DENVER — Fearless ally and feminist Nathan Tully valiantly fought for women’s rights at local Denver brewery Swig n’ Sip when he asked for his date’s consent to cover their six whiskey cokes, reported bar management.
“Thank you for holding space and encouraging me to express myself without judgement,” said Tully while rifling through his New Yorker tote. “Honestly, I wasn’t always a male feminist. It took me a long time to get to where I am today. I have to thank my heroes for that: Sally Ride, Rosa Parks, RBG… I owe them a lot. They inspired me to put in the hard work and analyze the way that I talked to women. I now ask for consent on every facet of life and I haven’t opened a door for a woman in years. I will fight the good fight until the day I die. Nevertheless, he persisted.”
Tully’s date, Emma Gutierrez, expressed appreciation for his progressive approach, noting that he was light years ahead of other men she’s been out with.
“Nathan created a safe space for both of us,” said Gutierrez. “He flipped the script on gender roles in a way that was actually incredibly masculine. He let my divine femininity shine by letting me take the reins and cover our tab. Sure, I still only make 81 to 83 cents for every dollar he makes, but I love that Nathan isn’t thinking in terms of my lived reality. He’s imagining a brighter future and living it today. You know, I wasn’t sure what to expect from another medium ugly guy in an A24 shirt, but he really surprised me.”
Brown University Women’s History Professor Talia Kern celebrated Tully’s open-mindedness.
“I’m happy to hear that Mr. Tully is using his privilege for good and not relying on performative masculinity to manipulate his image,” said Kern. “I’m hopeful that other men will be inspired by his actions and ask for consent in more areas of life. This approach could have a largely positive impact on the male loneliness epidemic. At this rate, who knows? We might even see a decline in mass shootings!”
Reports indicate that two weeks following their first date, Gutierrez gave Tully her consent to ghost her.
