Useful warning sign for male scientists afraid of women falling in love, crying at them

Rob Beschizza 9:23 am Fri Jun 12, 2015

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If there's one thing every lab needs, it's appropriate warning signs.

Following scientist Tim Hunt's sexist statement to a conference audience — “Let me tell you about my trouble with girls. Three things happen when they are in the lab: You fall in love with them, they fall in love with you, and when you criticize them they cry.” — Professor Jen Golbeck of the University of Maryland posted this useful sign to put up to help lab staff cope with the pressures of the workplace.

Posted outside my office. For safety. #hcil #distractinglysexy #TimHunt pic.twitter.com/ZvikVoAeFV

— Jen Golbeck (@jengolbeck) June 11, 2015

Jen graciously provided Boing Boing with the PDF file so you can make your own high-quality printouts.

Update: Here it is in "German," by @EtTuCarl.

@Beschizza @jengolbeck @GlennF Not everyone reads English. You should have at least two languages. pic.twitter.com/Ap8F8WYvq4

— Carl (@EtTuCarl) June 12, 2015

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