Dunnes Stores 'True love' t-shirt

brianthebard · 15-11-2009 02:17PM #1

I was in dunnes a few minutes ago and standing at the checkout noticed a t-shirt on the stands which said true love above the picture of a woman who appeared to have a black eye. It is in black and white with a sort of over exposed look to the picture so its not entirely obvious first glance.
What do people think of Dunnes marketing spousal(?) abuse in this way? Does it bother you? (trying to find a pic online atm but not much luck.) Thoughts please.

Sinall · 15-11-2009 04:02PM

Interesting. I wonder are Dunnes involved with some sort of CSR initiative (ie, against Domestic Violence etc), or is is just a "fashion statement"? Will be in Dunnes later, will take a look.

Any sign that it was being sold to raise money for charity or was it just in with the regular t-shirts?

stovelid · 15-11-2009 04:53PM

Could be a female Panda?

brianthebard · 15-11-2009 06:07PM

Sinall wrote: »

Interesting. I wonder are Dunnes involved with some sort of CSR initiative (ie, against Domestic Violence etc), or is is just a "fashion statement"? Will be in Dunnes later, will take a look.

Any sign that it was being sold to raise money for charity or was it just in with the regular t-shirts?

It was just a regular t-shirt from what I could tell and it definitely didn't look like an advertisement against Domestic Violence. tbh I found it extremely crass and cheap.

minidazzler · 15-11-2009 06:09PM

brianthebard wrote: »

It was just a regular t-shirt from what I could tell and it definitely didn't look like an advertisement against Domestic Violence. tbh I found it extremely crass and cheap.

Did it say "True Love" or "True Love?"

If it had a questionmark it could be taken as a PSA kinda think, whoever bad an idea it was!!!

Sinall · 15-11-2009 06:33PM

brianthebard wrote: »

It was just a regular t-shirt from what I could tell and it definitely didn't look like an advertisement against Domestic Violence. tbh I found it extremely crass and cheap.

Sounds very crass to me in that case. And certainly not "edgy" if that's what they were aiming for. Whatever they were aiming for it sounds like they missed.

Due to extreme laziness I have not yet made it to Dunnes.

brianthebard · 15-11-2009 06:37PM

minidazzler wrote: »

Did it say "True Love" or "True Love?"

If it had a questionmark it could be taken as a PSA kinda think, whoever bad an idea it was!!!

I saw no question mark. I see what you're saying but even if they had one I don't think it would improve the shirt. I should point out the image (even though over exposed) was of a very pretty done up girl, which is part of the reason the black eye didn't immediately register. It definitely didn't appear to me as if it could be interpreted as a campaign against domestic violence (obv everyone has to take my word for it til they see it though!)

Catari Jaguar · 15-11-2009 06:57PM

It's times like this I wish phones had cameras... Oh wait.

I can't find anything about it online. Sounds horrific though.

phic · 15-11-2009 07:42PM

God who thought that was a good idea?! going to Dunnes tomorrow to have a look!

The Big Red Button · 15-11-2009 07:45PM

phic wrote: »

God who thought that was a good idea?! going to Dunnes tomorrow to have a look!

Get a photo if you do! I want to see what the tshirt is like before I comment on it!

brianthebard · 15-11-2009 07:48PM

Lil Kitten wrote: »

It's times like this I wish phones had cameras... Oh wait.

I can't find anything about it online. Sounds horrific though.

hardly ever think of using my camera phone at times where it would be useful.

Cupcake_Crisis · 15-11-2009 08:32PM

I hardly think dunnes are advertising domestic violence! Ive seen the t-shirt and really liked it!! I was about to buy it but i bought a dress instead

The Big Red Button · 15-11-2009 08:37PM

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

I hardly think dunnes are advertising domestic violence! Ive seen the t-shirt and really liked it!! I was about to buy it but i bought a dress instead

Well did you think it looked like a black eye??

Richiecats · 15-11-2009 08:43PM

Only a thick man would not see it was to raise awareness against domestic violence and raise funds at the same time :rolleyes:

Sinall · 15-11-2009 08:51PM

Richiecats wrote: »

Only a thick man would not see it was to raise awareness against domestic violence and raise funds at the same time :rolleyes:

Not necessarily, if it seems to be part of the regular clothing range!

Xiney · 15-11-2009 09:09PM

Richiecats wrote: »

Only a thick man would not see it was to raise awareness against domestic violence and raise funds at the same time :rolleyes:

Rude and uncalled for - furthermore reverse sexism does nothing to solve the problem. Infraction given.

Richiecats · 15-11-2009 10:07PM

Explain what you are talking about "furthermore reverse sexism does nothing to solve" !!! is that calling the first guy Thick is a harsh word, guess that would be in the pubs and clubs of Galway!!!

Cupcake_Crisis · 15-11-2009 10:42PM

chatterpillar wrote: »

Well did you think it looked like a black eye??

I didnt think it looked like that at all! It just looked like a black and white picture really, well to me anyway!

The Big Red Button · 15-11-2009 10:44PM

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

I didnt think it looked like that at all! It just looked like a black and white picture really, well to me anyway!

See that's what I'm thinking! I'm wondering it is meant to be just one of those "artsy" photos ... but it just happens to look like she's got a black eye?!

Will have to wait til I see it.

phasers · 15-11-2009 10:44PM

Are you sure it wasn't heavy eye make up?

I'll have to see the tshirt before I comment, but if it is what the OP described it is in quite poor taste

4zn76tysfajdxp · 15-11-2009 10:45PM

Maybe it was "satorical."

No?

LadyMayBelle · 15-11-2009 10:46PM

That's shocking OP, just back from Dunnes and wish i had read this thread to see it.

Cupcake_Crisis · 15-11-2009 10:52PM

chatterpillar wrote: »

See that's what I'm thinking! I'm wondering it is meant to be just one of those "artsy" photos ... but it just happens to look like she's got a black eye?!

Will have to wait til I see it.

I tried to find a picture of it but its not on their website!

Im almost afraid to buy in now incase people think im condoning domesting violence!

Red Hand · 16-11-2009 12:42AM

Do not buy "A kiss with the fists is better than none" by Florence and the Machine.;)

Looks like Dunnes is going to have a fair few people down there tomorrow. Darn capitalists, and their morkeshing....

Maple · 16-11-2009 01:26PM

Richiecats wrote: »

Explain what you are talking about "furthermore reverse sexism does nothing to solve" !!! is that calling the first guy Thick is a harsh word, guess that would be in the pubs and clubs of Galway!!!

Enjoy your weeks holiday from TLL for ignoring onthread warning.

Maple.

jenny2hat · 17-11-2009 01:22AM

Wow...can't believe that

Picture anyone?

Cupcake_Crisis · 17-11-2009 01:33AM

jenny2hat wrote: »

Wow...can't believe that
Picture anyone?

they dont have a picture on the website. Ill be in my local dunnes tomorrow so ill try snap a cheeky picture

jenny2hat · 17-11-2009 01:34AM

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

they dont have a picture on the website. Ill be in my local dunnes tomorrow so ill try snap a cheeky picture

Is it in any particular Dunnes?
Hope you get one though. How are they allowed to do that? O_o

Cupcake_Crisis · 17-11-2009 01:36AM

jenny2hat wrote: »

Is it in any particular Dunnes?
Hope you get one though. How are they allowed to do that? O_o

I know they definatley have it in dunnes in town, not sure about everywhere else!

Cupcake_Crisis · 24-11-2009 08:02PM

Now we can see what all the fuss was about. Definatley looks to me like its just heavy eye make up.

jenny2hat · 24-11-2009 08:05PM

I'd wear that. I don't think it's intended to be a black eye

Dunnes Stores 'True love' t-shirt

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