Manspreading Has Reached Running

LIFE > Women ‘Manspreading has crossed over to the realm of running, and it’s not OK’ Taking up space in the world seems hardwired for men – but right now, it reeks of selfishness, says Helen Coffey

An article screenshot from The Independent shows a headline claiming that manspreading has crossed into running, alongside a subheadline criticizing men for taking up too much space. The joke is the exaggerated comparison between sitting with spread legs and running, framing ordinary athletic movement as selfish manspreading. EN: An article screenshot from The Independent shows a headline claiming that manspreading has crossed into running, alongside a subheadline criticizing men for taking up too much space. The joke is the exaggerated comparison between sitting with spread legs and running, framing ordinary athletic movement as selfish manspreading.

• @itvbia / 557 2020-05-04