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The phrase 'play like a girl' was brilliantly redefined on the internet last night

Well played everyone.

Jul 6th 2015, 12:14 PM 5,656 Views 11 Comments

WWCup Japan US Soccer Source: Elaine Thompson

LATE LAST NIGHT, the US Women’s soccer team won the World Cup in Canada – and the internet was buzzing with praise for the team.

Heading up much of the chat was the term “play like a girl”, how it is used as an insult and why the ladies’ performance last night should make it a thing of the past.

People said it should retire

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And suggested others should welcome the term

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It’s actually a compliment now

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I hope that from now on "you play like a girl," will be the compliment it ought to be. #USASheBelieves #USWMNT @ussoccer_wnt
— Matt O'Malley (@MattOMalley) July 6, 2015

Source: Matt O'Malley/Twitter

Everyone watching would now want to play like a girl

Now everyone wants to play like a girl. ⚽️ #USA
— Emma Gray (@emmaladyrose) July 6, 2015

Source: Emma Gray/Twitter

Advice was being passed down to both sons and daughters

I just told my 7 year old son that I want him to play soccer like a girl when he grows up. #USAvJPN
— Dan Harrell (@mettalicious) July 6, 2015

Source: Dan Harrell/Twitter

The hashtag #LikeAGirl began and everyone gathered around it

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With suggestions to change it to ‘like a boss’ welcomed

To honor @CarliLloyd @TobinHeath & co, can we change "like a boss" to #LikeAGirl? #USAvJPN pic.twitter.com/AkaQYYVijC
— @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social (@FilmmakerJulie) July 6, 2015

Source: Julie Cohen/Twitter

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So last night’s match might very well have an impact on some young people in the future

Victory: World Cup trophy.

Bigger victory: millions of kids learning that "playing like a girl" is a good thing.#USAvsJPN #LikeAGirl
— Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 (@cmclymer) July 6, 2015

Source: Charles Clymer/Twitter

Well played, everyone.

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The phrase 'play like a girl' was brilliantly redefined on the internet last night