A Yorkshire based gift company, Boxer Gifts, is selling a fake anti-social behaviour certificate (ASBO) for "failing to give sex on demand".
The certificate says: "Failure to comply will bring serious consequences and may result in you being tied up and having rocks thrown at you."
After @nlfin posted the photo on Twitter, many people complained to the company about the certificate's sexist nature.
Appalling & triggering product by @BoxerGifts - says we will be stoned if we refuse sex.@EverydaySexism at its finest
Nic@nlfinBoxer Gifts has dismissed complaints on Twitter that the product is sexist or at all problematic.
@nlfin Thanks for your interest in our satirical product. It's a bit sexist of you though, assuming it refers to only one sex. Shame on you!
Boxer Gifts@BoxerGiftsFollow
@nlfin Thanks for your interest in our satirical product. It's a bit sexist of you though, assuming it refers to only one sex. Shame on you!
9:22 AM - 19 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
@nlfin, etal. It's a spoof. It doesn't suggest rape for failing to give sex, it suggests sending an ASBO. Don’t buy it if you don’t get it…
@nlfin, etal. It's a spoof. It doesn't suggest rape for failing to give sex, it suggests sending an ASBO. Don’t buy it if you don’t get it…
12:03 PM - 19 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Twitter users were not satisfied with Boxer Gifts' response.
@BoxerGifts @nlfin Naah, it's completely rapey. Take a step back and consider your options.
Vincent J Kenny Esq.@vincekennyFollow
@BoxerGifts @nlfin Naah, it's completely rapey. Take a step back and consider your options.
12:13 PM - 19 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
They complained that satire is not an excuse for promoting sex as compulsory.
@BoxerGifts @nlfin disgusting - what is 'unique, original and quality' about promoting idea of sex as compulsory? PS http://t.co/8VoqcMekIU
Anya Metzer@anyametzerFollow
@BoxerGifts @nlfin disgusting - what is 'unique, original and quality' about promoting idea of sex as compulsory? PS http://t.co/8VoqcMekIU
11:48 AM - 19 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Many argued that the product perpetuates rape culture.
.@BoxerGifts Ah, how hilarious to perpetuate rape culture with jokes such as your ASBO for not providing sex. Ugh, you should really get rid
Kirst@KirstenBirstenFollow
.@BoxerGifts Ah, how hilarious to perpetuate rape culture with jokes such as your ASBO for not providing sex. Ugh, you should really get rid
11:55 AM - 19 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
.@BoxerGifts @nlfin Spoof of what? That it is common for a woman who says no to sex to be raped and shamed? OH I GET IT NOW.
.@BoxerGifts @nlfin Spoof of what? That it is common for a woman who says no to sex to be raped and shamed? OH I GET IT NOW.
12:14 PM - 19 Sep 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
