A new branch of Hollaback! launched in Ireland to speak out against street harassment. The campaign makes some people uneasy, including LATE Late Show host Ryan Tubridy. He said today, “My own opinion is that there isn’t enough wolf-whistling going on. It’s all a bit of fun – not to be taken too seriously.”
Charming.
According to The Independent, that’s not all he said:
“I find political correctness tedious,” the 39-year-old said. “I think political correctness is one of the things that has killed passion, it has killed debate, it’s killed fun.” While Ryan defended wolf-whistlers, he insists it’s not how he catches the ladies’ attention.
“I wouldn’t be inclined to wolf-whistle myself at all,” he added. “But I think having a ban on it is completely ridiculous.”
Yes, it’s sooo fun to experience street harassment. NOT.
I’m not surprised by his reaction. It was only a few years ago that Ireland held a “wolf whistling” championship.
Clearly, Hollaback Ireland has a lot of work ahead of them, but I’m sure they’ll do a great job of shaking up the social norms!
