It was for a 5 year and the hat size was a children's 5-6 years so it was intended for children.
The phrase was "If it moves ride it" with no illustrations.
Did I just take it in the wrong way or should this really not be on a children cap?
2007-07-30 07:20:31 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I don't think the inappropriate meaning would've occurred to me if I saw it on a child's cap... but you're right, the phrase taken out of context does have that other meaning. So I guess it's not really appropriate, I bet there are people other than you who *do* make the connection even out of context. Even if the kid doesn't think about anything but a bike or skateboard, it wouldn't be nice if older folks are grinning about it behind his back and no one wants to tell him why!
2007-07-30 10:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it should be kept in mind that we adults take that phrase in a completely different context than a 5 year old would. And if you make a fuss, he's going to get curious.
If it really bothers you, you could check out the clothing line that made it. It could have been for one focusing on skateboards, bicycles etc. ( I know my cousin had a fishing hat that read "rip them lips", which sounds violent and suggestive, if you don't have a knowledge of that phrase in regards to fishing) If there are similar items of a questionable or suggestive nature, then no, the phrase is not suitable for a child's hat.
2007-08-07 00:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by i_have_cheese_dreams 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could definitely be referring to something entirely different like a bicycle or scooter, but the problem with it is that it is a double entendre. Kids will most definitely take it one way, and adults will likely see it the other. I guess some people find it amusing for children to wear things that allude to something inappropriate that they don't even understand.
I don't think it makes much sense at all to have it written on a child's cap.
2007-07-30 09:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Me 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This should not be on a children's baseball cap, Do your remember that one of the big New York retailers made little girls underwear that said "eye candy" Let me tell you they took a lot of heat for that and I hope they were taken off the market. I can't believe what big names are attempting to do to our children. Must be a bunch of perverts in marketing.
Write the company and the store manager and tell them this is inappropriate for children.
2007-08-06 14:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by Laurie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A five year old will probably not read the same into it that you did. But, if the child is wearing the cap there are older children and adults that will read the cap. It is not a cap my children would wear. Your decision not to buy the cap is the extent of your control over such a situation.
2007-08-02 11:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by SailorsWife 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you are taking it the wrong way and people are just looking for something vulgar. Kids ride things... bikes, skateboards, etc. It's not like the hat said "If he moves, ride him" or had a picture of breasts on it.
There is a difference between that phrase and "Save a horse, ride a cowboy."
2007-07-30 08:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by Bones 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that phrase is entirely appropriate for a kid to wear. It probably doesn't mean anything bad, but it doesn't sound very nice. I saw a girl wearing a tee shirt once that said, "Ask me. I might!" I have no idea what the hell that really meant but it didn't belong on a little girl. Usually if a rational person's instincts tell them that something is awry then it probably is.
2007-08-03 11:13:54 · answer #7 · answered by ndn_ronhoward 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was probably a reference to some sort of group that child was or is involved with. The problem comes when things are presented out of context and are misinterpreted by those outside of said group.
2007-07-30 10:35:23 · answer #8 · answered by Michele 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You took it the wrong way. Children for very energetic and play full so when ever they see anything that moves they right away want to jump on it.
2007-08-06 11:30:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fashion industries are trying to sexualize kids. On the other hand, here in Texas, that expression might be referring to a horse or bulls for rodeo. HA. In general, refuse to buy anything that turns kids into adults way too soon.
2007-08-05 08:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by Mom of 2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋