Twitter User Perfectly Explains What Consent Is Through A Metaphor Of Giving Someone $5

• By Malaika
• April 15, 2021
• 3 minutes read

Consent shouldn’t be this hard to grasp.

I know people like to make a big deal out of consent and everything that it entails. Many like to overdramatize it especially since the metoo movement started. However, it is a really simple thing to understand and even a five-year-old can grab the concept if they are willing. But some still act like it is a new thing. So that is probably why this one Twitter user decided to rectify that situation.

And what better way to explain things on the Internet than an apt metaphor? It may seem that putting consent and $5 in the same sentence is belittling the issue. But she makes perfect sense by oversimplifying the problem so that nobody can argue against it. You can check out the whole metaphor by scrolling below and taking a look for yourself.

Source: Twitter

It isn’t hard to understand, some just tend to turn a blind eye towards it.

Noncommitment to either answer doesn’t automatically mean yes.

That is just straight-up force.

This is just gross and should go without saying.

Justice doesn’t always help the victim.

Saying yes once doesn’t mean you get a yes card for the rest of your life.

It makes me wonder how intelligent people really are.

And the thread was apparently full of people.

Few comments just proved that some men are still stuck.

While some were quick to give an answer to shut everyone down.

I am ashamed to hear that so many of my gender still lack the knowledge of understanding the difference between consent and r*pe. You might get away with it, but there is a big chance that she will have to carry it with her for the rest of her life. I can say with full honesty that there are many men who can be trusted and we do know what the difference is, but sadly have to agree that there are tons of rotten apples in between them as well.

To those who had to deal with such pain and terror: Do not let the person win who has done you harm. Do not be afraid to speak out, seek guidance, training, and support, because you know you deserve to be happy. -Michel M. Prins

This is the Internet so hate is expected.

But at the end of the day, it is sad to see those other men only listen to words that come out a guys mouth.

What are your thoughts about this metaphor? Do you think she captured the meaning of consent perfectly? Comment down below and let us know.