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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Arwa Mahdawi

Harrison Butker’s misogynistic graduation speech shows the bigots are winning

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‘My God is it boring to hear a man who makes $4m for playing with a ball complain that he is some sort of victim of wokeness.’ Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

Man who kicks balls wants women to stay in the kitchen

Imagine for a moment that that you are a young woman who has spent more than $100,000 on your university degree. After four years of hard work it’s your graduation and Harrison Butker, a kicker with the Kansas City Chiefs, is the commencement speaker. During his speech the NFL star, who has made millions by kicking a ball, kindly informs you that your hard-earned degree was a waste of time and that your true role in life is supporting your husband. Imagine what that would be like.

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