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Women Get the Last Laugh With #WasteHisTime2016 Twitter Takeover

By Felissa Allard 2 min read

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Poor unsuspecting men better turn to social media to check out if they’re being played by the women in their lives.

On Wednesday night, a new Twitter hashtag, #WasteHisTime2016, has the female sphere of the Twitterverse sharing ideas and ways on how to, well, waste a man’s time. In truly evil (read: funny) and unique ways.

finally allow him to take you on a date then after have him drop you off at your other man's house #WasteHisTime2016

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— cy baby (@cyrenelovette) January 6, 2016

https://twitter.com/MeraMaikano/status/685105063321317376

Get him on your reality show. Have the most expensive wedding ever then DUMP him after a few days #WasteHisTime2016 pic.twitter.com/VnYYV7GwJs

— qUiiN (@Nina_Imu) January 7, 2016

Most of the Tweets have the same theme. Lure a man in, only to then completely embarrass him and destroy his confidence. If the Tweet is turned around, it’s probably safe to say that the behavior, or some variation, was committed against the Tweeter at some point in their dating history. If it reads that way, this movement seems a little like sour grapes.

But not everyone is embracing this new meme. Some Tweeters, both male and female, are rebelling against the hashtag, saying it’s an embarrassment or just plain sad.

https://twitter.com/Mel_J_Compass/status/685086838541922304

I can't wait for the girls who used #WasteHisTime2016 are the same girls who say #WheresMyMan2017

— Kaylor Hodges (@KaylorHodges) January 7, 2016

https://twitter.com/AubriAline/status/685131648296419328

No matter which sex committed the original offense, the behavior in each Tweet is careless, selfish, and downright mean, which makes it sad to think of happening to anyone, regardless of gender.

And of course, no Twitter battle would be complete without hearing from the other side. Now men are joining in on how to #WasteHerTime2016. Let the battle of the sexist hashtags commence.