"Mike" wrote in message
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On 12 Dec, 16:59, Halfordian Golfer wrote:
Was it Frank that had the bad experience in Walmart where he was told
to leave the store because he had an "offensive" T-Shirt? We all know
the one...it has a Royal Coachman and the words "Bite Me" on it.

Well, Mr. Walton...how do you explain this?

http://feministing.com/archives/008226.html

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Bone

Whether one finds that offensive is really a matter of attitude and
perspective, and it could be argued that it is a joke that will not be
seen in use, except by the wearer. It merely reflects social norms and
perceptions. Unfortunate though many of these may be.

If the underwear were designed.....and sized.....for adults, what you say
would be true and unarguable. In this case, yes, someone COULD argue that
it's a joke. Try telling jokes concerning adolscent girls in a similar vein
at the next party you attend. Then come back and offer insights on social
norms.

On another note, could you ( or anybody) please explain why "bite me"
is considered offensive? I thought it was just some sort of throwaway
phrase, but obviously it is more than that.

It's generally considered to be a variation on "blow me," which I will
assume requires no further explanation.

Wolfgang