Girls Pockets vs. Boys Pockets: Meme Culture's Favorite Cause

Choosing what clothes to wear can be a minefield for many people. There are practical considerations to think of, as well as when and where the outfit is going to be worn. That's before you even get started on the complicated, ever-changing and sometimes alarming rules of fashion, and other peoples' opinions on your style.

As far as memes are concerned, though, one issue ranks higher than the others: it's all about the pockets. What started out as a utilitarian clothing feature has become a bona fide cottage industry of internet content.

On Reddit, the theme has enjoyed an uptick in popularity thanks to the new Girls Pockets Vs. Boys Pockets meme. The comparison reveals that the difference in pocket space is even greater than was originally thought. However, it's not the first to point it out.

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For a long time, “Thanks! It has pockets!” seemed like an unavoidable catchphrase.

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As it turned out, there were a LOT of women out there yearning for more clothes manufacturers to realize that they like to have a handy way of carrying things too. If the memes were anything to go by, they didn't really listen.
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This led the way for an influx of pocket-related content.

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It wasn't just about the gender disparity any more. The whole concept of having built in mini clothes purses came under scrutiny. How many you had, what you could fit in them— you name it, somebody was making a meme about it.
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Over the past year, Redditors have been bringing back the pocket debate.

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Users began boasting about the storage space in men's clothes, using various items to demonstrate. Need to carry a Nintendo Switch? Simply wear a pair of sweatpants.
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Fast forward to now, and memes have flipped the script.

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Women's pockets are as useless as ever (unless you're a kangaroo). On the other hand, men's look like they have gotten bigger and bigger. While storing that much stuff might not wind up being that practical, it sure is impressive. If anything, it makes the fight for pocket equality even more worthwhile.