The discourse on social media has led to a petition directed at a popular print-on-demand service to stop selling a T-shirt with the offensive slogan “Eat, Sleep, Rape, Repeat.”
For those who don't know, the phrase is a repulsive twist on the lyrics of Fatboy Slim's iconic electronic song, “Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat.” Earlier this year, a photo of a man at an airport wearing the shirt was captured and shared on several social media platforms, including Reddit and X (formerly Twitter).
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After a little research, users were able to find the shirt on the website of Tampa-based print-on-demand platform Viralstyle. The company has since removed the product from its store and claimed that it was uploaded by an outside user. Mirror reports.
However, a cursory Google search reveals that many more stores continue to sell T-shirts with the phrase. “Marketing, promoting and profiting from the sale of this 'design' is shameful,” reads a petition launched on Cambio.org.
This is not the first time the vile slogan has made headlines. In 2015, a Reddit post went viral for calling out someone who wore the item at Coachella, sparking widespread backlash.
According to the National Rape, Abuse and Incest Network, one in six women has been the victim of attempted or executed rape in the United States. More information, statistics, resources, and donation options can be found on the organization's page. website.
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