Fox News host Jesse Watters has drawn widespread criticism after suggesting women with college degrees are damaging their love lives. During a segment on *The Five*, Watters claimed highly educated women become "bitter" and "angry," making them less desirable to men.
Watters’ remarks on education and dating
The 48-year-old commentator, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College, argued that degrees in humanities or social sciences leave women "28 years old, with no skills and no experience." He added that such women often reject entry-level jobs, expecting higher pay due to their qualifications.
Watters further asserted that these women end up living with their parents, fostering resentment as peers advance in their careers. "Men don’t care if you have a Ph.D.," he said, calling it "not high on our list of attributes." He described these women as "not really in the market," predicting they would develop "bad attitudes" that deter employers and potential partners.
His proposed solutions? Relocate, work harder, or "get it together and find love" to share financial burdens.
Social media reacts with outrage and humor
While Watters’ Fox News colleagues appeared unfazed, online users condemned the remarks as misogynistic. One X user wrote, "It’s amazing his female co-workers put up with this f****** pig." Another quipped, "Maybe women act bitter because they deal with douchebags like Jesse Watters."
Others responded with satire, posting a meme of the "Marked Safe From" Facebook flag alongside the caption "get a Ph.D. to protect yourself girlies." One user noted, "Smart, educated, middle-aged women with bad attitudes get married every day."
Broader context of the debate
The segment originally discussed a perceived rise in socialism within the Democratic Party, with Watters linking support for Democratic Socialist candidates to "highly educated, downwardly mobile" women. His comments reflect long-standing cultural debates about gender, education, and economic mobility.
No public response from Fox News or Watters’ co-hosts has been reported since the backlash. Observers will watch whether the network addresses the controversy or if Watters clarifies his stance in future broadcasts.
