When the word “gelding†trends on Twitter in Jamaica, it’s almost always Father’s Day. Scratch that, it’s guaranteed to be Father’s Day.

The day of celebration and recognition for

the men who have played integral roles in the lives of their children also has

another purpose if you’re part Jamaican Twitter. Trolling.

The annual roast of the social platform’s childless men began early and in earnest today, June 21.

For those who aren’t aware, a gelding is a

castrated animal, usually a horse, and, in Jamaica, is widely used to refer to

a man who does not have a child.

While the exchanges were done primarily in fun,

with barbs being traded back and forth between those with kids and those who

prefer not to be puked on, there were others who just did not find the humour

in the situation. They shared that it’s all well and good to have a child and

to be fulfilled, if that’s what you want, however there are those who do not

want kids. Ever.

I hope y’all know the tweets about not having a child is just gimmicks. Don’t mek peer pressure force u to have a child and u not ready. Welcome to my Ted Talk.— Fitzroy (@IamMoosi)

I hope y’all know the tweets about not having a child is just gimmicks. Don’t mek peer pressure force u to have a child and u not ready. Welcome to my Ted Talk.— Fitzroy (@IamMoosi) June 21, 2020

Additionally, there are people who are trying

and are unable to conceive. And we let’s not even mention the users who would

rather not undertake the ongoing expenses of having a child, or worse,

children.

Me being a gelding: — â–ªï¸ (@Zauvaughn)

Me being a gelding: — â–ªï¸ (@Zauvaughn) pic.twitter.com/CARJpEAlgNJune 21, 2020

Reproductive rights are a very personal thing, and we certainly believe everyone has a right to their own thoughts and ideals where those are concerned. As such, we won’t take a position on the argument of ‘geldings’ verus fatherhood.

Bredda!!!! I was just gonna vent about this.— Simon Johnson (@guruintraining_) Man dem still a trouble man bout Gelding bus??!!!!Kmt. So annoying. Hear some youth, yes youth, a talk and d way they talk dem think pickney a easy thing. I had to assume that they’re not there as much for their kids cause….

Bredda!!!! I was just gonna vent about this.— Simon Johnson (@guruintraining_) Man dem still a trouble man bout Gelding bus??!!!!Kmt. So annoying. Hear some youth, yes youth, a talk and d way they talk dem think pickney a easy thing. I had to assume that they’re not there as much for their kids cause…. https://t.co/n4aFoZqLPrJune 21, 2020

Instead, we will share some of the tweets we think will bring a smile to your father, or give you reason to pause for a thoughtful moment as we wind down Father’s Day.

Rather be gelding than nah mind my youth. It’s okay — Skeng (@TheMorrisonView)

Rather be gelding than nah mind my youth. It’s okay — Skeng (@TheMorrisonView) https://t.co/A8b1FTQGWvJune 21, 2020

On a lighter note, the gelding truck overload, full time now mi bail off — Ÿ­ (@Mvckinz)

On a lighter note, the gelding truck overload, full time now mi bail off — Ÿ­ (@Mvckinz) pic.twitter.com/AeIgIuzFu1June 21, 2020

Being a gelding is not as bad as having a jacket — _tonieee (@t_trowers) HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Being a gelding is not as bad as having a jacket — _tonieee (@t_trowers) HAPPY FATHER’S DAY pic.twitter.com/mtge5ji8tDJune 21, 2020

Happy Father’s day but big up gelding demŸ˜©Ÿ˜«Ÿ˜« — Balkii Ÿ’€ (@Balkii_skvll)

Happy Father’s day but big up gelding demŸ˜©Ÿ˜«Ÿ˜« — Balkii Ÿ’€ (@Balkii_skvll) pic.twitter.com/TJtrrDsf4TJune 21, 2020

We here at the GSJ (Gelding Society of Jamaica) would like to take the time out to wish all the fathers on the timeline a Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for doing what we have the balls to do but haven’t. — GSJ President (@joelnotjole) Again. Happy Father’s Day to you all!

We here at the GSJ (Gelding Society of Jamaica) would like to take the time out to wish all the fathers on the timeline a Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for doing what we have the balls to do but haven’t. — GSJ President (@joelnotjole) Again. Happy Father’s Day to you all!June 21, 2020

Giving this young man 1 more year to roam the streets as a gelding. After that him betta ready up!— GymCat (@bethannspeaks)

Giving this young man 1 more year to roam the streets as a gelding. After that him betta ready up!— GymCat (@bethannspeaks) June 21, 2020

Hop up pon d gelding truck Ÿ’€ — W@xy (@Waxcaan)

Hop up pon d gelding truck Ÿ’€ — W@xy (@Waxcaan) pic.twitter.com/OHaRu9WkKyJune 21, 2020

Unnu a trouble people bout gelding mek sure unnu a “SUPPORT” unnu ute— Chavez Ÿ”´ (@chaviedon_)

Unnu a trouble people bout gelding mek sure unnu a “SUPPORT” unnu ute— Chavez Ÿ”´ (@chaviedon_) June 20, 2020

Me a gelding: happy Father’s Day me g — outah_pocket_outah sight (@outah_pocket) Actual father: yeh g and same to youMe a gelding :

Me a gelding: happy Father’s Day me g — outah_pocket_outah sight (@outah_pocket) Actual father: yeh g and same to youMe a gelding : pic.twitter.com/yU98CcTlLYJune 21, 2020