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Disney underpants cause a stir
Filed under: In The News, Playground Bureau, Weird But True
It doesn't take a lot of foresight to realize the list of acceptable words or phrases acceptable to print on little girl underpants is very short. But apparently the people involved in the production of Disney High School Musical panties either lack the skill of looking ahead or just aren't very bright when it comes to double entrendre.
A British woman bought a pack of High School Musical underpants for her seven-year-old granddaughter was appalled to find the words "Dive In" on one of pairs.
"I was extremely shocked when I saw what was on them and I don't believe Disney or anyone else is so stupid not to realize the implications of the wording they chose." said Sue Ralph who said she would never have made the purchase if the phrase had been visible through the packaging.
A Disney spokesperson: 'The knickers in question were designed using our High School Musical 2 artwork, which uses the creative theme of a swimming pool, as this is a key part of the film's storyline. Unfortunately a genuine oversight was made and the text on this product was used outside the context of the swimming pool. This product will not be part of any forthcoming collections."
While it's good to hear that the number of High School Musical fans wearing "Dive In!" panties will be limited, I still think it's a bit far-fetched that THAT many people could be that clueless. Sounds like what the Disney product development team really needs is the addition of parents with common sense to help them out.
| Honest mistake, people goof. | |
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| Puh-leeze! How could you NOT realize that has sexual connotations?! | |












ReaderComments (Page 1 of 7)
8-15-2008 @ 5:33PM
LS said...How about choice number 3 on that poll: "Let's just put it on there... and if anyone complains, we'll play dumb."
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8-15-2008 @ 6:36PM
the goddess anna said...I think your option is the most likely in this situation.
By the way, I hope things are going better on your end, LS. I've noticed you're posting here more often, and I remembered what you had said about what happened a few months ago.
8-15-2008 @ 9:00PM
LS said...Thank you, Miss Goddess (Love that name!!)
Things are going more smoothly, if not easier. It was a horrifying car wreck, but hubby is alive, although injured and requiring physical therapy for rehab. The biggest change in our lives (ok, TWO "biggest changes") is that he was left completely blind, and at the moment, neither of us are employed, so we are living (sponging?) off of the kindness of family and friends. It's an interesting journey to be sure, but also, in many ways, very spiritually enlightening. The biggest thing? I know now that I can face durn near anything!!
Anyway, this is COMPLETELY off-topic, and I apologize to everyone else who is new, or doesn't know what's going on. But thank you, Goddess Anna... it's nice to hear words of encouragement. That's one of the reasons I keep coming back here... even though we frequently disagree with other posters, we're (usually) pretty supportive of each other.
LS
8-16-2008 @ 3:14PM
bigbry said...well honestly...they are kiddies underwear..no guy should be looking at them..and if a guy is..he should be about 10 and have no idea what or if that connotation means anything
8-16-2008 @ 4:56PM
thepledgerhome said...I heard some schools are teaching sex education in 2nd grade. If the girl school was, the little girl could probably figure out a meaning to the saying.
8-16-2008 @ 5:34PM
dove said...Here's the deal, speaking as someone who is, lets just say, "very familiar" with this specific company and it's inner workings, Disney is the outsource king in the industry. They have all of their merchandise, and even rides built in various places around the world,mostly asian countries. They pay them for their product and slap their logo across the front. Chances are in this case, the phrase was overlooked because it was lost in translation somewhere along the line, and seriously, do you think there is someone out there who's sole job it is to watch for possible if you really stretch your imagination, "inappropriate phrases" on Disney kid panties? I think not. My guess is not a lot of thought went into processing these panties or their sayings,and on the same token, the same amount of thought should be given to the fact that they could be misconstrued. It's funny, probably a mistake, lets move on shall we? Let's put our minds to better use like, how do we brace for this impending recession? Seems more of a practical topic in my opinion.
8-16-2008 @ 5:32PM
LINDA said...I JUST READ PART OF YOUR STORY. SO SORRY TO HEAR ALL THE BAD NEWS. I DO HOPE THINGS GET BETTER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WHERE DO YOU LIVE? HOW LONG AGO DID THIS HAPPEN? ARE YOU ABLE TO SUPPORT YOURSELVES? ANY KIDS? I HOPE YOU ARE GETTING BETTER EVERYDAY.
8-16-2008 @ 5:46PM
dove said...Not to mention, if you think logically about it, can you honestly say with a straight face that you believe that a company, who is predominantly children oriented, who has had flack for this sort of inappropriate suggesting before would seriously put their minds together and decide, "hey, our next amazing yet sick attack should totally be by putting quazi- inappropriate phrases on girls from 3-11's underwear and then sell them to the public just to see if they notice". GENIUS! If you answered yes to the last question, you may seriously want to consider looking in to counselling. My guess is then that you also probably have a theory that the dry cleaners on the corner are housing an underground terrorist group that Jimmy Hoffa is the leader of. But I digress, besides, don't you have a spaceship to catch or something?
8-16-2008 @ 7:33PM
Carol said...Most likely it was made in a country that they don't speak or can read english.
8-16-2008 @ 7:47PM
Krissy said...This is hysterical. Parents need to chill out, who is going to see what your kids have on their underwear?
8-15-2008 @ 8:36PM
ame s said...I don't let my daughters pants with words across the butt. My 10 year old is 5'3" and wears a B cup bra. She's not going to be walking around with "Juicy" or even "Nike" on her behind. When I see words on anyone's clothing, I try to read it. I don't want anyone looking at her butt long enough to read a word.
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8-16-2008 @ 4:09PM
Ms Marie said...Ame, It is too bad more parents don't realize this. Yes, they may be pre-teens but to a pervert, they are prey. Anything that brings attention to "certain areas" is just inviting looks. On the same note, I hear all to often how parents think their daughters look "cute" dressed up (or down) in clothes that would not even be acceptable in some night clubs if worn by adults. I don't mean pre-teens and teens only but 5 and 6 year olds as well. Little girls with mock belly piercings/stickers and LOW cut shirts that also show midriff...Ridiculous. Of course, those are the same parents who pitch a fuss when the schools send the kids home because of inappopriate attire.
8-16-2008 @ 5:53PM
Blanche said...WHY would ANYONE see the undies of a seven year old girl? I'm sure she isn't out there lifting up her skirt to show them to people. If she is, then she has a problem. WHY do they need to put stuff on young girls undies anyway? Save the type for the older girls who are having sex already.
8-16-2008 @ 8:54PM
Sparkles said...ITA! "ass chatter" is completely inappropriate anywhere outside of a night club. I wish my children's school would ban it. My dd's are not allowed to have anything printed across their behinds. One of the largest print shops in town refuses to do any school sports team logos on the butt. I applaud them.
8-16-2008 @ 7:59PM
Miss Unlimited said...I agree, ever since they have started that whole trend alot of people are staring were it is not appropriate at all! I Dont care what age or Gender, anyone that wears this kind of clothing is just asking for someone to stare, Then usually the people wearing the clothing get upset with all the looks they are getting.....If you dont like being stared at all the time, Dont wear this type of clothing, simple as that. Period.
8-15-2008 @ 9:51PM
SKL said...LS, sorry to hear of your trouble. I hope everything works out for you and your family.
As for the topic at hand, I think it's kinda warped to read "dive in" that way on undies made for a primary school kid. It would never have occurred to me. If they were for preteens or teens, maybe. Makes me wonder if today's parents aren't getting ahead of themselves and their kids in the "sex" arena. My daughters' panties have words on them and I've never sat and read them.
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8-16-2008 @ 11:57PM
Danielle said...I agree with this.
It really makes me think that the parents themselves are negatively influencing their children as a result of their own misconceptions.
8-15-2008 @ 11:05PM
Joy said...Oh LS, I’m so sorry to hear about all your struggles. I’ll keep you in my thoughts. I’d wondered where you’d been but I haven’t been coming here religiously anymore. I’ve started browsing back again lately. I’ve started my own blog so if your interested, send me an email and I’ll give you the link. joysofeen57@yahoo.com Anyone else who’s interested is welcome.
These undies. I’ve read a lot of posts on this subject today so I’ll say the same thing here as I did at the others. The only one making a big deal out of this are the adults. Like SKL pointed out, the kids wouldn’t think of it. Sometimes people are just plain sick.
LS, please take care and know we’re thinking of you.
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8-16-2008 @ 8:40PM
Sparkles said...Just because the kids aren't making a big deal doesn't mean it's ok. My kids wouldn't know the meaning of 'eat me'. Doesn't mean I would let them wear underwear with that on the front.
It is the job of parents and responsible adults to notice these things and do something about it.
8-16-2008 @ 12:08AM
Jan Bay said...I agree that the children wouldn't think a thing about it without the adults pointing it out to them. I have a better one than that; a little girl's softball team called the "Ballers". I hate to admit that I gave that one a doubletake. I had to wonder if I would feel good about one of my girls wearing a jersey with that printed across the front and back. What would y'all do?
Jan from http://www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com/
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