The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Are Attempting to Mansplain Football and It's Kind of a Disaster

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are attempting to mansplain football and it's kind of a disaster.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't the first NFL team to try to increase the female portion of its fan base. But the way that they've chosen to go about it is turning out to be a disaster.

The team launched what it's calling the "RED Women's Movement," but sexist wording in the news release, along with content that includes some mansplaining and the unveiling of a swimsuit calendar has people just crushing the Bucs on Twitter.

What in the name of sexism is this, @TBBuccaneers? http://t.co/CIBhg8JcKp pic.twitter.com/n40rCIuw4U

— Steph Haberman (@StephLauren) August 6, 2015

Thank heavens. Didn't know how to use pirate motif in kitchen. @StephLauren: What in the name of sexism is this? http://t.co/5QU4Pw4Gpj

— Dana O'Neil (@DanaONeilWriter) August 6, 2015

Next up for the Buccaneers: our advice on what skirts women should wear to games.

— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) August 6, 2015

THIS. THIS is why it is impossible to finish an essay on feminist sports fandom. BECAUSE THIS SHIT EVERY DAMN DAY. http://t.co/a9edvLLflU

— Beth Boyle Machlan (@beth_machlan) August 6, 2015

Hooray! @TBBuccaneers put football on Pinterest so chicks can FINALLY understand football! http://t.co/kSHdOkLEok

— Melissa Luck ☘ (@MelissaKXLY4) August 6, 2015

If I were a Bucs fan I would be so embarrassed by my team. @Giants... NEVER do anything like this. Thanks http://t.co/UlaID655Jm

— Stefanie (@Stefmara) August 6, 2015

Dear @Panthers Don't EEEEEEVER do this.........EVER...http://t.co/KlzoxxkOVt

— 'Nata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) August 6, 2015

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