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"Do better": Customer calls out Champion's line at Target for truly awkward fro…
"I truly did not understand where this was going until you put them on."
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Viral "Vagina Pants" from Target and Champion Spark Outrage and Amusement
Target and Champion Face Backlash Over Controversial Sweatpants Design A recent video posted by Dr. Marcy Crouch, a pelvic floor physical therapist known as @thedowntheredoc, has ignited a social media firestorm, drawing widespread attention to a pair of Champion sweatpants sold at Target. The video, which has amassed over 3.4 million views, showcases a design flaw that has been described by many as "unflattering" and "inappropriate." In the viral clip, Dr. Crouch holds up the beige sweatpants, pointing out a prominent center pleat and additional pleats on either side. She expresses her astonishment, stating, "Somebody... I would like to know why Champion at Target [made] a center pleat." She then tries on the pants, demonstrating how the design creates a visual resemblance to female anatomy, leading to a "camel toe" effect. "When I'm talking to you, this is what you see," she remarks, highlighting the awkward appearance. The video quickly prompted a deluge of comments from viewers, many sharing Dr. Crouch's disbelief and amusement. One user commented, "That’s a major design flaw!" while another quipped, "It’s like a product you’d see on an SNL commercial." The sentiment was largely critical of the design, with comments like "Listen Target, READ MY LIPS… 'Do better'!" and "Proof that this design was never tried on by an actual person." The incident has led to calls for greater attention to product testing and design inclusivity within the fashion industry. Neither Target nor Champion have yet issued a public statement regarding the controversy.
