Would I be unreasonable to dress dd as a uterus?

[BigOldFanny]

The Republican National Convention is going to be held very close to where I live... I'm thinking of going to protest and dressing up dd as a model of the female reproductive system... I'm slightly concerned about there being trouble there though and about using her when she's too young to have an opinion on anything herself (even though this will affect her long term). Is it wrong?

[ObiWan]

No idea really, but do you already have a uterus costume? I'd love to see it.

[AKissIsNotAContract]

Why don't you dress yourself up as a uterus instead?

[OneOfMyTurnsComingOn]

And can we see pics?

[yellowraincoat]

I'm never really comfortable with the idea of using children as a political statement, however much I agree with that statement.

[AKissIsNotAContract]

I reckon you could adapt a haggis costume into a uterus costume with a bit of imagination.

[Mrsjay]

I dont like children being used in a protest at all I dont think you should do it she wont understand whats happening.

[AKissIsNotAContract]

there is an adult one here. Is your DD old enough to hold the ovaries without dropping them?

[JenaiMarrHePlaysGuitar]

Are haggis costumes terribly easy to come by then

I wouldn't, OP. Assuming she's little that is. If she was 15 and all for it, then that's be a different matter.

[Ithinkitsjustme]

Dress up yourself and don't use your child like this especially if you are concerned that there may be trouble.

[BigOldFanny]

she'd be such a cute little uterus and more likely to 1. be noticed and 2 seem non threatening enough for people to look at..

but yeah I probably should dress myself instead.

Havent made one yet.. thinking of foam costume would be quicker and cheaper for a two year old as well

[ObiWan]

Oh, the Pinterest one is rather disappointing. I was imagining something a bit more cocoon like.

[MrsTerryPratchett]

Ovary gloves?

I am also uncomfortable with children used as political statements. However, some people on the right in the US have gone beyond politics. Women are fighting for their survival there. 'Legitimate rape', miscarriages as abortions. Fight the good fight, OP.

[nankypeevy]

dress yourself up as a uterus, and attach her to you with a rope umbilical cord.

You are welcome.

[AKissIsNotAContract]

I was taking the piss Jenai, I assumed this was a pisstakey thread.

[honeytea]

I don't think it will actually do her any harm, I was taken to greenham common (sp?) cnd and anti thatcher marches as a small child. I would say so long as it isn't something shocking then it will be fine. Do expect her to question it as she grows up, me and my brother both had "tory phases" as young adults despite the left wing marches.

[pumpkinsweetie]

Do they actually sell Uterus costumes?
And if they do, dressing yourself would be better-i think she may be a tad embarrased not to mention in danger by going out in such a strange item of clothing

[BigOldFanny]

@ nanky

[BigOldFanny]

MrsTerryPratchett exactly, this is the only time i would ever consider taking her... I feel like this will affect her one day and it might be nice for her to know she was there

[TallulahTwinkle]

You could call her a Cuterus!

(cute uterus.....)

[BigOldFanny]

she would be a cuterus. and have adorovaries

[5madthings]

if you think the protest will be a peaceful one then i dont see the harm, it will make a great picture to show her when she is 18

and you MUST put the pic up on mnet!

[0lympia]

you dress up as a uterus yourself, dont use your dd to push back the boundaries!

[WithACherryOnTop]

That'll make for some interesting therapy sessions when she finds the photos.

Dress yourself up,not your child.

[EduStudent]

I love nankypeevy's suggestion

Depends entirely on what you think the atmosphere will be like.

[WilsonFrickett]

Best thread title. Ever.

Also drumroll for Cuterus. And Adovaries.

Do it!