Gen Z loves the 'wife beater' tee — but they're canceling the name
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Widely used to describe a white tank, the "wife beater" top has been rebranded by wearers as a "wife pleaser" to remove the violent connotations of its prior name.
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Gen Z Cancels 'Wife-Beater' For 'Wife-Pleaser' Name For Tanks Tops - Florida Jolt
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Gen Z loves the 'wife beater' tee — but they're canceling the name
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Gen Z has rebranded 'wife beaters' to 'wife pleasers' to make it less triggering
Why Gen Z wants to rename the 'wife beater' singlet