I've run into both in the woods and I'll take the bear 100% of the time. And yes, I'd even take the bear who had two babies galumphing along behind her. I carry a gun for both encounters and would likely only need it for one.
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My thing with the man and bear has always come down to motivations. If a bear rapes me, it's because it's horny. If a bear mauls me, it's because it's scared or defending its territory. If a bear eats me, it's because it's hungry. Dominance and cruelty will not come into it. The bear will not keep me alive in its basement.
The other thing is that bears don't lie. You might not understand their language, but they absolutely will not act like they're friendly and safe only to lure you or groom you. If it wants to kill you, it'll just do it without any fucked-up mind games.
I haven't posted here before because I'm never sure how to feel about gendered spaces, but this particular issue is one of those ones where I can't help but identify as a woman. I think it's probably all the trauma. :D
Those are really good points. I particularly like what you said about lying, a bear won't lie, deceive and gaslight people afterwards to discredit you.
Still choosing the bear! But I think the point of this comic might be lost in the exaggeration...
Bears generally avoid people. They're naturally afraid of humans, which makes them pretty safe. Things are different when bears become familiar and comfortable around people, or discover that humans are a source of food. Then they get close to people which makes them much more of a threat.
By contrast, strange men are not naturally afraid of people, and most have learned that humans are a source of food. That makes strange men far more dangerous. Pick the bear every time.
also I want to see a bear
I've seen them. Black, grizzly and polar.
They're gorgeous animals, but ... I prefer seeing them from a distance, thank you very much. 😜
I've only seen in zoos :(
Stanzi made this as a skit basically: https://youtube.com/shorts/9MdYx9vFnYU
NGL, this comment under the video is 🔥!
It's less dangerous to be lost in the woods with no help at all than it is to be in a club with a man upset you'd choose the bear.