Do You Consider This Offensive?

[tr1ll]

No.

 

[got2havemykicks]

this is more offensive than the shirt itself.

lol

 

[futuremd]

To me? No.

But I understand why its offensive to some so I, in this case, align with their where they're coming from.

I do think that Gap is free to make whatever shirt they want to. 

 

[jubilantoutlier]

It can be taken two ways:

Manifest Destiny: the ethnocentric idea that it was the colonial American's right and duty to conquer from sea to shining sea       OR

Manifest Destiny: "Hey man, you know that destiny you think you have? Make it happen, bro!"

If I was fully white I'd wear it with the first meaning in mind

just for lulz-factor.

Shirt isn't offensive at all though

 

[roc boy jada]

LRG made one too a while back- i didnt hear nothing about that one

Thats what I'm saying.

People pick and choose what to be offended by. Who to be offended by. And when to be offended.

Theres **** like this all around us everyday.

You can't ignore the fact that the GAP shirt is getting more attention because, well, it's made by the GAP; one of the largest clothing outlets in the world, and LRG is far from being that. Most people who walk into a GAP store probably have never heard of LRG, or have no interest in purchasing apparel made by them.

 

[lobotomybeats]

Nope, actually- i'm pretty sure its because LRG is an urban based brand, and Gap is run by white people. Its only offensive when white people do it

No, it's because no one cares about LRG anymore. LRG is the tree falling in the forest.

 

[Bert.]

LRG made one too a while back- i didnt hear nothing about that one

because Gap is a known company

 

[dmbrhs]

We are officially out of problems, as a society. That's all this means.

 

[az102]

It is offensive though. It was the slogan that gave America justification to take Native American land. Manifest Destiny was what made atrocities like the trail of tears seem okay. If there was an idea or slogan that gave justification to the oppression, enslavement or genocide of your race you would be offended.  How do you think a Native American would feel if they saw that t-shirt?  Saying “get over it” demonstrates a complete lack of compassion. Anyone on this forum would be angry if their respective race, ethnicity, or religion was insulted. 

 

[lobotomybeats]

I can see not being offended by it personally, but if you don't think this shirt is offensive you are clueless.

 

[Deleted member 37467]

People need to grow the **** up.

 

[niquefreak94]

Genocide, Hitler, Manifesto? Thats why it's offensive? If so they gotta point

 

[futuremd]

Nope, actually- i'm pretty sure its because LRG is an urban based brand, and Gap is run by white people. Its only offensive when white people do it

No, it's because no one cares about LRG anymore. LRG is the tree falling in the forest.

QFT

 

[dakingii]

Clothing giant Gap has pulled a controversial T-shirt off its warehouse shelves after outraged consumers lashed out via social media.

The simple, dark-blue T-shirt with "MANIFEST DESTINY" printed on it in stark white letters was part of the "Gap x GQ" collection, a joint effort between Gap and GQ Magazine to showcase America's best new designers.

"Unfortunately, the meaning of my 'Manifest Destiny' T shirt has been misconstrued and the sentiment behind it grossly misunderstood," McNairy posted on Twitter on Tuesday, blatantly disregarding his "survival of the fittest" quip. "I first learned of Manifest Destiny in American History in Junior High School. To me it has always meant that one could set goals, work hard, and achieve their dreams. Having the opportunity to design for the Gap was the realization of one of my dreams. This phrase and they way I used it was in no way meant to be offensive or hurtful, and I apologize to those who might have interpreted it in that manner."

"This article of clothing promotes a belief that has resulted in the mass genocide of indigenous people, and it serves to normalize oppression," wrote Dorit I, who launched the petition. "This shirt is marketed to teens and young adults, and it gives no context for the racism and inequality that persists in our society, to this day, as a result of this doctrine."

^that quote just showed me how this was offensive, he should have done more research.

 

[freeze]

i have a red manifest destiny t-shirt by LRG from a couple years back. it goes hard. people can be too sensitive sometimes. manifest destiny is a good slogan.

 

[mugen81]

I can see why it is offensive....but yet we still have Columbus day

And thanksgiving

 

[the hater boxden]

where can i buy that shirt. need one for me and my dotter

 

[runningfishy]

it was basically the slogan being used by americans while they were out there stealing land from everybody..

which is kind of ironic seeing as how they believed that the US would expand because that's how god wanted it.

thou shall not steal my ***.

a typical VH1 reality show is more offensive in portrayal of certain aspects than this shirt.

the context of the shirt is not offensive in any way shape or form. watch out though.

 

[smangalang]

not feeling it son.

 

[sundoobie]

Manifest Destiny aka the White man came, saw, and conquered! And between all that, they raped, stole, and murdered millions of Men, Women and Children because they had dark skin. Yeah nothing offensive...

 

[shoelyesses]

It is offensive though. It was the slogan that gave (white) America justification to take Native American land. Manifest Destiny was what made atrocities like the trail of tears seem okay. If there was an idea or slogan that gave justification to the oppression, enslavement or genocide of your race you would be offended.  How do you think a Native American would feel if they saw that t-shirt?  Saying “get over it” demonstrates a complete lack of compassion. Anyone on this forum (with the exception of whites) would be angry if their respective race, ethnicity, or religion was insulted. 

Had to un P.R. this qoute....

 

[stunnafasho03]

 

[kangaroobombs]

I'm Native American and I think some of my friends would be offended but it doesn't really bother me.

 

[ninjahood]

Manifest Destiny aka the White man came, saw, and conquered! And between all that, they raped, stole, and murdered millions of Men, Women and Children because they had dark skin. Yeah nothing offensive...

Gee i wonder why we still celebrate columbus day. .

 

[jhawk826]

Clothing giant Gap has pulled a controversial T-shirt off its warehouse shelves after outraged consumers lashed out via social media.

The simple, dark-blue T-shirt with "MANIFEST DESTINY" printed on it in stark white letters was part of the "Gap x GQ" collection, a joint effort between Gap and GQ Magazine to showcase America's best new designers.

"Unfortunately, the meaning of my 'Manifest Destiny' T shirt has been misconstrued and the sentiment behind it grossly misunderstood," McNairy posted on Twitter on Tuesday, blatantly disregarding his "survival of the fittest" quip. "I first learned of Manifest Destiny in American History in Junior High School. To me it has always meant that one could set goals, work hard, and achieve their dreams. Having the opportunity to design for the Gap was the realization of one of my dreams. This phrase and they way I used it was in no way meant to be offensive or hurtful, and I apologize to those who might have interpreted it in that manner."

"This article of clothing promotes a belief that has resulted in the mass genocide of indigenous people, and it serves to normalize oppression," wrote Dorit I, who launched the petition. "This shirt is marketed to teens and young adults, and it gives no context for the racism and inequality that persists in our society, to this day, as a result of this doctrine."

^that quote just showed me how this was offensive, he should have done more research.

That is exactly what I was going to say. His American History class must have been sanitized because that is not what Manifest Destiny meant even in the slightest bit.