Men's Health Magazine Ignites Online Controversy After Sending Out This 'Sexist' Tweet

Men's Health Magazine ignited a firestorm of controversy after sending out a tweet denounced as "sexist" Monday night.

The tweet featured a graphic that said, "How to talk about sports with women" and linked to an article providing instructions on how to do just that.

"Not all women share your passion for sports, in case you hadn't noticed. The reason? They need story lines," the article's first paragraph read.

She sees the game differently than you. Here’s how, and what to do about it: https://t.co/AaQXS1bsWY pic.twitter.com/fh83bb6Zc4

— Men's Health Mag (@MensHealthMag) October 6, 2014

Immediately after publishing the tweet, individuals on the Internet hit back.

"WHAT? Good god, what year is this?" one person tweeted.

@alanarusso @MensHealthMag WHAT? Good god, what year is this?

— Danielle Turchiano (@danielletbd) October 6, 2014

Another upset reader told the magazine to "kindly go f*** yourself." That sentiment was echoed by a host of other individuals who tweeted "f*** you" at the publication.

.@MensHealthMag kindly go fuck yourself

— Kaitlin (@baeconbits) October 6, 2014

Most, however, accused the magazine of sexism.

Seriously @MensHealthMag? Women can appreciate & enjoy sports too. Most of us also care about the statistics #sexist pic.twitter.com/b8ZG0BnPI1

— Jenni (@jenniallene) October 7, 2014

Dear @MensHealthMag I know more about college ball than most men I know. #sexist #bigots

— Tanika Rice (@TanikaRice) October 7, 2014

Way to be sexist! "@MensHealthMag: She sees the game differently than you. : https://t.co/f8eWET5Rwr pic.twitter.com/R2u8vs9NNX"

— Kate Johnson (@SportsGirlKate)

October 7, 2014

Uh, this is fairly sexist MT @MensHealthMag: She sees the game differently than you. https://t.co/LkKftrkKat pic.twitter.com/KJKPBf2SPg

— Jeff S. (@Jeff_in_PDX) October 6, 2014

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