Mabelen Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'd wear it! Most people will be wearing comfortable sporty attire, which is what this T-shirt is, I don't see the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Only if I were a runner, and only while I was running. It's cute and the huge Nike swoosh is a dead give away it's a sports shirt, not an invitation, but it wouldn't fit my persona. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I need some opinions. Do you like this shirt? Would you wear it? Why or why not? http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11212258 Haven't read the thread yet, but my immediate reaction is "nope" - because I don't like the colours and I refuse to pay $30 for a t-shirt. I've also never really liked the design of the Nike "swoosh" symbol. I am, however, very amused at the name of the store. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Let's say, "hypothetically" that someone's DH bought it for them, and it is now hanging in their closet, and he wants them to wear it tomorrow to a little league game. Okay ~ I just said no because of the colours & price…. ...but if it had been a present from my husband then yes. I'd totally wear it for him. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Okay where are you guys getting the "sexual connotation" thing from with this? I've NEVER heard the word "fast" used in any sex related way. I really don't think this one is meant to be one of those things…it's a Nike shirt with the swoosh - everyone recognizes that as a sport shirt.. it might as well say "RACE" or "WIN" on it. The name of the store, on the other hand… :biggrinjester: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Okay where are you guys getting the "sexual connotation" thing from with this? I've NEVER heard the word "fast" used in any sex related way. fast=easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 He sounds sweet :001_wub: I think I'd give him a big smooch and wear it, head high and shoulders back. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Okay where are you guys getting the "sexual connotation" thing from with this? I've NEVER heard the word "fast" used in any sex related way. fast=easy I've never heard "fast" used in the same way as "easy"… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I've never heard "fast" used in the same way as "easy"… http://www.definition-of.com/fast%20woman http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/fast#fast_24 http://elook.org/dictionary/fast.html (look down to meaning 12 on this one) Apparently it's an "old-fashioned" term. I must read a lot of old books, because it sprang right to my mind. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaPagnato Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I've never heard "fast" used in the same way as "easy"… Seriously? It may be a bit dated, but it's been around a long time. I wouldn't wear it, but that's because I have sons and would feel that it may give them a mixed message: I preach about modesty for girls, but then I wear something that has a double entendre. Not worth it IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I've never heard "fast" used in the same way as "easy"… Seriously? It may be a bit dated, but it's been around a long time. I wouldn't wear it, but that's because I have sons and would feel that it may give them a mixed message: I preach about modesty for girls, but then I wear something that has a double entendre. Not worth it IMO. Yep, seriously. I'm 34 and I've heard a lot of slang (plenty of which could never be written here :p ) - but never "fast" used with the same meaning (as a poster above said) as "easy" has been used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I thought the sexual connotation was the entire reason for asking if one would wear the shirt. If you wear the shirt beware of any sly looks or backhanded comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 It's not my style, but I think it's clear that it's speaking of running and nothing else. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 As a runner, I wouldn't because people tend to ask how fast you are and it's none of their business how, um, slow I am. LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieC Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 If I saw someone wearing that shirt, I would assume it meant fast runner/athlete. I would not think there was any hidden double meaning. People can find hidden meanings in lots of things if they really try, so I would do what made me comfortable and not worry about anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I thought the sexual connotation was the entire reason for asking if one would wear the shirt. I had absolutely no idea as to the reason for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I immediately thought of the double meaning. Fast = easy/s*lut. I wouldn't wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I don't think the tie to "fast" is the problem. To me, it says, "Please look at my @ss and give me your opinion of it." :D Anyway, I'm too old and I don't run fast, so that would be one reason not to wear it. I also don't like words/logos on clothes in general, and especially on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I need some opinions. Do you like this shirt? Would you wear it? Why or why not? http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11212258 NO. 1. the first impression would be not fast as in speed, but fast as in.... 2. I don't wear shirts with words or pictures on them. Part of my, uh, clothing transformation, I guess, several years ago. There's a story behind it, but basically I don't wear sloppy sweats, loose or sloppy T's, slogans, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 If I saw someone wearing that shirt, I would assume it meant fast runner/athlete. I would not think there was any hidden double meaning. People can find hidden meanings in lots of things if they really try, so I would do what made me comfortable and not worry about anyone else. :iagree: FWIW, I'd wear it if it were a gift, but I would NOT pay $30 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yep, seriously. I'm 34 and I've heard a lot of slang (plenty of which could never be written here :p ) - but never "fast" used with the same meaning (as a poster above said) as "easy" has been used. 38 here and never heard that one either. It's not my style, but I think it's clear that it's speaking of running and nothing else. Tara :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) I thought the sexual connotation was the entire reason for asking if one would wear the shirt. If you wear the shirt beware of any sly looks or backhanded comments. Exactly the reason the whole thread was started. "Fast" used to mean a woman who was easy, slutty. Plenty of old people around that know that. Dating myself but that's what it meant and that's the connotation. I'm 53. Edited May 8, 2011 by Remudamom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) Wow, so there is an age divide over the slang knowledge of the term fast. Shoot, I'm older than I thought. :D What is the point of asking about this shirt if there wasn't some concern over a double intendre? While it is not as crass as Juicy bottom gear, I do believe Nike intends the message to have a slightly risque, edgier meaning. Their recent ad campaign for women focused being strong. Why wasn't "strong" the word above the swoosh? I'm skeptical. ETA: To me the logical extension is that someone who wouldn't wear the word Juicy on their behind, also wouldn't want to wear the word Fast on their chest. Edited May 8, 2011 by bookfiend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I agree. (Don't know if your reply was sort of directed at my above post, but I was talking about actual speed! LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I am 38 and have heard fast equated to easy. I think this shirt is meant to indicate you are a fast runner. The Nike swish helps that along. I wouldn't wear the shirt because I am slow when it comes to running. :tongue_smilie: Would I buy it for my teenager? Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I would ask him if he was mocking me. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Let's say, "hypothetically" that someone's DH bought it for them, and it is now hanging in their closet, and he wants them to wear it tomorrow to a little league game. Are you a runner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 So, just for friendly discussion sake - how is this significantly different than the "Juicy" logo across the @ss? See vehement opposition to pants here: http://welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263660&highlight=daughter+sweatpants What other meaning does juicy have? The only connotations for juicy on your butt are all bad. It isn't like someone is going to say, "huh, maybe she likes juice." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yep, seriously. I'm 34 and I've heard a lot of slang (plenty of which could never be written here :p ) - but never "fast" used with the same meaning (as a poster above said) as "easy" has been used. Huh. I'm 36 and have heard it that way for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) Exactly the reason the whole thread was started. "Fast" used to mean a woman who was easy, slutty. Plenty of old people around that know that. Dating myself but that's what it meant and that's the connotation. I'm 53. Hey, now, watch who you're calling old! ('cause I remember it being used that way too) :) I immediately thought of the double meaning. Fast = easy/s*lut. Same here. Edited May 8, 2011 by gardening momma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'm 38, I immediately got the fast=easy innuendo but if my DH bought it for me and asked me to wear it, I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'm only 27, and fast still means easy where I live. If I were in fact fast in any sense of the word, I would wear it. I really like the colour combination. But my overweight rear doesn't move quickly enough to qualify for "fast" and I'm not easy (just ask my husband :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 What other meaning does juicy have? The only connotations for juicy on your butt are all bad. It isn't like someone is going to say, "huh, maybe she likes juice." :( I snorted my tea :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 No....borderline tacky. I don't like shirts that have printing where someone else decides what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Only if I were a runner, and only while I was running. It's cute and the huge Nike swoosh is a dead give away it's a sports shirt, not an invitation, but it wouldn't fit my persona. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Let's say, "hypothetically" that someone's DH bought it for them, and it is now hanging in their closet, and he wants them to wear it tomorrow to a little league game. No, I am uncomfortable with the idea of wearing that shirt. Maybe while running but even then I'm not sure I could do it.(maybe because I'm slow :tongue_smilie:) Fast = easy is the first thing I thought of and I am 39.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) I immediately thought of the double meaning. Fast = easy/s*lut. I wouldn't wear it. :iagree: FWIW, I'm pretty young ;) and fast definitely means slutty wherever I've lived. It certainly means being "easy" where we currently live. I wouldn't wear it because 1. I like to dress in something that I'm comfortable wearing, with no sacrifice to my self-respect. 2. I'm small and very young-looking. I'd definitely get unwanted advances from creepy males, who'd probably assume I'm young and *very* available. Yuck. Don't we all deal with enough of that already???? Last but not least, 3. I'd be setting a very bad example for my dc. I want them to respect me, and to respect all women. I really couldn't feel that I'm doing the very best I can to gain society's respect for women (above being just s8x objects) by wearing that t-shirt. Frankly, I'd feel more comfortable wearing a bathing suit in public than that shirt. I wouldn't even be tempted, and I admit that I'd be deeply surprised by my dh! (Or I'd assume he wants me to wear it as a nightshirt, after the kids are asleep ;)) Call me a prude, but surely we can do better than this! Edited May 9, 2011 by Medieval Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 No, I would not wear it. I don't like shirts with logos and "sayings" on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 What other meaning does juicy have? The only connotations for juicy on your butt are all bad. It isn't like someone is going to say, "huh, maybe she likes juice." :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycalling Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I'm 29 and instantly thought of "easy" BUT I then realized I need to get my mind out of the gutter because it's obviously not intended that way. It's a Nike swoosh and obviously meant for sports. Wearing it to a sporting event would be perfectly fine, in my opinion. It doesn't seem all that different than my Nike shirt that says "Just Do It". It is obviously a sport shirt, and if you have the figure for it I say go ahead.:iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Blue & orange are not really a good color combo for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 You betcha. .. but only on the running trail. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Wow, so there is an age divide over the slang knowledge of the term fast. Shoot, I'm older than I thought. :D What is the point of asking about this shirt if there wasn't some concern over a double intendre? While it is not as crass as Juicy bottom gear, I do believe Nike intends the message to have a slightly risque, edgier meaning. Their recent ad campaign for women focused being strong. Why wasn't "strong" the word above the swoosh? I'm skeptical. ETA: To me the logical extension is that someone who wouldn't wear the word Juicy on their behind, also wouldn't want to wear the word Fast on their chest. :iagree: And thanks for the link to this thread. I hadn't read it before commenting on this thread. But I do think that most of what was said on this thread about the Juicy Sweatpants applies here to the Fast T-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasmommy Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 So OP did you wear the shirt?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy1k Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 As someone who's a bit on the lazy side athletically? I would be embarrassed to wear it. If I were a relatively quick runner? I'd love it. Especially because it happens to be my kid's baseball team's colors. I'd buy one for him if it came in a men's small size. He's a big fan of Nike and he's a pretty darn quick 13 year old...he recently ran a mile in just over 5 minutes. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 No, because I avoid anything with a large/obvious company logo (I'm not going to pay money to advertise for Nike - they should pay me money to be a walking billboard!). :iagree:Same here. And I'm not fast anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I'm 29 and instantly thought of "easy" BUT I then realized I need to get my mind out of the gutter because it's obviously not intended that way. It's a Nike swoosh and obviously meant for sports. I think they do mean it this way - it's just another example of how our culture is becoming over-sexualized. It's pretty obvious to me that the purpose of the shirt is to get someone to look twice & thereby get them to see the logo more, regardless of the implications of the word on the shirt. They are using sex to sell their product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I think they do mean it this way - it's just another example of how our culture is becoming over-sexualized. It's pretty obvious to me that the purpose of the shirt is to get someone to look twice & thereby get them to see the logo more, regardless of the implications of the word on the shirt. They are using sex to sell their product. But it's a sport brand… granted, I don't really buy any of the well known sports brands - Nike, Adidas, etc - but they don't strike me as the sorts of companies that would DO that.. and the word "fast" totally goes with the Nike Swoosh symbol and the whole running thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) What other meaning does juicy have? The only connotations for juicy on your butt are all bad. It isn't like someone is going to say, "huh, maybe she likes juice." Clearly Juicy does have another connotation. My perspective is that fast does as well. Saying the "fast" message is only intended to mean "you are a quick runner" is like saying that Juicy is ONLY the brandname of the pants. ETA: Both strike me as naive viewpoints that allow a company to sexualize the wearer for their profit Edited May 9, 2011 by bookfiend futher clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy1k Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I agree, it's not like the "My *swoosh* is bigger than yours" that *I've* seen at the sporting goods store. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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