Megan Rapinoe is the most famous woman athlete today. Co-captain of the Reign FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), and playing primarily as a winger, she helped the U.S. win the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments, a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, and finished runners-up at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
She is known for her crafty style of play, her winning goals, and being an advocate of numerous LGBT organizations including the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and Athlete Ally. In 2013, she was awarded the board of directors Award by the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center.
Rapinoe is not only known for her success, but also famous for her unapologetic attitude. In a recent verbal clash between U.S. President Donald Trump, her comment about potentially visiting The White House seemed to have angered the president. She told reporters, “I ain’t going to the f***ing White House.”
Trump was not happy about this comment, for it was said that he was planning on inviting the football captain. He tweets on his account:
Rapinoe is unfazed by the President’s tweets, and merely goes on with her business. Her brazen personality is stirring up a whole lot of negativity on social media… and of course they come from MEN.
British TV personality Piers Morgan, shows his disdain for the star player on twitter:
Literally almost all negative reactions about her unapologetic nature is making the male population see red. What gives?
Arrogant? Self-absorbed? Cocky? What about boxer Floyd Meyweather who doesn’t shut his mouth about never having lost a match? Or football player Cristiano Ronaldo, who opened up his own museum (and yes, a museum about himself)? Male athletes jump around like wild monkeys when scoring a goal or shooting a 3-pointer. And women can’t do the same?
Wow. Talk about toxic masculinity right there.
The point is, no matter the arrogance and pride that women athletes like Megan possess, what we all know too well is that, with reactions like these, it seems like only the men are allowed to strut their athletic prowess like conquering warriors. When men exert dominance and confidence, it’s cool and hot. But when women do it… it’s vanity? Egotism?
Wow. Seems fair (Note sarcasm).
Social media is rallying behind Megan through the haters and this is how the world should respond to sexist acts such as these:
Photo courtesy of Megan Rapinoe’s Instagram
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