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feotakahari Fuzzy Orange Doomsayer from Looking out at the city Since: Sep, 2009
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#1: Apr 25th 2011 at 3:56:56 PM

Just got an email from the student health center on my campus:

Make a social statement with your fashion statement. Take a stand against rape, sexual assault and dating violence. Denim Day at [expurgated] will be held on Wednesday, April 27. This campaign gives people the chance to make a social statement with their fashion statement while supporting survivors of sexual assault and spreading awareness about sexual violence . . . Denim Day recalls an Italian court case that sparked international outrage when judges did not convict a rapist because the victim wore jeans. The judge ruled that because the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her attacker remove them, thus implying consent.

I don't know where to start with the WTF here.

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TotemicHero No longer a forum herald from the next level Since: Dec, 2009
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#2: Apr 25th 2011 at 4:08:05 PM

WTF at the Italian criminal case, or WTF at the "wear tight jeans" event? (Or both.)

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feotakahari Fuzzy Orange Doomsayer from Looking out at the city Since: Sep, 2009
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#3: Apr 25th 2011 at 4:08:47 PM

^ Both.

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zoulza WHARRGARBL Since: Dec, 2010
WHARRGARBL
#4: Apr 25th 2011 at 4:18:39 PM

For a second there, I thought they were about to say "she was wearing tight jeans, so she was asking for it."

...not that this version makes any more sense. It's not like putting on/taking off jeans is a two person job.

pvtnum11 OMG NO NOSECONES from Kerbin low orbit Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
OMG NO NOSECONES
#5: Apr 25th 2011 at 4:21:49 PM

Facepalm. The "she dressed like a slut, so of course it's her fault" reasoning makes me ill, and just as bad, paints the picture that men have absolutely no control over raging desires, or something like that.

EDIT: Needed help to get them off...? Er, what?

edited 25th Apr '11 4:22:41 PM by pvtnum11

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MarkVonLewis Since: Jun, 2010
#6: Apr 25th 2011 at 4:23:14 PM

Personally I'd rather combat sexual assault with the Paul Kersey method of justice, but law enforcement frowns upon vigilantism.

Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
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#7: Apr 25th 2011 at 4:24:05 PM

Is there any more info on the case?

Nevermind!

edited 25th Apr '11 4:27:45 PM by Tzetze

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MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
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#8: Apr 25th 2011 at 4:50:49 PM

Oh hey, I remember this case, we had a convo on it some time ago. Good times.

But yeah, the case was stupid. The "Tight Jeans defense" has to be without a doubt the most reaching, most moronic, most... something ever.

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Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
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#9: Apr 25th 2011 at 4:51:29 PM

Ok what in the fuck is this and why is it on my birthday?

WHY.

IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE AONDEUG DAY.

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deathjavu This foreboding is fa... from The internet, obviously Since: Feb, 2010
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#10: Apr 25th 2011 at 5:18:31 PM

[up] Your birthday?

Nonsense, it's my birthday!

Also, this is stupid.

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Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
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#11: Apr 25th 2011 at 5:22:53 PM

IT'S AONDEUG DAY DAMMIT.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah
deathjavu This foreboding is fa... from The internet, obviously Since: Feb, 2010
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#12: Apr 25th 2011 at 5:28:20 PM

Does that mean I can't eat my cake?

;_;

edited 25th Apr '11 5:28:28 PM by deathjavu

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Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#13: Apr 25th 2011 at 5:31:27 PM

I hate cake so you can have mine.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah
zoulza WHARRGARBL Since: Dec, 2010
WHARRGARBL
#14: Apr 25th 2011 at 5:35:09 PM

Happy Birthday! Have some jeans!

Also, how exactly is wearing jeans some act of defiance? Don't most people wear jeans?

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#15: Apr 25th 2011 at 6:21:13 PM

Not all of them are tight.

Erock Proud Canadian from Toronto Since: Jul, 2009
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#16: Apr 25th 2011 at 6:25:32 PM

Me + tight jeans = No.

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pvtnum11 OMG NO NOSECONES from Kerbin low orbit Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
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#17: Apr 25th 2011 at 6:42:07 PM

Junk's gotta breathe, yo.

Happiness is zero-gee with a sinus cold.
IanExMachina The Paedofinder General from Gone with the Chickens Since: Jul, 2009
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#18: Apr 25th 2011 at 6:47:20 PM

So Indie/emo kid rape day basically?

That defence is mind boggling. The idea of anti sexual assault is good but it won't be taken seriously with a campaign like this.

By the powers invested in me by tabloid-reading imbeciles, I pronounce you guilty of paedophilia!
Barkey Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#19: Apr 26th 2011 at 12:01:36 AM

Can we move "Punch an Emo Kid" day to eclipse with Denim Day?

Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#20: Apr 26th 2011 at 12:06:49 AM

I would be in support of sharing that day with Aondeug Day, Barkey.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah
Barkey Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#21: Apr 26th 2011 at 12:09:55 AM

"Punch an Emo Kid wearing his sisters jeans while humming happy birthday to Aeondug" day.

Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#22: Apr 26th 2011 at 12:10:14 AM

:D

YES. BEST DAY EVER.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah
deathjavu This foreboding is fa... from The internet, obviously Since: Feb, 2010
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#23: Apr 26th 2011 at 12:44:58 AM

I am totally behind that, particularly if it means I get Aondeug's cake.

mmmm, pinapple upside down cake.

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Counterclock Since: Feb, 2013
#24: Apr 26th 2011 at 12:47:53 AM

tight jeans... that was really part of the defense?

tight jeans....

just boggles the mind really.

joeyjojo Happy New Year! from South Sydney: go the bunnies! Since: Jan, 2001
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#25: Apr 26th 2011 at 1:19:31 AM

[up][up] I saw what you did there. wink

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