Fox News host Kat Timpf has come under fire after remarks she made about Spring Break, in which she argued that more young adults should be drinking alcohol and socialising.
During the segment, Timpf said she liked seeing 21-year-olds out enjoying themselves, rather than staying indoors and what she described as not interacting with one another.
“I’m happy to see that the kids are drinking again,” she explained.
“The kid said he wants to drink a lot, make out with girls and return without an STD, I’m sorry, is that not the perfect Spring Break plan for a kid to have?
“Yes, do all that. Kids are getting weird, they’re sitting home and not talking to each other… get out there, you’re 21, go to the bar and drink buddy.
“Drink more… the kids need to be drinking and flirting with each other, they need to be making out.
“… I’m being serious when I say the major problem with the young generation is that they’re not drinking enough alcohol.”
She continued urging young people to leave the house and head to bars, adding: “Drink up kids, I’m serious.”
Following backlash and complaints about the clip, Timpf responded on X by reposting the video and offering further context for her comments.
After receiving complaints over the segment, Timpf took to X to re-share a clip, explaining: “It’s actually good to see college kids on Spring Break drinking & socializing instead of playing video games alone in their room on a macrodose edible.
“See the clip that caused your grandma to email me & call me a ‘disgusting person’ here.”
Reactions online were divided, with some people backing her point about in-person socialising, while others criticised the message about alcohol.
One wrote: “Agreed—let college kids be young and dumb on spring break instead of isolated and anxious in their rooms. The post-COVID mental health data doesn’t lie.”
It’s actually good to see college kids on Spring Break drinking & socializing instead of playing video games alone in their room on a macrodose edible.
See the clip that caused your grandma to email me & call me a “disgusting person” here: pic.twitter.com/E00Xqx06Wy
— Kat Timpf (@KatTimpf) March 26, 2026
While another said: “I can’t imagine a world where getting ready at 11pm, pregaming with the girls, and doing my makeup on the floor before going out didn’t exist… like we really lived like that on purpose and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
And a third added: “Watched it last night after the uproar exploded. I could not agree more with your statements. Be young, have fun, ‘eat drink, & be merry!’ Oh, btw, I’m someone’s great grandpa.”
Others pushed back, including one commenter who said: “I am one of your BIGGEST fans, Kat. But as a recovering alcoholic, I was saddened by this because alcohol can be so very destructive in a person’s life. Yes! Get outside, but you don’t need alcohol to enjoy nature and have fun. Thanks.”
And another said: “Grandma was spot on!”
While a third added: “Uhh times have changed majority of young people don’t want to drink or smoke or dance it’s not our thing as previous generations! Being online gaming has become a huge cultural phenomenon in younger generations!”
Fox News has been contacted for comment.