Today, my honey proudly wore his new "Rock N Roll Revival" T-shirt to work. We had attended this week's Cincy show and I had picked this one out just for him. Everyone at work had known about us going to the show because we
had been talking about it for months. Other co-workers had also attended. So when he wore his shirt, of course the topic of conversation was about the concert and the shirt. Many people commented that they liked the shirt.
As the morning progressed, he was pulled aside by a supervisor and was told he would either have to clock out for
an hour and go home(a 45 minute one way drive) to change the shirt or turn the shirt inside out. Apparently some co-workers (who shall remain nameless) had complained that the shirt was offensive to them.
It seems the "Rock Angels" wearing thong bikini bottoms on the flipside of the shirt were showing too much tush
for their liking. He continued to work as no one had relieved him. Soon the "word" spread throughout the warehouse.
Co-workers began to drop by his station to offer their support or take a look to see what all the fuss was over.
Not long after, the supervisor reappeared and relieved him of his duties long enough for him to turn the shirt inside out.
More visits by co-workers. Some joked that they more offended by the ugly seams and the tags sticking out the back. Someone was even taking a poll! Others were more concerned about what's next? Controversial tattoos
must be covered at all times? Someone suggested getting some yellow duct tape and cutting out little bikini
bottoms to give more coverage.
Later in the day, a roundtable discussion had been planned. Employees are tapped to attend a meeting to discuss
company issues with the operations manager. The two of us were tapped to be on the panel. Needless to say the
"Kid Rock" T-shirt controversy became a topic of discussion. Bottom line was they win, we lose. Back to work!
I think we should be judged by the quality of the work we do and not by appearances. Sometimes too much is made of a little thing Go Kid Rock. And I like that he is causing discussion even when he is not right there!!!!
Well.... we sure do have our share of those people here.
There's always that ONE that is offensive by everything, and that ONE usually doesn't have a sense of humor of any kind.
Pushing peoples buttons? That's my specialty!!! lol
I should have added that similar attire/depictions have been displayed by others and no one complains. They don't normally send out the fashion police to monitor adherence to the dress code but if a complaint is made, then they're obligated to act on it. Of course this is
understandable but my honey likes to push people's buttons anyway!
On the same day someone was wearing a "Johnny Cash" flipping off T-shirt. That was OK.
Unless you work on the line for one of the big 3, I can't imagine a workplace accepting it. They might not even allow any more. It's not that I disagree with the shirt, but the workplace probably is not the best place to wear attire bearing half naked women. Just my opinion....
well..... better that than the ones so offended filed a sexual harrassment suit. Jeez!
...unless you're a plumber!
I hear ya. lol It's sad to say in this day and age that we either over think. Well we tend to over JUDGE. lol But like any other place. lol There's always rules.
I sort of think it would be common sense not to wear such a thing to work, but then again, If I wore a T shirt to work I would get sent home..
They were probably jealous and getting turned on at work! LOL
No half naked ladies in the work place?!! Who woulda thunk it?!!
~rolls eyes~