Another day, another moronic comment from Piers Morgan.
The controversial columnist and television presenter has never been shy to voice opinions about the gender wage gap (they’re not worth repeating here), as he also polices women.
Boorish at times, Piers’s take no prisoners attitude constantly results in him fighting with the rest of the internet.
But this time, what started off as a tweet that still shows how prevalent toxic masculinity is, ended up in a thread of responses that celebrates the joy of fatherhood.
Seriously, we swooned.
Piers' tweet was in response to seeing a photo of James Bond actor Daniel Craig carrying his child in a papoose (a baby carrier).
In his tweet he refers to Craig as being emasculated because of his use of the carrier.
Oh 007.. not you as well?!!! #papoose #emasculatedBond pic.twitter.com/cqWiCRCFt3
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 15, 2018
Twitter wasn’t having any of his nonsense though.
According to Stylist.co.uk, the backlash was immediate, hilarious and, surprisingly enough heartwarming.
(Side note: You know you’ve really tweeted something eye-roll worthy when even Twitter’s sassiest dictionary comes for you)
Piers Morgan, we double checked the definition of emasculate. There's nothing about being a load-sharing father to be found there. https://t.co/TH9bzv9qdl https://t.co/nBcmr8fsb8
— Dictionary.com (@Dictionarycom) October 15, 2018
I think this is insanely sexy. Men who put aside outdated social norms to love and nurture their children get ALLLLLLL the feels.
— ClarisseMcClellan (@snowbird201613) October 16, 2018
If I was well known, followed around by paps and living in a city, this is the only way I am carrying my child. Fully protected, identity hidden and both hands are free if needed.
— Youssef Sarhan (@YS) October 17, 2018
This is responsible. Move on.
Not only did I baby wear, I also cook, clean, drive a stick, mix my own drinks, play football, play with dolls, and drink black coffee and straight whiskey. Manhood is more than your narrow uninformed definition. You should let this one go.
— Dad [W]ith a Banshee (@DadWithaBlog) October 16, 2018
Mostly, the responses proved that men holding babies in whatever way is comfortable, whether using a sling carrier or using their arms, is far from emasculating and merely shows fatherly devotion in the most adorable manner possible.
And best of all, men proudly jumped in to respond by posting pics of them holding their children – proving that once again, Piers is just a little out of touch with reality and that being a dad certainly doesn’t mean you should be concerned with the way you present your parenting style to the world.
The names bond....father daughter bond pic.twitter.com/8XC7KWGtjj
— Beau Vice (@PilotTalk314) October 17, 2018
Uh oh. Guess you’re not going to like this photo of me speaking at a rally against Islamophobia with my baby girl in a carrier... pic.twitter.com/fUnSOdeR0o
— Simran Jeet Singh (@SikhProf) October 16, 2018
Seriously. Our hearts are bursting with joy at these pics. Go dads!
Happily threw my baby girl in the carrier wherever we went. She got to be ‘held’ even when my hands were full with groceries, navigating airports, etc. Oh, and I took a year off with her as well. #comfortablewithmymanhood#dadlifepic.twitter.com/mKybMR4KuS
— Justin Weeks ? (@weeksjdub) October 17, 2018
My sexy boyfriend wears our son often and calls it a “walking baby hug” but I’m sure that’s also emasculating in your small mind ?????? pic.twitter.com/0R2sCkYbsz
— jill (@5footginger) October 17, 2018
I miss and love these special times! Bonding 17 years ago. Baby bonding selfie. #papoose pic.twitter.com/nDhlPvmjzL
— JohnO (@IamJohnOgunniyi) October 17, 2018
Okay, okay. Just a few more. We absolutely cannot resist. *melts in puddle of goo* I mean, I don't even want any kids of my own, but my ovaries are exploding. Devoted papoose-carrying dads are life.
My cool lil dude doesn’t seem to mind his ‘non-masculine’ dad ???? pic.twitter.com/FU6vnvE4Ma
— Richard Jackson (@richardpjackson) October 16, 2018
Forces veteran carrying our month old daughter whilst she wasn’t well. That is all! @Mark_Harle #thatsaman #papoosegate #win #sexyashell pic.twitter.com/BQiirCn2NF
— Eve Golder (@EveGolder) October 16, 2018
Make sure to check out all the glorious responses to that thread here. It will absolutely make your day.
Of course, we’re not surprised that Piers would be policing someone else’s parenting since he’s constantly shaming people who don’t fit in with his idea of convention (read: archaism). While he’s been doubling down on his tweet, at least we get to see loads of cute pics of dads holding and bonding with their children.
And judging by the responses from most of us, seeing men holding their babies in whatever way they want to as long as it’s safe, secure and comfortable for the baby, is beyond adorable.