Author Jilly Cooper, the British romance novelist, says she’s troubled by the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. In the 20th & 21st century, Cooper has written 41 books selling more than 11 million copies in Britain alone, but her views are decidedly 19th century. Speaking at the Hay Literacy Festival, she said:
“I have one adorable gay friend whose lover died. He’s just started going on the internet now. It’s all married men wanting to have gay affairs. Do you think men are so terrified of women, it’s safer to get [it] on with their own sex?“
Campaigns against sexual harassment she says have affected relationships,
“One lovely man said ‘I can’t flirt any more.’ You have a mini skirt up to here, then ‘do not touch’ tattooed across your knees.’”
But social media naturally gave the 81 year-old author a break about her antiquated views… ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? They read her to filth! Martin Walker said,
“That’s news. As a married man, I’ve never considered having a gay affair. If men are terrified of women, how are they managing to get married in the first place?“
Michelle Kelly responded,
“A lovely bundle of sexism and homophobia rolled into one!“
Another man said,
“LOL. I’m scared of my wife too. Perhaps I should try it. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, they say.“
But one guy hit the nail on the head, so to speak,
“It’s always possible that they just like cock.“
#WhatHeSaid
(Photos, YouTube; via Gay Star News)
