgery.

parpsqueak · 23/05/2019 16:55

this is absolutely fucking outrageous! Who in their right mind would think that is OK?!

has anyone seen if PWB has responded at all?

OhHolyJesus · 23/05/2019 13:00

Thanks Old knew someone would have it! Using it to peak trans someone so you have shared for a good purpose!

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 23/05/2019 12:47

Cute not cure

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 23/05/2019 12:47

Cure dog/bitch/whatever. But canines can always tell...

OldCrone · 23/05/2019 12:42

Does anyone have a pic of the Mermaids stand that had puppies and sweets?

twitter.com/LilyLilyMaynard/status/1075743264257511424

Mermaids on twitter
LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 23/05/2019 11:44

I always like this one

Mermaids on twitter
Genderfreelass · 23/05/2019 11:10

Great post red

OhHolyJesus · 23/05/2019 10:53

Sorry to derail slightly...Does anyone have a pic of the Mermaids stand that had puppies and sweets? I'm sure I heard about that on MN, or did I dream (nightmare) this?

beenandgoneandbackagain · 23/05/2019 10:40

As a femme-presenting gay transman I think Mumsnet is lovely and very validating. Confused

I like my gender fluid to be red, made of grapes, and matured in cellars for a few years Wine Grin

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 23/05/2019 10:32

I’m pretty amazing.

ALittleBitofVitriol · 23/05/2019 10:24

I suppose the word 'amazing' can mean whatever mermaids want it to though.

They identify as amazing. How dare you gatekeep being amazing, they have a genuine internal ambience that totally inspires wonder*

*wonder wtf they've been smoking...

RedToothBrush · 23/05/2019 09:29

Its a commerical advertising and marketing strategy. Not raising awareness.

Its not even subtle.

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 23/05/2019 09:28

Gender therapist - explain the qualifications for this? Will they have studied and physiology at all or just jelly babies?

LizzieSiddal · 23/05/2019 08:57

You are correct Red.

The baby advert is grooming parents.

Birdsfoottrefoil · 23/05/2019 08:51

Talk to an actual gender therapist and they'll tell you about the difference between brains and everything else

🤣😂🤣🤣😂. I am sure they will! 😂🤣🤣😂

Scientists on the other hand....

RedToothBrush · 23/05/2019 08:35

Re, the baby advert.

If you want a more obvious sign that it's not about children at all, but recruiting parents than that advert says it loud and clear.

Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.

Join Mumsnet Log In

This thread is closed and is no longer accepting replies. Click here to start a new thread.