Comet Scientist Breaks Down in Tears Apologizing for ‘Sexist’ Shirt

Matt Taylor is one of the European Space Agency scientists who helped land the Philae spacecraft on a comet this week, the first time such a feat has ever been accomplished. But all anyone seems to want to talk about is the shirt he chose to wear, featuring pictures of scantily-clad women, during an interview with Nature Newsteam.

After receiving a barrage of criticism for what many described as “sexist” attire, Taylor delivered a tearful, public apology during a live stream broadcast on Friday.

“The shirt I wore this week, I made a big mistake,” Taylor said, starting to break down as he spoke. “And I offended many people. And I’m very sorry about this.”

Reporting on the story for CNN, Brooke Baldwin said, “The guy helped land a robot on a comet, I think he could find a new shirt,” adding, “Let’s move on.”

Watch video below, via CNN:

And watch the original interview below, via YouTube:

[Photo via screengrab]

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