Back when gender roles were more strictly defined, a “sissy” was the last thing a man wanted to be called. These days, some men are going out of their way trying to earn the privilege of being called a sissy.

Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, knows the answer and has known it for years.

I feel this deep, silent energy move through me, following her voice—from my toes up to my head. I’m here. I wonder if my mom is here, too.

It turned out she was employed as a stripper and had no reservations about removing her clothing publicly.