'Except you, Harrison Butker. We don't need you': Serena Williams' ESPYs quip goes viral | Mashable.
'Except you, Harrison Butker. We don't need you': Serena Williams' ESPYs quip goes viral
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| Serena Williams, Quinta Brunson and Venus Williams speak onstage during the 2024 ESPY Awards a Credit: Frazer Harrison via Getty |
Serena Williams doesn’t just hit her target on the tennis courts — she hits them on stage, too.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner let her distaste for Harrison Butker, an NFL kicker from the Kansas City Chiefs, be known and took a few other shots at controversial men in sports while hosting this year’s ESPYs.
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While presenting alongside her sister and fellow athlete Venus Williams, and producer and actress Quinta Brunson during a segment dedicated to applauding the rise of women’s sports and encouraging viewers to tune in, Venus said “Go ahead and enjoy women's sports like you would any other sports, because they are sports."
Serena chimed in with her eyes locked to the camera: “Except you, Harrison Butker, we don’t need you.”
“At all. Like, ever," Brunson said in agreement.
Why was Butker in Williams' crosshairs?
Butker continues to face backlash for the controversial comments he made in May at the Benedictine College commencement address that went viral. As a part of his speech, he commented on women’s lifestyle preferences, the LGBT community and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
“It is you, the women who have had the most diabolical lies told,” Butker said after congratulating the women of the graduating class on their “amazing accomplishment.” He then went on to suggest that women, including those in the graduating class, would find more fulfillment as wives and mothers than by building careers.
Throughout his speech, Butker also referred to Pride month as a “deadly sin” and described diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as tyrannical.
Following his comments, the NFL released a statement that emphasized the Butker’s comments reflected his own views and not the view of the organization.
Other members of the sports world that made it into punch lines for the trio include ESPN’s Pat McAfee, who apologized for calling Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever a “b*tch” from Indiana.
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all the men in these comments defending Butker … yikes.
ReplyDeletewhat happen to equality?
Deleteit doesn’t exist, apparently. ask Butker, who wants women to stay home and serve their husbands and make babies.
Deleteexcept that’s not at all what he said. But keep being a puppet of lies for the MSM. He basically just said there is nothing more rewarding for men or women than being a parent. How’s he wrong 🤡?
DeleteWhat if the genders were reversed
DeleteIt is a complete lie to say going to work is more rewarding than motherhood , or fatherhood. I know your small brain can’t understand this. The world is full of old miserable man hating women that are just mad they either waited too long or never had kids because they were brainwashed from birth that they don’t need men. It’s why govt created welfare the biggest lie/scam in American history. And men need women. Goes both ways.Nothing on the planet more amazing and important than being a parent. But you fall for the media trap like always and not pick one sentence or two taken completely out of context.
Deletebut it’s not. he specifically mentions women.
DeleteDude. I didn’t pick one sentence. I watched and listened to his whole awful speech. That wasn’t even the worst part of it.
Deletewhy can’t a man be a homemaker? why was he singling out the women? why can’t women have careers and men take care of kids at home? sure, being a parent is awesome. as a parent, i can tell you that. but i’m not going to ever say it’s more rewarding than a childless person’s life.
it was straight up misogyny.
Bro you are so far from a man you’re the last person that should be speaking about men..yikes
Deleteimagine thinking you’re so manly you tell other men they’re ’so far from a man’ 😏
Deletethat’s even worse. you questioned my being a man based on my comment? and trying to use ‘tinker bell’ as an insult?
DeleteESPN is still doing these every year? Almost as much viewership as women's tennis...
ReplyDeletewhite filth says what?
DeleteI’m convinced men like u aren’t getting any - this is why u seek to put down women. You’re telling on yourself 😂 hope life gets better for ya
Deleterelaxed single and depressed liberal girl, its no one's fault but yours that no manly man ever wanted you. Now go back to work and bow to your bosses, and end up 80 and alone or miserable.
Deleteunathletic types throughout their life would say that and from the looks of it the only lifting you ever did was fork to big mouth
DeleteAny of these women would mop the floor with you. Tool.
DeleteRelaxed? Lmao Yes I am relaxed and have a hot girlfriend. You’re so angry bc I can get more girls than you 😂😂😂😂😂
DeleteNot reading the comments is self care btw
ReplyDeleteBecause she’s outspoken and a black woman and don’t take s..t from nobody the Vultures are always circling.
ReplyDeleteHuntley never mentioned her so she really should not have mentioned him by name.
ReplyDeleteTacky.
ReplyDeleteThat he said to graduating women they pretty much they wasted their time and money because they should just stay home and serve their man like his wife does, yes tacky of him!!!
DeleteLeave that man alone jeez. Women can work or stay at home if they choose.
ReplyDeletethe problem is he thinks the only place for a woman is a kitchen.
DeleteHi, I sincerely appreciate the like and love comments you guys are putting up on this page. I just want to make some friendship. Am generally an optimistic person with a sense of humor, fairly easy going person. I’ll be very glad to have your friend request or direct message
DeleteHe made it sound like it's not their place like we are living in the 1800s he deserves the scrutiny glad they are blasting him !
DeleteMaking Harrison Butker look even better.
ReplyDeleteIf making him look like a misogynist douche is better than yes
Deletebetter than what? Leukemia?
Deletedo you think feces is chocolate mousse?
DeleteThe irony is that women's sports, especially the WNBA needs men very badly to survive against male sports. Not even women like the WNBA. For those who will undoubtedly not understand averages and statistics, yes, there are some women who enjoy the WNBA but most don't.
ReplyDeleteSo you support his misogynistic speech to graduating women to stay home and just serve their man and aspire to nothing else in life, I feel bad for the women in your life if you support his stance!
Deletewhere’s the irony? the Williams sisters never mentioned anything about how men shouldn’t support women’s sports.
Deletethey just excluded Harrison Butker.
why are you trying to make it about men?
except that's not what he said. What he said was no matter what you choose to do with your life in regards to a career, building a family will always be far more rewarding than anything else, and that includes men as well. It's just a biological fact.
DeleteBS he implied women are better off just staying home, why the hell would a woman get a degree to just stay home. Serena is a perfect example of having a family and still being far more successful than he will ever be, glad she called his BS out and I hope it keeps happening to him!
Deleterelaxed single and depressed liberal women, its no one's fault but yours that no manly man ever wanted you. Now go back to work and bow to your bosses, and end up 80 and alone or miserable.
ReplyDeleteThat's one idiotic statement!
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racist much bj?
ReplyDeleteGood for her! Kick Butker to the curb! More guys should be saying this too.
ReplyDeleteLost my respect 🙏
ReplyDeleteDid she need it, she will be like Dude who??
DeleteI'm sure she won't lose a NIGHT of sleep!! guy WHO? Lol
DeleteWho's she now? Remind me please!!
ReplyDelete…says the creeper without a profile photo.. 🤔🙄🤪
DeletePure unadulterated racism and by who? Blacks.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what she’s upset about 🤷🏻♂️
ReplyDeletenot sure what you're upset about
Deletewho said I was upset ? lol
Deletewho said she's upset? Lol
Deleteshe made a really dumb remark for no reason . She’s clearly upset with him ? Are you serious?
Deleteyou made a really dumb comment. Apparently you're upset cuz she's upset. Are you serious?
Deletethat’s not a comment , it’s a question.👍🤡
DeleteLearn what words mean 🤷🏻♂️
your clap back game is strong and I admire you for it! You have me 🤣🤣 The fact that he doesn’t get it makes it even more funnier. I salute you!
Deleteget life you miserable d**ck, i don't think this tennis player needs you defending her , this why those Pseudo celebrities think they're gods on earth because subhu--man like jump to defend them whatever they said,
DeleteI didn't see no question mark. Go educate yourself more. 🤡
Deleteyet you knew what I meant . Basically you don’t know what she’s mad about either lol 👍🤡
DeleteI don't know what you're mad about?
Deleteyou’re really bad at this 👍🤡
DeleteHope you’re not religious! lol
Keep up with current events that is what Google is for
DeleteI know what’s going on 👍🤡 again not sure why she’s mad . She’s offended for people who aren’t offended
DeletePeople who aren't offended? Many don't like misogynistic douches belittling the role of women in the world, again keep up with current event
Deleteliterally nothing he said was misogynistic. If so explain how .
DeleteHe was speaking about religious beliefs to a ultra right wing Catholic school lol
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if you need someone to explain misogyny to you, you're obviously already committed to misunderstanding things abed being militantly ignorant.
Deleteoh I know what it means … no one here apparently does tho 👍🤡
DeleteI said explain how what he said was misogynistic because it wasn’t . Reading comprehension is fundamental
again, if you need to have people explain misogyny to you, you're obviously committed to being militantly ignorant and dumb.
Deleteyeah saying the same dumb thing really explains your stance 👍🤡
DeleteYou can’t explain anything because he didn’t say anything misogynistic 👍🤡
You’re just like the other Karen offended for people who weren’t offended lol
Good job 👏
I could explain it, but again, it would obviously be a waste of time, since you're clearly devoted to being a militantly ignorant incel.
Deleteagain you can’t explain it because he didn’t make any misogynistic remarks . You may disagree with his opinion but it’s def not misogynistic. Be sensitive all you want 👍🤡
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ReplyDeleteWho cares what serena thinks !!!! dray epa .
ReplyDeleteObviously you do.
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ReplyDeleteAnother stupid liberal
ReplyDeleteWho's "we" and why doesn't she have the humility to speak for herself only?
ReplyDelete🙄🤔 Obviously she wasn't speaking "for herself only" there are many like me who are the "we" who agrees with her !
DeleteVote republican because republican men know what's best for all women 😉
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeleteThe responses to Butker are often more hateful than anything he said.
ReplyDeleteI tend to agree with you on this. While I don’t think Butker should have said what he said, I say that because the topics he chose relate to a slippery slope. I think Butker had good intentions…maybe, but again what he said isn’t something to be broadcasted necessarily. On the other hand, what Williams et al said here is meant to discredit and diminish what Butker said even if what he said was meant to “compliment” women and mothers. Therefore, I agree with you. In fact, they (women) do actually need us (men), just like we need them 😉.
Deletehang on, just to clarify: telling women they wasted their time on an education and that their true calling lies in being wives and mothers so men can do their thing, that's a compliment?
DeleteHis only merit is recognizing that he'd be nothing without the endless sacrifices of his wife. The poor woman is raising him too.
no. You should “hang on” 😆
DeleteThat’s not what he said. I listened to the entire speech. I don’t think you did. You heard parts, simply listened or read part, now posting about what you inferred and conveniently heard.
And you’re just further proving my point about this situation and “women’s” response to this 😉.
You’re attacking him and making a definitive statement about him and men in general by saying “ his only merit” and “he’d be nothing without” and we all know that’s not true. With your logic, he’s no good now because of what he said or didn’t say? Aren’t you participating in the exact type of behavior you’re complaining about?
Just like racism, thanks for continuing to supply the 💨 for gaslighting 🙄.
whatever man, keep defending and benefitting from the systematic oppression of women 😘
DeleteHe himself said he wouldn't be where he is without his wife doing literally all the work. You listen to it again.
listen again with to your listening ears on
Deleteoh he has intentions just wouldn’t consider them good. He is a weak man that loves to try and dominate and got his feelings hurt by a girl! 🙌
Delete🙄 again you’re not listening. You’re selective in what you hear. It’s what you want to hear. Be better.
Deletejust stop. You didn’t listen to the speech.
Deletejudge and bash is what you take from someone pointing out hypocrisy? Ok. 😳
DeleteYes. By saying “ his only merit” and “he’d be nothing without”.
Deletebless your heart. You would never make it in my world! 💯
Deleteyou’re a hot mess. 🤣
Deletewhy shouldn't he have said what he said?
Deletenot at all. lol. He deserves it all.
Deletelet me guess, you think killing your own baby is your personal right?
DeleteGo clutch your pearls someplace else.
Deletehateful? Awww…🤣
Deletesays a MAN - key word here. 😂😂
Deleteagreed
DeleteJust here for the men crying in the comments and not understanding why what he said was terrible. Love these ladies 💕
ReplyDeleteThe degrading of the women, who simply just said except you, are being treated exactly how anyone who thinks like him, and proving their point. The bear wins again.
ReplyDeleteButler should have crafted his speech differently, but this is not a good look for women either.
Deleteespecially when they are dudes!
Deletebut equality is ok, right??
Deleteyep. Of course. And please don’t say something ridiculous. I don’t care for butker. He’s too extreme from the religious angle for me. And initially he lost me when he made passive aggressive jabs at certain groups. But you can’t deny he was complimenting women and mothers.
DeleteThese 3 ladies saying “we don’t need you”…what is that supposed to mean? It’s just a dumb set of comments, much like some of Butker’s. So if that’s the equality you’re referring to well that’s fine but is misguided, at best. Shortsighted for sure.
you have a point. But, unfortunately, I think women have reached their tipping point. (read Malcolm Gladwell). We are done being the nice ones who shouldn’t say the mean things back to men. Being “ladylike”. All it’s leading to at this point is more & more control by men. And I think it might be going to backfire on you.
DeleteNO he want complimenting WOMEN. Mothers yes, WOMEN NO. They are DIFFERENT!! He basically told women to stay in their lane & be mothers & SAH wives. Believe it or not, that’s not a COMPLIMENT!
You guys need to educate yourselves & develop a little empathy. So, while you have a point, I think it just might be too late.
we’ve all reached our tipping point 😉. This isn’t a he vs she thing or need to be lady like or not speak up. This is about working together and not playing victim. I’m a single dad with 4 children. I know EXACTLY what it’s like to be oppressed, discriminated against, bias, etc I can assure you and I have every reason to be bitter but I don’t go around inferring and injecting negative agendas like what these 3 women did in their speech. Just because I’m not female or black for that matter doesn’t mean I don’t know what I’m talking about here and that’s exactly what you and others are thinking 😉.
DeleteLike I said, I don’t like butker, I don’t agree with most of what he spoke on but he was NOT telling women to stay in their lane. He was saying that as a women, if you choose to be mom or wife or to be in a career such as pro athlete or business he respects that choice. Because it is a choice. He was also saying it’s more difficult to make the choice of mom, wife etc than other paths and he’s very appreciative and respectful of that.
I think, at the point where he started talking about LGBQT and other “male” religious oriented comments, it pissed you and other women off and critical thinking disabled. I get it. It pissed me off too. But you sometimes you half to ensure your critical thinking resumes 😉.
The guy is anti gay marriage. He’s not ok with the “I associate as” situation and he feels that you are biologically what you are from a scientific standpoint. But that doesn’t mean he’s saying to women “stay in you lane, do as your told, etc.” it’s a mistake to think as such.
we will just have to agree to disagree, Tim. Not arguing w/ men like you.
DeleteI have to say that you have an awful lot of free time & money for a single father of 4. One pic of a kid, tons of sports, fancy cars you appear to own, etc. somehow, having been a single mother of 2 w/ no help, it doesn’t ring quite right. I’d bet there’s more to the story. Just wondering…
Deletethat’s your call and certainly acceptable.
Deleteor maybe, maybe, I have a lot of wealthy friends, work really hard, paid well. spend a lot of time with my kids (as any dad or parent should)? I’m sorry that you don’t have help with your children. With that, I immediately have a level of respect for you. I really do. I know what a dead beat parent is a challenge to deal with. Interestingly, I was treated like one even though I was far from that. In short, it was quite the opposite in my situation so like I said, I have reason to be bitter yet I’m on your side. Seriously.
DeleteThe misandry is real.
ReplyDeleteNot surprising coming from a cheater and sore loser.
ReplyDeleteso you agree with his vile, bigoted, misogynistic views.
DeleteThere is nothing misygonistic about his comment(s): a woman who chooses to be a home maker is not lowering her social status in any way, shape or form, and most women choose to be so if given an option. Today men and women work because income today is too low compared to where it was in our grandparents' time.
Deletecheater??? NEVER heard that about her.
DeleteOh serena, do we need you? Come on, man
ReplyDelete2 greyhounds and a pug telling you they don't need you.
ReplyDeleteand we don’t need Harrison. So it’s all good.
Deleteand we dont need womens sports
Deleteno one is making you watch. You watch men’s & we’ll watch women’s. Women don’t need MEN telling women how to live their lives. Just sayin’. And, as usual, it was the MAN who started it. You need to get used to the fact that women have the same rights as men. Deal w/ it. We’re not asking for MORE rights. Just EQUAL.
DeleteAnd women wonder why we pick the Hawk....
ReplyDeleteyou pick the hawk? I’ve missed that one. But I think women are ok if men would rather have a relationship w/ a hawk than us. It’s ok.
Delete-- the Hawk Tuah. And yes, we chose that over you, just as you chose the bear.
Deletego for it. She’s probably a better fit. Although the EXACT OPPOSITE of what you all claim to want. But I don’t think women care at all. 🙄😂
Delete-- what is it you think I claim to want?
DeleteAs for women not caring, that is the extinction-level event.
Africans will be the dominant race in less than 100 years.
and...
Delete-- not an issue, just informational. The population will have dropped to half (or less) of its current number, nobody will bother with relationships, and 99% of the world will live in what today is considered poverty.
DeleteAnd nobody will care, just as they don't today.
why do you think that??
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