Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance has presented a strategy for women to creatively counter Donald Trump's derogatory language, specifically his recent 'Quiet, Piggy' remark directed at a female journalist.
From Insult to Empowerment
The incident occurred after the reporter questioned the former president about the controversial Epstein files. In her 'Civil Discourse' newsletter on Substack, Vance condemned Trump's choice of words as 'particularly galling'. She argued that the comment reveals everything about his attitude towards women, serving as a stark reminder of the demeaning rhetoric often faced by women in the public eye.
Reclaiming the Narrative with Miss Piggy
Vance, who is also a University of Alabama law professor and an MSNBC contributor, proposed a powerful and sassy rebuttal. She suggested that women should adopt the 'glamorous, sassy Muppet Miss Piggy' as their symbol. This character, known as a diva with a fierce karate chop, represents unapologetic strength and a refusal to be silenced.
'Call a woman a piggy, and see how that goes for you, Mr. President,' Vance stated defiantly. She emphasized that it is time to stop the demeaning of women and instead, emulate the great Miss Piggy, who never stays quiet when faced with disrespect.
Her essay calls for a collective shift in response to such attacks, transforming a intended insult into a unifying banner of resilience and power.
