Man made sexist assumption that 'cheap tickets' brought women to a hockey game — her sharp comeback humbled him within minutes
Despite the growing number of women in the sports community, stereotypes about women not understanding sports still persist. TikTok user Yena shared a strange but funny experience from a hockey match she attended with two friends, where a man sitting nearby kept making biased remarks about women watching sports. She posted the video on March 30, 2026, under the handle @notyaana. A normal night watching hockey soon became awkward after a series of back-and-forth misogynistic comments that revealed his assumptions, while Yena responded with calm humor that kept the situation from escalating.
The interaction shifted when Yena directly asked him, “Why, why is it impressive because we are girls or because we are Muslim?” The man paused for a moment and then said it was because they were girls. At one point, a friend also joked, “At least the Muslim thing wasn’t a problem. That's good.” Before that, he had already made several assumptions, first saying, “I’m so surprised that you guys watch hockey.” He followed it up by suggesting they were there for cheap tickets or a free Saturday night. Yena corrected him, explaining that the tickets were not cheap since many hockey fans wanted to see Jack Hughes after the Olympics.
When he added that she might only know hockey because of attraction or romance books, she dismissed both ideas. Yena later shared that the man kept reacting strongly to everything she said, repeatedly saying her “ball knowledge is insane” whenever she made correct observations about the game. She admitted she could tell his mindset was biased, but his exaggerated reactions made the situation feel more funny than offensive. She also said, “I can’t help but giggle,” as the conversation continued alongside the match. His surprise each time she identified players or understood plays kept the interaction going in an unusual way.
Yena explained that the man also asked about their language, and they told him they spoke Arabic while briefly sharing their background. She said they stayed polite but made sure he did not dominate their space or make things uncomfortable. Yena added that by the second period, the man was no longer sitting near them, and the situation had naturally ended. Looking back, she said the experience showed her how everyday misogyny can appear through small comments, especially in public spaces. However, she chose to respond with confidence and humor, which helped her keep control of the moment and continue enjoying the game.
Many internet users also chimed in, sharing their opinions on the interaction. @livchatsmotorsports wrote, "This is actually taking me out so badly, like I'm laughing so hard right now in the car." @saturnseditin remarked, "Why is this more funny than annoying?" @mackenzla expressed, "I love that you troll the trollers. I hope it gives more women confidence to stand up the same way when they can."
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