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#NotATrophy: Target Under Fire For 'Sexist' Graphic T-Shirt
Opposing Views ^ | 7/20/15 | Emily Smith

Posted on 07/21/2015 4:04:44 PM PDT by Impala64ssa

Target is now under fire after selling a shirt in the women’s section of the store with the word “TROPHY” printed across it.

Some have called the shirt sexist and suggested that it objectifies women. Since the shirt has premiered in stores and online, many outraged customers have taken to social media, Fox 2 News reported.

“Hey Target, I’m in the men’s section and don’t see a Trophy shirt here,” one Twitter user wrote. “Why is that?”

Another Twitter user complained about the variety of titles offered on graphic t-shirts in Target stores.

“Who’s gonna [sic] sell me a shirt that says ‘President,’ ‘Boss,’ ‘Brusque,’ or ‘Brazen?’” One Twitter user wrote. “Not Target, I guess.”

Many have used the hashtag #notatrophy to exhibit their discontent with the merchandise.

A third Twitter user noted that the shirt was displayed in the bridal section of the store as well as the junior’s section.

Other customers have defended Target, arguing that the graphic t-shirt describes them accurately. One Twitter user argued that wearing the t-shirt means their partner has “won” them while another suggested that she was proud to be a trophy.

Since the shirt hit stores, online petitions have popped up across the Internet. One petition asked Target to consider how strong words can be, while another noted that Target merely views women as “things” and wants to profit off of that view.

Target has also displayed shirts with the words “Mrs.” and “This is my backstage pass” on them.

In a statement, Target apologized if the t-shirts offended any customers and added that they were purely produced for fun. A representative for Target wrote that most customers have responded positively to the shirts.


TOPICS: Society; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: imoffended; target
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Are so many people REALLY this hypersensitive? Or are they egomaniacs desperately trying to **********(((((((ATTRACT ATTENTION TO THEMSELVES!!!))))))))))*********?
1 posted on 07/21/2015 4:04:45 PM PDT by Impala64ssa
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To: Impala64ssa

My father loved him, and I have a framed photo of him playing golf that my husband picked up in an auction.

I have many fond memories of watching his shows with my dad.


2 posted on 07/21/2015 4:08:52 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Impala64ssa

I don’t know but it’s beyond ridiculous.

Target should have tweeted back that the Trophy shirts in the men’s section are all sold out.

They would have been outraged about that too probably.


3 posted on 07/21/2015 4:09:35 PM PDT by Paulie (America without Christianity is like a Chemistry book without the periodic table.)
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To: Impala64ssa

Somebody should tell the women being offended by this to get back in the kitchen.


4 posted on 07/21/2015 4:10:31 PM PDT by dware (Yeah, so? What are we going to do about it?)
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To: Impala64ssa

It’s better than the Muzzie t-shirt that says “PROPERTY”.


5 posted on 07/21/2015 4:10:49 PM PDT by beethovenfan (Islam is a cancer on civilization.)
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To: Impala64ssa
Target has also displayed shirts with the words “Mrs.”

Oh, my, how offensive!

6 posted on 07/21/2015 4:11:34 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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To: dware

They never should have been allowed to wear shoes in the first place.


7 posted on 07/21/2015 4:12:35 PM PDT by forgotten man
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To: Impala64ssa
.....A representative for Target wrote that most customers have responded positively to the shirts.

Sooo......
Once again the whole world is supposed to give in to a hand full of people with nothing better to do than gripe about anything and everything.

8 posted on 07/21/2015 4:18:27 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Paulie

They should have tweeted that the “Trophy” merchandise in the men’s section were boxers and that they were sold out.


9 posted on 07/21/2015 4:19:32 PM PDT by MrEdd (Heck? Geewhiz Cripes, thats the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aint going.)
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To: Impala64ssa

Those “outraged” will never be trophies...and they know it!


10 posted on 07/21/2015 4:19:46 PM PDT by DakotaGator (Weep for the lost Republic! And keep your powder dry!!)
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To: Impala64ssa

How about this:

Home of the Whopper shirt or shorts

http://www.cafepress.com/mf/14030026/home-of-the-whopper_tank-top?productId=70573258


11 posted on 07/21/2015 4:20:05 PM PDT by 11x62
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To: Impala64ssa

A bunch of feminist c*nts will get Target to run crying into the dark based on a hashtag. This gets repeated time and time again!

And people wonder why a person like Trump (that does not apologize) gets so much support?


12 posted on 07/21/2015 4:20:47 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: Impala64ssa

Fnn john kerry has one in his closet! Terreza got herself a trophy!


13 posted on 07/21/2015 4:21:59 PM PDT by US_MilitaryRules (The last suit you wear has no pockets!)
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To: Impala64ssa
enraged feminists... aren't they cute?
14 posted on 07/21/2015 4:22:27 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Impala64ssa

Liberals have no sense of humor.

Pray America is waking


15 posted on 07/21/2015 4:22:39 PM PDT by bray (Cruz to the White House)
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To: Impala64ssa

16 posted on 07/21/2015 4:25:16 PM PDT by Teacher317 (We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men)
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Blnk
17 posted on 07/21/2015 4:26:26 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
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To: Teacher317
Not exactly unique either...


18 posted on 07/21/2015 4:28:10 PM PDT by Teacher317 (We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men)
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To: Teacher317


19 posted on 07/21/2015 4:30:14 PM PDT by Teacher317 (We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men)
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To: minnesota_bound
These T-shirts are right on Target.

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20 posted on 07/21/2015 4:31:32 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
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