I was leaving work and heading towards the bus stop, and as I crossed the street this random man, who made commentary at other women who walked by, said, “Hey, pretty mama” at me. Without missing a beat, I said, “I’m not your fucking ‘pretty mama’,” which caused him to say, “Day-um!” in shock. I’ve had a long day and am tired, and am not in the mood to cater to harassers.
As I waited to cross another street the man stopped to stare at me from where he was, still in shock, while I stared back with a “Yeah, I meant what I said” look. He gives up and continues on wherever he was going. Maybe he’ll learn that no one needs to hear his commentary about women who are trying to go about their days.
– Anonymous
Location: I Street NW & 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
