To make or not to make?

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So it looks like I definitely will be able to go to Jo-Ann's this coming week. The next question is whether to drop by the T-shirt place and have them make up my shirt at the same time.

And the next question after that is whether this particular design should be made at all.

This is the design: http://lucky-ladybugs-lovelies.tumblr.com/post/66059143741/ginger-townsend-shirt-design-for-the-lols-i

Of course, the joke is simply in mistakenly believing that a man with a name like Ginger is a pushover. But I'm wondering if the joke would be lost because the usage of the guns would be too offensive.

Naturally, it's my shirt, I could do whatever I want, but I wouldn't want to offend anyone. And there are some places where it wouldn't be appropriate. I wouldn't want to wear it while handling my church assignment of hosting activities for the young kids, for example.

So, weighing in. Would the design likely be considered offensive?

Perhaps I'll make up a more benign option with my favorite picture of Ginger and Lou together, instead. That might be more practical all around, since I'd get more use out of it and wouldn't be concerned to wear it even to the kiddies' activities.

Comments

[yamsteapot.livejournal.com]

I don't think it's offensive; people probably just won't get it. Not knowing the background, I'd think this was more a prod to not make fun of redheads because of their tempers (and since right now people like Louis CK, who is currently the most popular comedian).

[insaneladybug.livejournal.com]

Actually, the joke has little to nothing to do with the specific character; it's me getting an extreme giggle out of a guy having a girl's name. ;) I still don't get why the character is named Ginger, especially since he's blond and not a redhead. The script even calls for him to be blond, so there was apparently never another idea in mind.

[pleasant-valley.livejournal.com]

Personally I don't find it offensive at all and I'm one of those people that hate guns. As far as I'm concerned it's clearly just a bit of fun and I'd simply view it as a cute tribute to a particular character that you like.

[insaneladybug.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :)