

Lynne Koplitz: A Joke About Calling Women Crazy
Aug 18, 2025
Lynne Koplitz dives into the stereotypes around women being labeled 'crazy' during emotional moments. She shares her personal experiences, including a pivotal instance with a partner, and evokes relatable stories from her mother. The humor reflects on hormonal fluctuations and seeks to challenge societal perceptions of women's emotions, adding a refreshing twist to an often stigmatized topic.
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Crazy Is A Label, Not An Explanation
- Lynne Koplitz argues being labeled "crazy" is a misguided male reaction, not a helpful diagnosis.
- She reframes female mood changes as hormonal biology rather than irrationality.
Hormones Drive Monthly Behavior
- Koplitz describes monthly hormonal cycles as an all-body event that affects mood and behavior.
- She highlights that hormones drive recurring physiological messages, not capricious personality flaws.
The Cold‑Cut Fiasco Of 1985
- Lynne Koplitz recounts her mother throwing luncheon meat at the dog during a family spat in 1985.
- She now sympathizes and sees that the family's disregard for her mother justified the outburst.