There’s still a viral debate making the rounds. Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man? Or would you prefer to be with a bear?
A lot of women are loudly and proudly choosing the bear.
Let’s be blunt. That’s not empowering. That’s not clever. That’s broken thinking.
The Mixed Message
These same women will post about needing a “real man.” They want a protector and a provider. They want someone who opens doors and kills spiders. They also look for a man who makes six figures and knows how to fight off a home intruder. Additionally, he should be capable of crying on command. They want safety and security. But, they hesitate to admit this publicly. They see men as more dangerous than a wild animal with claws and killer instincts.
You want protection but say you’re safer with a predator? You want men to stand up and shield you from danger, but treat them like the danger?
That’s not equality. That’s hypocrisy.
Let’s Be Clear
The average bear will maul you if it’s hungry, scared, or territorial. The average man? He’ll move aside on a trail, say hello, maybe offer to help if you’re lost or injured.
Men—especially the ones who were raised right—are wired to protect. Not prey. Pop culture and clickbait feminism have twisted the narrative. Masculinity is now treated like a red flag instead of a lifeline.
Trust the Bear, Hate the Man?
This isn’t just a dumb meme. It’s a window into how twisted the public conversation around men has become. If you say a bear is safer, then you’re implying masculinity is about violence. You’re also suggesting it’s about threat and fear.
You’re also ignoring reality. Women are far more likely to be protected by a man in a crisis than harmed by one. Law enforcement? Mostly men. First responders? Mostly men. The guy who changed your tire or walked you to your car because it was dark? Men. Not bears.
Cultural Gaslighting
You can’t build a culture where men are expected to defend society while at the same time demonizing them. You can’t raise boys to be honorable and courageous. This is especially true if you’re teaching girls that those boys are inherently untrustworthy or violent.
That’s cultural gaslighting. And the worst part? It’s tolerated—even celebrated—in the name of “empowerment.”
What it really is: fear-mongering dressed up as feminism.
A Call for Sanity
Look, it’s okay to want safety. It’s okay to be cautious. But it’s not okay to create a society where half the population is treated like potential threats based on nothing but gender.
That’s not justice. That’s cowardice.
Men aren’t perfect. Neither are women. But if your knee-jerk answer to “man or bear” is bear, you’re not making a feminist statement. You’re proving how badly the culture has failed at building trust, respect, and common sense between the sexes.
Let’s bring back reality. Respect isn’t gendered—it’s earned. And trust can’t survive in a world where men are only valuable until they’re feared. Want better men? Start by treating them like humans, not monsters.
Past The Static 