What Would Happen If Men Were Treated Like Women in Hollywood?

January 14, 2017 / Buzzfeed

“Nobody wants to see a movie about five dudes. White dudes. No.”

Hollywood’s a glaring example of how much our society relies on traditional gender stereotypes – like believing that everyone is a man or a woman, and that your capabilities depend on your gender. So what’s the impact of sexism in Hollywood?

The answer is super clear in this funny take on what would happen if people in Hollywood treated the entertainment industry’s men like they treat the women. Some objectification, rude assumptions, and more come out when the script is flipped.

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The Editors at Everyday Feminism

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Participant 1: Why did you get a guy PA? You know they don’t know how to work lights.

Participant 2: I know, but he seemed cute. I think you should give him a shot.

Participant 3: It says here that you went to Julliard. You’ve been on Broadway. You’re a real pro. Can I see your stomach?

Participant 4: We like it, but maybe bring in a couple of female writers to do some punch-ups.

Participant 5: It’s cute. It’s cute. This is a cute-guy comedy.

Participant 4: Right.

Participant 6: Elvis! Elvis!

Participant 7: Hey, Elvis, where are the kids tonight?

Participant 6: Smile, sweetie.

Participant 8: They’re with the sitter.

Participant 1: No way, you were in film school? Honey, you are way too attractive to be behind the scenes. You should be an actor.

Participant 3: Love what you’re doing, but can you be a little more sexy? Just a little more sexy.

Participant 4: Guy comedy isn’t really selling in Hollywood.

Participant 5: Like, nobody wants to see a movie about five dudes. White dudes. Ah.

Participant 4: No.

Participant 5: I’m not going to see that.

Participant 1: Are those lattes here yet? Hey, sweetie, careful with that light. I know it’s like kind of tricky. Just let me know if you have a problem with it.

Participant 9: You said you were 29.

Participant 10: Yeah. Yeah.

Participant 3: No, no. I mean, we’re having you in later for a dad or “old creep?”

Participant 5: We want to give you a chance. We believe somewhere there’s one guy that’s funny.

Participant 4: It’s just so hard to find.

Participant 6: No need to be such a bitch.

Participant 7: Come on, sweetheart.

Participant 3: We just don’t think that America is going to buy you as a love interest.

Participant 5: This script would be really, really good if the guys were more naked. Like, take your shirts off, you know?

Participant 4: Show a little bit.

Participant 5: Run in slow motion. Like, toss your hair. Use what you got! This is Hollywood!

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