David Price ignites more Twitter backlash with sexist driving joke
King David of Tropicana Field was looking out for the ladies Tuesday afternoon, concerned that the bad road conditions on the way to Thanksgiving dinner might be too much.
Though some replies viewed the sexist tweet as something to simply 'LOL true' about, other replies to Price's not-joke knocked their own jokes out of the park (a little bit like a Red Sox batter facing David Price in a game that actually counts).
what if I don't have a man pls advise RT @DAVIDprice14: Driving conditions will be rough with these storms! Ladies..let ur man drive!
— Lana Berry (@Lana) November 26, 2013
"ladies let your man drive"? Ahem. Ladies leave you man at home. The club is full of ballers and they pockets full grown
— Magbags (@magoplasma) November 26, 2013
professional athlete says dumb thing, FILM AT 11
— Caryn / metsgrrl.com (@metsgrrl) November 26, 2013
Remember to let ur lady pitch to David Ortiz MT @DAVIDprice14 Driving conditions will be rough with these storms! Ladies..let ur man drive!
— AJ Эми (@gimmeabudlight) November 26, 2013
What if the man is a nerd? RT @DavidPrice14: Driving conditions will be rough with these storms! Ladies..let ur man drive!
— D.J. Short (@djshort) November 26, 2013
Oh, and have you guys met Jeremy Guthrie?
I'm gonna brave it, but if conditions worsen we will switch. @DAVIDprice14 @KeithLaw pic.twitter.com/PlyX5PbYCP
— Jeremy Guthrie (@TheRealJGuts) November 26, 2013
Had Price targeted his tweet about a group of drivers based on race, it would be offensive. It's called racism. Perhaps arguing that a sexist tweet isn't something to be offended about is a tired argument in itself.
This holiday season, think before you tweet. May the sweet potato pie bring you great joy and safe travels.