Hindus dismayed by T-shirt from Columbus company

[Red Wolf]

Hindus dismayed by T-shirt from Columbus company
By: Tim Feran - January 26, 2016 01:13 PM

Upset Hindus are urging Columbus-based apparel company Print Syndicate to end sales of T-shirts, tank tops, mugs and blankets bearing the image of Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity.

The use of the image on the merchandise is "highly inappropriate," Hindu cleric Rajan Zed said in a statement.

In particular, Zed said that Hindus strongly objected to five products marketed under Print Syndicate's brand “Look Human” that use the deity's image alongside slogans such as "Namaste Bitches" and "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe."

The deity is "highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be trivialized on consumer products with such slogans," Zed said.

Print Syndicate isn't likely to pull the merchandise, said co-founder Tanisha Robinson.

"Our products are meant to be fun, edgy and diverse, much like our customers," Robinson said. "We believe in freedom of expression, and our vast collection of popular designs reflects our brand's creative and unconventional spirit.”

Source: The Columbus Dispatch

 

[ApparentRaceTraitor]

That.....is....hilarious

 

[Thorough Pro]

The "T-Shirt" directly addresses indians

 

[dadeechi]

Don't expect a Charlie Hebdo type of attack from Hindus. You would be utterly disappointed.

At worst you would see some Shiv Sena guys painting black polish on some ones face to get some publicity for themselves

The "T-Shirt" directly addresses indians

Nope it's targeting the modern hippies . That's all. Check this song from the 70s.

 

[jetray]

Don't expect a Charlie Hebdo type of attack from Hindus. You would be utterly disappointed.

At worst you would see some Shiv Sena guys painting black polish on some ones face to get some publicity for themselves
Nope it's targeting the modern hippies . That's all. Check this song from the 70s.

Whatever happens there is already a benchmark against which comparison will be done.
Some Hindu groups behaving like Muslim fundamentalists: Javed Akhtar
src: hindu

 

[dadeechi]

Whatever happens there is already a benchmark against which comparison will be done.
Some Hindu groups behaving like Muslim fundamentalists: Javed Akhtar
src: hindu

Let me post the link for you as you cannot post yet.

http://zeenews.india.com/news/india...lim-fundamentalists-javed-akhtar_1849647.html

 

[vayuputhra]

Hindus should print christian saints in a derogatory manner on t shirts, need not beg, when they are living in glass houses they should refrain from foolish ideas.

I a matter of fact, as Jesus was an ordinary man they are celebrating the god who sent him to this earth.

 

[guest11]

Hindus should print christian saints in a derogatory manner on t shirts, need not beg, when they are living in glass houses they should refrain from foolish ideas.

Why would Hindus do such a moronic thing? Unlike some reactionary religions Sanatan dharma is neither fragile nor needs defending.

But lets low some shit up and behead someone.

 

[Tshering22]

Whatever happens there is already a benchmark against which comparison will be done.
Some Hindu groups behaving like Muslim fundamentalists: Javed Akhtar
src: hindu

Javed Akhtar is the last one you need to agree on. His selective communism is only targeted towards those who raise objections from Hindus or other faiths but will immediately remember his own religion when someone paints it wrong.

On topic:

It is not right to print such things. It could have been a simple Namaste B*tches sign with folded hands drawn or something it would be fine.

Indian faiths and cultures take their belief seriously and therefore this was wrong.

 

[Red Wolf]

Indian faiths and cultures take their belief seriously and therefore this was wrong.

Thank you for your honesty. I didn't quite understand what the provocation was but I certainly respect your beliefs. I assumed the primary objection was commercialization of a deity but I see your point.

 

[T-72M1]

lol that's pretty cool, I want one.

 

[untitled]

How come I have never heard anyone complain about Karma is a ..... expression ?

 

[Musalman]

Quite inappropriate. I know I will be offended if some one print anything like this with anything associated with Islam

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

The cleric needs to take a chill pill, there have far worse attempts like putting Hindu God images on undergarments and shoes.

No point giving attention to such attempts

Besides there are a lot of t-shirt with Jesus and funny texts

 

[Red Wolf]

lol that's pretty cool, I want one.

I was looking to get some yoga apparel and Print Syndicate stuff seem edgy. However, if people find it offensive then I don't think its appropriate for the yoga class. You are from India so you might get away with it. Here are few others:

The "T-Shirt" directly addresses indians

Fair enough. Here's the tee version: