mammalingo: You may remember I wrote (as did every other blogger in the world) about JCPenney selling a shirt — in girls’ sizes 7-16 — on its website that said, “I’m too pretty to do homework…” (What was the reaction? A clue. It wasn’t super positive.) They pulled that shirt and apologized, but this shirt (pictured) is still on their website. In similar news, Forever21 was selling an “Allergic to Algebra” shirt, but it’s been pulled too. However, last night, I just bought a shirt on their site that says, “School is Fun” on the front….”When It’s Done” on the back. I might be planning to wear it. I might not. That’s for me to decide. (I wanted to see if the shirt was still actually available for purchase.) Here’s the part where I ask you a question: Would any of you have daughters interested in talking to me about the shirts? I would 1) call you 2) you would be on the phone as well 3) I would use first names only or even a made-up name if you prefer 4) it would be brief 5) I would keep my cussing to a minimum. Or, if you have strong feelings about the shirt and want to talk, great. In fact, if you think the shirts are “darling,” that would be awesome. I would REALLY want to talk to you. (I’m guessing there aren’t a lot of you but who knows?) Finally, if any of you know anything about retail and merchandise selection or know someone who would, I’d love to chat too. Basically, I’m open to talking to everyone today (and today only).  P.S. If you’re on Tumblr, and think any of your readers want to do this, would you mind re-blogging? Thanks in advance. THIS. Is why I taught gender studies. THIS shit is bullshit. If you have kids this age who could answer her questions, do it. 
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mammalingo:

You may remember I wrote (as did every other blogger in the world) about JCPenney selling a shirt — in girls’ sizes 7-16 — on its website that said, “I’m too pretty to do homework…” (What was the reaction? A clue. It wasn’t super positive.) They pulled that shirt and apologized, but this shirt (pictured) is still on their website. In similar news, Forever21 was selling an “Allergic to Algebra” shirt, but it’s been pulled too. However, last night, I just bought a shirt on their site that says, “School is Fun” on the front….”When It’s Done” on the back. I might be planning to wear it. I might not. That’s for me to decide. (I wanted to see if the shirt was still actually available for purchase.)

Here’s the part where I ask you a question:

Would any of you have daughters interested in talking to me about the shirts? I would 1) call you 2) you would be on the phone as well 3) I would use first names only or even a made-up name if you prefer 4) it would be brief 5) I would keep my cussing to a minimum.

Or, if you have strong feelings about the shirt and want to talk, great. In fact, if you think the shirts are “darling,” that would be awesome. I would REALLY want to talk to you. (I’m guessing there aren’t a lot of you but who knows?)

Finally, if any of you know anything about retail and merchandise selection or know someone who would, I’d love to chat too. Basically, I’m open to talking to everyone today (and today only). 

P.S. If you’re on Tumblr, and think any of your readers want to do this, would you mind re-blogging? Thanks in advance.

THIS. Is why I taught gender studies. THIS shit is bullshit. If you have kids this age who could answer her questions, do it. 

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  1. cantwaittoleave reblogged this from thedaddycomplex and added:
    EDIT: I posted a link to sign a petition about JC Penney selling these shirts.
  2. therealangieb reblogged this from fullydomesticated
  3. icedwhitemocha reblogged this from yayponies and added:
    oh, i think in general they’re all a shitty message for kids (and adults!), no doubt. i just don’t think general...
  4. yayponies reblogged this from icedwhitemocha and added:
    The people behind Forever 21 are crazy evangelical borderline dominionist Christians. Aside from that, there is the...
  5. lissaistumbling reblogged this from mammalingo and added:
    this? #disturbing?
  6. mookie99 reblogged this from luckypaperstars
  7. alittlepieceoflove reblogged this from thedaddycomplex
  8. thedaddycomplex reblogged this from thesahmmy and added:
    Anyone interested in voicing their opinion on this to Mammalingo? If so, don’t hesitate. She’s awesome and it’s an...
  9. luckypaperstars reblogged this from mammalingo and added:
    sent mammalingo my thoughts...appropriate vintage for
  10. zombarbie-biiatches reblogged this from mammalingo and added:
    getting things like that when shes older.
  11. hormonalinducedbanter reblogged this from thesahmmy and added:
    I don’t let shirts determine my kids life, if your all fussy about a shirt, wait until you gave a teenager, pick your...
  12. mallowfairy reblogged this from thesahmmy
  13. thesahmmy reblogged this from mammalingo and added:
    taught gender studies. THIS shit...could answer her questions,
  14. alexsaurus-regina reblogged this from mammalingo
  15. elishaa5 said: You can call me! I promise not to cuss too much either! :)
  16. twiztidphoenix reblogged this from mammalingo
  17. jessamama said: I have a daughter I’ll talk to you! Mine is still shitting her pants, thou….But! I will most def not be buying her these shirts once she is passed the shitting her pants stage. I already avoid the ”daddy’s princess!11!” crap.
  18. fullydomesticated reblogged this from mammalingo and added:
    Love them? Got teenage daughters who might...them as well? Mammalingo wants
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