Went to an auto expo. Saw women breast feeding and changing diapers in back seat of minivan on expo floor.

"Frank Grimes" (FrankGrimes) 01/16/2016 at 21:57 • Filed to: None

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Wanted to see what a fancy Nissan minivan was like from the driver seat. Had to wait 5 minutes just for the idiotic parents to get their kids out meanwhile after a minute or two standing there like a buffoon noticed two mothers nursing in the back seat. the oddest thing I have ever seen. I was freaked but decided to not be uncomfortable and continue about my business. I heard one of them mention something about a diaper change. I glared back at the moronic pile of flesh in the back seat as I heard this and could not believe it. As I got out I was further dumbfounded to see a naked baby having its diaper changed in a brand new minivan being displayed for people to sit in look at and try out all the buttons and seat.

A BABY IN A NEW MINIVAN AT THE AUTO EXPO HAVING ITS DIAPER CHANGED IN THE BACK SEAT!!!! PEOPLE ARE A BUNCH OF BASTARDS!!!!
THERE WAS RESTROOMS LIKE 20 YARDS AWAY!!!!!

iSureWilll > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:04

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My sister in law doesn't do this... But she is an advocate for breastfeeding in public. I never say anything about it but when I see a woman breastfeeding in public it still makes me uncomfortable.

dogisbadob > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:05

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Best auto show story ever

whoarder is tellurium > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:06

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Well, apparently Nissan knows how to attract moms to their minivan product. Job well done Nissan.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > iSureWilll 01/16/2016 at 22:06

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Why does breastfeeding make you feel uncomfortable?

HammerheadFistpunch > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:09

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wait...like a display van? thats not cool

Justin > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:10

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I bet you there was fresh shit on all the buttons you pressed.

Steve in Manhattan > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:10

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Now that’s a thorough test drive ....

whoarder is tellurium > Justin 01/16/2016 at 22:12

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fecal matter... fecal matter everywhere.

Need to constantly bathe hands in purell at an autoshow.

iSureWilll > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/16/2016 at 22:14

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It’s just something I don’t see much (maybe once or twice a year by coincidence) and I’m not used to it. It’s not my place to say when and where a mother can breastfeed her child. If she is in public and needs to do it then she should take care of her child like any good mother would.

Probenja > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:19

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I’m guessing she was testing the full capabilities of the car before purchasing, now that is a well informed consumer.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:27

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There's nothing really wrong with nursing but diaper change is a different story. But Nissan display people are way more chill than other manufacturers. Last year, a Nissan rep and friends had a great convo about hotboxing, how many People can fit in sedan trunks, and how the GTR was locked.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:31

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What. The. Fuck. I seriously hope they got thrown out

Frenchlicker > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:32

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Well to be honest that is their target audience and they were showcasing it in a way an auto company never could/would. I think I can give this awkward display a pass.

wafflesnfalafel > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:39

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That is tough... so they are proponents of the health benefits of public breast feeding but don’t mind sharing e coli with 100,000 of their closest friends?

Blue 300 > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:41

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Car shows now have a new requirement that “booth babes” need appease to the actual demographic they are catering to. What you witnessed were the booth babes for the Nissan minivan. The bleached blonde leather-skinned tanned cougar babes are in the Mercedes G-Wagon booth.

NJAnon > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:42

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Yeah man, that’s pretty disgusting. I mean there are restrooms at auto events (even minor ones).

Under_Score > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 22:51

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This is why no one buys the Quest.

Übel > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 01/16/2016 at 23:03

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Even better, they just left the GTR unlocked this year.

Sam > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 23:21

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Breastfeeding I don’t have a problem with, but doing a diaper change is like an adult dropping a bucket in the car and taking a dump.

Xyl0c41n3 > HammerheadFistpunch 01/16/2016 at 23:24

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You know what’s not cool? OP referring to two women and two infants as a “moronic pile of flesh.”

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 23:26

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The Nissan minivan took the Breast In Show ribbon.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Frank Grimes 01/16/2016 at 23:32

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Chnnging stations in the bathrooms are the worst. The suraces are super hard and the exprience seems to be terrifying for children(strangers, loud noises, cold, etc. And that’s if there even is one . This may not have been the perfect time or place but I cant say I blame them. I avoid then at all costs.

Also, get over the breastfeeding. I doubt there were better places.

samssun > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 00:20

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How dare you oppress them with your societal expectations. Muh patriarchy!

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 01/17/2016 at 00:25

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Also, I now see that my post looks as if though written by a drunk person. Sorry bout that.

Frank Grimes > Xyl0c41n3 01/17/2016 at 00:25

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Why?

Frank Grimes > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/17/2016 at 00:28

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boob hanging out and a baby sucking on boob.

DrJohannVegas > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 00:33

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Ok, you described it. Now use your words and explain the source of your discomfort.

Edit: I appreciate that, for some, the violation of status quo social norms is discomforting. But, describing an action is not explaining the source of discomfort with said action.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 01:32

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I don’t really care what the current status quo is on this topic, that’s absolutely classless.

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 01:55

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I completely agree with you, and I raised a child too. Do these women go to the furniture store and change poopy diapers on the new couches? Personally, I always sought privacy for my child’s sake.

Goodeveningofficer > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 02:44

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Did you not need milk as a baby?

nermal > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 12:08

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Pro tip: Don’t go to an auto show on the weekend during “prime” hours. Go during the week, when things are significantly less crowded. You’ll have a much better time.

Also, wash your hands after you leave, and give them an extra scrub or two for good measure while you’re at it.

Axial > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 12:35

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*Comes in*

*Reads post*

*Reads comments*

DipodomysDeserti > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 12:45

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Describing a breast as a boob already gives me a clue as to your mentality. But please, explain to me what about breastfeeding makes you uncomfortable. Do you only view breasts as sexual objects? And the baby isn’t “sucking” on the breast, they’re suckling, in order to drink milk out of it, just like every mammal on earth.

The diaper changing is questionable, but as a father I’ve been at places alone with my daughters where the men’s restrooms not only didn’t have changing tables, but were disgusting, and you do what you gotta do. Life is gross sometimes. You should see how gross it is when the babies come out.Not only are “bewbs” involved, but vaginas too!

Frank Grimes > DipodomysDeserti 01/17/2016 at 20:40

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condescending aren’t you? You judge me and think you know me based on one word and then proceed to lecture me?

In our society its not acceptable to expose yourself. It’s indecent and beside the point that breastfeeding in a car you don’t own at a car show is unacceptable. This isn’t an argument about breastfeeding but the inappropriateness of breastfeeding in a car on a showroom floor. It has nothing to do with if I do or do not view boobs as sexual body parts, or how much I know about birthing.

“And the baby isn’t “sucking” on the breast”

suck·le

sk()l/

verb

verb: suckle ; 3rd person present: suckles ; past tense: suckled ; past participle: suckled ; gerund or present participle: suckling

feed (a baby or young animal) from the breast or teat.“a mother pig suckling a huge litter” synonyms: breastfeed , feed , nurse ”the lioness suckled her cubs”(of a baby or young animal) feed by sucking the breast or teat.“the infant’s biological need to suckle”

boob 2

boob/

noun

informal

noun: boob ; plural noun: boobs

a woman’s breast.

Frank Grimes > Axial 01/17/2016 at 20:40

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COWARD!!!

Frank Grimes > DrJohannVegas 01/17/2016 at 20:43

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I dont want to see someone elses boobs.

Frank Grimes > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 01/17/2016 at 20:45

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Why are you defending someone breastfeeding in a car that didn’t belong to them? Or changing diapers in a show car where people are coming and going getting in and out of the cars.

Frank Grimes > nermal 01/17/2016 at 20:49

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THIS. I did wash my hands with a sanitizing wipe afterwards. I thought about all the people putting their hands all over everything I touched.

DipodomysDeserti > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 20:51

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Most people in our society aren’t so prude as to be offended by someone breastfeeding. And don’t be such a coward about people disagreeing with the way you think. They’re your views, own them. If you get uncomfortable by a mother breastfeeding in public, youre going to get called out for it by people who aren’t afraid to see “bewbz”.

Pro tip: if you ever decide to travel outside the US, stay away from European beaches. Lots of breasts and penises out in public. You may be offended. People will also think you're a fucking moron for being offended at the sight of human body parts.

Frank Grimes > Goodeveningofficer 01/17/2016 at 20:52

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I did probably I don’t remember but I am sure my mom didn’t bust out and breastfeed and change my diaper in a new car at a car show.

Axial > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 20:56

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Frank Grimes > Axial 01/17/2016 at 21:03

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Lend me your riot baton and we will put down this rebellious gang who believe breastfeeding and changing diapers in other people cars in a car show is acceptable behaviour!

DrJohannVegas > Frank Grimes 01/17/2016 at 21:07

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Yea, I inferred as such from your angry-to-the-point-of-breathlessness initial post.

Well, if you don’t like it, I guess we better shut it all down. I’m sure you’ve never done anything which another person doesn’t like, so you get precedence on this.

Frank Grimes > DrJohannVegas 01/17/2016 at 22:08

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K

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Frank Grimes 01/18/2016 at 01:31

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I’m standing up for them because your post screams of immaturity and is very judgmental. I really am perplexed by people who have no ability to empathize with other people. If you really can’t look at a baby’s ass and a woman’s boob, you need to grow up. Because these women caused very little to no harm, and using that van probably provided those people some relief of stress and a semblance of privacy they couldn’t get elsewhere.

Were you going to buy a Nissan minivan right up until the moment you saw the breastfeeding and diaper changing? No. Based on how you posted I’m guessing you have never changed a diaper on a changing station or breatfed(or had a wife/significant other who has) in public. Like I said, diaper changing stations suck.

There is virtually nothing more unsanitary about diaper changes than anything else in life, especially if you have ever taken note of how many people don’t wash their hands in public bathrooms and then touch all sorts of things you also touch. Diaper changes 99% of the time are very self contained. It’s not like they wiped it all over the van.

Also, it’s not like this was a big unveiling of some unseen product and there’s a bunch of boobs in press photos. it’s an expo. People go to them for kicks, and I bet that car gets detailed before it’s sold.

As a parent you irritate someone no matter what choices you make about child rearing, so you just have to decide what’s best for you and roll with it. When you offend someone enough that they actually have the respect to mention it to you, you can either decide to change what you do, or accept that some people are way too easily offended. I’d be shocked if you’re a parent and if you’re not yet, it’s going to be a rude awakening when you try to carry on some semblance of your life without offending judgmental people like your current self if you ever have one.

Frank Grimes > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 01/18/2016 at 01:44

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Just so you know i didnt read your wall of text. best wishes.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Frank Grimes 01/18/2016 at 02:48

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The jist - “If you really can’t look at a baby’s ass and a woman’s boob, you need to grow up.”

Frank Grimes > DipodomysDeserti 01/18/2016 at 03:09

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People can think whatever they want so why can’t I? Why do you get so offended by my opinions?
Do you know me? Do you know me enough to call me a prude? Does it feel good to label me?

So to sum up you think its ok to breastfeed and change the diaper of a baby in a car owned by a car dealer being shown at a car show where other people can enter and leave the car as they please?

Maybe in europe there is some cultural convention where tarnishing a car that doesn’t belong to you is acceptable behavior.

DipodomysDeserti > Frank Grimes 01/18/2016 at 06:40

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You can think whatever you want, just don’t get all pissy and say people are condescending when they call you on your prudish behavior.

I sum up: yeah, Inthink the most appropriate place to breastfeed at a car show would be a minivan, and anyone who is offended by someone breastfeeding in public is a moron or some sort of religious conservative who deserves to have their opinion ignored or made fun of. The diaper changing isnquestioablendepending on the bathroom situation at the venue.

Anyone who calls a mother “a moronic pile of flesh” for breastfeeding a child in public deserves every ounce of ridicule they receive in life.