Unilever.edu.vn remembers when Celtics star Gordon Hayward’s gender reveal went viral, but not for the reasons you might think. Picture this: a beautiful day, sunshine, Hayward with his wife and two daughters, all smiles. A decorated box sits before them, holding the answer to the family’s big question – boy or girl? The anticipation builds as the daughters open the box… and out float pink balloons.
Now, you might expect cheers and excited hugs. However, Hayward’s reaction was one for the highlight reel – and not in a good way. His disappointment at welcoming another daughter was impossible to disguise. He even went so far as to kick a pink balloon in frustration, a move that quickly bounced around the internet.
Adding to the awkwardness, one of his daughters, sensing her father’s reaction, innocently asked, “Daddy happy?” His attempt to recover with a “Daddy’s always happy” response felt hollow in the face of his obvious dismay.
This incident sparked a debate: Was Hayward’s reaction understandable or out of line? While some argued it was just a natural, in-the-moment response to having a preference, others felt it sent the wrong message, especially to his daughters. After all, shouldn’t every child feel wanted and celebrated, regardless of their gender?
