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AIBU?

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To think this t shirt and slogan was off for a child?

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Bambambini · 10/05/2015 20:52

I think it was off anyway but especially on a boy who looked about 12-14. Just back from local restaurant with my kids and this teenager's t shirt said

" Bitch, ride a unicorn ". Am I just being po faced? It was my 9yr old who spotted it and was awed/shocked.

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SirChenjin · 10/05/2015 21:28

Yes, you've pretty much repeated what they said lemony - I just didn't want to offend

MrsSheRa · 10/05/2015 21:30

Yeah, it's basically saying "Oh whatever, I ride a UNICORN cos I'm literally so fantastic..."

It would look better on an 18yr old really. Any older/younger and it's a bit cringe

LemonySmithit · 10/05/2015 21:31

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Flyinggeese21 · 10/05/2015 21:31

Teenagers have worn slogan t-shirts designed to shock for decades. Nothing new and I personally wouldn't be shocked but all the same I don't like it and would be disappointed if my 13 year old wanted to wear that. And it wouldn't happen on my watch. Looks appalling.

parsnipbob · 10/05/2015 21:32

Do people really not have better things to worry about?

SirChenjin · 10/05/2015 21:33

That's right parsnip - absolutely nothing.

LowryFan · 10/05/2015 21:34

Yy to teenager slogan tshirts being an old thing.

I think you should Keep Calm and Relax.

DoTheDuckFace · 10/05/2015 21:34

The people I hear it off most is my 30 year old gay friends who are a bit cool/alternative.
The usual saying is "Bitch please, ain't nobody got time for that."

I am too square to pull it off but I hear it as dude really? or seriously? Or come on woman.

Gatehouse77 · 10/05/2015 21:35

I hate seeing foul language like that on anyone's clothes because it normalises it.
I knew someone who put her 10year old in a T-shirt stating "Lock up your daughters" - disgusting.
And whilst FCUK is a very clever marketing campaign, I detest it too.

nooka · 10/05/2015 21:37

Bitch is probably the only word that's a complete no go in my house. I really really object to it. No way would either of my kids wear a t-shirt like that. dd likes geek/nerd/internet slogan type shirts (like come to the nerd side we have pi) and ds is very into memes but they are fairly aware of sexist/ disablist/ racist etc language and are more likely to challenge it than embrace it.

SanityClause · 10/05/2015 21:37

"If I had teenagers would I let them wear it? No"

What would you seriously do to stop them? If you don't want them wear
a t shirt that says "bitch", you need to teach them when they are in junior school about why it is an unpleasant thing to say. If they haven't learned that by the time they are a teen, it's a bit late, frankly. (You can't confiscate their phone/turn off the wifi/ground them for every little thing, you know.)

parsnipbob · 10/05/2015 21:38

I see the pearl clutchers are truly out in force.

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Bambambini · 10/05/2015 21:41

But even if the meaning was intended to be non sexual, if your not cool, hip and happening (like me) and you don't see the whole T shirt - then it could be mistaken for a crude for a crude sexual meaning. Which is quite funny, I suppose.

Was an eventful evening what with the old homeless looking guy who wandered in and grabbed my kids hands and started praying and chanting over them.

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Bluetrews25 · 10/05/2015 21:43

Traditionally, only a virgin can catch a unicorn.
Make of that what you will !

SirChenjin · 10/05/2015 21:44

Yeah, the pearl clutchers with nothing better to do with their time. Absolutely.

I wouldn't let my teen wear a t-shirt with bitch on it either - it's not a little thing and I can confiscate their phone for whatever I like - I pay for the thing. Fortunately they don't spend their lives trying to shock people by wearing stuff like this, but if they did they would know there would be consequences.

parsnipbob · 10/05/2015 21:47

SirChenjin · 10/05/2015 21:47

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Bambambini · 10/05/2015 21:48

And it's Sunday, the child could have at least worn it on the Saturday night or such!

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FromSeaToShining · 10/05/2015 21:48

Well, anything can be misinterpreted. But why would you think that your misinterpretation is enough to declare the shirt inappropriate for a child?

As I said, I intensely dislike the word "bitch" and for that reason wouldn't want a child of mine to wear that shirt. But I'm struggling to understand the logic here.

Morelikeguidelines · 10/05/2015 21:51

Doesn't the ability to ride/control a unicorn denote virginity in folklore?

Morelikeguidelines · 10/05/2015 21:52

Sorry I see bluetrews has mentioned this already.

snowglobemouse · 10/05/2015 21:53

"Bitch! ride my unicorn (dick)."

this has absolutely made my night

Yellowbird54321 · 10/05/2015 21:54

Stop press! Teenager shocks oldies with offensive clothing!

Spotifymuse · 10/05/2015 21:54

Reading this thread, nodding furiously in agreement with some posters then thinking 'oh crap I'm turning into my mother'

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Bambambini · 10/05/2015 21:55

Well, I accept that i misinterpreted the meaning and didn't see the whole slogan clearly. As I thought the t shirt was saying "Bitch, come ride my cock" - yes I think that's innapropriate for a 12 Year old or such (anyone) to be wearing out with parents in a family restaurant.

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