I also reckon that alot of those kind of comments are made when people dont realise the gravity of the situation on the ground: ie the REAL pressure there is to keep BF behind doors. i know that i didnt give a second thought to it (simply because i thought it was a no brainer that you feed your baby whenever, whereever etc). so maybe they are thinking it's funny simply because they dont realise that it is actually an issue IYKWIM?

in fact, my naievety was so that when i did have DD i breastfed her in the middle of the canberra centre (a shopping centre) at one of those cafes in the middle of the hall without a second thought. it wasnt until much much later that i realised i was getting incredulous looks LOL!