"Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them"

[Sava]

Originally posted by Jac de Molay


Yeah, Im protesting alright Im "protesting" that most people are intelligent and sophisticated enough to decide for themselves what is humorous and what is offensive. and make their purchasing choices accordingly.

The self-proclaimed PC crusaders that want these pulled from the shelves have apparently made that decision for us already. Good thing we have them to watch over us....

This whole thing reeks of hypocrisy. How many of these stores carry South Park merchandise? Violent video games?

bull****... you are trying to justify "speech" that directly incites violence... How about a shirt that says "girls are stupid, rape them"?

oh I guess the PC police are running rampant

"black people are stupid, let's lynch them" OH NO PC POLICE

the shirt may have been originally a joke, but it's not funny... and certainly not "free expression".

[Sprayber]

I've forgotten which side of the arguement I'm for. Can someone remind me

[Q Classic]

the side that thinks it's stupid and doesn't give a **** anyhow?

[yavoon]

Originally posted by Sava
bull****... you are trying to justify "speech" that directly incites violence... How about a shirt that says "girls are stupid, rape them"?

oh I guess the PC police are running rampant

"black people are stupid, let's lynch them" OH NO PC POLICE

the shirt may have been originally a joke, but it's not funny... and certainly not "free expression".

I think free speech should cover all those.

[Japher]

"I think free speech should cover all those."

We all do, but sadly it doesn't. People take offense to free speech...

People Are Stupid... Shuddup!!

[Fake Boris]

Originally posted by Shi Huangdi
The thing, is a similar "humourous" T-Shirt could not be made in this society about some form of violence against women.

Exactly. Personally, I think it should be allowed. Both for men and women.

[Jac de Molay]

bull****... you are trying to justify "speech" that directly incites violence... How about a shirt that says "girls are stupid, rape them"?

Bull****....explain to me how this is any different than half the crap on south park these same kids watch and buy on t shirts and merchandise.

Heck I think this is tame compared to most of the stuff these same kids are exposed to.

And quit bringing up lame comparisons like "rape them" because the context and the way its portrayed is what's ultimately important here. No of course I won't justify speech that says stuff like that, but this is completely different and more lighthearted.

Are you going to get your panties in a bunch over violent video games and TV? Because they're far far worse.

[Verto]

Originally posted by Sava
I think the action is reasonable... I wonder... if the shirt had said "Jews are stupid, throw rocks at them" would people feel the same?

I agree with Sava on this one. (which is in itself reason for concern.)

What would happen if I exchanged Boy with:

Muslims
Blacks
Homosexuals

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Japher


I don't like his reasoning. Saying that is o.k. because it is funny, still doesn't make it right.

He's a moderator you know -- you might have to agree with him if you want to continue participating in this forum.

[MrFun]

People who are protesting these t-shirts are stupid -- throw rocks at them.

[Japher]

MrFun is gay... throw him out of a helicopter!!!



If someone, anyone, throws a rock at me I am suing that T-shirt company...

Someone throw a rock at me please

[Provost Harrison]

I'm going to produce my own line...

"Women are weak, beat them up when married"

or perhaps

"Women are stupid, they should only be allowed in the kitchen and bedroom"

Only harmless fun after all

[Verres]

With pleasure, Japher. consider yourself knocked unconscious by a mad rock throwing girl who thinks boys are stupid.

[Verres]

Originally posted by Provost Harrison
I'm going to produce my own line...

"Women are weak, beat them up when married"

or perhaps

"Women are stupid, they should only be allowed in the kitchen and bedroom"

Only harmless fun after all

Id be happy to help with the marketing for that one

[Japher]