If I could create a list of people who shouldn't enter the breastfeeding in public debate, Miami Marlins outfielder Logan Morrison would be high, indeed. Despite this, inexplicably, this baseball player took it upon himself not only to tweet that he didn't like seeing a woman breastfeeding in public, but to TAKE HER PHOTO and tweet it to his fans.
There really are no words for how invasive and wrong this is. As a mom who breastfed two children exclusively, I am well aware of the fact that when a baby needs to eat, he/she needs to eat.
I am also aware of the fact that baseball fields are full of advertisements that use sexy women to sell products. So it's OK then, but not OK when it's sustenance?
Here is what he said via Twitter:
Hey @Nordstrom nothing makes me want to spend $$ like seeing women breastfeeding in your store...
The tweet has since been deleted, largely because many people came down hard on him for his incredibly callous use of social media. "I have nothing against breastfeeding," he claims. But the damage is done.
What on Earth gives this man who has probably never breastfed an infant (OK, DEFINITELY not) the right to comment on a person who was just minding her own business? Even worse, he tweeted a photo of her. It wasn't bad enough that he expressed an ignorant opinion. He had to publicly scorn her as well? He has 118,000 followers!
Here are a few things Morrison needs to know:
- Babies get hungry.
- When babies get hungry, they need to eat.
- Breast milk is the healthiest, best nourishment for a child.
- Screaming children aren't popular in malls.
- Screaming babies who are hungry need to be fed.
- Not all moms can use cover-ups.
Do I need to go on? The fact is, Morrison has no idea what it's like to be a breastfeeding mom. When you have a new baby, the priority is getting that baby fed. It isn't possibly discomfiting a spoiled sports "star" at the mall. Boo-hoo Morrison. Look the other way.
My guess is if this boob had been attached to a Playboy centerfold, he would have had no problem happily staring. As it is, he looks like a voyeuristic freak. Who takes photos of breastfeeding moms? He is entitled to his opinion, sure. But using his position to bully a new mom is just unacceptable.
Stick to baseball, dude.
Does breastfeeding in public offend you?
Image via Yiie/Flickr
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Comments 83
@ Discusted... I smell Troll
Jafe, who said she was embarrassed? He did it TO embarrass her, but no there is nothing embarrassing about breastfeeding. Sure some moms might be more sensitive, but not all. Why do you think we take pics of ourselves? There's a difference between taking a photo because it's a beautiful thing and taking a photo to post it online for like minded idiots to poke fun at. That's hurtful.
But I'm sure logic is lost on you. But I will say it one more time in the simplest way I can manage. It's the intent. The intent makes all the difference. Get over the hang ups over breasts.
eww what trash
And Jafe, I'm well aware of what a douche is. It's a misogynistic product designed to make me feel ashamed of my vagina. I can't think of a more fitting term for this loser of a ballplayer.
It doesn't offend me, but it does gross me out and trigger my gag reflex. The thought of sucking liquid out of someone else's body is just disgusting to me. I don't care if women breastfeed in public - though I disagree a baby who wants to be fed can't wait 10 minutes to get somewhere private. Who cares if it's screaming? It's a baby. They scream. - but I REALLY wish women would cover up a bit.
Seeing it, even in passing, makes me throw up in my mouth.
Oh please Mandango, don't feel sorry for me. Please. I don't need you to. But if you're going to quote me, get it right! It was this post. And this is what I said.
I'd prefer they not be on at all. I grew up without them and managed to buy my VAGINIAL products just fine. But if they have to be one, this one is okay. I really do agree with Jen. Do men with erectile dysfunction just sit and wait for a commercial and then a light bulb goes off in his head?? They're in bad taste. Like douche and many other personal products commercials. I don't think they're gross or obscene, I just think it's personal. It's in very bad taste. TO ME!
And this.
Nobody is up in arms but you Maximum! I just said I'd prefer them not to be on. I know when I need a pad. OR a tampon. Or a douche. Or a stiff penis. I don't need a commercial to tell me. It's also not about kids. And if it were, how fast can you jump up and turn a channel? That's a moot point. By the time you get up, it's over. I just find it classless and in bad taste. That's all I said. I'm certainly not up in arms!
Just where did I say sanitary napkins are vulgar?