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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?
OP posts:
DragonGypsyDoris · 24/03/2024 17:20

Many drivers can't see through their vehicles. It isn't a legal requirement.

StellaLaBella · 24/03/2024 17:18

ScierraDoll · 24/03/2024 15:24

Well they are offensive to me but some might think they are funny. You ask if you are right to be offended, I don't think "right" is the word to use. You were offended and there it is. Guess what - nothing happens when you are offended, there are no long lasting effects. Announcing that you are offended does not make you a morally superior person there is no badge of honour to be gained here. You were going about your day and you saw something that offended you - do you really need to tell all and sundry?

Hard disagree there. I'm glad the OP posted this as there absolutely is a debate to be had about this and the trend towards men's becoming more and more comfortable with their misogyny, and mistreatment of women in general.

So yes, it really does offend me, especially as the mother of daughters. Sure, you could say at least he's showing us who he is, but how have we got to a place where he can be so bold and open about it? Women's safety relies a lot on the social contract, things like this erode/blur the lines of what is acceptable treatment. It's abhorrent and we should loudly repudiate and reject it, not because we're 'morally superior', but because of basic decency. Do you not see that?

On the other side of the coin, once saw a bumper sticker saying 'If you're riding me this hard, at least pull my hair' right next to one saying 'My kid is a Terrific Turtle at Local Elementary School'... BlushGrin

BlusteryLake · 24/03/2024 17:12

He could have saved a lot of space by just rolling them all into one sticker that said "Massive Bellend on Board".

Ineedamanicure · 24/03/2024 17:09

Vile. And for those playing it down, this is where it starts. The normalisation of misogyny, I mean. It ends in violence against women. That’s how rape culture works.

Minymile · 24/03/2024 17:09

Begsthequestion · 24/03/2024 17:05

Porn has seeped into every day culture. I mean there's even a porn star martini on cocktails in bars. So I don't watch it but even I have heard of it.

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I just had to Google fake taxi

I thought it was a parent declaring they are like a taxi 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Whereareallthemillionaires · 24/03/2024 17:05

Aren’t we supposed to be able to see out of our rear window.
So many stickers could be seen to be obstructing the drivers view.

As an aside we used to have an old jeep with a wheel on the back.
The wheel cover was of two bonking rhinos ( ps it was there when we bought it and someone knocked it on a day trip to Cheltenham😔)

Like this v

To be offended by these stickers on the back of a van?
Begsthequestion · 24/03/2024 17:05

gould · 24/03/2024 16:53

Interesting how so many women on here claim to not watch porn but also know what fake taxi is

Porn has seeped into every day culture. I mean there's even a porn star martini on cocktails in bars. So I don't watch it but even I have heard of it.

GemmaC50 · 24/03/2024 17:05

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Begsthequestion · 24/03/2024 17:03

It's bad enough being out in public as a women a lot of the time, but now we have misogynists wallpapering their cars with messages telling us how little they respect us.

Isittimeformynapyet · 24/03/2024 17:02

"And yes I can guarantee that it’s a man."

Not necessary @Trulyme. I don't think any of us were wondering.

Tallerandtall · 24/03/2024 16:57

@RosaMoline

why no number plate?
I mean they are driving about so it's not private?

CagneyAndLazy · 24/03/2024 16:57

gould · 24/03/2024 16:53

Interesting how so many women on here claim to not watch porn but also know what fake taxi is

I think a lot of women watch porn?

I'm sure not as widespread as men/boys but still...

Lovelyview · 24/03/2024 16:56

I spent a happy 10 minutes thinking up what the feminist ninjas I really wished existed would do. I'm torn between spray painting w**r on the car or printing out a load of stickers saying things like 'I'm a misogynistic dick' and 'Incel onboard' and sticking them to the car with really difficult to remove glue.

HussellRobbs · 24/03/2024 16:56

gould · 24/03/2024 16:53

Interesting how so many women on here claim to not watch porn but also know what fake taxi is

I’ve never watched porn but assumed fake taxi means the driver is “joking” that he’s a rapist luring women in by pretending he’s a taxi driver, sort of like John Worboys. Is that wrong?

thomasinacat · 24/03/2024 16:55

According to the public order act 1986:

'a person is guilty of an offence if he - ...displays any writing, sign or other visible representation which is threatening, abusive or insulting.
within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby.'

gould · 24/03/2024 16:53

Interesting how so many women on here claim to not watch porn but also know what fake taxi is

GemmaC50 · 24/03/2024 16:52

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?

I hadn't noticed the fat ''dripping dick" on first viewing. Now you have highlighted this I find this completely unacceptable and of poor taste. Really low mentality.. I bet in reality, this pathetic individual couldn't even pull himself! lol :)

LuluBlakey1 · 24/03/2024 16:49

I think they are misogynistic, offensive and insulting. I can't understand why women are not upset by these things.

StrikesAtticFlat · 24/03/2024 16:48

TempleOfBloom · 24/03/2024 16:18

Grim.

And grim that anyone thinks it is OK for kids to sit in a traffic jam behind this stuff.

The owner is showing themselves up as a thick misogynist scumbag.

YES.

RosyCheekedBird · 24/03/2024 16:48

Grim, utterly misogynistic and I hope his vehicle falls into a ditch and women can laugh as they drive past.

JohnSt1 · 24/03/2024 16:46

Living one the the planet where Andrew Tate has millions of supporters, this doesn't surprise me. The stickers are a symptom of a much bigger problem.

morganalefay2 · 24/03/2024 16:44

Seems you have come across a Grade A tosser OP I wouldn't be offended myself but i would think i'd give that person a wide berth with things like that plastered. Not the sign of a good person is it.

Original poster
RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 16:37

Westfacing · 24/03/2024 16:27

Where was this?

Near to Bicester Village shopping outlet.

OP posts:
Jaboody · 24/03/2024 16:32

HA, haven't seen a Fat Willy's sticker (or t-shirt) since the 90s.

DownturnUpturn · 24/03/2024 16:31

I would not be offended. But it says an awful lot about the driver, and his attitude to women.