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AIBU to be shocked at this Primark email?

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IberianLynx · 29/06/2026 21:10

Just received this email from Primark and was taken aback by the model. Surely this is way too explicit to send to customers?

AIBU to be shocked at this Primark email?
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SpidersAreShitheads · 30/06/2026 08:18

occamsrazor26 · 30/06/2026 06:22

And for those of you pretending to be blind, obviously it very much does look like his not very impressive cock is semi erect. You know this or you need to get glasses ffs.

Again, if it's real and you are ok with this being sent out it's because you - yes you - are a creepy pervert. Not cool, not laid back, not oh so accepting, not better than anyone else, not hilariously funny. Just weird and perverted.

But, let's face it, it's not real.

Edited

I wasn’t pretending to be blind - I genuinely had no idea what people were seeing.

Now after a couple of PP very kindly explained it, I know what everyone is talking about at least - but to me, it really just looks like a fold in the shorts. It doesn’t look like a dick because otherwise it would be growing out of his thigh rather than his groin!

I’m not weird and perverted because I don’t think a normal bunching of loose cloth is rude - you just have an overactive imagination 😂😂😂😂

IsadoraQuagmire · 30/06/2026 07:59

godmum56 · 30/06/2026 07:52

have you checked that it actually is from Primark and its not a faked address. You can make emails look like they are coming from anywhere. I don't usually post AI but this is a very clear explanation.

Follow these steps to view the headers and find the source:

  1. View the Email Headers
The way to access the raw header depends on your email provider: Gmail: Open the email, click the three dots next to the reply button, and select Show original. Outlook: Double-click the email to open it, go to File > Properties, and view the Internet Headers box. Apple Mail: Open the email and select View > Message > Raw Source (or All Headers). 1, , 4]
  1. Identify the IP Address
Once the header text is open, look for the following: Search for the Received: lines. These record the servers the email passed through. Look for an IP address near the tags X-Originating-IP or client-ip. Note: Start from the bottom-most Received: line to follow the email's journey from the earliest recorded server to your inbox. 1, 2, 3, 4]
  1. Trace the IP or Server
Copy the IP address you found. Paste it into a free lookup tool like MxToolbox or IP Location to find the approximate geographic location and internet service provider (ISP). 1, , 4]

It's definitely from Primark. I'm on their mailing list and got the same email last night, but just deleted it when I saw it was about mens clothes. I didn't notice anything odd about the photo.

Winter2020 · 30/06/2026 07:57

As suggested by a previous poster if you Google Primark Green Embroiderd top the search results show this picture as well as a similarly weird one of him stood up.

Click on "visit"and it takes you to the Primark website where it says "sorry not found". It is the Primark website - you can navigate to other menus.

I think it's a prank photoshop but was on the website/in an advert.

AIBU to be shocked at this Primark email?
AIBU to be shocked at this Primark email?
AIBU to be shocked at this Primark email?
godmum56 · 30/06/2026 07:52

have you checked that it actually is from Primark and its not a faked address. You can make emails look like they are coming from anywhere. I don't usually post AI but this is a very clear explanation.

Follow these steps to view the headers and find the source:

  1. View the Email Headers
The way to access the raw header depends on your email provider: Gmail: Open the email, click the three dots next to the reply button, and select Show original. Outlook: Double-click the email to open it, go to File > Properties, and view the Internet Headers box. Apple Mail: Open the email and select View > Message > Raw Source (or All Headers). 1, , 4]
  1. Identify the IP Address
Once the header text is open, look for the following: Search for the Received: lines. These record the servers the email passed through. Look for an IP address near the tags X-Originating-IP or client-ip. Note: Start from the bottom-most Received: line to follow the email's journey from the earliest recorded server to your inbox. 1, 2, 3, 4]
  1. Trace the IP or Server
Copy the IP address you found. Paste it into a free lookup tool like MxToolbox or IP Location to find the approximate geographic location and internet service provider (ISP). 1, , 4]

Trace an email with its full header - Gmail Help

You can check the full header of an email that you received from a Gmail account to know where it's from. View and copy the full header of an email Gmail From a browser, open

https://support.google.com/mail/answer/29436?hl=en-GB

NotAnotherScarf · 30/06/2026 07:46

I think we need to have a go fund me to send the poor lad to Lourdes...he's deformed

Growlybear83 · 30/06/2026 07:46

IberianLynx · 30/06/2026 07:41

No, it’s from ‘[email protected]. I guarantee that I have not altered the image in anyway, not sure why people are suggesting that!? It just seemed inappropriate of Primark to send it out.

I checked my inbox and Ive received this email from the same address, with the exact same picture.

LBFseBrom · 30/06/2026 07:45

I can clearly see the outline of his willy.

IberianLynx · 30/06/2026 07:41

shuddacuddadidnt · 30/06/2026 07:03

Is your email from [email protected]?

No, it’s from ‘[email protected]. I guarantee that I have not altered the image in anyway, not sure why people are suggesting that!? It just seemed inappropriate of Primark to send it out.

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rwalker · 30/06/2026 07:41

it’s very obvious a crease unless his dick comes out of the top of his thigh instead of the crotch area

Hermiaxx · 30/06/2026 07:31

I think it’s a (small toy) gun?

Aiborlie · 30/06/2026 07:31

Its just the crease and shadow of his shorts 🤨

Auroraloves · 30/06/2026 07:28

Honestly don’t see the problem. Your brains are interpolating it to be indecent. It’s fine it caused by that material of clothing folding over

JonSnowedUnder · 30/06/2026 07:16

Maybe they were trying to have a viral moment like the Henry Cavil at Ascot? Not quite the same effect though 😂

shuddacuddadidnt · 30/06/2026 07:03

Is your email from [email protected]?

Bettyfromhomeroom · 30/06/2026 06:56

Looks like a fold in his shorts to me but if it's a Photoshop job then they could have at least giving him some girth!

NotDarkGothicMama · 30/06/2026 06:55

Why are people talking about his right leg? The micropeen is on the left.

AIBU to be shocked at this Primark email?
Crimblecrumblerules · 30/06/2026 06:48

Simonjt · 30/06/2026 05:49

People seem to be getting excited about a crease in a pair of shorts.

This. its nust a crease and some people's minds must have one track thoughts.

EdinaTheConfessor · 30/06/2026 06:45

It’s just the fold of his trousers. Honestly you lot have your minds in the gutter 🤣

JoyousOpalLemur · 30/06/2026 06:44

Why did they Photoshop an erection onto his shorts?!

Dollymylove · 30/06/2026 06:41

Is there supposed to be the outline of his willy in his shorts? 🤣

DublinFemale · 30/06/2026 06:35

All the models wearing Pennys shorts have the same unflattering crease on the website. Crap material.

Pennys have modelled clearly what these shorts look like when sitting down.

They are €20 in Ireland not even cheap for such s**t material and design flaw.

Whyplease · 30/06/2026 06:35

😮
This is almost Dad joke bad, and they were BAD.

Peachykeenjosephine · 30/06/2026 06:32

IFeelLikeChickenTonite · 29/06/2026 21:19

I had to zoom in on that!

Me too 😆😆

takingitdown · 30/06/2026 06:28

occamsrazor26 · 30/06/2026 06:22

And for those of you pretending to be blind, obviously it very much does look like his not very impressive cock is semi erect. You know this or you need to get glasses ffs.

Again, if it's real and you are ok with this being sent out it's because you - yes you - are a creepy pervert. Not cool, not laid back, not oh so accepting, not better than anyone else, not hilariously funny. Just weird and perverted.

But, let's face it, it's not real.

Edited

No it doesn’t 😂😂😂😂😂😂 it looks like a fold in his trousers.

IAmKerplunk · 30/06/2026 06:25

RIP TW

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