I’ve always loved Bette and her humor can be wicked and at times a bit borderline….this time what was a toss off Midlerism came off as thoughtless and ( probably unintentionally ) insensitive. I.J.S.
I would say that Bette Midler was just in character as a witch, but unfortunately for Hollywood and the elites this is their character. They sit up in their gated communities
Looking down at the commoners.
I did it from a wonderful nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital. It could save a lot of grief if you can do it. I did 2 out of 3 babies long time ago. Actually what she said is true. Could of said it in a nicer way, not so brash as is her personality. I still love her attitude.
Well good for you sallie. However, many women can’t produce breast milk under any circumstances. Its just medically not possible. So let’s not shame these women when we go on our breast is best crusade.
Wow. How dare a person have the freedom to say what they think. If you don’t like a person comment then blow it off. Worry about yourself that should keep you busy enuf. Get a life
It’s terrible that there is a formula shortage…wether it be a big$$ control issue or the rumor that our leaders are again sending it to the southern boarder or over seas.
What did babies eat before formula was invented….?…MILK!
No, it wasn’t invented because some babies can’t drink milk. Look it up. It was for babies that couldn’t get breastmilk. For whatever reason. Orphans, sick mother, mother ouldnt make enough or any milk. Etc. If a baby couldn’t drink milk they were in big trouble because formulas were all ased on some animal’s milk. If baby didn’t die and they figured it out thn they would come up with something plant based.
Well Bob, not to define your SGI, BUT HAVE you ever tried to produce milk, its not always easy and not always a choice or option.
That being said, the old fashioned way of canned milk (if feasible) if an option BUT there sometimes extenuating circumstances.
Oh brother, you have an opinion just like everyone else. Oh, btw I had twins and didn’t produce enough milk. There are other options beside baby formula and breastfeeding. Goats milk. Can’t freaking say crap anymore without someone getting their panties in bunch.
So what. It should be said. Breastfeeding is the first choice to try. Would you let your baby die because of your high horse? If you can’t or couldn’t produce ANY milk I’m sorry about that but don’t take a ommon sense solution away from other who might be able to.
I am pretty ashamed to be in my generation and definitely the kids my generation raised. You can’t cancel everything just because you feel offended. Maybe use your power to stop women not being able to be in control of their own bodies. Seriously wake up and maybe make your unprovable valid. Otherwise just watch Disney movies you don’t find offensive and move on.
Brilliant Bette was making a joke. Lighten up folks! And as always, I appreciate Stephanie Ruhle’s stats. Shame on Nestle and the rest. This formula crisis deserves greater scrutiny. Sooo not fair to our Moms & babes.
Not at all thoughtless and insensitive. It’s common sense. If there is no formula for your baby of course you try to breastfeed. You DO breastfeed. If you can’t for whatever reason, you can’t but thats no reason not to make people aware because unfortunately there are some people in this day and age who don’t think of the natural way to feed a baby.
I’m with you. It’s too bad she doesn’t understand. I am 57 and raising my granddaughter. My breast have not produced milk for many years. It is scary to drive 40 miles looking for formula and only find one can. Doctors are no help, they only tell you what NOT to do. Reaction to Ms Midler’s comment comes out of fear. Not all babies have a wet nurse available. And we don’t want them to starve.
I’m with FM. Who cares? Was it insensitive??? Was it factual??? Does what B.M. think change how you’re going to sleep tonight??? Just another person’s opinion, that’s it.
Doesn’t matter if she was joking or not. Nobody makes every statement they make all inclusive. Obviously some people just need something or someone to complain about.
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This movie will be a box office disaster. There is one and only one person to blame–The Divine Ms. Mouth! Maybe try her in a horror flick, coz she’s a nightmare!!
Very insensitive comment. Social media is destroying celebrities lives! Haven’t they learned to shut the hell up on social media. Especially those that work with Disney. As you can see they do not tolerate negative publicity. Just keep those type of comments to yourself. If a woman has already dried up her breast milk ducts she cannot produce again until she’s pregnant again. So it’s not that simple Ms. Bette.
She never said it was easy. She just said to try. A statement meant for new mothers. And even if you’ve dried up you can try to relocate or induce lactation. It doesn’t hurt to try.
Perhaps stop spending the entire day on social media allowing yourself to be offended over every individual’s opinion, comment, criticism, or joke.
People are bored without a thing to be upset about, just scroll down your social media of choice, instead of inspiration or anything just find sh!t to make you angry and make emotional posts, that shows your circle of peers and even superiors at the job how stable you are under the smallest circumstances. 👍
Many women for a variety of medical complications can not produce breast milk.
It’s amazing how many ignorant self righteous people out there shamed my wife for using formula.
BM’s statement was ignorant and common sense should have compelled her to think first and do a little research before making an enormously public comment.
In spite of all that, I don’t appreciate cancel culture. Instead of canceling, let’s educate instead.
I didn’t take it that way she was just making light of it…. This is just as bad As the poor woman that said they used to make formula From carnation evaporated milk And everybody came down on this poor woman she was trying to be helpful I’m making a suggestion I wish people would lighten up
People need to stop being so sensitive. People have the right to say what is on their mind without backlash all the time . Have you ever said something that maybe you shouldn’t have.
Who cares? People are so sensitive. i can think of a lot of worse things to say. It is her opinion, and she has a right to it. toughen up and move on. The world is in a lot worse shape then worrying about comments from Bette Midler or anyone else.
ps
My wife tried as she did, was never able to breast feed. And i wasn’t offended.
There is a shortage of formula because of government. Formula is the most regulated thing produced in the US toaday and there are 4 companies not 3. The EU also regulates their production highly but imports have not been allowed from there legally. Looks like that will change though.
The problem is that these mindless idiots in Hollywood DO influence peoples opinions with completely stupid and ignorant opinions. All one has to do is look to “The View” and its audinece of clapping seals for every woke and ignorant comment this gaggle of geese makes. That being said she is near correct on the limited number of companies that produce formula because of protectionist regulations that are put in place to limit entry into the market and insure a near monopoly for the existing companies. BUT have no fear Bill Gates and Jeff Bozo’s want to enter the market to produce a vegan formula – as they say nver let a crisis go to waste……
Omg. How many Karen’s do we have in this screwed up world. Damn get a life if you don’t like what someone says move on. This world is full of entitled people who get offended way to fast. Go live in a bubble.
As an adopted child, I must say this. How was my mother supposed to produce breast milk? She couldn’t because she was never pregnant!
I also know women who had little to no ability to produce breast milk, at no fault of their own, it happens.
Although everyone is entitled to their opinion, often times comments like these are better kept unsaid, this is especially true for those in the spotlight.
Adopting mothers often can induce lactation if they’ve never been pregnant or relocate if they have been. Most women don’t know this but many women have done it. Some produce full supplies, some partial supplies and then use donor milk or formula to make up the rest. It’s not for everyone but just knowing that it’s possible really gives one new knowledge and hope if it is something they had wanted to do.
A talented woman professionally. Condescending and insensitive personally. Not the first time she’s hit people over the head with her “opinions”. Which are very often way off the mark.
Thank you for proving that we need to massively invest in reproductive knowledge in schools. The ignorance it takes to tweet what she did is astounding and I’ve seen it all over the internet during this. Not only is in not possible for some birth parents, but think what you are saying to adopted or surrogate children?
People need to quit looking to celebrities for their opinions/advice/knowledge about ANYTHING. Their talent doesn’t come with accurate and/or relevant knowledge about ANYTHING. She’s someone with an opinion, that’s all. Just because she can sing and can act doesn’t mean she’s omnipotent and her opinion is any more important than anyone else. GET OVER IT>
I will watch the New Hocus Pocus movie, BM is a great Winnie and it wouldn’t be the same with out her.
Let those without sin cast the first stone is what I’ve be taught. And in this world no one is perfect. If we cancel anyone it should be everyone.
“Profoundly insensitive”.
To who?
Why does anyone care what she says? She made a wise-crack and, as usual these days, people take it literally.
If you’re offended, I feel bad for you on so many levels.
To lactate or not to lactate, that is the question. Shakespearean drama personified. The FDA recommended Abbott shut down the Sturgis, MI plant in February (and they complied) because of potential contamination with a bacteria called Cronobacter sakazakii. Two babies died and two more got sick after having been fed formula produced at the Sturgis plant. The Sturgis facility is the main production facility for Abbot and the FDA knew baby formula, a highly regulated product that is notoriously difficult to manufacture by a small number of makers would make the product vulnerable to this sort of shortage/disruption, but did absolutely nothing about it. Coupled with exceeding strict import regulations, the shortage was inevitable and many warning signs this was going to happen were ignored. Each presidential administration installs their own “people” in the FDA, who seldom heed the warnings of career FDA employees. Looking for someone/something to blame? Is it those evil, greedy faceless corporations that produce the product ?? How about those who didn’t authorize getting production back on line quicker because they looking for a way to penalize the manufacturers they regulate so strictly. Add this to the list … soaring inflation, record fuel prices, dysfunctional supply chain, double digit increases in many foodstuffs, thousands of illegal migrants crossing the southern border daily, rampant crime in many of our cities, the shameful withdrawal in Afghanistan that cost 13 American lives and that of countless Afghan allies, Russian aggression and Chinese expansion, a disjointed and chaotic response to Covid-19 and Huntergate. Remember that when you go to the ballot box.
When I had my baby I wanted so badly to breastfeed. I sat over and over with lactation specialists. I pumped with the highest grade pump available through my insurance. I used every little tool available to me and I still couldn’t produce the milk. When people, like this, yell out “just breastfeed” to the women dealing with this formula shortage I want to scream.
I cried so many tears. I felt like a failure. I felt like I was letting down my daughter by not being able to breastfeed. It didn’t help that everywhere I went I was constantly told breast is best. I broke down giving her her first bottle and cried at the store buying formula at the beginning.
There are lots of moms that want to breastfeed and try to breastfeed and just can’t. When you feel like something has been stolen from you, that your body went against you, and then people say just do it it’s just plain hateful. These women right now need help and compassion as they fear the inability to feed their children. Stop with the ridiculous and ignorant judgement.
Ashley,
I wrote a comment somewhere. I’m still trying to find it.
When I scrolled by your comment, I was like, “See, that’s what I’m talking about!”
I couldn’t have said it better myself! Kudos to you!
We have so much else to worry about than someone’s opinion. Take a look around. The country has been in trouble since 2016, and it’s reaching the point of no return. And ‘Huntergate’? Really? Yeah, let’s blame everyone else for every crappy, selfish, overentitled, bullying move by Donnie and the republicans.
Lighten up people. Your blowing it way out of proportion.
Love you Bette. When are you coming to concert. Ive never seen you and I really would love to see you on concert.
Imagine we as a species have survived and grown for thousands of years, formula was invented sometime in the late 1800’s. Seems like Mr middler might be on to something here.
Seems, Ms. Midler, the former talented A-List Celebrity in her senior years is experiencing the same issues with her cognitive reasoning as The Disgrace To The Office Of The Presidency that she supports so blindly.
Suze, so you blame Donnie for the soaring inflation, record fuel prices, dysfunctional supply chain, double digit increases in many foodstuffs, thousands of illegal migrants crossing the southern border daily, rampant crime in many of our cities, the shameful withdrawal in Afghanistan that cost 13 American lives and that of countless Afghan allies, Russian aggression and Chinese expansion, a disjointed and chaotic response to Covid-19 and for the last two years when all this was happening Uncle Joe had nothing to do with any of this? No blame required, it’s all happening on Biden’s watch. Time to get over your fixation with Donnie and wake up. Trump’s gone and he was no angel but Biden’s Presidency is filled with failure, weakness and chaos. Only 903 more days until the next election, think positive, we can make it.
I didn’t take it that way she was just making light of it…. This is just as bad As the poor woman that said they used to make formula From carnation evaporated milk And everybody came down on this poor woman she was trying to be helpful I’m making a suggestion I wish people would lighten up
It’s a comment….this world is sensitive. No one has a sense of humor anymore. I’d love for some of these so very sensitive people sit through one episode of “All in the Family”! They couldn’t survive! Lol! 😂
It is not that easy to be able to use breast milk. Unfortunately after I had my son, I had an infection, needed to be on antibiotics, so he was put on formula right away.
Eh. The backlash against her is overblown. Given how people are playing up how insensitive and thoughtless she was in her comment, I was expecting that she made some terrible joke at the expense of victims of a recent tragedy.
Oh crap, I rolled my eyes so hard at the outrage that they got stuck.
Remember when formula didn’t exist? Those babies got fed somehow. I was allergic, I got goat milk. People used to hire wet nurses, or make their own formula out of powdered milk, whey protein, soy, etc..
We’ve grown so dependent on convenient little cans of powder that people forgot there used to be other solutions.
How come we can’t just say “you’re wrong” or “actually there’s more than that here’s why” without first voicing how sad and disappointed you are and claiming what someone said was damaging and hurtful?
Wow why do some people have to take stuff so personally/seriously??!! I happen to be one that had a hard time producing milk, I took no offense and find it ridiculous (in MY opinion) that others did. Sheesh peoples!
OMG people..you act like noone is allowed to have an opinion any more. Sorry we have so many people that are so sensitive. People in this nation have become so thin skinned and easily offended it is sad. Noone can say anything against anyone lest someone get offended and their feelings hurt. It was a valid statement and she has nothing to apologize for. Get over yourselves and quit being hurt by anything not pc.
Why do folks like Bette Midler get off making such thoughtless harmful comments? There are women out in the real world who have real legit reasons they can not or should not produce breast milk. Who is she to make such hateful derogatory comments? As And no I don’t think so it was misunderstood.
If you want to make very public and totally ignorant comments on hot button topics, then expect a very public response that will include an education. It just goes with the territory.
She is ABSOLUTELY right. Woman have been having babies for millions of yrs. No Dr’s no formula. And we are still here. GID PROVIDED milk for all. Only man uses Formula.
What did Women do before there were breast formulas?Let He or She who live without sin cast the first stone,Right Clara? I see demonic cancel culture raising the serpents head to strike,or Black Lives Matter to have another soapbox to stand on to accuse (white’s only) of entitlement and racism.There’s no entitlement for folks like Will Smith and family, right?Racism knows all colors,every race has racists and those with entitlement.There are more important issues worldwide than this.Leave Bette Midler alone!…EveryLifeMatters.. until it don’t.
Why put out the hate dang if don’t care for something thats said or done leave it be walk away there’s other things you could do with you life then hate plus it’s a form of bullying you see or hear something one dose so you put it out there on blast just to hurt them
She has been made fun of pointed and laughed at and still standing and pushing forward, says basically if you can’t produce what the baby is going to need you don’t need to be reproducing.
That’s bull. She said othing of the sort. She merely stated a common sense fact TRY Breastfeeding. She didn’t demand that everyone do it or don’t reproduce. What an ignorant thing for you to say.
I struggled breastfeeding and I’m not offended at all. Allot of women can’t or won’t stop taking chemicals to breast feed. I did but only one breast would fill up, but it didn’t even do that as long as I used a pump. But when I put my baby on it’s few times my one breast produced one full feeding a day. That was it. And I did it for almost 2 years. Still I am not offended. My husband just told me they shipped most of the formula to the border. Why would any company not want to sell their products?
I agree with Ms. Midler. Why can’t there be money made by women who do, or can, provide breast milk easily and abundantly. In ancient times it was known as a “wet nurse”. The providers can be screened and quality checked and give the industrial manufacturing monopolies a run for the money
This is what this world has come to… We DO still have FREEDOM OF SPEECH – CORRECT? What did she say that was so “insensitive?” Was the comment she made not true? People need to get off the sensitivity bandwagon and GET A LIFE. We’ve become a society of WHINERS. Shut up!
Comments for ‘Hocus Pocus’ Star Under Fire After “Profoundly Insensitive” Comments
Daniel McDonald
I’ve always loved Bette and her humor can be wicked and at times a bit borderline….this time what was a toss off Midlerism came off as thoughtless and ( probably unintentionally ) insensitive. I.J.S.
Nancy Thorsby
Unintentional? Really? You believe that do ya? She has never said an unintentionally rude and offensive thing in her life!!!!
Al
Agree. She has no class. Just a I’m better than you complex.
Chris Wood
I would say that Bette Midler was just in character as a witch, but unfortunately for Hollywood and the elites this is their character. They sit up in their gated communities
Looking down at the commoners.
Sallie Rice
I did it from a wonderful nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital. It could save a lot of grief if you can do it. I did 2 out of 3 babies long time ago. Actually what she said is true. Could of said it in a nicer way, not so brash as is her personality. I still love her attitude.
Don
Well good for you sallie. However, many women can’t produce breast milk under any circumstances. Its just medically not possible. So let’s not shame these women when we go on our breast is best crusade.
Cherie
If you feel shame or guilt that is on you. No need to take knowledge away from everyone because of your feelings.
Rachel
You don’t have class. She just gave an opinion just like you did.
Cherie
Thank you. Exactly So many think you can’t say a positive things about breastfeeding. Its ridiculous. Human milk I best for 99..99% of babies.
fm
Who gives a crap what these people say
I certainly don’t look to them for any advice.
Jerry
Wow. How dare a person have the freedom to say what they think. If you don’t like a person comment then blow it off. Worry about yourself that should keep you busy enuf. Get a life
Gayle
Um, yes first amendment of the constitution, absolutely.
scott
umm maybe re-read the consitution because that is not al all what the 1st amendment is about.
Rachel
It is part of the first admendment and?
Nancy
Exactly! Good grief., drama, much???
Robin
IKR!!
Mary
It’s terrible that there is a formula shortage…wether it be a big$$ control issue or the rumor that our leaders are again sending it to the southern boarder or over seas.
What did babies eat before formula was invented….?…MILK!
Marym
Formula was invented because some babies can’t drink milk. In fact it’s enough babies that it’s a multimillion dollar business.
Cherie
No, it wasn’t invented because some babies can’t drink milk. Look it up. It was for babies that couldn’t get breastmilk. For whatever reason. Orphans, sick mother, mother ouldnt make enough or any milk. Etc. If a baby couldn’t drink milk they were in big trouble because formulas were all ased on some animal’s milk. If baby didn’t die and they figured it out thn they would come up with something plant based.
Bob T
I love it it needs to be said more often and louder. Thank you Bette Midler for saying what needed to be said
Mary
Well Bob, not to define your SGI, BUT HAVE you ever tried to produce milk, its not always easy and not always a choice or option.
That being said, the old fashioned way of canned milk (if feasible) if an option BUT there sometimes extenuating circumstances.
David
Bob identifies as an idiot.
Rachel
Oh brother, you have an opinion just like everyone else. Oh, btw I had twins and didn’t produce enough milk. There are other options beside baby formula and breastfeeding. Goats milk. Can’t freaking say crap anymore without someone getting their panties in bunch.
Cherie
So what. It should be said. Breastfeeding is the first choice to try. Would you let your baby die because of your high horse? If you can’t or couldn’t produce ANY milk I’m sorry about that but don’t take a ommon sense solution away from other who might be able to.
Owen
A washed-up, over the hill has-been trying to stay relevant. Just shows her ignorance on the subject.
Julie
I am pretty ashamed to be in my generation and definitely the kids my generation raised. You can’t cancel everything just because you feel offended. Maybe use your power to stop women not being able to be in control of their own bodies. Seriously wake up and maybe make your unprovable valid. Otherwise just watch Disney movies you don’t find offensive and move on.
Deb King
Brilliant Bette was making a joke. Lighten up folks! And as always, I appreciate Stephanie Ruhle’s stats. Shame on Nestle and the rest. This formula crisis deserves greater scrutiny. Sooo not fair to our Moms & babes.
Cherie
Not at all thoughtless and insensitive. It’s common sense. If there is no formula for your baby of course you try to breastfeed. You DO breastfeed. If you can’t for whatever reason, you can’t but thats no reason not to make people aware because unfortunately there are some people in this day and age who don’t think of the natural way to feed a baby.
Suzanne
I think her comment was a result of ignorance. Celebrities don’t know everything.
Fen
I’m with you. It’s too bad she doesn’t understand. I am 57 and raising my granddaughter. My breast have not produced milk for many years. It is scary to drive 40 miles looking for formula and only find one can. Doctors are no help, they only tell you what NOT to do. Reaction to Ms Midler’s comment comes out of fear. Not all babies have a wet nurse available. And we don’t want them to starve.
Rachel
Yeah, can’t say anything anymore. People like you get too whinny.
Chris
I’m with FM. Who cares? Was it insensitive??? Was it factual??? Does what B.M. think change how you’re going to sleep tonight??? Just another person’s opinion, that’s it.
Leslie
I agree Chris!! Just one persons opinion!!! Quit making a big deal out of it people!!
Matthew Thomas
Doesn’t matter if she was joking or not. Nobody makes every statement they make all inclusive. Obviously some people just need something or someone to complain about.
Gary
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievance.
The First Amendment, freedom of speech.
Phyllis
This movie will be a box office disaster. There is one and only one person to blame–The Divine Ms. Mouth! Maybe try her in a horror flick, coz she’s a nightmare!!
Lisa
Bette’s comment was pretty accurate.
Jamie
Yeah, it’s gonna be on Disney+. No box office. So, calm down, Karen.
Ann
It’s only on Disney+ if I am not mistaken.
Lisa G
Get over it people, you all are way to sensitive!
Robin
That is what is wrong now. “F#ck ‘em if they can’t take joke”!
Rachel
Thank you, yes. Can’t even talk about breastfeeding now, lol
Terrance M Williams
Very insensitive comment. Social media is destroying celebrities lives! Haven’t they learned to shut the hell up on social media. Especially those that work with Disney. As you can see they do not tolerate negative publicity. Just keep those type of comments to yourself. If a woman has already dried up her breast milk ducts she cannot produce again until she’s pregnant again. So it’s not that simple Ms. Bette.
Rachel
What isn’t sensitive these days? Terrance, you too have the ability to shut up, lmao
Cherie
She never said it was easy. She just said to try. A statement meant for new mothers. And even if you’ve dried up you can try to relocate or induce lactation. It doesn’t hurt to try.
Wart Dizzy
Perhaps stop spending the entire day on social media allowing yourself to be offended over every individual’s opinion, comment, criticism, or joke.
People are bored without a thing to be upset about, just scroll down your social media of choice, instead of inspiration or anything just find sh!t to make you angry and make emotional posts, that shows your circle of peers and even superiors at the job how stable you are under the smallest circumstances. 👍
Don
Many women for a variety of medical complications can not produce breast milk.
It’s amazing how many ignorant self righteous people out there shamed my wife for using formula.
BM’s statement was ignorant and common sense should have compelled her to think first and do a little research before making an enormously public comment.
In spite of all that, I don’t appreciate cancel culture. Instead of canceling, let’s educate instead.
Cherie
And what was wrong or insensitive about it? She just said to try. If a woman already knows that she “cant” then the suggestion wasn’t meant for her.
Adriana
Coming from someone with a dried up uterus it’s pretty laughable that she felt the need to weigh in.
Richard Saldana
Oh come on!!!! Wimpy people.
It, WAS A JOKE!!!!
GEEEEEZUS
Dee Vaiano
I didn’t take it that way she was just making light of it…. This is just as bad As the poor woman that said they used to make formula From carnation evaporated milk And everybody came down on this poor woman she was trying to be helpful I’m making a suggestion I wish people would lighten up
Ren
People need to stop being so sensitive. People have the right to say what is on their mind without backlash all the time . Have you ever said something that maybe you shouldn’t have.
Deacon Jeff
Who cares? People are so sensitive. i can think of a lot of worse things to say. It is her opinion, and she has a right to it. toughen up and move on. The world is in a lot worse shape then worrying about comments from Bette Midler or anyone else.
ps
My wife tried as she did, was never able to breast feed. And i wasn’t offended.
Dawn
You wouldn’t have a reason to be offended. Your wife on the other hand would have every right.
Cherie
And maybe his wife wasn’t offended either.
AH
There is a shortage of formula because of government. Formula is the most regulated thing produced in the US toaday and there are 4 companies not 3. The EU also regulates their production highly but imports have not been allowed from there legally. Looks like that will change though.
Walt
The problem is that these mindless idiots in Hollywood DO influence peoples opinions with completely stupid and ignorant opinions. All one has to do is look to “The View” and its audinece of clapping seals for every woke and ignorant comment this gaggle of geese makes. That being said she is near correct on the limited number of companies that produce formula because of protectionist regulations that are put in place to limit entry into the market and insure a near monopoly for the existing companies. BUT have no fear Bill Gates and Jeff Bozo’s want to enter the market to produce a vegan formula – as they say nver let a crisis go to waste……
Scott
“…name another industry/sector/ product like this…”
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Sue
Omg. How many Karen’s do we have in this screwed up world. Damn get a life if you don’t like what someone says move on. This world is full of entitled people who get offended way to fast. Go live in a bubble.
Lanie
As an adopted child, I must say this. How was my mother supposed to produce breast milk? She couldn’t because she was never pregnant!
I also know women who had little to no ability to produce breast milk, at no fault of their own, it happens.
Although everyone is entitled to their opinion, often times comments like these are better kept unsaid, this is especially true for those in the spotlight.
Cherie
Adopting mothers often can induce lactation if they’ve never been pregnant or relocate if they have been. Most women don’t know this but many women have done it. Some produce full supplies, some partial supplies and then use donor milk or formula to make up the rest. It’s not for everyone but just knowing that it’s possible really gives one new knowledge and hope if it is something they had wanted to do.
Cherie
*Relactate not relocate
Kay
A talented woman professionally. Condescending and insensitive personally. Not the first time she’s hit people over the head with her “opinions”. Which are very often way off the mark.
Kris
Thank you for proving that we need to massively invest in reproductive knowledge in schools. The ignorance it takes to tweet what she did is astounding and I’ve seen it all over the internet during this. Not only is in not possible for some birth parents, but think what you are saying to adopted or surrogate children?
Cherie
In what way was it ignorant or insensitive?
It was a common sense suggestion.
Also, surrogates an adoptive parents can try to induce lactation. Might provide a full supply might not. But once you know it’s an option many do try.
drew who
Twitter is full of delicate little flowers who lack a sense of humor .
sscain3
People need to quit looking to celebrities for their opinions/advice/knowledge about ANYTHING. Their talent doesn’t come with accurate and/or relevant knowledge about ANYTHING. She’s someone with an opinion, that’s all. Just because she can sing and can act doesn’t mean she’s omnipotent and her opinion is any more important than anyone else. GET OVER IT>
Cecilia
I will watch the New Hocus Pocus movie, BM is a great Winnie and it wouldn’t be the same with out her.
Let those without sin cast the first stone is what I’ve be taught. And in this world no one is perfect. If we cancel anyone it should be everyone.
Mickeymouse3
“Profoundly insensitive”.
To who?
Why does anyone care what she says? She made a wise-crack and, as usual these days, people take it literally.
If you’re offended, I feel bad for you on so many levels.
Pat
To lactate or not to lactate, that is the question. Shakespearean drama personified. The FDA recommended Abbott shut down the Sturgis, MI plant in February (and they complied) because of potential contamination with a bacteria called Cronobacter sakazakii. Two babies died and two more got sick after having been fed formula produced at the Sturgis plant. The Sturgis facility is the main production facility for Abbot and the FDA knew baby formula, a highly regulated product that is notoriously difficult to manufacture by a small number of makers would make the product vulnerable to this sort of shortage/disruption, but did absolutely nothing about it. Coupled with exceeding strict import regulations, the shortage was inevitable and many warning signs this was going to happen were ignored. Each presidential administration installs their own “people” in the FDA, who seldom heed the warnings of career FDA employees. Looking for someone/something to blame? Is it those evil, greedy faceless corporations that produce the product ?? How about those who didn’t authorize getting production back on line quicker because they looking for a way to penalize the manufacturers they regulate so strictly. Add this to the list … soaring inflation, record fuel prices, dysfunctional supply chain, double digit increases in many foodstuffs, thousands of illegal migrants crossing the southern border daily, rampant crime in many of our cities, the shameful withdrawal in Afghanistan that cost 13 American lives and that of countless Afghan allies, Russian aggression and Chinese expansion, a disjointed and chaotic response to Covid-19 and Huntergate. Remember that when you go to the ballot box.
Jeremiah Hase
Well said sir. Very well said.
Ashley
When I had my baby I wanted so badly to breastfeed. I sat over and over with lactation specialists. I pumped with the highest grade pump available through my insurance. I used every little tool available to me and I still couldn’t produce the milk. When people, like this, yell out “just breastfeed” to the women dealing with this formula shortage I want to scream.
I cried so many tears. I felt like a failure. I felt like I was letting down my daughter by not being able to breastfeed. It didn’t help that everywhere I went I was constantly told breast is best. I broke down giving her her first bottle and cried at the store buying formula at the beginning.
There are lots of moms that want to breastfeed and try to breastfeed and just can’t. When you feel like something has been stolen from you, that your body went against you, and then people say just do it it’s just plain hateful. These women right now need help and compassion as they fear the inability to feed their children. Stop with the ridiculous and ignorant judgement.
Michael Patton
Oh quit crying you damn snowflake. You people make me nauseous.
AJ
Oh, the irony of being offended that someone else was offended. 🤔
Gorillahands
What a clever and well thought out comment… Way to let your intellect really stretch it’s legs out here. Soggy potato
Gorillahands
“it’s just plain hateful”??? Shuuuuuuuut uuuuuuupppppppp!!!!
I’m sure if they knew you couldn’t, they wouldn’t say it!! So how is it hateful idiot?!?!?
Laurie Young
Ashley,
I wrote a comment somewhere. I’m still trying to find it.
When I scrolled by your comment, I was like, “See, that’s what I’m talking about!”
I couldn’t have said it better myself! Kudos to you!
Suze
We have so much else to worry about than someone’s opinion. Take a look around. The country has been in trouble since 2016, and it’s reaching the point of no return. And ‘Huntergate’? Really? Yeah, let’s blame everyone else for every crappy, selfish, overentitled, bullying move by Donnie and the republicans.
Laurie Young
Absolutely!
Kudos to you!
Carl
People are way off base and sensitive! Anyone could of said that! Get over it. Be glad she took notice at all.
RG Geiger
Get a life and quite obsessing over every little Twitter..
Sandra
Lighten up people. Your blowing it way out of proportion.
Love you Bette. When are you coming to concert. Ive never seen you and I really would love to see you on concert.
R M.
I cordially invite the bovine Miss M to regard my hemorrhoid as a nipple.
And suckle that thing like the overgrown baby she is.
Brian
Amen
Buncha self righteous hypocrites. I’m so sure they never said anything that may offend someone. Hate this candle culture crap
Amber turd
Imagine we as a species have survived and grown for thousands of years, formula was invented sometime in the late 1800’s. Seems like Mr middler might be on to something here.
Debbie
Do we really expect anything less from Bette Midler? She’s a entitled, white actress. Nuff said.
SkwyrleyG
Seems, Ms. Midler, the former talented A-List Celebrity in her senior years is experiencing the same issues with her cognitive reasoning as The Disgrace To The Office Of The Presidency that she supports so blindly.
Roberta Cissell
Everyone has a right to their opinion may not be what people think it should be but none the less they get to have them.
Lori
well said
Ron
Suze, so you blame Donnie for the soaring inflation, record fuel prices, dysfunctional supply chain, double digit increases in many foodstuffs, thousands of illegal migrants crossing the southern border daily, rampant crime in many of our cities, the shameful withdrawal in Afghanistan that cost 13 American lives and that of countless Afghan allies, Russian aggression and Chinese expansion, a disjointed and chaotic response to Covid-19 and for the last two years when all this was happening Uncle Joe had nothing to do with any of this? No blame required, it’s all happening on Biden’s watch. Time to get over your fixation with Donnie and wake up. Trump’s gone and he was no angel but Biden’s Presidency is filled with failure, weakness and chaos. Only 903 more days until the next election, think positive, we can make it.
Scott
AMEN
FJB
Dee Vaiano
I didn’t take it that way she was just making light of it…. This is just as bad As the poor woman that said they used to make formula From carnation evaporated milk And everybody came down on this poor woman she was trying to be helpful I’m making a suggestion I wish people would lighten up
CeCe
It’s a comment….this world is sensitive. No one has a sense of humor anymore. I’d love for some of these so very sensitive people sit through one episode of “All in the Family”! They couldn’t survive! Lol! 😂
Tess Riv
So what! Bette can say whatever she wants! Go Bette Go!
Jan
Do you feel the same when it comes to Gia as well?
Andrea
It is not that easy to be able to use breast milk. Unfortunately after I had my son, I had an infection, needed to be on antibiotics, so he was put on formula right away.
Dee
There are always people who can may a tornado out of a silent rain!
Lee Ann hoskins
Bette needs to keep her stupid thoughts to herself.She’s evidently out of touch with reality and may have some dementia.
Vercalos
Eh. The backlash against her is overblown. Given how people are playing up how insensitive and thoughtless she was in her comment, I was expecting that she made some terrible joke at the expense of victims of a recent tragedy.
This is nothing.
Phil McCrevice
Oh crap, I rolled my eyes so hard at the outrage that they got stuck.
Remember when formula didn’t exist? Those babies got fed somehow. I was allergic, I got goat milk. People used to hire wet nurses, or make their own formula out of powdered milk, whey protein, soy, etc..
We’ve grown so dependent on convenient little cans of powder that people forgot there used to be other solutions.
Nick
How come we can’t just say “you’re wrong” or “actually there’s more than that here’s why” without first voicing how sad and disappointed you are and claiming what someone said was damaging and hurtful?
D Ellis
Wow why do some people have to take stuff so personally/seriously??!! I happen to be one that had a hard time producing milk, I took no offense and find it ridiculous (in MY opinion) that others did. Sheesh peoples!
Sandy Blue
Well I don’t agree with miss bette because some women have stated they can’t produce milk.
Antonio Flores
OMG people..you act like noone is allowed to have an opinion any more. Sorry we have so many people that are so sensitive. People in this nation have become so thin skinned and easily offended it is sad. Noone can say anything against anyone lest someone get offended and their feelings hurt. It was a valid statement and she has nothing to apologize for. Get over yourselves and quit being hurt by anything not pc.
Beth Hobbs
Ever heard of adoption…idiots!
Wynn
Why do folks like Bette Midler get off making such thoughtless harmful comments? There are women out in the real world who have real legit reasons they can not or should not produce breast milk. Who is she to make such hateful derogatory comments? As And no I don’t think so it was misunderstood.
Don
If you want to make very public and totally ignorant comments on hot button topics, then expect a very public response that will include an education. It just goes with the territory.
Keifers
A public response now is translated into cancel culture.At least Bette Midler didn’t use foul language like Clara did with the F-Bomb.
John
She is ABSOLUTELY right. Woman have been having babies for millions of yrs. No Dr’s no formula. And we are still here. GID PROVIDED milk for all. Only man uses Formula.
Keifers
Agreed!.. Cancel culture needs no excuse…just hypocrites that think they are better, and without sin.
Keifers
What did Women do before there were breast formulas?Let He or She who live without sin cast the first stone,Right Clara? I see demonic cancel culture raising the serpents head to strike,or Black Lives Matter to have another soapbox to stand on to accuse (white’s only) of entitlement and racism.There’s no entitlement for folks like Will Smith and family, right?Racism knows all colors,every race has racists and those with entitlement.There are more important issues worldwide than this.Leave Bette Midler alone!…EveryLifeMatters.. until it don’t.
Tontoe
Why put out the hate dang if don’t care for something thats said or done leave it be walk away there’s other things you could do with you life then hate plus it’s a form of bullying you see or hear something one dose so you put it out there on blast just to hurt them
Tontoe
Sorry meant for another topic they won’t let me delete this sorry all
Lopez
She has been made fun of pointed and laughed at and still standing and pushing forward, says basically if you can’t produce what the baby is going to need you don’t need to be reproducing.
Cherie
If you feel shame or guilt that is on you. No need to take knowledge away from everyone because of your feelings.
Cherie
That’s bull. She said othing of the sort. She merely stated a common sense fact TRY Breastfeeding. She didn’t demand that everyone do it or don’t reproduce. What an ignorant thing for you to say.
Shannon Hartfield
I struggled breastfeeding and I’m not offended at all. Allot of women can’t or won’t stop taking chemicals to breast feed. I did but only one breast would fill up, but it didn’t even do that as long as I used a pump. But when I put my baby on it’s few times my one breast produced one full feeding a day. That was it. And I did it for almost 2 years. Still I am not offended. My husband just told me they shipped most of the formula to the border. Why would any company not want to sell their products?
Teresa Haviland
I agree with Ms. Midler. Why can’t there be money made by women who do, or can, provide breast milk easily and abundantly. In ancient times it was known as a “wet nurse”. The providers can be screened and quality checked and give the industrial manufacturing monopolies a run for the money
John
This is what this world has come to… We DO still have FREEDOM OF SPEECH – CORRECT? What did she say that was so “insensitive?” Was the comment she made not true? People need to get off the sensitivity bandwagon and GET A LIFE. We’ve become a society of WHINERS. Shut up!
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