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Superhero fans slam 'sexist' Batman, Superman shirts
New York Daily News ^ | October 2, 2014 | Victoria Taylor

Posted on 10/02/2014 4:58:51 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement

Holy sexism, Batman!

A series of superhero T-shirts are being blasted for sending female fans the wrong message.

One of them, a grey top being sold in Walmart’s junior’s section, says “Training to be Batman’s wife” in bold, pink letters.

(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: batman; sexism; superman; tshirt
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1 posted on 10/02/2014 4:58:51 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: ConservativeStatement

One of the most sexist shows ever was the old “Wonder Woman” TV show.

The only times the Nazis ever had a chance against her was when they would come up with a super woman of their own.


2 posted on 10/02/2014 5:03:13 PM PDT by yarddog (G)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Still trying to light that “war on women” firecracker, I see.


3 posted on 10/02/2014 5:03:28 PM PDT by sportutegrl
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To: yarddog

I wonder if the female Thor beats up men on T-shirts how that would be viewed.


4 posted on 10/02/2014 5:04:11 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement ("World Peace 1.20.09.")
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To: ConservativeStatement

It would be seen as just the normal state of things.


5 posted on 10/02/2014 5:05:46 PM PDT by yarddog (G)
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To: ConservativeStatement

OMG, Liberals LOVE to ban supposedly offensive T-Shirts...


6 posted on 10/02/2014 5:06:12 PM PDT by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: ConservativeStatement

batman is a man. tshirt is accurate.

next pressing libtard issue...


7 posted on 10/02/2014 5:07:25 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Oh that T-shirt!

Well, the liberal socialists are only upset because it is promoting the idea of a future marriage between a man and a woman.

Can’t have that, ya know!


8 posted on 10/02/2014 5:11:06 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE (I can only donate monthly, but socialists' ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)
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To: ConservativeStatement

This idea of moral policing of others speech is retarded. Everyone is a whining complainer today, quick to be offended and eager to silence everyone but themselves. The proponents of political correctness need to be pushed legs first into a wood chipper so they can catch a final glimpse of the mutilation they wreck on society. There are plenty of would be candidates on both sides of the aisle, enough to make this a true bipartisan effort. We can even make it the official prize of the Oppressions Olympics.


9 posted on 10/02/2014 5:13:04 PM PDT by drunknsage
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To: ConservativeStatement

He's against sexism, if it'll get him within arm's reach of a woman. Any woman.

10 posted on 10/02/2014 5:16:57 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: ConservativeStatement

My Bonafides: I am an original superhero fan since 1962, age 5. Superman, Green Lantern, Batman, Flash. Some of the first words I learned were alien, invulnerable and kryptonite. I had letters printed twice. I had a database of my comic book collection on punch cards in 1977. As a superhero fan, I don’t know where they get the idea that any other superhero fan would be offended by a “sexist” t-shirt. I would buy one for my wife.


11 posted on 10/02/2014 5:27:19 PM PDT by webheart (We are all pretty much living in a fiction.)
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To: ConservativeStatement
Linda carter photo: Linda Carter wonderwomanGIF.gif
12 posted on 10/02/2014 5:36:12 PM PDT by Snickering Hound
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To: drunknsage

That is a beautiful quote, my FRiend.


13 posted on 10/02/2014 5:49:31 PM PDT by AD from SpringBay (http://jonah2eight.blogspot.com/)
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To: Snickering Hound

From the UK Daily Mail earlier this week:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2775880/Beauty-jackpot-Lynda-Carter-63-looks-super-promotes-new-Wonder-Woman-slot-machines-Las-Vegas-gaming-expo.html


14 posted on 10/02/2014 5:53:22 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement ("World Peace 1.20.09.")
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To: Snickering Hound

They must have used glue. I’ve watched that about thirty times and that’s my conclusion.


15 posted on 10/02/2014 6:05:47 PM PDT by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: yarddog
The only times the Nazis ever had a chance against her was when they would come up with a super woman of their own.

Girl Hitler?


16 posted on 10/02/2014 6:10:33 PM PDT by Rodamala
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To: ConservativeStatement

They just need to re-word it from “wife” to “boyfriend”. Then all will be good.


17 posted on 10/02/2014 6:33:01 PM PDT by logic101.net (How many more children must die on the altar of gun free zones?)
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To: LostInBayport

Only 30??


18 posted on 10/02/2014 6:33:11 PM PDT by BlueNgold (Have we crossed the line from Govt. in righteous fear of the People - to a People in fear of Govt??)
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To: LostInBayport

No wardrobe malfunction there!


19 posted on 10/02/2014 6:57:57 PM PDT by Flick Lives ("I can't believe it's not Fascism!")
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To: drunknsage

Please go over to the NFL Giants ebola thread!

Basically my view of it.


20 posted on 10/02/2014 7:36:21 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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