I just realised!

[Tholok Razescar]

You know those 'male' signs? The one we use for gender indicators here?
They look... phallic!

[DraPrime]

And I just realised that of should be spelled realized.

[Tholok Razescar]

And I just realised that of should be spelled realized.

In my defence, it's late, and I haven't been at an un-retarded keyboard since Monday.

[dish]

And I just realised that of should be spelled realized.

The 'of' should be spelt 'realized'? :smallconfused:

'Realised' is standard British spelling. Maybe Tholok uses British English?

[Madmal]

You know those 'male' signs? The one we use for gender indicators here?
They look... phallic!

and i just realized this could count as spam...

[Darkcomet]

Methinks this goes here. (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93953)

[Killersquid]

The Mars symbol? Yea, I think that's the point of it.

[Mr. Mud]

I suddenly have an urge to watch Austin Powers after reading this thread... Yay for netflix! WoooooooT! :smallbiggrin:

@ v: LMAO! I love you Colin :smallbiggrin:

[Collin152]

It's little wonder why spears were the weapon of choice when they were designing a symbol for the God of War.

[Jayngfet]

You don't want to know why they made obelisks...

[Killersquid]

You don't want to know why they made obelisks...

Church steeples are sort of the same purpose...

[Dragonus45]

Church steeples are sort of the same purpose...

Church steeples :smalleek: Are you sure of that, if you are i'll never look at one the same again.

[reorith]

Church steeples are sort of the same purpose...

tension towers for powerlines were invented by a dude that was really insecure.

[ghost_warlock]

You know those 'male' signs? The one we use for gender indicators here?
They look... phallic!

Perhaps interestingly enough, the female/Venus symbol can be read as "no phallus."

Who ya gonna call? Phallus busters!

Okay...I'll go away and be quiet now. :smallredface:

[AmberVael]

Perhaps interestingly enough, the female/Venus symbol can be read as "no phallus."

Who ya gonna call? Phallus busters!

Okay...I'll go away and be quiet now. :smallredface:

This is simultaneously the stupidest and most hilarious thing I've seen all day.
:smalltongue:
You should feel proud. :smallwink:

[ghost_warlock]

This is simultaneously the stupidest and most hilarious thing I've seen all day.
:smalltongue:
You should feel proud. :smallwink:

If you really want stupid/hilarious, check out the Fisher-Price page(s) on Uncyclopedia. I laughed so hard I was crying! Warning: NSFW.

[Jayngfet]

Church steeples are sort of the same purpose...

No I mean it really represents a gods junk, trying to get to his sister. Who is the sky. And his twin. And cousin. I don't want to go further.

[Don Julio Anejo]

You know those 'male' signs? The one we use for gender indicators here?
They look... phallic!
You and Sigmund Freud should get together for a cup of coffee and a night on the town :amused:

[rayne_dragon]

No I mean it really represents a gods junk, trying to get to his sister. Who is the sky. And his twin. And cousin. I don't want to go further.

Ancient mythology tends to get like that. Actually, not just mythology... think about the knights questing for the holy grail with their lances held high. Or adventurers with their big swords descending into dark cavernous dungeons?

People tend to be able to twist everything into something sexual when they try hard enough.

I'd also like to add the CN Tower to our list of phallic buildings, especially since it has the nice big round Skydome right by it just in case it wasn't blatantly obvious enough to start with.

[ColonelFuster]

Oh dear.
This deserves a ...

LOL WUT?

[Vonriel]

People tend to be able to twist everything into something sexual when they try hard enough.

This right here is the problem. Any sort of pole/beam/etc. can be seen as phallic, but it doesn't mean that was the intent.

[dish]

This right here is the problem. Any sort of pole/beam/etc. can be seen as phallic, but it doesn't mean that was the intent.

I've always had doubts about The Gherkin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gherkin) myself.

[Innis Cabal]

Perhaps interestingly enough, the female/Venus symbol can be read as "no phallus."

Who ya gonna call? Phallus busters!

Okay...I'll go away and be quiet now. :smallredface:

We call that yonic

[Castaras]

People tend to be able to twist everything into something sexual when they try hard enough.

;) Kinky

And thus, your point is proven. :smalltongue:

[Flickerdart]

This right here is the problem. Any sort of pole/beam/etc. can be seen as phallic, but it doesn't mean that was the intent.
Oh yes, I've heard someone talking about some stupid article on how men design everything to look like a penis, giving rockets as an example. Silly me, I thought they, I don't know, fly better that way? Spears are just a stick with pointy on the end that gives reach. It's about function, not form.

[Destichado]

Church steeples are sort of the same purpose...

Good grief. No they're not.

Don't make me go all medieval history degree on you! :smallamused:

[Mr. Moon]

*face palm*

You know, back when I was in sex-ed, my teacher tried to make the same point. ("Who can tell me what this looks like, class?") I put her in a place with a short explanation on how it was not a penis, but Mars' spear and shield. Likewise, the female symbol is Venus' mirror. And anyone who sees otherwise is a hopeless pervert.

Heh, that shut her up nicely. :smallamused:

[Player_Zero]

Oh dear.
This deserves a ...

LOL WUT?

http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/7/74/Lol_wut_completely.jpg

[Pyrian]

Any sort of pole/beam/etc. can be seen as phallic, but it doesn't mean that was the intent.All too frequently, it was, though. :smalltongue:

[Castaras]

All too frequently, it was, though. :smalltongue:

Even chalk carvings in Britain were phallic from time to time :smalltongue: (http://www.24dash.com/media/image/2008/02/14/1555/380_Image_cerne-abas-giant-c-sacredsites.jpg)

(yes, I've seen this irl. Was very amusing. :smallbiggrin:)

[Haruki-kun]

*pokes AMENites and former AMENites*

http://middlezonemusings.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/eiffel-tower.jpg

[Almighty Salmon]

*pokes AMENites and former AMENites*

*Snip*

Low, man. Low.

I came up with that :smalltongue:

[Haruki-kun]

Low, man. Low.

I came up with that :smalltongue:

And everyone loves you for it. :smallbiggrin:

[CurlyKitGirl]

Funny thing: that one (or possibly a very similar one) was made during the Victorian era or roundabout then.
Those Victorians eh? :smallwink:

[evisiron]

Heh, this thread reminds me of a similar discussion IRL, which ended up with me saying "Just try and make a gesture that can't be interpreted as some sexual act".

My friend did a thumbs up, looked at it, and went "ugh, dammit!" :smallbiggrin:

[dish]

Even chalk carvings in Britain were phallic from time to time :smalltongue: (http://www.24dash.com/media/image/2008/02/14/1555/380_Image_cerne-abas-giant-c-sacredsites.jpg)

(yes, I've seen this irl. Was very amusing. :smallbiggrin:)

Yep, sometimes it is good to know that a phallic symbol really is a phallic symbol.


Don't make me go all medieval history degree on you!
But you're so forceful and manly and...hot when you go medieval history degree on us. :smallbiggrin:
Actually I just really want to know what your explanation for church steeples is. But that isn't sexy enough.