You know, a lot of girls go out with me just to further their careers... damn anthropologists.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes that women date him for career reasons, then blames scientists for studying this behavior.
- In plain terms
- He thinks women use him for career gain, but blames researchers for noticing it.
- What can you take from it?
- Blaming observers can deflect from the behavior itself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is responsible in relationships?
- Do we blame the messenger?
Another view
The joke reinforces stereotypes about career-focused relationships.
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