Urban Outfitter’s T-Shirts Glorify Teen Drinking: Funny or Irresponsible?

by Fergie Posted 2012/08/30 19:00:00

Related Topics: Fashion, Urban Outfitters, T-shirts, Tees

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Urban Outfitters is making headlines again for selling controversial tees to teens. This time, their shirts glorify drinking, with slogans like "I Drink You're Cute" and "Misery Loves Alcohol." This would be fine... except that the store is almost always targeted to teenagers, who are still unable to drink. Are people overreacting? Or is Urban Outfitters being irresponsible by selling them?

SHINE.YAHOO.COM reports:
The clothing chain Urban Outfitters is promoting a controversial new line of t-shirts with slogans such as "I Vote For Vodka" and "USA Drinking Team." A version modeled by a young woman, who appears to be a teen, is emblazoned with blurred letters reading, "I Drink You're Cute." Sadly, what's apparently meant to be a joke isn't far from the truth: alcohol use is associated with increased rates of sexual activity for teens as well as decreased condom use.

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lolo 2012/08/30 17:56:05

Irresponsible

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And stupid quite frankly.
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Michelle to SebaThe... 2012/08/31 07:06:17

Trust me, they are peer pressured as it is. T-shirts already exist, and teens do wear them, so the peer-pressure from clothing exists already as well. As for the advertisement... pressure from the media is all over television. :P

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SebaThe... to Michelle 2012/08/31 07:07:32

So they're screwed either way? XD

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Michelle to SebaThe... 2012/08/31 08:00:27

Pretty much. XD

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SebaThe... to Michelle 2012/08/31 15:56:29

Ah, well thanks for helping me understand...not like other people on this question -_-

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Bryan Longworth 2012/08/31 01:52:48

Irresponsible

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This is especially irresponsible considering the recent poll that showed that a large percentage of teenagers are getting drunk at school. Any parent who allows their child to wear one of these shirts should have their head examined!

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Rock 2012/08/31 01:47:38

Funny

Seriously people, lighten up! It's funny.

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I<3Edward 2012/08/31 01:12:52

Irresponsible

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wrong in so many levels.... Here's a shirt " I'm a skank " Urban Outfitters is looking for publicity..negative publicity is better then no publicity I suppose.

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Brunette xo 2012/08/31 01:12:20

Funny

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Honestly, what I find funny is this statement, "A version modeled by a young woman, who appears to be a teen." Appears to be a teen? I know plenty of 20 something year olds that look very similar to the girls modeling in the shirts. Just because you "look" young doesn't mean you are young. Could they have done a better job of portraying that? definitely. But don't get all upset and be like "omg look at those teens wearing that shirt" because, newsflash, not all women are the age you want them to be to fit your standards of what you perceive as a "teenager." Ever heard of never judge a book by it's cover? Thanks.

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Noobcake to Brunett... 2012/08/31 02:06:32

Though I can't see all of her face, judging by what I CAN see I'd say this girl looks older than I look; I'm almost 25 but people think I am still in highschool! However, I don't think the model's appearance is really the issue. It's the fact that Urban Outfitters' secondary demographic are people under the age of 18.

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I. Car Rus 2012/08/31 00:54:43

Irresponsible

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Its a free country, wouldn't stop anyone from wearing what they want. Its just a shirt, but the conduct it encourages? Well, some mistakes last a lifetime.

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rereblue 2012/08/31 00:29:10

Irresponsible

That's just stupid, but it's there money, if their parents let them buy it, there isn't anything you can do about it. I hope they all wear them to school so that they can be told to go change.

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DebraJMSmith 2012/08/31 00:07:43

Irresponsible

+1
That's terrible!

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Grady Jellyneck 2012/08/31 00:03:25

Irresponsible

it may be slightly funny on an adult but on teens who cant even legally drink i believe it is awkward.

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dj2knyce 2012/08/30 23:56:23

Funny

FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!!.. Urban Outfitters had some creative items. They know how to sell to the consumer

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Jimbo 2012/08/30 23:11:46

Funny

I'll Drink to That

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phil 2012/08/30 23:00:50

Irresponsible

Until 21

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Golanv (Raven) BN0 2012/08/30 22:53:12

Irresponsible

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Alcohol is probably the worst drug on the planet. I'd rather see this and know they're just eating a twinkie or something instead of having unsafe sex, out driving, killing themselves or others, or something equally stupid.

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I. Car Rus to Golanv ... 2012/08/31 00:55:17

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agreed!

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Lil 2012/08/30 22:47:40

Funny

+1
I'm totally buying the 'Misery Loves Alcohol' sweatshirt.

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moomoof 2012/08/30 22:30:16

Funny

haha im a little tipsy now XD so anyting is funny

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jai joshi 2012/08/30 21:55:34

Irresponsible

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for teens it is.

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laydeelapis 2012/08/30 21:52:15

Funny

+1
Nothing wrong with drinking as long as you know how to pace yourself and are responsible about it. Personally, I wouldn't buy them because I don't like clothes with writing on them.

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/08/30 21:33:42

Irresponsible

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FIND ANOTHER MESSAGE FOR TEENS.....

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hayley 2012/08/30 21:17:56 (edited)

Funny

Teens are going to drink anyway i started at 16 most people i know start at 14/15 its really easy to get drink here as the legal age is 18 and most of us have friends that age or older to get it and in some pubs and off licences dont ask id if you look older i only turned 18 4 months ago and was asked id about 4 times since even tho i went clubbing and to the pub at least 3 times a week during the summer and a lot of the time i saw people i knew who are 16/17 in there its so easy like thats what needs to change

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matttic 2012/08/30 20:53:19

Funny

+1
teens don't wear these, and anyway, many over 21's shop at UO

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Chloey Hamer 2012/08/30 20:51:18

Irresponsible

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"I drink you're cute" isn't even creative..

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volodymyr sereda sereda 2012/08/30 20:48:36

Irresponsible

I just don't really find it amusing, and it possibly might have a slightly negative impact ^^

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Rust 2012/08/30 20:42:21
Noobcake to Rust 2012/08/31 02:16:24

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Eh? How is that relevant??

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PandahSixx 2012/08/30 20:30:47

Irresponsible

why is that you'd target a tshirt. not the drinks?

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Marc Cartier 2012/08/30 20:27:33

Funny

Bad Company the band had a pot leaf, worn by thousands of teens, the message reflects what is, young people drink, young people smoke, young people have sex. Its irresponsible to think otherwise. Choose your vices and reward their virtues without condemnation.

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PurpleTurtle 2012/08/30 20:26:45

Irresponsible

i don't think their funny. if they would be funny then i wouldnt care.

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ashlee 2012/08/30 20:22:09

Funny

I think the irresponsible thing would be buying it for your teen.

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kiedisfreak13 2012/08/30 20:21:39

Funny

I agree entirely with my friend two or comments down

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sky blue pink - American 2012/08/30 20:19:50

Irresponsible

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There is nothing funny about drinking and getting drunk.
Have a good one !

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sickofpolitics 2012/08/30 20:16:29

Irresponsible

I wouldn't let my teens wear them, but I think these are designed more for the college crowd.

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★earthbound_misfit★ 2012/08/30 20:16:02

Funny

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Neither, actually. I don't think drinking is funny, but NOWHERE does it say these shirts are for teens. I'm a young adult, and I know lots of 20-somethings shop at Urban Outfitters. It's up to parents not to buy these for their kids.

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~Here Comes The Sun~ 2012/08/30 20:12:50

Funny

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other? not JUST teens would wear them! and people who drink more are people that are in their 40's! So don't get stereotypical on 'teen drinking'...

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phil to ~Here C... 2012/08/30 23:02:41

Its against the law. Teen drinking that is

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~Here C... to phil 2012/08/30 23:57:33

Not here... in the UK

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