If there’s one thing Matt Garza knows, it’s pitching. That, and how to knock up your girlfriend while you’re still in high school. The Rays hurler was last year’s ALCS MVP, but I’d like to nominate him for MVP of teenage pregnancy.
Garza was in New York yesterday for a town hall meeting on teenage pregnancy, where he was one third of the more random panels ever. He, Bristol Palin and Hayden Panettiere lectured kids on keeping it in their pants. Odd words from a triumvirate that consists of two people who didn’t listen to their own advice, plus the chick from “Heroes”.
The event was sponsored by the Candie’s Foundation, which stands for…well, no one really knows. Sometimes they say they’re raising awareness of teenage pregnancy, which isn’t really a secret phenomenon. And sometimes they say they’re supporting prevention of teenage pregnancy, which is odd because they don’t recommend condoms or birth control.
Garza was 18 when his first child was born, and told the audience it’s no walk in the park. Sort of.
“I’ll throw any day of the week, but if I’m stuck at home with my two kids it’s an absolute circus.”
Maybe he’s not the best example for teens considering whether to get pregnant. Remember, boys, if you get your girlfriend pregnant, its OK, because the mother will stay at home to take care of them all day, and you get to play baseball!
He also advises kids that their loins are Satan’s work, and that you should never give them a chance to do their dirty dirty business:
“Don’t be caught alone with someone you have those kinds of feelings for.”
Well, that, or don’t have sex while you’re too young. Or if you do, be sure to use a condom. Failing that, the morning after pill is readily available. And if not, medical abortions are safe and legal. No, no, he’s right. Best just not to ever spend time alone with your girlfriend.
8:53 pm on May 7th, 2009
sex advice from idiots.
who is dumber? these 3 or the people who actually take advice from them?
9:27 pm on May 7th, 2009
What I learned today is that Matt Garza has a crotch made of pretty pink flowers.
10:20 pm on May 7th, 2009
i practice safe sex to hayden panetierre every night
12:42 am on May 8th, 2009
Hey "a"-Explain how they are idiots.
Give me some facts please.
What they are doing is letting kids know about the reprecussions of their actions are if they decide to have unprotected sex and end up getting pregnant.
They aren't promoting not having sex.
They are giving them examples as to how they are now accountable and responsibile for something greater than they are. Duh, I know.
In other words, look before you leap.
I'm not surprised by the Sec-Pro tenor of the article or op-ed piece, whichever it is.
I'm just guessing here, but the piece was written by a guy name Barry Petchesky.
Could that be Brooks' Bro Barry?
12:48 am on May 8th, 2009
Hey Rob, do your research. This organization is a Christian, pro-abstinence organization. which clearly didnt work for Garza or Palin.
4:06 am on May 8th, 2009
I'd love to have 6 minutes alone with those two girls.
12:13 pm on May 8th, 2009
You guys are missing the point which is typical of the closed-minded idiots that get their jollies on making fun of Christians. What is wrong with bringing in people who have experienced the situation? I would rather hear someone talk about the harmful effects of drug or alcohol abuse from a person who has experienced it and can tell me first hand instead of someone who has never been around it.
So what if they made a mistake? You guys act as if Christians can't make mistakes when they are human and are going to. They are not telling people if you have a child when you are a teenager you are going to hell! God forbid we actually try to help young people not dramatically alter their life when they are so young and immature. I am 28 and have a 5-month old and I am sometimes overwhelmed; I can't imagine what teenagers are going through. However, thanks for reminding how many Americans thank we should rid ourselves of morals and values that, for most people, make us better human beings.
4:28 pm on May 8th, 2009
So was that a "do as I say not as I do" example on how to live a happy, successful life? A Palin giving advice on anything is hilarious anyway.
5:16 pm on May 8th, 2009
Hey Charlie, I bet you are a joke too. I have advice for you that is worthwhile, don't procreate because the world is already full of enough morons. Sometimes you can give the "do as I say not as I did" speech, people have moments where they actually make mistakes.
7:46 am on May 9th, 2009
My bad Kent. I should have researched it better rather than give a knee-jerk retort to an obviously agendized op-ed piece. Wow. I made a mistake, I guess that makes me human also. Just like the kids who had kids and are just trying to help inform other kids about the burden and responsibility.
Hey ManRam-Thank you for your objectivity and your conviction.
It's nice to hear from people who aren't afraid to speak-up and aren't bullied or swayed by this ever growing culture of narrowmindedness that's now running rampant today.
What this coutry needs now more than ever is better morals and values. Especially those that made us the country that every other country ran to when they had a problem they couldn't solve. We are the world's conscience.
We can't forget the principles we were founded upon.
And Charlie-What do you have against the Palin's. Not that I'm sensitive about it, but I kinda want to know what drove you to type that. Don't forget to give good facts to the point…….unlike the erroneous ones I gave in my first post in this thread. Do you really know why you say, what you say? Just wondering.
12:36 am on May 13th, 2009
nice comment Steve