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To be offended by these stickers on the back of a van?

284 replies

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:
HelloMiss · 24/03/2024 12:38

I wondered where 'suck your mom' phrase has come from

Suddenly found I'm having it shouted out to me a lot!

What does it even mean??? I just laugh it sounds so odd!

Paulrn · 24/03/2024 12:41

I would find reassurance that he is still clearly a virgin and will be until he grows up.

Allfur · 24/03/2024 12:41

Not sure why you obscured the tossers number plate

missmollygreen · 24/03/2024 12:43

RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 12:36

So those of you on this thread that think I’m BU to be offended, you’d be ok if I was driving about with ‘FUCK OFF CUNT’ in massive letters on my rear window, yes?

Yes, freedom of speech.
Is it any different the hearing people swear in the street? in music? tv/movies?

MrsTerryPratchett · 24/03/2024 12:46

Is it any different the hearing people swear in the street? in music? tv/movies?

TV and films have age restrictions. Your use of 'movies'? Are you in the US? They are much more attached to the concept of unfettered free speech than the Brits.

RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 12:55

I obscured the number plate as I thought it might be against MN rules.

OP posts:
BIossomtoes · 24/03/2024 13:00

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?

You have to look quite hard to even see that in top right. It’s vulgar and tasteless and speaks volumes about the owner of the car.

RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 13:01

BIossomtoes · 24/03/2024 13:00

You have to look quite hard to even see that in top right. It’s vulgar and tasteless and speaks volumes about the owner of the car.

Yes it was clearer in ‘real life’ IYSWIM. Not great photo.

OP posts:
mrsdineen2 · 24/03/2024 13:04

Janehasamane · 24/03/2024 12:11

horrible image of a fat dick dripping semen

quite frankly I find your wording more offensive and unnecessary. We all have eyes in our head.

The woman describing why she's upset is worse than the man doing it?

Your misogyny is showing.

SallyWD · 24/03/2024 13:06

They're very offensive but sadly the world is full of idiots like this.

mrsdineen2 · 24/03/2024 13:07

Also, forgive me as I'm no solicitor, but I'd have thought there'd be some sort od indecency related offence relating to the imagery at least? If driving around during day time or anywhere close to a school?

Namechange666 · 24/03/2024 13:08

It's in poor taste but fgs, just ignore it, if you don't like it.

RainingCatsandfrogs · 24/03/2024 13:09

At least he's giving you the heads up, avoid at all costs. Maybe he finds people give him a wider berth, any surprise, whilst he's on the road. He's also probably the last person you would want to see nude, l can imagine a toothless, grubby, over weight and under educated idiot driving this vehicle.

HelenaCh9 · 24/03/2024 13:09

The Fake Taxi thing - that’s a rape fantasy? Really disgusting.

The driver may already be known to the police. He might have form for sexual offences.

KarstRegion · 24/03/2024 13:10

RainingCatsandfrogs · 24/03/2024 13:09

At least he's giving you the heads up, avoid at all costs. Maybe he finds people give him a wider berth, any surprise, whilst he's on the road. He's also probably the last person you would want to see nude, l can imagine a toothless, grubby, over weight and under educated idiot driving this vehicle.

Are you saying this is intended to have the same effect as a Baby On Board sticker?😀

HoppingPavlova · 24/03/2024 13:12

YABVU. When thinking of my DD, I think a van having these things is absolutely brilliant. Will be an enormous red flag for her to avoid the driver/inhabitants of said van.

2dogsandabudgie · 24/03/2024 13:18

RosaMoline · 24/03/2024 12:36

So those of you on this thread that think I’m BU to be offended, you’d be ok if I was driving about with ‘FUCK OFF CUNT’ in massive letters on my rear window, yes?

I wouldn't be offended by it because it's not a personal remark to me. The stickers on that van make me think the driver is seeking attention in a very immature way, like the graffiti that you see by teenagers.

WaltzingWaters · 24/03/2024 13:19

cuckyplunt · 24/03/2024 11:43

It’s nice when you get a clear warning that you’re dealing with a dickhead.

100%

Malarandras · 24/03/2024 13:21

I agree it’s extremely distasteful and I’d give that person/ vehicle a wide bearth. I highly doubt it is illegal though.

ganglion · 24/03/2024 13:32

YANBU. I would assume that the owner is making up for something he is lacking in some other department.

MoonWoman69 · 24/03/2024 13:35

2dogsandabudgie · 24/03/2024 13:18

I wouldn't be offended by it because it's not a personal remark to me. The stickers on that van make me think the driver is seeking attention in a very immature way, like the graffiti that you see by teenagers.

Exactly this @2dogsandabudgie

I've seen lots of stickers like this on vehicles, I just roll my eyes and move on! Yes the driver is an absolute dick, but I can't see any use in getting het up when you can't do anything about it, except have a moan on MN?

JanglingJack · 24/03/2024 13:39

I've no idea why you were offended. The nob head has outed himself as one. Feel sorry for his friends and maybe wide, but don't bother yourself with it.

You have to choose to be offended. You can also choose not to be offended and move on. Being offended is a personal thing that you really shouldn't waste time on.

Mummame2222 · 24/03/2024 13:43

‘Fake Taxi’ is just shameful.

I don’t think any of it offensive, just in poor taste and embarrassing for them. I couldn’t be offended by an idiot.

Onceuponatimeiwasahoe · 24/03/2024 13:44

Hillbilly

JanglingJack · 24/03/2024 13:44

Allfur · 24/03/2024 12:38

What sort of porn does fake taxi have on its site? Rapey stuff? It's a vile name

It might shock you to know that many couples enjoy engaging in the 'fake taxi' genre. It's certainly not rape.