The Struggles of Being a Straight White Male

Pull up a chair, put down your pitchfork, and hear about my pains.

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Straight white male, I know the road looks tough ahead.
The women want rights.
The gays want kids.
Can’t you just leave us alone?
And also, no, to the things you asked for.

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The Struggles of Being a Straight White Male

Pull up a chair, put down your pitchfork, and hear about my pains.

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