Just Saying | So many predators and perverts – are there any good men left at all?
Yonden Lhatoo is taken aback by some of the famous names being exposed in the groundswell of sexual harassment or assault allegations against predatory men, but welcomes the empowerment that is driving victims to speak out
I was waiting in the lobby for a lift up to my flat recently when I was joined by a neighbour returning from work and another resident bringing his dog back from a night walk.
We shared a moment of collective embarrassment as the dog, obviously in heat, attempted to make passionate love to my neighbour’s leg. She turned beet red while the apologetic dog owner yanked his amorous pet back and scolded him.
After what seemed like an eternity staring at our feet and avoiding eye contact as we waited for that lift to arrive, we maintained an awkward silence during the ride up to our flats, with the dog’s amplified panting ringing in our ears.
For some reason, that desperate animal made me think of Harvey Weinstein, and I still can’t shake off the unfortunate word association.
All men are dogs, women have complained since time immemorial, and if you’re familiar with the sordid details of the allegations that dozens have made about the Hollywood mogul forcing himself upon them, you can understand where they’re coming from.
