Sexual Assault: Viral Twitter Thread Mocks The Flawed Logic

March 7th, 2021 | Updated on June 25th, 2022

Young women are vulnerable to all types of sexual violence. According to NISVS report, nearly 1 in 5 women in the United States (18.3%) has been raped at least once in her life. Nearly 1 in 5 women in the United States (18.3%) has been raped at least once in her life.

Many believe that this number does not show the true picture as many sexual assaults and harassment victims don’t report their experiences.

Sadly, most common advice is reserved for women, potential victims. Potential perpetrators, the men, get no advice from society. And this one viral Twitter thread mocks this flawed logic in a series of all-telling tweets.

1.

beware of drugs! do not put drugs in drinks that are not yours.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

2.

watch what you are wearing! if you feel you may sexually assault somebody, it is best to wear a shirt that says “rapist” so that others can steer clear.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

3.

when walking at night, do not sexually assault those around you.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

4.

when somebody is helping you with car troubles (or you are helping somebody else), do not sexually assault them.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

5.

be mindful of others in your neighborhood. do not follow, harass, break in, or sexually assault them.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

6.

when encountering someone who is asleep, the safest course of action is to not sexually assault them.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

7.

be careful around alcohol if it causes you to become violent or sexually assault others.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

8.

use the buddy system! if it is inconvenient for you to stop yourself from sexually assaulting someone, carry a guardian with you at all times.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

9.

carry a whistle. if you find yourself about to sexually assault someone, blow the whistle until somebody arrives.

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

10.

some of these tips are from fort saskatchewan victim services unit, feel free to add your own and continue to help others avoid sexual assault!!!

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

12.

Is this thread a joke?

— IsaJennie on Hiatus (@IsaJennie) June 28, 2019

13.

yes and no like it’s a joke reflecting how stupid the “advice” is that women are given to sexual assault but at the same time it’s not a joke because ppl literally need to follow these rules but don’t lmao

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 28, 2019

14.

i was bout to be real mad at this thread and then I read it (;

— Bray Holmes???? (@holmes_bray) June 26, 2019

15.

gotcha guys ????????

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 26, 2019

16.

I went into this thinking it be the other way and hella insulting then read and loved it

— Christian (@WhiteyWap) June 27, 2019

17.

i’m also a victim and unfortunately you are right and it shouldn’t be our job to avoid it but this thread was aimed solely at men who do these things

— wtf rae (@xcrazyraerae) June 27, 2019

18.

Ok it’s a universal problem. We get it. Let’s not argue and actually spread awareness. ????

— M♍️ (@awkwardp0t) June 27, 2019

19.

I legit had someone but a ruffie in my drink 2 days ago and I still cannot get over it, the feeling was horrible I tried to throw it up as fast as I could but it had already hit and my friend took me home luckily

— ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???? (@ReeceEasthope) June 29, 2019