Why Are the Yankees Putting Tampons in the Men's Bathroom?

Segment Spotlight: Quick Hits From The Craig Carton Show

Craig Carton's Take on Sports and Society

Craig Carton shared his thoughts on becoming a "fake" New York Yankees fan during the 2009 World Series, primarily to root against Philadelphia. He described an incident involving two Phillies fans getting kicked out of Yankee Stadium for smoking. While expressing his disapproval of Philadelphia fans in general, Carton emphasized his lack of a serious fallout with the ejected friends.

Shifting to societal issues, Carton discussed a recent debate in the Maryland state Senate regarding the provision of tampons in men's restrooms at sports venues like the Baltimore Ravens stadium and Oriole Park. A bill was proposed to mandate that any sports facility funded by public money should offer "adequately sized" tampons in men’s rooms, which sparked a mix of confusion and amusement among legislators.

Carton also highlighted that the New York Yankees have partnered with a company called Silhouette to provide spiral tampons in men’s bathrooms at Yankee Stadium. He expressed bewilderment at the decision, questioning the demand for such a provision and humorously predicting potential mishaps involving tampons at future games.