thelactivist.blogspot.com— David & Goliath - but more to the point Big Pig tries to squash breastfeeding moms' t-shirt sales for charity. "The Other White Milk" - really now, how can that be confused with PORK?
Feb 1, 2007View in Crawl 4
seriously, getting a feeding infant latched on correctly requires that the mom be able to see what she's doing at least at the beginning. If the baby is suckling on the nipple at the wrong angle, or gathering too much "underboob" in the mouth, there won't be good milk flow and it is painful for the mom. Forcing the mother to fumble the whole process under a poncho is practically a health hazard. And no, pumping and feeding bottles isn't an easy answer, the pumps aren't as efficient as a baby and many infants will reject an artificial nipple when offered by mom because they know they real thing is nearby. it's not that I think moms should necessarily be putting their breast in everyone's face, but I have been on planes near women that were nursing and no one else noticed, and at dinner-parties with women that were nursing and continuing to be social and were just so smooth that it wasn't a big deal. They get the kid latched on and then gently rearrange their clothes to shield the infant. As long as they don't feel anxious or in fear of persecution the whole process is really very subtle. Breastfeeding has been shown to be very beneficial to both babies and moms in so many different ways, it's just painful to see some repressed weirdo yell at someone for feeding their child in public.
From the cease and desist letter: "In addition, your use of this slogan also tarnishes the good reputation of the National Pork Board's mark".Hahaha... They act like a bunch of arrogant, greedy assh**es and then accuse SOMEONE ELSE of tarnishing their reputation! Great job idiots...
The National Pork Board is obsessed with portraying pork as equivalent to chicken in nutritional value and fat content, ever since pork sales fell 25 years ago due to health concerns. Thus they rabidly protect their catchphrase "The Other White Meat", even though the USDA classifies pork as a red meat. The cease and desist letter is ridiculous but it fits in with their mindset.If Lactivist had a shirt saying "got breast?" it would be funny, but she'd probably have the milk industry association threatening her.
I don't get what is so bad about a mother breastfeeding a child in public. Breastfeeding is what all young mammals do. If it bothers you to see this in public, then you are an abominate of nature.
"In addition, your use of this slogan also tarnishes the good reputation of the National Pork Board's mark".For a product that is often associated with the penis, I find it amusing that they're concerned about their good reputation being tarnished. I understand the need to protect their slogan. Especially from those who might profit from it. But their method was in poor taste and their attack on breast feeding only made them look foolish.
Do these wack jobs get all freaked out when cats nurse their kittens? When dogs nurse their puppies? Does seeing a female dog's teats when it rolls over send them into convulsions from the obscenity of seeing 8 little boobies at the same time?
Agreed. It's a false comparison to compare breastfeeding to sex or defecation.A better comparison would be to eating. Hey, let's get all upset over eating in public. Or talking, or walking , or a million other things that people do in public everyday, all day.IMO, the people who think "sex" and "defecation" when seeing a baby breastfed are the ones that worry me. What do they think of when they see a baby in a bathtub? Kiddy porn? Come on! That's just stupid.
The real issue here is decency. Every child has a right to be fed, but maybee breastfeeding in public is not the answer. Breast pumps <a class="user" href="http://www.breastpumps.com">http://www.breastpumps.com</a> have been available for over 40 years! Do we really need to be debating this? Go get a breast pump for crying out loud!
For your information, breat pumps aren't as easy as you think they are. Pumping doesn't stimultate milk production as well as a nursing baby. This causes many women to have decreased milk production. Get over your breast problem. t**s aren't for men anyway...t**s are for kids ;)
Why don't YOU use a breast pump and see how wonderful it isn't? If you can't see a tiny bit of a nursing breast without losing your s**t, maybe YOU should stay at home since YOU are the one with the problem.
wobitnobbyFeb 2, 2007
seriously, getting a feeding infant latched on correctly requires that the mom be able to see what she's doing at least at the beginning. If the baby is suckling on the nipple at the wrong angle, or gathering too much "underboob" in the mouth, there won't be good milk flow and it is painful for the mom. Forcing the mother to fumble the whole process under a poncho is practically a health hazard. And no, pumping and feeding bottles isn't an easy answer, the pumps aren't as efficient as a baby and many infants will reject an artificial nipple when offered by mom because they know they real thing is nearby. it's not that I think moms should necessarily be putting their breast in everyone's face, but I have been on planes near women that were nursing and no one else noticed, and at dinner-parties with women that were nursing and continuing to be social and were just so smooth that it wasn't a big deal. They get the kid latched on and then gently rearrange their clothes to shield the infant. As long as they don't feel anxious or in fear of persecution the whole process is really very subtle. Breastfeeding has been shown to be very beneficial to both babies and moms in so many different ways, it's just painful to see some repressed weirdo yell at someone for feeding their child in public.
hard666driveFeb 2, 2007
better than a website, there's a book, it's called the phone book
saiingFeb 2, 2007
From the cease and desist letter: "In addition, your use of this slogan also tarnishes the good reputation of the National Pork Board's mark".Hahaha... They act like a bunch of arrogant, greedy assh**es and then accuse SOMEONE ELSE of tarnishing their reputation! Great job idiots...
ttreadFeb 2, 2007
The National Pork Board is obsessed with portraying pork as equivalent to chicken in nutritional value and fat content, ever since pork sales fell 25 years ago due to health concerns. Thus they rabidly protect their catchphrase "The Other White Meat", even though the USDA classifies pork as a red meat. The cease and desist letter is ridiculous but it fits in with their mindset.If Lactivist had a shirt saying "got breast?" it would be funny, but she'd probably have the milk industry association threatening her.
ozziedogFeb 3, 2007
I don't get what is so bad about a mother breastfeeding a child in public. Breastfeeding is what all young mammals do. If it bothers you to see this in public, then you are an abominate of nature.
nelkaFeb 3, 2007
"In addition, your use of this slogan also tarnishes the good reputation of the National Pork Board's mark".For a product that is often associated with the penis, I find it amusing that they're concerned about their good reputation being tarnished. I understand the need to protect their slogan. Especially from those who might profit from it. But their method was in poor taste and their attack on breast feeding only made them look foolish.
aurevoirFeb 3, 2007
Do these wack jobs get all freaked out when cats nurse their kittens? When dogs nurse their puppies? Does seeing a female dog's teats when it rolls over send them into convulsions from the obscenity of seeing 8 little boobies at the same time?
mcanerinFeb 5, 2007
Agreed. It's a false comparison to compare breastfeeding to sex or defecation.A better comparison would be to eating. Hey, let's get all upset over eating in public. Or talking, or walking , or a million other things that people do in public everyday, all day.IMO, the people who think "sex" and "defecation" when seeing a baby breastfed are the ones that worry me. What do they think of when they see a baby in a bathtub? Kiddy porn? Come on! That's just stupid.
comittechApr 25, 2007
The real issue here is decency. Every child has a right to be fed, but maybee breastfeeding in public is not the answer. Breast pumps <a class="user" href="http://www.breastpumps.com">http://www.breastpumps.com</a> have been available for over 40 years! Do we really need to be debating this? Go get a breast pump for crying out loud!
hereticchickNov 3, 2007
For your information, breat pumps aren't as easy as you think they are. Pumping doesn't stimultate milk production as well as a nursing baby. This causes many women to have decreased milk production. Get over your breast problem. t**s aren't for men anyway...t**s are for kids ;)
aurevoirJan 25, 2008
Why don't YOU use a breast pump and see how wonderful it isn't? If you can't see a tiny bit of a nursing breast without losing your s**t, maybe YOU should stay at home since YOU are the one with the problem.