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What the absolute?

148 replies

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

What the absolute?
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Juells · 05/01/2019 20:15

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

Be fair, 'halarious' probably means something else.

Amorea · 05/01/2019 20:19

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

They're probably the same people that find jokes about rape and dead babies funny.

cushioncovers · 05/01/2019 20:20

If they make it in kids sizes then it's in very poor taste. If it's in adults then each to their own. I didn't find it funny though I found it distasteful

WhoWants2Know · 05/01/2019 20:21

This shirt is based on a meme, based on a themed tweet that's been doing the rounds for years. It's certainly not unique to this seller.

Galwaygirl · 05/01/2019 20:21

How. do you enlarge photos on mN, can never read the text!

OrangeSunsets · 05/01/2019 20:21

Itsyersel I’m absolutely not a snowflake. I’m an ex cop with a high tolerance for pretty much anything. I protect my child from things she isn’t ready for but I give her reality so she can always be prepared. I’m not easily offended in any way, shape or form. This doesn’t sit right with me. If it does with you and no one else then maybe question yourself..? Just suggesting...

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jessstan2 · 05/01/2019 20:21

I don't find it at all funny. It's quite disgusting. You couldn't make it up.

pigsDOfly · 05/01/2019 20:22

I'm not easily shocked and I'm not a snowflake, I've been in the world too long, but how is that funny on any level, let alone hilarious, or 'halarious'?

Justanotherlurker · 05/01/2019 20:23

Its an old joke, and the adults who buy it are not being forced to so I don't see any problem.

User758172 · 05/01/2019 20:26

Don’t be so fucking uptight. It’s funny!!

OrangeSunsets · 05/01/2019 20:26

Galwaygirl it says “I gotta see the candy first. Then I get in the van. I’m not stupid”

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pigsDOfly · 05/01/2019 20:28

A lot of 'jokes' are old: sexist jokes about rape and domestic abuse are usually old 'jokes'. Most racist 'jokes' are old too.

You could plaster all of them across a t-shirt and no, the buyers wouldn't be forced to buy or wear them, but it still wouldn't excuse them or make them any more acceptable

Gronky · 05/01/2019 20:28

Is it only me that that thinks it send out the wrong message?

Perhaps there's a larger issue if you're looking to a T shirt for the 'right' message.

OrangeSunsets · 05/01/2019 20:29

MrsAriadneOliver please explain in what way you find it funny..?

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Villanelley · 05/01/2019 20:30

Neither hilarious nor offensive. #Disappointed

Obi73 · 05/01/2019 20:31

Get it reported - disgusting and not remotely funny.

GenerationSnowflake · 05/01/2019 20:32

I'd have no problem if my 4 year old was seeing that tshirt - it did make me smile, but the humour would go straight over her head and we could just explain again about the big no and strangers danger. 0 harm done to a child.

Before anyone start feeling all offended up, I did not write that I would buy that for a child, or that it would be appropriate for a child to wear!

MaxTeyon · 05/01/2019 20:32

MrsAriadneOliver please explain in what way you find it funny..?

Probably in the laughing and giggling way, as do I.

DonaldDucksTowel · 05/01/2019 20:32

I’m no snowflake and don’t get ‘offended’ by many things but fuck me that’s wrong on so many levels
Just why?!

langdale2016 · 05/01/2019 20:32

Absolutely shocking!

Lazypuppy · 05/01/2019 20:33

Its a sligan tshirt, it made me chuckle.if you don't like it don't buy it, its obviously a joke!

AcrossthePond55 · 05/01/2019 20:35

I don't find it funny at all. It's in extremely poor taste.

GenerationSnowflake · 05/01/2019 20:36

Is it just me or the fact that people are so shocked makes it even more funny.

I might possibly need to grow up

Bloodybridget · 05/01/2019 20:38

Shit, that's horrible.

SchadenfreudePersonified · 05/01/2019 20:39

It's rather sordid tbh.