Apparently it’s now reached the point where not only has bashing President Donald Trump become the new national pastime, but media outlets aren’t even allowed to say anything complimentary about members of the first family.
Or maybe it’s inappropriate to call the first lady sexy — even if she is.
Commenting on Melania Trump‘s appearance at the inaugural balls, the Philadelphia Inquirer asked if she could be the country’s “first sexy first lady.”
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So is it inappropriate to call a first lady “sexy”? Some thought so — as did the publication on further consideration.
The newspaper soon recognized the error of its ways and issued a profuse three-tweet (count ’em) apology to its readers.
We apologize for insensitive language on a tweet about Melania Trump.
— Philly Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) January 23, 2017
Fashion critic @EWellingtonPHL wrote favorably on FLOTUS’s fashion sense, noting that she brings elegance + sex appeal to the White House.
— Philly Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) January 23, 2017
The headline and tweet were inappropriate. We’ve changed the headline on the column to better reflect the message.
— Philly Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) January 23, 2017
One enterprising tweep named Sandy had the good sense to take a screenshot of the Inquirer’s original tweet and save it for prosperity.
In the event Philly Inquirer decides to remove their headline
(following their apology)#womensrights pic.twitter.com/Ui7heJq41f— Sandy (@RightGlockMom) January 23, 2017
Many on social media thought the Inquirer’s reference to the first lady as “sexy” was inappropriate — especially in light of Saturday’s Women’s March.
1 day after the @womensmarch, the largest US protest in history, u tweet this sexist remark? Shame on you @PhillyInquirer @phillydotcom pic.twitter.com/wRVeORTXNy
— Dev0n Leigh (@Dev0nLeigh) January 23, 2017
@PhillyInquirer What is the message? That women are objects & First Ladies are to be judged on what they wear, not what they do? Come on.
— John Quigley (@JohnHQuigley) January 23, 2017
@PhillyInquirer the entire article is inappropriate. delete it. I’m embarrassed to share a city w/this kind of “reporting”
— Amber Reeves (@amberastronaut) January 23, 2017
Good. Wasn’t sure what you meant. Black First Ladies aren’t sexy? https://t.co/r4wkhpEQR1
— Soledad O’Brien (@soledadobrien) January 23, 2017
The Enquirer eventually replaced the word “sexy” with “sultry” — but that did little to stem the tide of complaints.
We’ve heard your concerns around our column, and we’re responding: https://t.co/txWnziofRQ
— Philly Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) January 23, 2017
.@PhillyInquirer you replaced sexy with sultry, still implying sexiness, still objectifying a woman, still making her existence about a man
— kayla (@kaylanator17) January 23, 2017
On the other hand, at least one person thought it was the apology itself — not the original headline — that was the joke.
@RightGlockMom Thought that was a joke at first but dang they actually did tweet that https://t.co/qeZcRB7SqG
— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) January 23, 2017
Others agreed — the first lady looked stunning, and yes, sexy, especially when compared to the alternative had Hillary Clinton been elected.
@pingrava She carries herself incredibly well, model training aside, there is an elegance. We agree
— Sandy (@RightGlockMom) January 23, 2017
So which is it? Is it really wrong to call ’em as you see ’em and say the first lady looked sexy, or is it all “much ado about nothing”?
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