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Shirts with sayings on them: yes or no?


It's a no from me. No one cares if you think you're the "world's best dad" or "phenomenally Latina" or that "the future is female".

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If you think about, it’s kind of arrogant to plaster words on your shirt and walk around like a billboard for your own credo. If you are the world’s best Dad then go help struggling Dads find the means to help their kids. If the future is female then run for office or help a woman who is running for office.

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That's how I feel. It's like they want approval from the people that walk by.

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Suddenly I feel weird for wearing this 'phenomenally Latina' t-shirt

Thanks for ruining my good time dude:/

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Shogun of Yonkers would be a cool thing to put on a shirt though.

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Do it
I expect royalies!

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The title of your post should be made into one.

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ha

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I think people can wear whatever they want and it's not up to me to judge them. And this isn't because I'm trying to be all "woke" or anything. I have horrible fashion sense and know that I have no right to judge.

Although, I do enjoy shirts that make me look twice, or make me laugh. I also think that a World's Best Dad shirt is usually gifted as a father's day gift from the kids. So....if dad is wearing a stupid shirt to make his kids happy, why should I care?

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never

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I dislike shirts with negative messages like Doesn't Play Well With Others, or Your Opinion Matters-Just Not To Me. I see a lot of them and I'm guessing people think it's funny, but I don't like the anti-social vibe.

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Sure, doing so can come off lacking modesty or self-awareness though there is nothing wrong with wanting to express ourselves. A person might be wearing it on their sleeve but the first step to committing towards a cause or action is to show encouragement.

What matters more?
What a person physically wears?
Or, the reason why they wear it?

If a person wants to decorate themselves with tattoos, voluntarily wear a hijab over their features (out of modesty), prominently feature the rainbow flag to support gay rights, or display a cross around their neck representing Christian faith, let them have it as it helps make socializing easier in the long run.

It's okay to judge people. It's a trait that's helped us survive in hard times. Just don't let judgment create a proverbial wall where prejudice can prevent people from really getting to know each other. What's in our hearts matters so much more than what we show on the surface. I feel the last part is what you are getting at.

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That is what I'm getting at. T-shirts are a way of advertising yourself. If someone wears an "I'm not racist" shirt, that doesn't mean that they're not racist. It seems like they want validation from others.

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We live in a world where even if we want to get a sincere message across, it often means having to strategize by getting people's attention, for better or worse.

It can be hard to tell the genuine from vanity as it's tempting to look caring, when not the case, by jumping on a popular bandwagon and not actually do any of the leg work necessary to create effective change.

In order for any social movement to work, there needs to be a base, an organization with a mission statement and a story, where the beliefs can be shared and conceptualized. From there, it's easier to put those beliefs into practice. That is much better than being an armchair activist trying to look cool, one who only shows support online but not follow it up with real contributions. No effort means empty words.

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No

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