To my surprise, the original Nervous Nellie was a man! Nervous Nellie was a Senator named Frank Kellog in the 1920s. Then, I came across this blog post by a feminist law professor who discussed the back story of Nervous Nellie. I couldn’t believe common colloquialisms are so one-sidedly sexist. Other masculine colloquialisms are still pretty average - namely, Average Joe and every Tom, Dick, and Harry. Even though Jack of all Trades is often followed by “master of none,” the phrase is rarely used as a standalone derogatory description. There must be male equivalents, right? However, the few masculine colloquialisms I found are mostly positive: Jack of all Trades, Happy as Larry, Curious George, Even Steven. The deeper question is, what does it say about our collective understanding of gender roles if all these derogatory expressions are popularized by shows and politicians we see every day? Masculine traits It is not hard to see most of these expressions originated in popular culture and politics. Its exact origin is unknown, but it is said to have European roots dated back to the 18th century. Lazy Susan: a turntable usually found in Chinese restaurants, also known as a “dumb waiter”.Nervous Nellie: an expression started in the 20s but popularized by President Johnson referring to his Vietnam policy critics in the 60s.Negative Nancy: a derivative expression from Nervous Nellie.Debbie Downer: a character in Saturday Night Live’s skit who debuted in 2004.Chatty Cathy: a doll manufactured by Mattel in the 60s. #Negative nancy founded movie#Bye Felicia: a phrase from the movie “Friday” in 1995.I was curious about the origins of these colloquialisms, so I dug around the internet and found some answers. The fact that these expressions are so commonly used means we collectively imply women are too talkative and gossipy (Chatty Cathy), pessimistic (Debbie Downer), constant naysayers (Negative Nancy), lazy and unambitious (Lazy Susan), timid and anxious (Nervous Nellie), and worse still, should be dismissed because they are “random bitches that nobody is sad to see go” according to the Urban Dictionary entry of Bye Felicia. Feminine traitsĬhatty Cathy, Debbie Downer, Lazy Susan, Negative Nancy, Nervous Nellie, and Bye Felicia, all associate female names with negative traits. If there are biases you notice, please point it out, I’ll be very happy to discuss it. That said, I still contend that there is a general tendency for common colloquialisms to paint women in a bad light, while not doing the same to men. I should preface this by saying I did not grow up in an English-speaking country, so my list is likely incomplete. I started writing down expressions that are gendered and potentially sexist, and there’s quite a number of them. This is an actual conversation I had a few weeks ago. “Nah - the park doesn’t look that interesting.” do you even know who she is?Īs seen on YouTube! The pilot episode of Negative Nancy, remastered! A terrible boss, a terrible waitress, a terrible crime! See where it all began… can you have the perfect day? A choose your 'no' adventure!Įach story features many branching paths: decisions you make can completely change the course of the story!Ĭollect mementos to remind you of all adventures you’ve had with Nancy.“Wanna go for a walk? It’s very nice out.” Who’s going to stop her… you? If you think being fired is enough to escape. It’s that customer, and if she can’t speak to the manager she’s going right to the top. Road trips, wellness retreats, the sweet allure of revenge. What would you do with fifteen minutes of fame? When a famous StreamTuber comes to MegaMart, everything changes. They say the more you remember, the more you’ve lost… but what if you have nothing to lose? Heavily armed customers, conspiracy theorists, and a MegaMart under MegaSiege! Forgetting this shift? Forget about it! You’ll be solving crimes, serving customers, making and losing friends-just like real life! Each of the four episodes is filled with secrets, side-paths and alternative endings so there’s always something new to find!Īll the fun of working retail with none of the pay. if they want to take you on they'll have to get in line!Ī first playthrough takes between one and a half to two hours. Annoying StreamTubers, delusional bosses, and angry customers. You work a terrible job at Megamart with your best friend, but most of the time that’s the least of your problems. You are Nancy, a retail clerk who can only say “no!”. An interactive sitcom where you can only say “no” (or nothing at all). Not an American user? Description Steam Store Description (from Ad Blurbs) Negative Nancy is a choose your “no” adventure for people who have had enough.
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