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To be offended by these stickers on the back of a van?

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RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 11:40

So I was on a day trip with a friend yesterday and this van was up ahead of us in the traffic.
I’m no prude, but I think these are really offensive (you may need to zoom in)
Is it even legal to drive around like this?

To be offended by these stickers on the back of a van?
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mrsdineen2 · 24/03/2024 13:04

Janehasamane · 24/03/2024 12:11

horrible image of a fat dick dripping semen

quite frankly I find your wording more offensive and unnecessary. We all have eyes in our head.

The woman describing why she's upset is worse than the man doing it?

Your misogyny is showing.

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RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 13:01

BIossomtoes · 24/03/2024 13:00

You have to look quite hard to even see that in top right. It’s vulgar and tasteless and speaks volumes about the owner of the car.

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Yes it was clearer in ‘real life’ IYSWIM. Not great photo.

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BIossomtoes · 24/03/2024 13:00

RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 11:55

It hasn’t upset me, but it’s not nice for kids/young adults to see.
They’re all vile…no fat chicks/nudes/bitches/horrible image of a fat dick dripping semen top right…surely this is offensive to display in public?

You have to look quite hard to even see that in top right. It’s vulgar and tasteless and speaks volumes about the owner of the car.

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RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 12:55

I obscured the number plate as I thought it might be against MN rules.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 24/03/2024 12:46

Is it any different the hearing people swear in the street? in music? tv/movies?

TV and films have age restrictions. Your use of 'movies'? Are you in the US? They are much more attached to the concept of unfettered free speech than the Brits.

missmollygreen · 24/03/2024 12:43

RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 12:36

So those of you on this thread that think I’m BU to be offended, you’d be ok if I was driving about with ‘FUCK OFF CUNT’ in massive letters on my rear window, yes?

Yes, freedom of speech.
Is it any different the hearing people swear in the street? in music? tv/movies?

Allfur · 24/03/2024 12:41

Not sure why you obscured the tossers number plate

Paulrn · 24/03/2024 12:41

I would find reassurance that he is still clearly a virgin and will be until he grows up.

HelloMiss · 24/03/2024 12:38

I wondered where 'suck your mom' phrase has come from

Suddenly found I'm having it shouted out to me a lot!

What does it even mean??? I just laugh it sounds so odd!

Allfur · 24/03/2024 12:38

What sort of porn does fake taxi have on its site? Rapey stuff? It's a vile name

Cabincrew1 · 24/03/2024 12:37

Looks like an incel advertising himself. I’d take it as a public warning. He’s basically saying ‘women beware’

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RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 12:36

So those of you on this thread that think I’m BU to be offended, you’d be ok if I was driving about with ‘FUCK OFF CUNT’ in massive letters on my rear window, yes?

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MrsTerryPratchett · 24/03/2024 12:33

Fortitudinal · 24/03/2024 11:58

Apparently all that women hate is fine.

If he had a sticker saying ‘support women only spaces’ he’d probably be pulled over by the police.

Quite.

But since women are consciously excluded from being protected by hate speech law, we all have to do a tinkly laugh and see it as banter. Lucky us.

NotQuiteNorma · 24/03/2024 12:31

You can be offended at anything you like. People can have stickers you don't like. What does being offended actually do in this case? It's not going to make the stickers go away.

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RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 12:27

HelloMiss · 24/03/2024 12:16

Does one say' suck your mom'?

Yes indeed.

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CharlieRight · 24/03/2024 12:26

Probably a bit of a wanker

HeartofSaturdayNight · 24/03/2024 12:26

Hmm. I intensely dislike these misogynistic stickers but a useful indicator on who to avoid.

VWT5 · 24/03/2024 12:24

I’m shocked that it’s a VW driver though…

LlynTegid · 24/03/2024 12:21

Report it via 101, see what happens. Perhaps also the DVLA. If no action, let your local Police and Crime Commissioner know, and any who come seeking your support.

Agree the number plate should not have been obscured. At least then we could have an idea where the unfit driver lives.

Lifebeganat50 · 24/03/2024 12:17

Taking offence is optional!

colourfulcrochet · 24/03/2024 12:17

I wish all men who secretly thought this way about women were as obvious as this tool. Would save a lot of us a lot of time and bother. But yes, utterly repulsive and I wouldn't want to be anywhere near that car when driving or parking. I'd probably make an effort to get a look at the owner though so I could avoid him on the street or in shops too. Disgusting.

HelloMiss · 24/03/2024 12:16

Does one say' suck your mom'?

DoubleOuch · 24/03/2024 12:15

Advertisements that use, or even hint at, the worse indecent language or graphical images can be (and have been) banned by the Advertising Standards Agency because it is not considered appropriate for children to see it. Agree with that or not, it must be questionable if this display is allowed without anyone giving a toss, surely? No, possibly not illegal, just another "life in UK, 2024".

CagneyAndLazy · 24/03/2024 12:14

YABU to obscure the number plate, OP.

But other than that - yuck. I can't imagine anyone thinking it's funny or in any way appealing.

Janehasamane · 24/03/2024 12:11

horrible image of a fat dick dripping semen

quite frankly I find your wording more offensive and unnecessary. We all have eyes in our head.

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