AIBU to think this Poundland baby vest...

[Robstersgirl]

Is really shit. Haven’t they heard of the me too campaign? Who approved this? AIBU on thinking this is wrong on so many levels.

Where’s the photo gone?

Can you expand on what levels this is wrong?

What levels?

Well it sexualises a baby for starters.

Lock up your daughters, in case they accidentily buy this tacky vest?

It's not offensive, just a bit 'meh'. I have no strong feeling towards it either way 🤷‍♀️

Can you expand on what levels this is wrong?

It's pretty obvious.

I thought we had moved on from this kind of crap.

Ugh I hate these things. The worst one I saw said "daddy is jealous because I get boobs whenever I want them" or something along those lines. Gross.

Well it sexualises a baby for starters.

how ridiculous.

I don’t think it’s ever appropriate to suggest that females should be ‘Locked up’ to avoid unwarranted attention. Also really weird to suggest a baby is some sort of sexual predator, that’s the only thing I think this slogan can mean?

MEH, can't be arsed to get bothered about this.

YABU.

that's grim.

@Robstersgirl

In then kindest way, you have WAAAAAAAY too much time on your hands!

Oh god calm down 🤦‍♀️

I agree, it's vile and unnecessary.

I always took 'lock up your daughter's' to mean that the boy is so gorgeous he would break their hearts not sexually attack them

Its a long standing saying isn't it - it's not new, it's certainly not literal, and there's no sinister connotations intended.

I understand what you mean but I think making a fuss is unnecessary and over the top.

Its a long standing saying isn't it

For babies?

Why am I even commenting !!!!

YABU. I really cant get worked up over this at all.

I'm ashamed to admit that I'd find it funny.

Institutionalised sexism, cementing gender roles of men (boys?) as predatory and girls as victims.

Yes, it's disgusting.

Dear god there's enough to worry about in the world without looking for these kind of 'problems'.
It's a bit tacky but it's going to wind up with poop and baby sick all over it anyway
(The look I was sporting about an hour ago myself)

I have heard this saying a lot but never once thought it referred to someone being a sex pest, especially not when referring to a baby. I have always taken it to mean that the person is incredibly handsome so will capture the attention of every girl who sees them. It's just an off-the cuff, old-fashioned remark that's meant to suggest someone is handsome. Of course, these days, it's hideously inappropriate to suggest that only daughters, male or female, biological or other, may find the wearer attractive or that they might be overcome with lust, longing and admiration for somebody based purely on looks.

Oh for fucks sake.

Get a grip.

I agree- horrible. Depressing message.