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Is High School Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt With Word ‘Bumps’ Inappropriate?

Arizona high school cheerleaders, like many donning pink and wearing breast cancer awareness slogans this month, created a t-shirt of their own. But the administration is saying they cannot wear the shirts as the message is “objectionable.”

The pale pink shirts of the Gilbert High School cheer team bear the slogan “Feel for Lumps, Save Your Bumps.” It’s a slogan that the cheer booster club president said was deemed more “high school appropriate” compared to others, like “Save the Tatas.”

Watch the local ABC affiliate’s report:

The Arizona Republic reports the girls had planned to wear the shirts at a Friday night football game to raise money for the cause and Principal J. Charles Santa Cruz said they could wear the shirts but needed to cover up the “Save Your Bumps” part:

“When we start combining those words and trying to be cute, I was concerned how it would impact the student body if it were worn for a prolonged period of time,” Santa Cruz said.

Gilbert High junior Natalie was reported as saying they believed the shirts didn‘t say anything a doctor wouldn’t say. The high schoolers note that other team or club t-shirts they have seen allude to sexual references, a reference they don’t believe is associated with their shirt. Arizona Republic has more:

The girls also said they have seen Gilbert High choir shirts with the words, “I’d hit that,” referring to a note. Santa Cruz said the shirts were worn last year and he advised the choir teacher the shirts were inappropriate and shouldn’t be worn.

The cheerleaders also said they’ve seen Gilbert High American sign-language club shirts said, “I’m good with my hands.” Another breast-cancer awareness shirt they’ve seen is “Save second base.”

“What’s the difference?” said Natalie, referring to their shirt. “This (the saying) isn’t even sexual.

A similar ban was enacted last year in school districts across the country against bracelets being worn by high school students with the phrase “I (heart) boobies.” Gilbert High was one of these schools.



[h/t USA Today]

Comments (84)

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  • cyclops
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:12am

    All I can do and say is LMAO………………..Funny…….

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    • Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:00pm

      surprised someone has not used the Barney Fife , Nip it Nip it Nip it in the fight to save the bumps and tatas. Get it, Nip? Either way, they must be saved…I think the shirt is fine….

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    • rcw_68
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 4:20pm

      I could think of alot worse things to say…..like….

      Give a “Fitty”, to save a titty.

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    • Pigpen
      Posted on October 17, 2011 at 8:55pm

      Give a Sh!1, Rub a T!t?

      But yeah, you “freethinkers” here are probably right about there being no chance it will snowball out of control if allowed into a High School dress code…

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  • nuttyvet
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:52am

    They are just breasts. Believe it or not, they are not sexual. As men, we are hardwired to like them (has something to do with finding a mating partner – oh no science!) Also, it is hysterrical that on TV, we blur out butts! Everone has a butt and there is someone out there who thinks it is inappropriate to see someone elses. We’re such wierd creatures!

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    • Pigpen
      Posted on October 17, 2011 at 8:58pm

      What? Seriously, NUTTYVET, are you trying to be sarcastic or something? Or was it your job to actually SPRAY the Agent Orange over there? Breasts aren’t sexual? Seriously? And what, pray tell, was the motivation behind the dastardly conspiracy to “program” Western men to see the innocent T&A as sexual?

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  • BuckHunter
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:43am

    I see this breast cancer awareness stuff everywhere I look anymore. I think it’s great that there is concern for this unfortunate disease. But where are the ribbons and slogans for colon cancer? Why aren’t there brown ribbons on cars that say “save the buttholes”? The ball players could run around wearing brown shoes and brown gloves! What I’m getting at is, there seems to be a lot of support for breast cancer and very little for other cancers. Makes me wonder if all these people really care about breast cancer or do they just think boobies are cool! And no, I don’t think that the t-shirt is very appropriate for school kids.

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    • kralspaces
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:25am

      There are over 200 different types of cancer (www.cancer.org) but breast cancer is getting most of the attention. I wonder why? My wife still has her bumps that even have names.

      Here’s the right question I would be asking. Where are those T-shirts made?

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    • USAMama
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:11pm

      I agree, breast cancer is terrible and I am glad to see people aware and money raised to combat it, however I do think it’s more of a fad in many cases. All cancer is bad, and there are many types far more deadly and far less treatable that don’t get nearly the same attention.

      I am not against the campaign though, every bit helps and if they find a cure for one cancer it could be a breakthrough for all cancers. I guess if you have to use tacky slogans and sexual innuendoes to get people‘s attention these days that’s just a sign of the time and culture we live in today.

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    • veracity79
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:13pm

      Sorry, not appropriate, I get the message but think about it from a high school perspective, ‘feel for lumps’ uhh…what do you suppose the next problem will be there? C’mon, we were all high schoolers at one time, us girls knew what was on the boys minds most of the time. ;) I wouldn’t allow my daughter to wear it, it invites the obvious. With that said, I agree, where are the slogans for testicular cancer, colon cancer, etc etc? It’s called Feminism. My grandmother died from breast cancer, it’s something as I get older that I am very much aware of, but I don’t paste pink ribbons on my car. I don’t esteem that particular cancer above any other, they are all devastating.

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  • hifi74
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:18am

    The love of my life a few years ago went through a double mastectomy, as such she also has two teen girls who may one day have to deal with the same problem. I also have a young daughter of my own. And I would much prefer an honest and open discussion about topics like this. If that means sayings like this to get people’s attention then so be it. Really we have much bigger issues to worry about then wether or not “feel for lumps, save your bumps” is offensive or inappropriate. I say let em wear the shirts! What’s the worst that happens, someone pays attention? Save the tatas.

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    • sissykatz
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:47am

      HIFI

      Glad the love of your life at least found the problem. My mom had Cancer in both breast but at
      different times. I think the T-shirt is fine, In fact I thought it very tame. I think the awareness is
      wonderful, I would bet also they are many girls that have already experienced this with their
      Mom. What a horrible disease but if caught early can be a like saver. I see nothing wrong with
      the shirts. Even more tame than I was expecting for H.S. at least it doesn’t say “EFFIN” Bumps”

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  • Polwatcher
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:02am

    Some people use sexually suggestive language in front of their little kids all the time. Others like to let little tykes just be little tykes and not have them trying to figure out the latest adult double ententre.

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  • Dahart
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:48am

    For the love of god! These people need to get over themselves.
    If you are reading more into this t-shirt then what was intend …..Then you must be the Perv.

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    • MARCH4HIM
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:33am

      Are you talking about the same kids,
      …………..adult …… school kids……
      sounds like a ………oxymoron…to me
      yea… they would never…. take that slogan.. out of context…
      or make fun of it…. teenagers are so mature…

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  • FASTCOMPANY
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:40am

    Our progressive education system loves to sexualize children. Also, not sure who the money is going to but if everyone recalls Breast Cancer Awareness Fund recently gave Planned Parenthood a large monetary donation. Guess they dont really need the money.

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  • RIChris
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:33am

    These tee shirts are deemed ‘cute’ and ‘funny’. Breast cancer is neither. An alternative would be for these juvenile teachers and parents to teach these snarky kids about the seriousness of deadly diseases and instill compassion and respect for the sufferers of same.

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    • rangerp
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:40am

      there is no way in the world that my daughters would wear this.

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    • RAS
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:32am

      These tee shirts are neither “cute” or “funny” and it’s not about “(teaching) these snarky kids about the seriousness of deadly diseases and instill compassion and respect for the sufferers.” The pink ribbon logo has become a symbol of the Koman Foundation having taken funds given them in good faith for cancer research and diverting a significant part of them to Planned Parenthood to further abortion on demand.

      They will tell you that Planned Parenthood does breas cancer screening, but according to a story posted on The Blaze on March 30, 2011, they arent. Go to http://www.theblaze.com/stories/pro-life-group-exposes-planned-parenthood-mammogram-corruption/ for the story and a video.

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  • let us prey
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:31am

    I bet the gang inspired clothing [colors] get a pass though. I am also willing to bet that you can wear your pants with your undies hanging out too.

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  • Mapache
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:41am

    How about for the boys a T shirt which says, “Feel the nutts Save your butt.” Testicular cancer is important too.

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 7:31am

      If I were to be offended by that. I would simply exercise my right as an American, to look away.
      End of problem.

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    • USAMama
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:16pm

      Oh my, hahahahahaha!!!! That’s funny!

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  • TxMadMac
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:25am

    While these people in control are against these amusing shirts, they probably are in full support of the young adults in NY urinating, deficating, fornicating and doing drugs on the sidewalks. The liberal mind that has control of your child is scary !

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  • jcannon98188
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 4:06am

    I used to have a “I <3 Boobies" bumper sticker on my car. Everyone loved it, even people at my church thought it was funny. Obviously this is just a fun way to raise awareness for the issue. It would be entirely different if my bumper sticker was just exclaiming a love for breasts, but its not, its raising awareness about breast cancer, and all proceeds from the sticker went to breast cancer research funding.

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    • The_Almighty_Creestof
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:04am

      Am I the only one that thought the back looked like a woman bent over with her legs crossed and her spilling on the ground on either side?

      If so, I need to lay off the rum for a while.

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  • Survivor101
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 3:17am

    BLUF (bottom line up front)….I think most of you have taken your eye off the ball. Education, not cute t-shirts regardless of the cause, should be our focus in high schools. Again – promoting social programs instead of promoting critical thinking. There are thousands of medical issues out there – imagine a “stick it below and save your hole” campaign for prostate cancer awareness. They should just stick to reading, writing and arithmetic.

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    • loriann12
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 6:29am

      With a government that doesn’t want to teach self-examination, are you kidding? this government (I should say this administration) doesn’t want to teach self-examination techniques to detect breast cancer. My mom was an OB/GYN nurse since I was in about the 5th grade. I’ve known since I had “bumps” how to do a self exam. I had a functional cyst at the age of 17 that scared the daylights out of me. But because I knew cancer wasn’t supposed to hurt, and wasn’t smooth, I just watched it for one cycle and it was gone. We need education for our girls at a young age, too. Most boys don’t get prostate cancer at a young age, and it’s not a self exam. Your comment doesn’t apply.

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  • Arc
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 2:48am

    How about dispensing with the “politically correct ”, “up tight”, “ ” prudish approach” to something that can save lives. The girls are simply trying to help other girls with awareness of the problem.
    If you keep your mind in the gutter there isn’t much room down there to expand your medical horizons. Lets get over a 19th century approach to the human body and just maybe we can save a life.

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  • Smokey_Bojangles
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:52am

    And the Cheer leaders wear Burkas?

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  • KangarooJack
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:48am

    Local fundraiser promotes Breast Cancer Bras. One of which says “Save the Ta Ta’s”

    A good cause gone wrong? Personal choice. I think it’s just plain stupid as I would discipline my kids if they said that.

    Most women I know that have had Breast Cancer, just want support and friendship. They also want to know that after surgery, their spouse/lover will still view them as sexy. That’s plain speak people. You can strum it up all you want, but the truth is. I don’t really want to die just yet. I’d rather not be viewed as a victim NOR survivor…just as me. Yep, everybody’s been great, wish you would quit bringing me your hair clippings and the truth is. Chemo wears me out, what I would really like is a good nights sleep and flowers in the morning.

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    • loriann12
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 9:29am

      Amen. Try being 5 months out of chemo and then having to totally take care of a husband who broke his leg in a motorcycle accident. I‘m blessed with a caring church family or I’d never get through it. Some things you don’t even think of…like one friend is transporting my son to and from school for me so I don’t have to get out and drive twice a day. I won’t donate to Susan G. Komen anymore after finding out how much they donate to Planned Parenthood. If you want to support Breast cancer, find a survivor or someone going through treatment and support them. Donate crocheted/knitted/homemade hats to a cancer treatment center. Donate little pillows that go between the seatbelt and the wearer so the belt doesn’t hurt where you just had a breast removed.

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  • eat-more-bacon-USA
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:45am

    Gross.

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  • scoter
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:37am

    Fox news had gone down. They need Glenn back. Gerado is a full of ****. Iwill never watch him anymore. If he on i will trund the TV off. Fox should get him off.

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    • football lady
      Posted on October 16, 2011 at 8:00pm

      Don’t like “Save the Ta Ta’s either. It trivializes the disease IMHO. Pink has been overdone for this cause and I wonder how much is spent on marketing by the CEO of the Komen Foundation, and how much she makes. How much does she give to Obama’s campaign from the $$ she gets from donations.

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  • Damage6
    Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:02am

    Cruz is a putz. The shirts are cute and for a very worthy cause. I’d have no problem with my teenage daughter wearing one.

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  • The BRAIN
    Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:49pm

    I think the point is “Why do they find it necessary to treat GRADE SCHOOLERS like adults with early sex education and free condoms and yet decide high school students can’t pick their own nutrition and handle some relatively harmless innuendo?” We need to be a LOT more PERSONALLY involved in our schools. Any attempts to keep the taxpaying public OUT should be regarded as suspect and hostile.

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    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 1:04am

      In the school district where I live, the administration & school board often talk about “transparency.“ More like ”trans parent see” — i.e, beyond the sight of parents.

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  • Secular Conservative
    Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:41pm

    What do you propose, Scott/Glenn, that our male students all wear neck ties and take shop classes and our female students all wear dresses and take home ec classes? Get a friggin grip. Breast cancer t-shirts with ‘bumps’ isn’t “destroying the moral fabric of America”. Good grief. How about you focus on actual news worthy items and leave the ridiculous “moral” crap to your Sunday services, huh?

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    • LinkedIn G
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:04am

      Neck ties and shop classes don’t mix … that’s unsafe

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  • 82dAirborne
    Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:36pm

    This is what people worry about? I can tell you, without a doubt, high school boys do not need a tee shirt to make them think about bumps on high school girls!!

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:52pm

      Amen. I remember my high school days, and a tyrannical mother who would slap me silly each time she even thought I was thinking of girls.

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    • 82dAirborne
      Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:55pm

      @Snow – I was in a constant state of “slap!!”

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    • 82dAirborne
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:20am

      When my son was about three he got in the habit of throwing temper tantrums. I am sure he thought he was winning. I can assure you in the end the adults made the decisions.

      P.S. He now has a family of his own and serves in the 82nd Airborne Division just like his “out of touch, old fashioned: father did. Funny how that works sometimes……….

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  • R0bespierre
    Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:36pm

    Yeah that’s cool Blaze, talk about this very important controversy.

    We’ll be outside tearing down the economic oligarchy.

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    • 82dAirborne
      Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:39pm

      How are things at the bankrupt HuPo??

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    • R0bespierre
      Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:45pm

      I’ve never really read the Huffington Post, aside from the random article I’m occasionally directed towards. I do wonder how they’ve fared ever since the woman who ran them became in charge of the Blaze.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:51pm

      @Robepierre — either you are a Stalinistic or Leninistic useful idiot by choice, a troll, a progressive or all three. The matter here is that the progressives are using this matter as one more situation to gain yet more and more control and power over the daily lives of everyone…indoctrinate the youth coming up with progressive propaganda paranoia garbage and you try to change the nation.

      Thankfully more and more people are on to you and your style of insane ideology and we will win in the end.

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    • Ben__Franklin
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:04am

      Huff’in Puff…LoL…. She is a pure Capitalist feigning a Lefty Progressive to get their money. The useful idiots of the Progressives are nothing but tools to generate money to make their masters even richer. They are “anti-capitalist” yet they use capitalism to make themselves supper rich. You Libturds think Soros got rich on socialist economy? You think Michael Moore, Rosanne Bar, Nazi Piglosi, Harry Reid, President Odumbo, and all the other hollyweird crowd got rich on a socialist economy. Hell, Soros made is billions on Wallstreet you useful idiots. You notice Soros is not sharing the wealth or paying is fair share yet you worship at his feet along with all his ilk.

      Just like the two useful idiot protesters on Wallstreet today were interviewed and the first ones whine was the fact we need to create jobs – there are not enough jobs! and then the second one starts whining about Corporations and how they are greedy and need taken down. So they want jobs but no corporations to provide them jobs…..Wow!

      Here is a clue, quit whinning, get job, and better yourself. No one else is responsible for your sorry arse, and I am not going to subsidize your poor decisions and laziness.

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    • R0bespierre
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:06am

      Anarchist with Marxist tendencies? Marxist with anarchist tendencies? I’ve never really been able to decide. The vein of “socialism from below” is the important part, I suppose.

      At any rate, I seriously doubt that this is part of some progressive plot to indoctrinate students, unless you think that students are either A) unaware what breasts are or B) won’t come up with more raunchy terminology in private on their own. I think this is just sensationalist faux-outrage that serves no real purpose and isn’t newsworthy. Not everything’s a plot by us, you know.

      By the way – I‘m not sure it’s a fair assessment to say we’re on the decline judging by the quickly growing occupations. I wouldn’t write us off just yet, comrade.

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    • 82dAirborne
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:08am

      @Ben__Franklin

      I wonder how much Georgie is spending on attorneys to try to avoid the ONE BILLION dollar tax bill.

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    • Californiasodbuster
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:12am

      Maximilien pierres robe
      You are not doing jack schitt, your like a yappy little dog trying to chew my pant leg.
      Try and become a functioning citizen of society, you would not make a pimple on a real americans ass.

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  • monkeymom
    Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:31pm

    I say much ado about nothing. I think they are cute.

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    • 82dAirborne
      Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:38pm

      Agreed.

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    • Dougral Supports Israel
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 4:24am

      I agree also. The school makes it worse by treating such T-shirts as contraband. Just let them be worn and let the girls tell the “tee hee” boys to grow up.

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  • TheVoice1
    Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:28pm

    High school boys will have a field day with the girls wearing these shirts “feel for lumps” dah

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    • Ben__Franklin
      Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:06am

      Should have said, “Feel my bumps while doing my rump”. Now that would have made it past the school minders.

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