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OrangeSunsets · 05/01/2019 19:26

Just saw this advert on my FB feed. What the absolute? I know it’s aimed at adults but even then is it trying to say the person wearing it is thick? Is it only me that that thinks it send out the wrong message? I’m happy to be told I am missing the point or I am too old to understand ConfusedHmmWink

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yikkydeeyak · 05/01/2019 19:29

WTF Shock

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LaurieFairyCake · 05/01/2019 19:35

Well I laughed

Which I'm sure is the point of them

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MereDintofPandiculation · 05/01/2019 19:35

I interpret it as simply trivialising paedophilia.It's saying she's smart, she won't go off with a stranger on the promise of candy, she needs to see the candy. I'd report it to FB for a start.

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Strongmummy · 05/01/2019 19:37

I don’t get it. Does candy = cock?

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Crappygilmore · 05/01/2019 19:40

Thats fucking disgusting. They should be pulled up for that and made to see the horrors of child rape victim's lives after these cunts violate them. Im so angry. As for the fuckwits who wear them. They are ignorant twats.

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AbitOfaCrummyMummy · 05/01/2019 19:40

Hmm outrageous tshirt

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Amorea · 05/01/2019 19:41

That's awful :( I'd report it. Some things aren't funny.

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AnnAbbieLian · 05/01/2019 19:41

I don’t get it. Does candy = cock?

Not much to get. She won't get in a van with a stranger on the mere promise of candy, she needs to know the candy is real first.

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OrangeSunsets · 05/01/2019 19:48

Glad I’m not overreacting! I am looking into the company and reporting to FB. I live in the Middle East so rules are slightly different to the uk.

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GreatDuckCookery6211 · 05/01/2019 19:53

Jesus wept.

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Itsyersel · 05/01/2019 19:55

Get a grip...that's halarious

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JustABetterPlayer · 05/01/2019 19:57

Its not the best joke in the world but it’s hardly offensive.

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ThePinkOcelot · 05/01/2019 20:00

I don’t find that funny at all. Don’t know how PP can say it’s hilarious?!

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Janedoughnut · 05/01/2019 20:00

Tasteless

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grumiosmum · 05/01/2019 20:00

It's very offensive - trivialising abuse.

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paintinmyhairAgain · 05/01/2019 20:01

hardly hilarious its pretty stupid imo why would anyone think this is amusing let alone wear it.

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BreakYourselfAgainstMyStones · 05/01/2019 20:01

It's hardly outrageous, it's an adult t-shirt, I could see your point if they were making them for 5 year olds.

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GenerationSnowflake · 05/01/2019 20:02

it made me smile too. Not the best possible taste, but hardly offensive. I can teach my kids about strangers danger and take it very seriously, and laugh about stupid jokes.

As usual, you can laugh about anything, but not with anyone!

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nocoolnamesleft · 05/01/2019 20:03

Trivialising and normalising child abduction for the purpose of child sexual abuse. Appalling.

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RLOU30 · 05/01/2019 20:03

It’s certainty not hilarious imo but it hasn’t caused me to drop my phone in horror. It’s just pretty much tasteless and stupid.

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Amorea · 05/01/2019 20:05

I'm glad you're reporting it, OP.

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OrangeSunsets · 05/01/2019 20:10

Really? People think it’s funny? Do you not think 5yo can read?
It’s funny if it’s a directed comment at a certain person but as a T-shirt that anyone can read..?

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singleascheeseslice · 05/01/2019 20:11

It's an American thing. I've seen American guys use it as a weird jokey pick up line. Hmm There's also one about puppies. Reminded me of the film Savanna Smiles where they abduct a little girl by luring her into the van with puppies. :/

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Itsyersel · 05/01/2019 20:12

Jesus christ, This world has went mental with snowflakes...if these are the parents god help the generation of kids that need to be brought into this world brainwashed to be offended by EVERYTHING!!

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nocoolnamesleft · 05/01/2019 20:13

Most things don't offend me. Joking about child abduction and child sex abuse does. I'm happy that this offends me. I would worry much more if it did not.

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