New Abercrombie T-Shirts Spark Controversy

Internet Broadcast System ^ | 11/2/05 | Staff

[null and void]

I want one for my ex...

[pageonetoo]

Another FReeper posted the link to Engrish.com. I couldn't stop myself... though sexual innuendo abounds (or maybe because)!

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Exactly. If your going to push the envelope, really push it!!

[MinuteGal]

Excerpted from a Commercial Closet Association report: "With non-stop pictures of beefcake, clothing retailer Abercrobie and Fitch has not only taken the gay community by storm but straight young men in college also.

"The company's ads feature young men streaking through campus, in the showers pulling down others' boxers, and fully nude posteriors on the beach.

"The company has never feared that their advertising appears to be too gay. The company's advertising has also come under fire for appearing to encourage alcohol consumption among youth."

Leni

[Tax-chick]

?

It doesn't take any time to not shop somewhere.

[Flash Bazbeaux]

"I remember when Abercrombie & Fitch sold expedition and shooting wear to the gentry."

Yeah, I found it strange that a fusty old company that had been around since forever, catering to East Coast bluebloods, was suddenly a big hit with the kiddies. Turns out that A&F decided to "re-brand" their image in the early 90s.

[Maigrey]

If the parents find a problem with their kids wearing it, return it! Otherwise, quit (griping).

[Flash Bazbeaux]

The line that I think best combined grossness and humor is one I saw on a bumper sticker years ago in L.A -- "I'm having a party in my pants. Wanna come?"

[Cowboy Bob]

It doesn't take any time to not shop somewhere.

I actually saw a story about this yesterday on some cable news station. It showed a group of about 5-6 girls making posters for a boycott march.

My though was: "Where do they find such people?"

I always find it amazing that whenever a reporter wants to spin a story, they can always find a person or group that backs up that reporter's opinion.

[Feiny]

Tagline changed thanks to that site.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

My friend has that shirt.

My tagline came from there as well.

[lesko]

Have you seen the teenage girl t-shirt showing a picture of a cob of corn with the statement 'Get shucked'?

[Callahan]

How bout a t-shirt that says

"I'm a moron easily swayed by stupid marketing ploys"

[Tax-chick]

Oh, I see. Picketting does take time and effort, as opposed to boycotting, which takes none.

[GreenOgre]

We men should be gratefull to A&F. Let the stupid little girls show off who will be a good girlfriend and NOT be a good wife or mother.

[Cowboy Bob]

Oh, I see. Picketting does take time and effort, as opposed to boycotting, which takes none.

Whatever.

[felicity1]

"I'm a moron easily swayed by stupid marketing ploys" :}
...so much talking...

[Sonny M]

And the parents either are buying this crap for their kids or letting them buy it themselves.

Depends on the kids and parents.

I had shirts my parents wouldn't buy for me, as a rule, I made sure not to wear them around them.

[Katya]

Marketed to young teens? Please, this is getting old. If parents of teens allow their kids to wear this....that's their own fault. If young ADULT women wish to wear this, it's their own business.

[Syncro]

Most of those will also have a tramp stamp too.