Of *course* tape needs to be gendered. What was I thinking to not expect this? Interestingly, the pink girls’ tape was about 30% cheaper than the regular clear kind. I’d like to think this is an attempt at a creative and progressive response to the pay gap, but somehow I doubt that.
And yes, Dear Reader, I did buy it for Jender-Son. I am nothing if not cheap.
Feminist Philosophers 
Inquiring minds want to know….. Is the tape actually pink?!
No, clear.
There is also the Just 4 girls Pritt glue stick to match.
Except that it has a trendy “4” instead of “for”.
I am clueless.
No Miss Kitty on it? I am sad.
You’ll forgive me if I thought it was some other kind of tape entirely and wondered if it being clear wasn’t counter productive…
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