At this point, it’s nearly impossible to be surprised by anything Donald Trump says or does.
He recently shot down claims that he watched two prostitutes urinate on each other because he’s a germophobe, for example.
But while many have come to expect the ridiculous, the false and the infuriating from Trump, they remain peeved and perplexed when faced with everything that surrounds Donald Trump.
Like how quiet Republican lawmakers were when Trump slammed Civil Rights icon John Lewis? Sure.
But let’s focus more for a moment on how Spencer’s Gifts has chosen to profit off the Trump Presidency.
A store known for selling novelty items, Spencer’s may finally have gone too far.
Because while a coffee mug that reads “Coffee Makes Me [Poop Emoji]” may be humorous, most sane-minded individuals out there find nothing funny about the following shirts currently on the market:
“In case anyone still needed a reason to never walk into a @Spencers again, this is proudly being displayed in the front of their PDX store,” wrote Twitter Mary Numair last week.
Yes, the store is actually selling a shirt based on Trump’s admission that he often just grabs women by the pussy, an admission he made on tape back in 2005 when speaking to Billy Bush.
Most folks interpreted this remark as an example of sexual assault.
But Spencer’s sees it as a marketing opportunity.
“He’s done it again,” the official description of this piece of attire reads online.
“The Donald grabbed America by the pu$ $ y this election, now you can too with this hilarious political tee! This laugh out loud Spencer’s exclusive shirt is perfect for reminding everyone that Trump’s in charge.”
The item is currently sold-out on the Spencer’s website.
Trump will take the oath of office on January 20 with the lowest approval rating of any incoming President in modern political history.
But the online reaction to these shirts may be even harsher than the reaction of those who don’t want him to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Focusing specifically on the “Grab America by the Pussy” top, one Twitter user summed up our feelings perfectly.
“This tee shouldn’t have made it past the pitch room, @Spencers,” he wrote. “Not a matter of being offended; it’s elevating sex assault as patriotism.”
“Sexual assault is not patriotism, @Spencers. It’s not a joke or a slogan. For too many, it’s a lived experience of violation & violence,” wrote another irate American.
Some are calling for a boycott of Spencer’s in light of these offensive shirts.
Do you think this is the right move?
Do you think people have a right to be angry over these items? Or is it all in good fun?
And where do these shirts rank in the history of crude articles of clothing?
It may surprise you (or it may not surprise you at all), but retailers have gotten in trouble numerous times over the years for similarly offensive piece of attire.
To wit:
