A small group of students who organized a sit-in protest at Vanderbilt University were roundly mocked and ridiculed after their protest. called 911 Issues surrounding ‘toxic shock’ of protesters who were not allowed to change tampons.
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Critics of the protests had a good laugh after the protests. video In Vanderbilt’s Generation Action, a distraught protester was shown panicking when he realized one of his fellow protesters had not changed his tampon in several hours.
They called 911, with one protester explaining, “Currently, we have female students who are being denied the right to change tampons that have been inserted for several hours. This increases the risk of toxic shock syndrome.” was heard.
Demonstrators are seen arguing with dispatchers on video.
“Okay, what you don’t hear, what you don’t hear is that if she gets up to use the bathroom to change a tampon, they’re threatening to arrest her!” Protesters participants say. “So that’s not an option for her.”
“Ma’am? Ma’am?” the dispatcher responds. “Is there an emergency?”
“Yes, ma’am. That’s right,” the protester replied.
“It’s an emergency!” says another protester.
The protests broke up as the university began suspending students.
“Very brave. Very admirable.”
Many people on social media ridiculed the students for their shock panic caused by tampon poisoning.
“LOL, this is like a skit, but it’s real!” read One reply.
“They’re ready to storm Normandy tomorrow. So brave. So amazing.” sarcastic reply.
“What’s really interesting is that they expect the 911 dispatcher to solve this problem. What exactly do they want the dispatcher to do?” read Another reply.
“The only thing these students have proven is their privilege. Their worst day is not eating for 24 hours and not being able to change a tampon according to the instructions on the package (by the way, a girl from the ’90s feeling).” Said Another critic on social media.
“Did that Vanderbilt chick ever manage to change a tampon? Or did she die?” Asked Another social media user on Wednesday.
Toxic shock tampon incident video collected Over 9 million views.
Vanderbilt statement
The university said in a statement that several students were suspended for their actions.
“Some students assaulted social services staff seeking admission and pushed those who requested to see them,” the statement said.
“Student Affairs staff took a phased approach to de-escalate the situation,” they added. “First, they asked the students to leave the school. After the students refused to leave, staff made the students aware that their actions violated university policy and would be subject to disciplinary action.” A few hours later, the university began issuing interim suspensions.”
Protesters were furious that journalists who took part in the protests were detained, but the charges were eventually dropped.
Details about the protest activities are as follows.
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