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.
Perhaps she can collage me a sammich?
Hey, it’s just a typo.
Someone left off the “A” at the front of the word.
Because you are a dumb ass.
I avoid my local Target because it attracts feminists like the plague. Never seen so many miserable people in one place.
It's better than the red bullseye t-shirt that says "TARGET". Definately not range-approved attire.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays I wear this:
On Sundays, though, I have to dress all fancy for church, so I wear this:
I guess that explains why you’re the forgotten man. :)
STFU....just don’t buy the shirt if you don’t like it.
My father loved Jackie, too. Both of my parents always enjoyed his show. Talented man.
Should have a shirt saying
BAREFOOT? YES
PREGNANT ? YES
HAPPY ? YES
Ducking and running for cover!
|^D
Yea,cute like a stomach pump.
See post 27.There’s your feminist right there.
My husband occasionally refers to me as his trophy wife.
I told him that the trophy wife was a second wife that was younger, blonder and thinner then the first wife and I did not qualify under any of those four categories.
He looked thoughtful and tugged on a lock of white in my hair and said solemnly, "you are blonder."
100% one look at that thing is enough to empty yer stomach without the pump i once told a girl wearing a "this is what a Feminist looks like" tee-shirt "awww, isn't that cute" and she went completely off the rails, i guess cute is not PC
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