BakersDozen Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) I usually find t-shirts with sayings on them more annoying than funny and do not let my dc wear them (especially ones about selling little sisters and such). A friend gave us a bag of clothes and one shirt I pulled out made me laugh so hard (I'm big on personal space)! My ds really wants it yet as the evening went on I wasn't sure if what the shirt says is really that funny or more disrespectful/rude. It's printed in the form of a chart at the optometrist's office: IF YOU C A N R E A D T H I S Y O U A R E I N M Y W A Y --------------------------------- Seriously, I'm gonna need you to move over a little. Edited March 10, 2011 by LuvnMySvn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think it's funny. Disrespectful would be "Hey jerk! Get out of my way!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I would not allow a child to wear that. The simple fact is that SOME people will find it disrespectful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny, and I think he should wear it to his next optometrist appointment. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 The simple fact is that SOME people will find it disrespectful. This is the way I'm leaning as well. I pictured my reaction if I saw a youth at church wearing it or the reaction of the adults if they saw one of my dc wearing it, and the reaction wasn't good. Oh well, it gave me a laugh. and I think he should wear it to his next optometrist appointment lol! Maybe we'll keep it just for that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. The second line is more funny than rude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I would not allow a child to wear that. The simple fact is that SOME people will find it disrespectful. Really? Then they need to loosen up a bit..... or move over. :toetap05: ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. I would let my kids wear it. I wouldn't allow shirts with swear words, sexual innuendo, inappropriate pictures/drawings, but sarcasm and general humor is OK with me. I'd say anyone offended by the one you posted might need to lighten up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaMama Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think it's funny. It's casual, weekend wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think it's funny, but I could see where some would not. I think most sarcastic people would like it. ;) When I got my tattoo last night, they gave me a bumper sticker with the shop name on it and the words, "If you're not a tattoo, get off my @ss!" While I find that to be hilarious, I won't be putting it on my minivan. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny!:lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny, because the last line is phrased somewhat politely. If the last line was a rude "Get OUT of my way!" then it wouldn't be funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermama Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 It's a hoot. Some people will be offended about anything. Can't live your life by what 2% might think. This is a little nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. Anyone who knows you/your child would know whether or not you/he were being rude, right?! I'd let my son wear it - especially to the eye doc! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---- Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 It's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missesd Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 One of the joys of homeschooling, we don't have to sit and ponder over every tee or scrap of clothing they wear. We set our standards, and if it passes, it's in like Flynn :) If anyone else has a problem with it, then the way I see it is it's *their* problem. I can't worry about being PC with everybody or pleasing everyone, and neither can they. There is nothing vulgar about it, it's not immodest... yeah, maybe a little sarcastic, but so what? Life without *some* sarcasm wouldn't be any fun, now would it?? If your worried about church group, then just don't let him wear it there :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I want one! It seems every time I turn around someone steps in front of me. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. I would wear it and I would let my kids wear it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 lol I think its cute. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Definitely cute/funny. Not at all disrespectful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 For me, it would depend on the age of the child/teenager. It may seem odd on a 2 year old while I would not blink twice seeing it on a 15 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think it's funny.It's casual, weekend wear. :iagree: I offend some people with my dresses (or at least make them contentious). One woman has asked me 3 times if they are "a religion thing". I have to bite my tongue from saying "you don't hear the word NO often enough, do you." So, you can't please everyone. You can die trying, though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) I'd say anyone offended by the one you posted might need to lighten up a bit. Well we all have, or should have, standards, but they obviously vary. Children who demonstrate sarcasm towards adults are, in my view, disrespectful. Such behavior is innapropriate. We have all seen the snotty tee-shirts that some children wear these days (not that this particular one necessarily falls into that category) and that speak volumes about the child and his family. This is not particularily funny, especially on a child, It has minor shock value and demonstrates a certain arrogance and level of sarcasm that is distasteful. No one is arguing that such a child is bad or even poorly raised simply that this is unnecessary. The line "Seriously, I'm gonna need you to move over a little" from a child to an adult certainly does not demonstrate manners.....but as I said we all have standards. Edited March 10, 2011 by pqr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Dh and I think it is funny but wouldn't let our kids (especially daughters) wear it because it encourages people to get into your personal space/stare at your chest to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny! But I would only let one of my sons wear it for the reason JoAnn stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny and true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Dh and I think it is funny but wouldn't let our kids (especially daughters) wear it because it encourages people to get into your personal space/stare at your chest to read it. This is why we haven't allowed shirts with sayings and such on them, especially on our girls. Children who demonstrate sarcasm towards adults are, in my view, disrespectful. Such behavior is innapropriate. We have all seen the snotty tee-shirts that some children wear these days (not that this particular one necessarily falls into that category) and that speak volumes about the child and his family. This is not particularily funny, especially on a child, It has minor shock value and demonstrates a certain arrogance and level of sarcasm that is distasteful. No one is arguing that such a child is bad or even poorly raised simply that this is unnecessary. The line "Seriously, I'm gonna need you to move over a little" from a child to an adult certainly does not demonstrate manners..... Thank you for putting into words what I was struggling to. There was something about this shirt that continued to bug me hours after seeing it for the first time but I couldn't figure out what. I would never want anyone to think of my dc (especially my teens) as anything but respectful to others and I'm not sure this shirt sends that message. Maybe it's just too close to other shirts I've seen that are funny but in a worldly, disrespectful, arrogant way. One thing I keep coming back to is the fact that we have taught our dc to move aside for people, adults especially. The message of this shirt is completely the opposite. Maybe I'm taking it too far yet if I thought for a moment that there was even one adult who found this shirt to be offensive while being worn by my dc I would be mortified. I guess I'd rather play it safe than be sorry. Thanks for the input, ladies. So...who wants the shirt?? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. The only people who would be offended are the nit-picky types who are offended by just about everything. I generally don't mind offending them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Um.... My son has that shirt. He is 10. (It was on sale at Old Navy during Christmas '09) Honestly, no one reads it. I mean, WE did, and WE think it's funny. But it's not really printed in such a way that random people read it. You have to make a pretty conscious effort. As in, "Here - hold still while I stand directly in front of you and sound out the words on your shirt." And even when people do read the shirt (and that's been when ds points it out: "Hey, Joe, look at my shirt!", etc.) 99% of the people miss the bottom line because it's so small. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. The only people who would be offended are the nit-picky types who are offended by just about everything. I generally don't mind offending them. :iagree: It's worded perfectly....in a light-hearted way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Butterfly Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 It's a little cheeky and fun. Who cares what people think about a silly shirt? If you don't allow yourself to overthink it, it really is not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Really? Then they need to loosen up a bit..... or move over. :toetap05: ;) :iagree: This is funny to me and quite mild. Have you SEEN the shirts people wear? This one's no problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny! So, you can't please everyone. You can die trying, though. :) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny. And I do find many tshirts offensive nowadays. But that one- funny. I love it. I love them when you are kind of expecting them to be offensive and they are just funny like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think it is very funny. As for some people finding it offensive.. well, I was told by someone that my homeschooling was offensive to them. It didn't stop me, did it? It takes all kinds. But all kinds don't get to tell me what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I think it is funny but I fall in the dark humor circle too. I once saw a car with a bumper sticker that read "Are you as close to Jesus as you are my bumper?" I almost fell over laughing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Love it!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 That's disrespectful? How about the "My sister is for sale!" shirts I see on 8 yo's? And don't get me started on Juicy "couture" at 5 or 6 yo. What girl or woman needs that on their rear?:glare: This shirt is funny. It's clean but maybe not for everyone humor. Personally, I like how it links to the optometrist chart just to be silly. There's some way worse things out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Put me in the "funny" farm (I mean camp) too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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