Most Offensive T-Shirt Message Seen At Parks

[NandP]

Freedom of speech would be the right that allows a person to verbally express their disapproval, or approval for that matter. One person has the right to wear a shirt with a vulgar expression in public, and another has the right to object. Florida is in the United States of America.

Last I recall, WDW charges an admission fee...
thus making it a private property that charges people to use their services, thus making it up to them to make the rules for their own private property.

So I think IMHO, once you present your ticket, you give up some ( and I mean some) rights to freedom of speech/expression.

I would turn away a guest with an offensive expression on their clothing or have them cover it up...
but then this opens the other can of worms, one CM's opinion of offensive, may be different from anothers'... who makes the final call?

 

[NandP]

It should be noted that WDW is not a "public place" such that they do have the ability to restrict clothing and such. People have the right to wear whatever they want while walking down the street but Disney has the right to restrict clothing. What is offensive is a tough one to decide. Sort of like obscene. I can't define it but I know it when I see it.

LOL it looks like we were on the same page at the same time !!!

 

[klwdisney]

Ok I'm kinda off-topic here but I saw 2 hilarious ones elsewhere recently that I would've found inappropriate if I'd seen them at WDW:

1: Jesus loves you but everyone else thinks you're an a______.

2: (upside down) If you can read this, please put me back on my barstool.



Hope I didn't make anyone mad with those, but I personally thought they were funny (OUT of disney) and wanted to share...

Have a wonderful day!!!

 

[etwinchester]

Freedom of speech would be the right that allows a person to verbally express their disapproval, or approval for that matter. One person has the right to wear a shirt with a vulgar expression in public, and another has the right to object. Florida is in the United States of America.

Schools are a public place but you wouldn't be allowed to wear shirts like that either (high school students try). In my school, you'd have to turn it inside out or have someone bring you a new one.

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Last I recall, WDW charges an admission fee...
thus making it a private property that charges people to use their services, thus making it up to them to make the rules for their own private property.

So I think IMHO, once you present your ticket, you give up some ( and I mean some) rights to freedom of speech/expression.

I would turn away a guest with an offensive expression on their clothing or have them cover it up...
but then this opens the other can of worms, one CM's opinion of offensive, may be different from anothers'... who makes the final call?

This is exactly right. I think some on this thread have forgotten this. This isn't Broadway in NYC. It's WDW, a place you entered because someone let you buy a ticket. They can have whatever rules they want, to a certain extent.

What is so hard about making a rule against foul language on clothing or a statement about body parts or that alludes to sex ?? You don't need that at WDW! Why does my 9yr old need to know who you want to "ride" or have the word b&^%h on it?? With all the intelligence people say they have, they end up with THAT stuff on their t-shirt? I don't get it.

I might not have the nerve Robin has. I can see calling over a CM to tell them about it. But something tells me, more than half the time, I bet a CM isn't going to do anything about it. At least I would watch to see.........and if the CM isn't going to uphold WDW policy, I might be tempted, like Robin did, to do it myself.

Good for you, Robin.

 

[newholidayx2]

while at Hartford airport picking up our luggage a mother had on a shirt that said
"Must be 21 to ride this ride!"

 

[vic32]

To Robinb- Thanks I had no idea!

 

[willis37862]

This behavior does not surprise me in the least when you see adults on these forums everyday posting how they scam Disney, disobey rules and guidelines that are in writing, lie about occupany levels to save a buck, lie about how old their child is for ticket purposes, tell their school admistrators to shove it, when school policy interferes with them going to Disney during school time to avoid the crowds, heat, etc.

The reasons they come up with to justify such actions is at times laughable. I could almost respect someone more that would just say, "I know it's wrong, but I am going to do it anyway", than someone that comes up with a ridiculous justification.

It is all a breakdown of having good character and deceny. Children learn from the behavior of others.

Yes I agree it doens't help when the parents/or other responsible adults are setting a bad example. No one is teaching them to have respect for themselves or others. IMOP you should think enough of yourself not to advertise these things. Like the shirts that say "porn star". Why would you want people thinking that about you?

 

[lacy1101]

Wow, Robinb! I admire you for what you did. While I would have been extremely offended and embarassed, I probably wouldn't have had the guts to confront them about it. I might have said something to a CM, though.

I work in the judicial system and one day as I was returning to the courthouse after lunch, I saw a man leaving the building wearing a t-shirt that said something like, "Women are like tile flooring. If you lay them right, you can walk on them for years!" Arrrrggggghhhhh!!!!! Where is the respect these days?!?

 

[Forevryoung]

"Save a horse, ride a cowboy" is the title of a country song by Big and Rich. Interesting words- I personally like the song.

I dont get sayings- why would you advertise some of this stuff. I guess I see more of it than most though because I'm on a college campus.

 

[etwinchester]

Here's another shirt slogan that I saw:

"I know who my baby's daddy is, do you?"

 

[Jimdamedic]

My last trip down I saw a shirt that said "Damm" and underneath that "Drunks Against Madd Mothers" It was on a 20 something year old man. I've had 17 years experience with the damage drunk drivers do and I took offense. I told the young man he could wear whatever he wanted, but his choice made him look like an idiot

 

[AnaheimGirl]

I agree the saying was not appropriate but you weren't offended by the women walking around in bikini tops? I would think you would be more upset about that then someone who is fully covered wearing a T shirt.

Wow, everyone certainly does have different opinions on what's offensive, don't they?

While I don't think bikini tops are appropriate for the parks, I'm certainly not offended by seeing someone's back and tummy. A T-shirt that uses such a derogatory term in conjunction with the performance of a sex act though, I find highly offensive to women.

What a bunch of disgusting pigs those guys were. What a sick and twisted view of sex they have.

 

[robinb]

I work in the judicial system and one day as I was returning to the courthouse after lunch, I saw a man leaving the building wearing a t-shirt that said something like, "Women are like tile flooring. If you lay them right, you can walk on them for years!"

Oh. My. I bet he was there to get his divorce finalized!

 

[kkaisu]

I know "Save a horse , Ride a cowboy" is a song - I like the song and I think the saying is funny, but even though it is a popular song - my DD13 is not wearing it. I think alot of the naughty t-shirts are funny and have their appropriate place to be worn.(My sense of humor is big time on the naughty/raunchy side) The cowboy saying would be completely appropriate on a girl/young women at a country bar or concert or party - on a young teenager not so appropriate.

Good song - I love Big and Rich. They are very very entertaining.

 

[Mickeyistheman]

RobinB

If you did read my entire response you would have seen that I do agree with you about the t shirt being in poor taste, but if you are going to have rules on t shirts then other things must be looked at as well. How do you think I felt when my 15 year old male cousin was gawking at a mother in a bikini top who was VERY WELL endowed.

Since Disney not a "Public Place" then they should make rules about what to wear so that way no one gets offended and has to explain to their young children what something "offensive" means. Then everyone will be happy.

 

[musicalSaranader]

I work in the judicial system and one day as I was returning to the courthouse after lunch, I saw a man leaving the building wearing a t-shirt that said something like, "Women are like tile flooring. If you lay them right, you can walk on them for years!" Arrrrggggghhhhh!!!!! Where is the respect these days?!?

Respect? What's that? ...Some people just don't have any. It made me so mad when I read that just now. If I'd seen that I would have [wanted] to do something about it! I hope he never gets a woman! He doesn't deserve her!!

 

[kidd_freeper]

There are people who take years and years to save enough money to bring their family for the vacation of a lifetime. And these people pay top dollar to enter the Parks. And these people come to Disney for the clean entertainment.

There are plenty of other places to see sex humor. Plenty of places that are less expensive than Disney. If that type of humor doesn't bother you, then go to the beach. A great place to flaunt sexuality. People actually appreciate an outrageous tee shirt there.

But if you go to Disney, you should get into the spirit of the place.

If you had gone to a CM and asked for the offensive t-shirt to be removed, it would have simply been corporate America enforcing its rules to these people. But as a private person approaching them on your own (and doing it politely) you have given the strong message that there is indeed acceptable behavior in certain parts of society - and it was up to them to choose whether or not they should be a part of acceptable behavior and the spirit of Disney.

Bravo.

 

[Forevryoung]

I know "Save a horse , Ride a cowboy" is a song - I like the song and I think the saying is funny, but even though it is a popular song - my DD13 is not wearing it. I think alot of the naughty t-shirts are funny and have their appropriate place to be worn.(My sense of humor is big time on the naughty/raunchy side) The cowboy saying would be completely appropriate on a girl/young women at a country bar or concert or party - on a young teenager not so appropriate.

Good song - I love Big and Rich. They are very very entertaining.

Just pointing it out for those who dont know country music. I agree it doesnt belong on a teenage girl... On a hot cowboy possibly (but not in Disney right? )

I love Big and Rich too- definitely entertaining

 

[Jack Splat]

Well, I'm assuming this is an honest question, and since it is, I'll give an honest answer...but Bush supporters might want to cover their eyes and not read any further:

"GWB...4 more years!"

That's the most offensive shirt I've ever seen anywhere. Truly.