This awful Daily Mail front page is getting dragged all over town for its mindblowing sexism
BY RACHEL THOMPSON From MashableThe front page was first published on Twitter on Monday night, instantly prompting a stream of criticism from politicians, journalists and members of the public.
Alas, the sexist commentary didn’t stop at the front page. Inside the paper, a headline above a column by Sarah Vine read: “Finest weapons at their command? Those pins!”
“But what stands out here are the legs – and the vast expanse on show. There is no doubt that both women consider their pins to be the finest weapon in their physical arsenal. Consequently, both have been unsheathed,” read Vine’s column.
Vine referred to Sturgeon’s legs as “altogether more flirty, tantalisingly crossed” and “a direct attempt at seduction.” Right…
People flocked to Twitter in droves to condemn the front page, with many questioning whether the paper was serious.
“Even if you become PM, we’ll still only care about your bloody legs,” wrote one outraged Twitter user.
The @DailyMailUK sends clear message to every little girl: even if you become PM, we’ll still only care about your bloody legs.#LegsIt #FFS pic.twitter.com/lU6V0rzPOO
One person found the paper’s focus on the politicians’ legs to be reminiscent of attitudes held in Tudor times.
History? Politics? Intelligence? Aptitude? Naaaaaaahhhh Let’s just judge everyone on their legs… Here’s a shapely pair of pins!#legsit
One person suggested they could even be reminiscent of those held in the Dark Ages.
I know the clocks changed at the weekend, but we seem to have ended up back in the bloody dark ages. FFS. #legsit
A large consensus said the front page was a hark back to the 1950s.
But what’s this @DailyMailUK ? No Legs-it headline for Scotland? Is it just women in England & Wales you think live somewhere in the 1950s? https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/846484170121588736 …
When you go to bed in 2017 and wake up in the 1950s! #legsit
Which even prompted a nice little Article 50 joke.
Article 1950 triggered #legsit
Sneak preview of tomorrow’s Daily Mail front page. #Legsit
Sadly I can’t find the source for who made this, but whoever you are, you’ve made my day #legsit
The Daily Mail didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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