The release of “Days of Girlhood,” a song by Dylan Mulvaney, who identifies as a woman, has sparked a significant amount of controversy. The track, which includes lines like “Monday can’t get out of bed, Tuesday morning pick up meds, Wednesday retail therapy, cash or credit I say yes, Thursday had a walk of shame, didn’t even know his name,” has faced criticism from various quarters.
Critics argue that Mulvaney’s portrayal of ‘girlhood’ relies on harmful stereotypes, including notions of stupidity, promiscuity, emotional instability, and materialism. BlazeTV host Lauren Chen described Mulvaney’s persona as akin to a modern-day minstrel show, with women as the punchline. Similarly, Ben Shapiro labeled the song “the most sexist song in the history of sexism,” while Robby Starbuck went as far as to say that calling the track music was an insult to even the worst music.
Comments on Mulvaney’s YouTube channel reflect a range of negative reactions, with some viewers suggesting the song perpetuates patriarchy and mocks women. Others expressed their disdain more humorously, stating they’d prefer to endure 24 hours of “Baby Shark” on repeat rather than listen to the song again.
This backlash is not Mulvaney’s first encounter with public controversy, as a previous partnership with Bud Light beer also led to significant uproar. Critics and commentators alike continue to debate the implications of Mulvaney’s work and its impact on societal perceptions of gender and womanhood.