News Drinking, smoking, carousing: Why ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ is actually a feminist anthem December 11, 2018Marney White, Opinion contributorComments Off on Drinking, smoking, carousing: Why ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ is actually a feminist anthem In the classic Christmas song, a woman smokes, drinks, flirts — and maybe spends the night. 'Baby, It’s Cold Outside' is a song ahead of its time.