You wrote, "So the boys-like-distortion gender norm trumps the pink-is-for-girls gender norm?" I guess I misunderstood that, but it really sounds like you named

You wrote, "So the boys-like-distortion gender norm trumps the pink-is-for-girls gender norm?" I guess I misunderstood that, but it really sounds like you named a boys-like-distortion gender norm because you think it exists. I disagree because I have been drawn to guitars since I was in my teens and I've gotten into way too many bands that rely upon women. My friend Shawn introduced me to an Acid King cd the last time he was in town and I have been a fan since. I'm always glad to hear someone mention them as they're on my 'must see live' list. There's a really neat doomy stoner band called Black Moth that has come out with some good stuff. They're sort of like Sabbath with female vocals.