Please don't miss the butterfly tat on the neck. She doesn't want you to miss that.
I actually rather like this photo especially since there are a fair number of academically minded folks who make the argument that People of Wal-Mart merely exploits a disenfranchised, under-represented, overly-ridiculed, thoroughly authentic segment of American society. Additionally, these folks contend that laughing at those Wal-Mart shoppers is a cruel expression of hatred toward Americans who are unable to afford the niceties offered by higher-end mass market retailers like Target.
It seems to me that most academics prefer to ignore that some members of American society simply prefer to show their nether regions or fat rolls in public, just as this shopper decided to clarify her perceived social class for us all and declare her pride in that er, class. Well...cheers, I guess. Thanks for being loud and proud.
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Good grief! Someone should tell her she might not need the t-shirt to let people know!
Wow, I have not look at that site in awhile. They have quite a following...
What is concerning about the picture is that little hand pointing out of the buggy she's pushing. I can't help but wonder about the family dynamics. Maybe she doesn't mind fielding questions at home about her self marketing and what that might mean to the son or daughter with her... Bless her heart. Yes, bless her heart.
I am always shocked people don't wear pants to walmart. Those pictures are a dime a dozen on that site!
Do you remember when I told you one of my favorite "pop culture terms" was Trailer Fabulous?
Well...there you go. No further explanation needed.
HA HA HA HA HA...somethings just make me laugh...and this is just it. Thanks for a Friday laugh! Love, MG
Hey, stop making fun of my mother!
Hey I like shopping at Wal-Mart! For somethings and I don't have fat rolls or white trash tees. Though I do have to dress down a bit. ;)
I think academics have too much time on their hands!
Their feigned sympathy that the proud People of Walmart are "disenfranchised, underrepresented, ridiculed," etc. is actually pretty condescending. Maybe the People of Walmart actually like how they look. Maybe some people think neck tattoos are beautiful, and don't appreciate being looked down upon by professors with big words.
Oh my goodness, I never cease to be amazed at some things. And JDB's comment is perfect!
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HAVE MERCY!!!!
WHY? WHY? WHY? I dont get it... yes it does make me laugh.. but GAH!!! Proud to be White Trash??? Can we find this person and have them explain?
@Joyce Lau...very insightful. I think you are exactly right re: "don't like being looked down upon."
The lettering on that t-shirt is so large, you actually have to be large to wear it (does that make sense?)
Living outside of the States now I do a big Walmart shop every time I go back for a visit (to stock up on my American goodies). Last time, I brought my new French husband and he was in awe, literally in awe!
speechless.
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