Women are using the Tofu Test to reject Men

[Tilex]

The "tofu test," a viral dating trend, encourages women to ask their dates if they like tofu. If a man says, "Blah, no!" (with no indication he’s ever given it a try), that's a red flag, influencers say.

"Every time you date a straight man, you must ask them their opinion of tofu,” says comedian Jenny Yang on her podcast. “Whatever their opinion is, is probably very gendered and reflective of their opinion toward women.”

The theory is: There’s some historical precedent for tying gender to food, such as meat to male hunters and plants to female gatherers. So if a straight guy is put off by plant-based products, it could be a sign that he has a bad case of fragile masculinity. Some say it might also hint at his thoughts on gender roles and political views.


What the tofu test gets wrong

But the tofu test isn't without issues.
"If you're judging someone who is anti-tofu, then you may also be guilty of making sweeping generalizations. "Someone can eat meat and still care deeply about the environment or be very emotionally attuned. And someone can be plant-based and still lack relational skills."

Chan pointed to the psychological concept called "fundamental attribution error," which is "our tendency to take one behavior and assume it reflects someone's entire character," she explained.
"That's exactly where something like the tofu test can go wrong. You're taking a single interaction and turning it into a conclusion," she said, adding this can cause people to be more judgmental and guarded.
Just because some doesn't like tofu doesn't mean they're toxically masculine."

Women are testing men's tofu tolerance. Here's why

Hate tofu? Some women think it's a sign of toxic masculinity.

www.usatoday.com

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Uhh...i would (and have) calmly explain unfermented soy is an anti-nutrient and no sane person should ever be eating it, especially males considering soy has phytoestrogens in it.

Combine that with the fact that the male endocrine system has been under attack since before birth in the womb and every day since by the environment, plastics, pesticides, etc, which all contain xeno-estrogens that bind very strongly to estrogen receptors in the male body, and that pretty much seals it.

There is a reason why Asian men have the lowest Testosterone levels of any ethnicity.

It's a health concern, not a "tofu" concern.

If they want me to eat soy give me some tempeh. Or some other fermented soy products.

 

[intricate design]

tofu has no taste. Tempeh is a step up but it’s still a bland food.

But I can eat natto every day. I love that stuff and it’s made from soy beans. Natto with raw egg yolk is the best.

i like other beans more especially garbanzo, kidney and black beans. Generally I steer clear of soy products

 

[BackInTheGame78]

tofu has no taste. Tempeh is a step up but it’s still a bland food.

But I can eat natto every day. I love that stuff and it’s made from soy beans.

i like other beans especially garbanzo, kidney and black beans.

Natto is fermented, so it's good and good for you.

 

[BPH]

This feels like grasping at straws to create such an article...

I have never had a single woman in my entire life ask me whether I've liked tofu, nor have I heard any other man given the same question.

 

[craider]

Yeah this seems like a great way for narcissistic women to disqualify themselves. I might as well ask if she likes scotch.

 

[intricate design]

Women don’t like scotch?

 

[craider]

Women don’t like scotch?

Many do, but not liking it would be a stupid, extremely narcissistic reason to reject one. Especially if the claim is that makes her a misandrist, LMFAO.

 

[Hal9000]

Ive literally never dated a woman that has ever order, prepared or even mentioned ever eating tofu in passing so where are all these judgy tofu eating women?

 

[intricate design]

Asian women buy tofu. its a low calorie ingredient to add to meals without adding too many calories, its supposed to be filling

Edamame is another bean which is really good and in Asian food especially with sushi

 

[MatureDJ]

The "tofu test," a viral dating trend, encourages women to ask their dates if they like tofu. If a man says, "Blah, no!" (with no indication he’s ever given it a try), that's a red flag, influencers say.

"Every time you date a straight man, you must ask them their opinion of tofu,” says comedian Jenny Yang on her podcast. “Whatever their opinion is, is probably very gendered and reflective of their opinion toward women.”

The theory is: There’s some historical precedent for tying gender to food, such as meat to male hunters and plants to female gatherers. So if a straight guy is put off by plant-based products, it could be a sign that he has a bad case of fragile masculinity. Some say it might also hint at his thoughts on gender roles and political views.


What the tofu test gets wrong

But the tofu test isn't without issues.
"If you're judging someone who is anti-tofu, then you may also be guilty of making sweeping generalizations. "Someone can eat meat and still care deeply about the environment or be very emotionally attuned. And someone can be plant-based and still lack relational skills."

Chan pointed to the psychological concept called "fundamental attribution error," which is "our tendency to take one behavior and assume it reflects someone's entire character," she explained.
"That's exactly where something like the tofu test can go wrong. You're taking a single interaction and turning it into a conclusion," she said, adding this can cause people to be more judgmental and guarded.
Just because some doesn't like tofu doesn't mean they're toxically masculine."

Women are testing men's tofu tolerance. Here's why

Hate tofu? Some women think it's a sign of toxic masculinity.

www.usatoday.com

It's OVER for RedMeatCels.

 

[Scaramouche]

Hi MDJ,
Don't eat Burnt Meat,the charred bits are full of Carcinogens...If Barbecue is part of your social scene,then marinate the meat over night in rough Red Wine.

 

[Scaramouche]

Hi Tilex,
Yes Tofu is a poor substitute for Meat,We can buy a very hard Cheese like Form that is not so bad.

 

[RangerMIke]

Well my answer would be "No one has ever asked me this question.... I'm from New Orleans.... we don't eat tofu. However, we will eat just about anything else with hot sauce."

 

[obelisk]

Asian women buy tofu. its a low calorie ingredient to add to meals without adding too many calories, its supposed to be filling

Edamame is another bean which is really good and in Asian food especially with sushi

edamame are soybeans (ie same as tofu)

 

[zekko]

tofu has no taste. Tempeh is a step up but it’s still a bland food.

I've had a few tofu dishes. It's good if it's fixed properly - it takes on the flavor of what it's cooked in. I could probably count on both hands the number of times I've had it though. I tried making tempeh several different ways, but I never found a way that I liked.

As for women giving a tofu test, that sounds like something only a deranged feminist would do. Like not eating tofu would be an example of "toxic masculinity" or something.

 

[intricate design]

There is no tofu test

my main babe is an affluent Chinese woman who I think is a spy. She knows that I know all about Chinese foods and medicine and culture including old fashioned ways Chinese consider sexual activity

it’s perfectly fine to talk sht about food but for the most part I’m not arguing about some Korean bbq, it’s delicious but expensive

especially when she buys. Some people like to share their love of cultural stuff like that

but I might have a spy btch who is from CHINA who has some expert nonsense to share ahow she’s not a spy…

 

[MatureDJ]

Well my answer would be "No one has ever asked me this question.... I'm from New Orleans.... we don't eat tofu. However, we will eat just about anything else with hot sauce."

And we don't eat our signature dish, boiled crawfish, anymore unless we want to pay $20 for it.

 

[Scaramouche]

Hi Intricate,
" but I might have a spy btch who is from CHINA who has some expert nonsense to share ahow she’s not a spy… "Forget that nonsense,perhaps she is Spying,but I doubt on you or your Nation,they inform on each other,they get invites to Embassy sponsered events that way...If you have a reasonable looking intellectual you have hit the Jackpot,they make wonderful partners,soo Tight LOL...In the Days of Kissinger,Mao said he would send 10 million of his Women to the States...Had that happened,then your Nation wouldn't be talking War over Taiwan.