Clown's Insightful Tweets on Male Violence in America Go Viral

In a series of viral tweets, Twitter user Sanduhruh (@boguspress) has sparked a thought-provoking conversation about male violence in America. The tweets, which have garnered thousands of retweets and likes, offer a unique perspective from someone who identifies as a clown.

In the first tweet, posted on August 12, 2017, at 3:38 PM, Sanduhruh writes, "Hey everyone I'm a clown and I just got back from facepainting at a picnic and here's my take on male violence in America:" This tweet, which has received 17.6K retweets and 31.3K likes, sets the stage for a compelling discussion on the roots of male aggression.

The second tweet, posted 16 hours ago from the time of the screenshot, delves deeper into the issue: "It starts young. And it's more than just letting boys play with guns, it's how we shame them for feeling anything that isn't anger." This tweet has also resonated with many, receiving 758 retweets and 6,294 likes.

The conversation sparked by these tweets has drawn numerous comments from users sharing their own experiences and opinions. One user commented, "Genuinely insightful post from a literal clown about the treacherous state of masculinity in America and the role of shame in shaping the minds of young people to create a culture that celebrates a misinterpretation of stoicism," highlighting the unexpected yet profound nature of the tweets.

Another user shared a personal story, "When he was 2, I bought my nephew a baby doll because he loved babies. He'd cuddle and change the diaper. At a birthday party, he had a huge purple & blue butterfly painted over his whole face. The other kids loved it! In preschool and kindergarten, he played house with the girls when the boys started to play too rough. He was routinely the only boy invited to girls' parties. None of this 'turned him gay.'"

Many of the comments reflect on the harmful effects of rigid gender roles and the importance of allowing children to express themselves freely. One user noted, "I have often said 'keeping your son from doing "girly" things won't stop them from (or make them) be gay'. On THEIR side they have years of PROOF that it worked, but what they fail to realize is that all those people were still gay, they were just closeted and repressed and then angry and resentful and the cycle continues."

Others shared their own struggles with traditional masculinity. One user wrote, "This****s home, my father was the same, men say, act, do this, don’t do any of these things or you’re a p****. As I got into my teens by some miracle maybe, I started forming my own opinions on s***, all that masculine s*** is just that, s***. Let kids enjoy, and find themselves. It’s taken me decades to undo some of the s*** from my childhood."

The discussion also touched on the role of parents in shaping their children's views on gender. One user shared, "My dad died last September, but one story I will never forget about him was the time I was 8 years old and he brought me to the home depot workshop. They give you an apron and it had your name on it, your favorite color, and your favorite animal. I said rainbow and white tiger. He said 'are you sure about rainbow?' I said yes and he responded 'fine by me'. Too many dad's out there wouldn't allow such a thing, and that's a shame."

Sanduhruh's tweets have clearly struck a chord, prompting a deeper examination of how society's expectations of masculinity can lead to harmful behaviors. The conversation continues to evolve as more users share their thoughts and experiences, shedding light on the complexities of gender roles and the importance of fostering emotional expression in boys from a young age.