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Where is Gretchen Carlson? Not on a sexist set with other Fox News anchors! | Source: YouTube
Fox News isn’t necessarily known for being supportive of women’s rights or causes, despite have a bunch of female (usually blonde) anchors and reporters. However, one of the anchors, Gretchen Carlson, walked off the set after one of her male co-anchors made an idiotic and sexist remark. What happened?
Gretchen’ co-host of Fox and Friends, Brian Kilmeade, sat next to her while they watched a short segment featuring their other co-host, Steve Doocy. Steve was interviewing U.S. Navy Sea Chanters. One of the Sea Chanters informed Steve that the group was all-male until 1980, and that led Brian to drop some pretty misogynist bombs in the forms of sexist jokes.
“Women are everywhere,” Brian whined. “We’re letting them play golf and tennis now. It’s out of control.” Wow. Really, dude? If you’re going to make an attempt at tongue-in-cheek humor, at least let it be funny.
Gretchen was really unamused–so much so that she bounced. “You know what?” she said, shaking her head and getting up. “You know what? You read the headlines, since men are so great. Go ahead.” Then she strutted her stuff off the set.
Brian got booed for sending Gretchen to run for the feminist hills. Trying to save some face, he made another joke. “Finally! Leaving an all-male crew.”
C’mon, broski! Still peeved, Gretchen yelled, “In all your glory, go for it!” Atta girl!
Brian followed with, “Eh, she needed a shower.” We would too, if only to scrub off the stupidity we’d just been spewed with. Yecch. Brian was stuck doing all the headlines himself, asking, “Gretch?” To which she never responded. Good! You can watch it all go down:
Now you can see why Gretchen’s nickname is “B.A.,” short for “Bad Ass.”
We’re the first to admit that we’re not the biggest fans of Fox News, nor of their general attitudes towards women, minorities, and the LGBTQ community. But we are a fan of Gretchen Carlson for taking a stand–literally–when she was faced with overt, even if joking, sexism. We heart B.A. for rubbing Brian’s face in his own B.S.
Now if only she’d be so strong willed when it came to sticking up for her own right to choose.
Do you think Gretchen Carlson was right to walk off the set? Do you think she overreacted to Brian Kilmeade’s joke? Do you think Fox News is biased against women? Tell us in the comments!
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I think the comment should not have been made. I don’t blame Gretchen, I would have done the same.
Gretchen is a beautiful woman; however, she is impossible to listen to with her squeaky voice. Please ask her to limit the squeaks.
Thank you.
Brian is very condescending towards women. He should be on CNN with the rest of the Jerks. I no long watch Fox News when Brian is on . Can’t stand him any more. Love Gretchen though, she’s awesome .
I won’t watch without Gretchen!!!
I was wondering what happened to Gretchen i love her and wondered what happened to her as well i watch Fox and Friends almost every morning and i agree Gretchen was right!! Proud of her for taking a stand!! I watch ABC too after what happened with Gretchen i might rethink on Fox News!! I was a loyal watcher! I think Brian needs to apologize to her!!
Gretchen I dearly love and after missing her I did some research to see where she went, but yes maybe she did overreact. Bryan always jokes like that.
Horray for Fox in gettring rid of Gretchen Carlson. She is a constant no-show, and with her arrogant attitude, your network is much better without her. She really thinks she is “Miss It”, but I’ve got news for her – she can keep her stuff at home, and off our screens. Her laughter is like an acking machine gun, which grates me when I hear it. Please permanently replace Gretchen with a better qualified person, like Allyson Cameratta. Thanks.
Well – I watch F&F a lot and I have said previously that Brian is a Wuss. I doubt he could survive in the hills of WV, but, he is entertaining and with that aside, he is young and easy to pick on. On the other hand – Gretchin—- I am surprised that she let that remark get next to her. I have noticed over the last couple of years that she has become more defensive to sexist comments. What a shame! Anyway – she still has great looking legs and has the looks and a body that just makes any real man wonder what it would be like for one night. Ha!
What an absurd action – save the dramatics for something that has meaning. Gretchen needs to recognize that she has acted in a ridiculous manner.
Get a sense of humor- to walk off of a network show over something so benign- give me a break. Also notice the complete and indefensible double standard regarding some people’s off hand remarks..and the total denial of others, e.g. Bill Maher.Idiots
I think Gretchen needs to go. She is way to opinionated and she has many views that are absurd. Please Gretchen get a job that does not require us the public to listen to your flawed opinions.
She is taking it too seriously. Brush it off. Life is too short.
If i acted like her for everything said that i did not like,
there wouldn’t be enough time to enjoy life.
Yes Gretchen was right. Brian needs to GO!
Bad joke, correct response well IDK about that.
Good for her for standing up for something but I honestly have no sympathy for her. Fox news spews out bucketloads of right-wing crap all the time. I’m surprised its taken till now for one of the anchors to walk out. kind of disapointed actually
I think she didn’t look that mad because she still kind of wanted to keep everything professional for the public’s sake, so she didn’t really get all bitchy but you can tell that she’s pissed… Dunno if what I said even made sense.
That was a huge overreaction. In a world that has been overly ridiculous in the pursuit of “Political Correctness”, events and actions such as this have gotten out of hand. Grow a backbone people.
Umm…She didnt look that mad in the video….it looked like they were all laughing….her included…
He deserved to be punched
See why I watch ABC?