Oh, back already?
This brand-new, feminist-approved version is pretty amazing.
11 seconds in and he already gets it.
Respect women and their choices — whether it’s the choice to stay with her square-jawed companion for the evening, perhaps to discuss which classic movie star inspired his mustache or whatever you two may have in mind — or whether it’s to go home.
The original version of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” was made popular in a movie called “Neptune’s Daughter”:
…and if the lyrics didn’t drive the point home in this clip, Ricardo Montalbán and his cartoon wolf impression will do:
Esther Williams just wants to leave, dude.
Taking away someone else’s clothes so they will stay in your home (and then maybe make out with you) is a pretty childish way to flirt. And, of course, ignoring her decision because (you think) yours is more important is just Sexism 101.
Always the gentleman, this one.
So … this grabbing he’s doing…
He grabs her that way a lot. And is that OK?
Not OK on Christmas or any time of year, dudes.
The original song is so darn catchy, which is why it’s still popular 70+ years later. But consent is a gift. Gifts are given, not taken.
Pass on the enlightenment, if you’d like. No pressure — and a Happy Festive Holiday Month to you all!
