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"MICHAEL PHELPS SHARES HISTORIC NIGHT WITH AFRICAN-AMERICAN." Fuck off.

Are These Headlines About Male Or Female Olympians?

Yes, that's right. The AP decided that Michael Phelps tying for a silver medal was more newsworthy than fellow swimmer Katie Ledecky winning gold _and_ smashing the world record. What are they like?!

Correct answer: A man.

Is the top headline about a man or a woman?

Equestrianism multi-gold medal winning superstar Charlotte Dujardin here, clearly "dressed to thrill"....in a riding hat and sweaty T-shirt.

Correct answer: A woman.

What about this one?

Simone Manuel is the the first African-American woman to win an individual swimming event at the Olympics. She took joint first place with Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. But don't bother mentioning her name or anything, just her race; Michael Phelps winning his 22nd gold is way more newsworthy.

What gender do you think this "African-American" is?

Olympic multi-gold medal winning cyclist Laura Trott, to be precise. "Britain's most decorated female Olympian Laura Trott, 24, is decorated in more than one way: Her multiple ear piercings." Yep, this happened.

Who is this headline referring to?

Gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas was attacked by online trolls and right-wing journalists, and said she was "heartbroken" after the attacks against her. She explained: "I was standing in respect for USA. I'm from a military family and that people in the military either salute the flag or stand to attention."

Who is being criticised here?

Because when a man tits about during a national anthem, it's deeply hilarious, but if a woman doesn't stand correctly she's the _literal worst_.

It's staying anonymous, but it's about a woman. The definition of "Sex scandal" now apparently includes an Olympic athlete choosing to have sex for fun because she a) can and b) wants to.

Who is the subject of this article?

Why, women of course! Because why call the female U.S. beach volleyball team "Olympic athletes" when you can call them "beach beauties in bum-baring shorts?"

Correct answer: Women.

Is this headline about men or women?

Bradley Wiggins: "We went for a drink to celebrate our win." The Mirror: "No, you went for a BOOZE UP. To get PISSED. Because you are LADS. Banter! Romps! Cheeky!"

Correct answer: A group of men.

Michael Phelps has an "intimidating presence," according to Piers Morgan. Michael Phelps doesn't believe in coming second, apparently. Michael Phelps wipes his bum with silver medals, because he is a WINNER.

Is a man teaching us things here, or is it a woman?

Her husband is so proud of her! He's a handsome doctor! He's gushing! She's blushing! OMG. Oh by the way she won like a gold medal or something whatevs. HER HUSBAND THO. \*swoons\*

Correct answer: Female.

What's the gender of this rowing gold medallist?

"Striptease" = pratting around and having a bit of a laugh, apparently.

Who did a "cheeky 'striptease'"?

She's got a fucking name, Chicago Tribune. It's Corey Cogdell. She's a two-time Olympic bronze medal winner in the Women's Trap Shooting, not just some bloke's wife. Capisce?

Correct answer: A woman

And finally, who is this Tribune headline about?

...in identifying shitty headlines. You didn't get many right, but maybe that's a good thing. You clearly don't see the shittiness. Can we borrow your rose-tinted anti-shittiness goggles please? Thanks.

You win bronze...

...in identifying shitty, sexist headlines. Well done. Maybe one day, there won't be any shitty, sexist headlines at all. But until then, let's keep telling everyone how shitty and sexist they are.

You win silver...

...in identifying sexist language. It really shouldn't be quite this easy, should it? Still, well done for getting so many right.

You win gold...

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