Maiden, a U.K. purveyor of stationery, tote bags and other cute knick-knacks, has gotten into the Olympics spirit, selling a series of humorous Olympic-themed products. The highlight of the collection? A cheeky canvas bag that reads, "I'm Renting My Flat To A Fat American Family."
Which isn't to say that American fans visiting London for the 2012 Olympics this week are necessarily overweight. But the £15.00 tote bag is amusing nonetheless.
At least we think it is. Do you find the dig at Americans bothersome? Check out the "America family" bag, as well as two other funny designs, below... and if you're so inclined, pick one up at Maiden.com.
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BTW The Brits are the FATTEST that side of the Atlantic. The only reason that they are slightly behind America is because their food sucks to the point where most of it is unedible to the rest of the world.
Karl_Balk: BTW The Brits are the FATTEST that side of the
So I guess the next time the Olympics is in the USA, Americans can make/sell totes to read "I'm renting my house to a British family with horrible teeth."
Works for me.
MrBrewskiSays: So I guess the next time the Olympics is in
And all of you Brits are probably just "naturally smelly, with bad breath".....who are we to judge??? we can lose weight ....you brits will always be ugly inside and out!!!
T_K1973: And all of you Brits are probably just "naturally smelly,
I'm sure the Brits would find it equally amusing if the American visitors were all sporting totes emblazoned with, "I rented an overpriced flat from a snooty British family with bad teeth".
aaronburr: I'm sure the Brits would find it equally amusing if
Couldn't this fall under their hate speech laws? "Expressions of hatred toward someone on account of that person's colour, race, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origin, religion, or sexual orientation is forbidden. Any communication which is threatening, abusive or insulting, and is intended to harass, alarm, or distress someone is forbidden. The penalties for hate speech include fines, imprisonment, or both."
Keyword nationality.
I understand it is in jest. Doesn't bother me. But I remember reading about their law awhile ago in a discussion on the BBC, and thought hmm, they have some pretty tight restrictions there, how'd this get a pass.
cliveklg: Couldn't this fall under their hate speech laws? "Expressions of
The French are ugly and they smell how I'd imagine people from a third world country would smell. The French can't talk either....every country has their problems.
Wintersoldier7020: The French are ugly and they smell how I'd imagine
Mock not people who buy that tote. Americans may be fatter, but in Europe, the British are the fattest nation, and catching up to Americans in the plus sized sweep stakes.
Most people in Europe are very friendly, but every once in a while, I've been in a place where Americans' money is welcome, but Americans aren't. We might as well drop our money by the door in a box and go away. The people would be happier.
Bruisersmom: Mock not people who buy that tote. Americans may be
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Posted: 07/23/2012 1:27 pm Updated: 07/24/2012 10:03 am