8 March is Be Nasty Day, Image: Pixabay
Tired of being the nice guy? It’s Be Nasty Day
Be Nasty Day is especially for those who tend to be overly polite and find themselves being taken advantage of
8 March is Be Nasty Day, Image: Pixabay
On Be Nasty Day, people are encouraged to drop their polite facades and be more honest, upfront, and frank in their interactions.
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History of Be Nasty Day
The idea of being nasty has been around since the beginning of human history.
However, living in a polite society has caused being nasty to be considered without merit and in poor taste.
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Nevertheless, there are situations when it becomes necessary to remove the polite mask, stand up for oneself and get things done.
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Supporters turn this into a motivator
In 2016, The Nasty Movement emerged as a political response to an insulting comment about then-US Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton.
Her opponent had referred to her as “that nasty woman,” but her supporters turned it into a motivator.
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A group of women believed that it sometimes takes being mean to effect change, leading to the launch of a grassroots feminist movement.
Today, Be Nasty Day encourages both men and women to stand up for their beliefs, even if it means being a bit mean.
