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olivier69 · 09-27-2006, 05:15 PM

Is it legal in the usa to wear a t-shirt with the word FUCK on it? I'm going
on a visit there and want to know if I have to censor my t-shirts.

squishypimp · 09-27-2006, 05:17 PM

sure, in the USA we have freedom of speech with allows you wear anything

olivier69 · 09-27-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by squishypimp

sure, in the USA we have freedom of speech with allows you wear anything

Ok just making sure cause I noticed you sensor those words on TV and radio..
So if I say fuck in public or have it on a t-shirt noone will punch my brains in?

Sly · 09-27-2006, 05:18 PM

Its legal, but that doesn't mean its appropriate. Depending where you are, people may complain and ask you to leave their establishment.

After Shock Media · 09-27-2006, 05:21 PM

I wear the assortment of GFY shirts all over the place.

olivier69 · 09-27-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

Its legal, but that doesn't mean its appropriate. Depending where you are, people may complain and ask you to leave their establishment.

Ok I'm not going to take any chances then... Overhere noone even looks twice but I already expected it to be a possible problem in the usa.

olivier69 · 09-27-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

I wear the assortment of GFY shirts all over the place.

Did it ever cause you problems?

notabook · 09-27-2006, 05:26 PM

It's legal, but like others have said you can be asked to leave their establishments. If you refuse they can call the police and have you arrested. Just walking on the street/other public places I doubt anything legally could be done to you.

Dvae · 09-27-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by olivier69

Is it legal in the usa to wear a t-shirt with the word FUCK on it? I'm going
on a visit there and want to know if I have to censor my t-shirts.

Why would you want to?
Maybe I'm a prude but I don't think its appropriate for most establisments.
back alley bars, redneck bars it will be OK.
Other than that look out.

It would depend on the city as well.

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Gillespie · 09-27-2006, 05:29 PM

I had a shirt that said "Platinum - Fuck em all" (styled like Metallica's album) and the only comment I got was "nice shirt" from a flight attendant.

american pervert · 09-27-2006, 05:31 PM

im not a fan of ppl who wear fuck shits, i think its tactless, but the again so are most webmasters

After Shock Media · 09-27-2006, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by olivier69

Did it ever cause you problems?

No, then again I am special.

Would take some balls to bitch to me about whats on my shirt.

Scott McD · 09-27-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olivier69

Is it legal in the usa to wear a t-shirt with the word FUCK on it? I'm going
on a visit there and want to know if I have to censor my t-shirts.

Censor your t-shirt with a "in the land of the free, i have to censor my t-shirt" sticker

fallenmuffin · 09-27-2006, 05:35 PM

Freedom of speech says I say whatever I want.. However someplaces may ask you to leave.

LarryS · 09-27-2006, 06:47 PM

it may not be illegal but it is not a good idea

After Shock Media · 09-27-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryS

it may not be illegal but it is not a good idea

Neither is being a fat ass and wearing a mini skirt or spandex but it doesnt stop them. Why should I worry about offending someone with a bad word on my shirt, heaven forbid.

stickyfingerz · 09-27-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by squishypimp

sure, in the USA we have freedom of speech with allows you wear anything

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bl4h · 09-27-2006, 06:56 PM

Youll probably get kicked out of every place you go, but its legal sure

Solid Bob · 09-27-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Neither is being a fat ass and wearing a mini skirt or spandex but it doesnt stop them. Why should I worry about offending someone with a bad word on my shirt, heaven forbid.

The voice of reason yet again. Damned "adults" getting offended or bent out of shape over meaningless text. I wear my "tasteless" clothes with pride.

drjones · 09-27-2006, 07:17 PM

I regularly wear my "Gone Fisting" shirt, and my "No you cant have a fucking cigarrette" shirt. Never heard anything but compliments.

Mainly just wear them to work or bars.. generally dont like to go to places where that humor wouldnt be appreciated wearing them.

Matt 26z · 09-27-2006, 07:17 PM

It could cause problems if the wrong person gets offended. Check out this story of a woman with a political bumper sticker that read "I'm tired of all the BUSHIT."

http://www.progressive.org/mag_mc032706

She was fined $100

aico · 09-27-2006, 07:18 PM

I saw a license plate yesterday that said "Chinga" which is Fuck in Spanish... and it's in LA, wondered how they got away with that myself, cuz I know they would never let you put Fuck on one.

xanx · 09-27-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

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Scootermuze · 09-27-2006, 07:30 PM

In 2001 a gal in a neighboring town was arrested for wearing a t-shirt with "I am the God of Fuck" on it..

She was arrested for harrassment.. The ACLU got involved and the conviction was overturned, but not before it went before the state court of appeals..

Probably cost a nice chunk o' change to win..

Funny thing was.. the cops took her home to change it and she put on a Charles Manson shirt.. which apparently was ok with the law....

Sooo... don't wear anything in a little hick town..

E$_manager · 09-27-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by squishypimp

sure, in the USA we have freedom of speech with allows you wear anything

Ha Ha Ha!

It would be easier to do such thing in PostSovietic Russia then in US.

madawgz · 09-27-2006, 08:56 PM

id like to see them try and stop someone

marketsmart · 09-27-2006, 10:03 PM

wear whatever you want...

MandyBlake · 09-27-2006, 10:50 PM

i wouldn't wear it anywhere there are kids around

CaptainHowdy · 09-27-2006, 10:52 PM

Nice question................

fetishblog · 09-27-2006, 11:21 PM

It's legal to do it, but some places do have obscenity laws, so good luck with that. If you're lucky, you'll just get a misdemeanor summons(or citation). =)

dynastoned · 09-27-2006, 11:31 PM

lol this thread is hilarious. dude wear whatever the fuck you want you wont get anything more then a dirty look in some places. never seen so many paranoid fucks in one thread.

Antonio · 09-27-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dvae

back alley bars, redneck bars it will be OK.
.

you're kidding, right? funny t-shirts with sweary words are all over the place, I don't think anybody notices them over here unless you're in a church I guess

emthree · 09-27-2006, 11:40 PM

You might get a hardtime at the airport.
Normal people dont mind, but stuck up dickheads will give you a hard time.

KustomKowgurl · 09-27-2006, 11:41 PM

Hehe...it's definitely legal...just not always appreciated. I was at a rodeo concert once where Kevin Fowler (a rowdy drunk ass Texas Country singer) was playing. A friend of mine wore one of his Tshirt that says "Kevin Fuckin' Fowler" real big across the back (People chant it at virtually every concert he has). Some woman in the row behind us was bitchin' and moanin' the WHOLE time cuz she thought it was "inappropriate and disrespectful" for her to be wearing a shirt that said that to an event where she knew children would be present. My friend told the woman (very drunkenly) to fuck off

Good times

MetaMan · 09-27-2006, 11:42 PM

my shirt says:

"fuck me in the ass with a big dick"

and i am straight.

tony286 · 09-27-2006, 11:45 PM

I wouldnt wear one at chucky cheese but you can wear it anywhere you like. Most will be oblivious anyway, people are in their own little world lol

da man · 09-28-2006, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetaMan

my shirt says:

"fuck me in the ass with a big dick"

and i am straight.

i like your style

Martin3 · 09-28-2006, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dynastoned

lol this thread is hilarious. dude wear whatever the fuck you want you wont get anything more then a dirty look in some places. never seen so many paranoid fucks in one thread.

I was thinking the same thing. These people need to get out more.

pocketkangaroo · 09-28-2006, 02:36 AM

You have nothing to worry about at all. If you go into a classy establishment, they may ask you to leave, but even then it's a stretch. You might get a few dirty looks, but nothing worse than that.

The only censorship in the US is when the President is in an area, in which case you are not allowed to protest.

I LOVE Little Brown Asses · 09-28-2006, 03:12 AM

wear it. if people complain, FUCK 'EM.

sumphatpimp · 09-28-2006, 05:28 AM

you want to wear a t shirt with FUCK on it because you want attention; yet if you get that attention you will cry.
stay home.
Terrell Owens has that gig all wrapped up.
no room for two in any country.

nico-t · 09-28-2006, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squishypimp

sure, in the USA we have freedom of speech with allows you wear anything

freedom of speech, except in the media where it's most needed

drjones · 09-28-2006, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emthree

You might get a hardtime at the airport.
Normal people dont mind, but stuck up dickheads will give you a hard time.

OHH yea that reminds me... I remember a story a while back about a woman actually being FORCED to get off a plane, because one of the passengers was offended. I think it was an anti-bush shirt with some bad words on it.

The stewardesses actually made this lady get off the plane and miss her flight, even though she said shed cover it up with a blanket or sweatshirt.

So uh... mabye re-think the airport idea.

wtf is it like to be a person that is that fucking rediculous, like that offended passenger.. I cant comprehend it.

Dvae · 09-28-2006, 09:42 AM

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Pleasurepays · 09-28-2006, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squishypimp

sure, in the USA we have freedom of speech with allows you wear anything

yeah right.

lets see how far you get with a "i'm gonna kill the president next thursday" shirt.

abadfish · 09-28-2006, 10:06 AM

I'd feel uncomfortable wearing such a shirt but would not have a problem if I saw someone else with the same shirt on. I'd bet if you are in a larger city it would not be as much of a problem as in a smaller town.

I have my collection of tshirt hell and other site shirts and I've never once gotten a complaint, but they are about my only shirts I get compliments on... so...

09-27-2006, 05:15 PM	#1
olivier69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: antarctica Posts: 52	is it legal in the usa to wear... Is it legal in the usa to wear a t-shirt with the word FUCK on it? I'm going on a visit there and want to know if I have to censor my t-shirts.

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09-27-2006, 05:18 PM	#4
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notabook Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not a Library! Posts: 9,748	It's legal, but like others have said you can be asked to leave their establishments. If you refuse they can call the police and have you arrested. Just walking on the street/other public places I doubt anything legally could be done to you. __________________

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fallenmuffin Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,170	Freedom of speech says I say whatever I want.. However someplaces may ask you to leave.

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bl4h Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,282	Youll probably get kicked out of every place you go, but its legal sure

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drjones Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 908	I regularly wear my "Gone Fisting" shirt, and my "No you cant have a fucking cigarrette" shirt. Never heard anything but compliments. Mainly just wear them to work or bars.. generally dont like to go to places where that humor wouldnt be appreciated wearing them. __________________ ICQ: 284903372

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Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	It could cause problems if the wrong person gets offended. Check out this story of a woman with a political bumper sticker that read "I'm tired of all the BUSHIT." http://www.progressive.org/mag_mc032706 She was fined $100

09-27-2006, 07:18 PM	#22
aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	I saw a license plate yesterday that said "Chinga" which is Fuck in Spanish... and it's in LA, wondered how they got away with that myself, cuz I know they would never let you put Fuck on one.

09-27-2006, 07:30 PM	#24
Scootermuze Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,513	In 2001 a gal in a neighboring town was arrested for wearing a t-shirt with "I am the God of Fuck" on it.. She was arrested for harrassment.. The ACLU got involved and the conviction was overturned, but not before it went before the state court of appeals.. Probably cost a nice chunk o' change to win.. Funny thing was.. the cops took her home to change it and she put on a Charles Manson shirt.. which apparently was ok with the law.... Sooo... don't wear anything in a little hick town.. Last edited by Scootermuze; 09-27-2006 at 07:31 PM..

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dynastoned mmm yeah! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: roseville, ca Posts: 5,061	lol this thread is hilarious. dude wear whatever the fuck you want you wont get anything more then a dirty look in some places. never seen so many paranoid fucks in one thread.

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09-27-2006, 11:41 PM	#34
KustomKowgurl Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 322	Hehe...it's definitely legal...just not always appreciated. I was at a rodeo concert once where Kevin Fowler (a rowdy drunk ass Texas Country singer) was playing. A friend of mine wore one of his Tshirt that says "Kevin Fuckin' Fowler" real big across the back (People chant it at virtually every concert he has). Some woman in the row behind us was bitchin' and moanin' the WHOLE time cuz she thought it was "inappropriate and disrespectful" for her to be wearing a shirt that said that to an event where she knew children would be present. My friend told the woman (very drunkenly) to fuck off Good times

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MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	my shirt says: "fuck me in the ass with a big dick" and i am straight.

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I wouldnt wear one at chucky cheese but you can wear it anywhere you like. Most will be oblivious anyway, people are in their own little world lol

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pocketkangaroo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8,452	You have nothing to worry about at all. If you go into a classy establishment, they may ask you to leave, but even then it's a stretch. You might get a few dirty looks, but nothing worse than that. The only censorship in the US is when the President is in an area, in which case you are not allowed to protest.

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sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	you want to wear a t shirt with FUCK on it because you want attention; yet if you get that attention you will cry. stay home. Terrell Owens has that gig all wrapped up. no room for two in any country.

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09-28-2006, 10:06 AM	#46
abadfish Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA Posts: 1,482	I'd feel uncomfortable wearing such a shirt but would not have a problem if I saw someone else with the same shirt on. I'd bet if you are in a larger city it would not be as much of a problem as in a smaller town. I have my collection of tshirt hell and other site shirts and I've never once gotten a complaint, but they are about my only shirts I get compliments on... so...