# Comically Controversial Clothes The 'Skreened' Obama Can't Ban These Guns Shirt Will Spark Debates By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-05-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skreened-obama-cant-ban-these-guns-shirt References: [skreened](http://skreened.com/mericagunsandfun/obama-can-t-ban-these-guns) With recent gun control debates circling in the United States, this 'Skreened' Obama Can't Ban These Guns shirt takes a humorous approach to a serious issue. This is not the first time the topic of guns has been addressed, but with the increase in [gun violence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise) throughout the country, many believe that the only option is to ban guns. Celebrities have since voiced their opinions; some for the banning of firearms and others who feel it violates their [civil liberties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria-2). Piers Morgan, Michael Moore, Clint Eastwood and Barack Obama are among those individuals who have voiced their opinion. However, this shirt references another kind of guns: your arms. These deadly weightlifting weapons are the only "guns" that the President of the United States cannot ban. For those who love wit, [hitting the gym](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-collection) and sparking some debates, this Skreened Obama Can't Ban These Guns shirt will happily satisfy all the listed criteria. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humorous Political Apparel:** Opportunity for apparel companies to create more humorous and controversial political clothing designs to appeal to younger demographics. - **Body Positivity Clothing:** Opportunity to create clothing that embraces body positivity and empowers individuals to feel more confident in their own skin. - **Gun Regulation Satire:** Opportunity to use satire to start conversations surrounding gun control while adding humor and levity to a sensitive and serious topic. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel Industry:** Apparel companies can capitalize on the trend of humorous political apparel and create more designs to appeal to younger demographics. - **Fitness Industry:** Fitness companies can create more body positivity clothing designs that empower individuals to feel confident while working out. - **Political Commentary Industry:** Political commentators can use humor and satire to bring attention to sensitive political topics, such as gun control, while creating engagement and conversation with their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satirical Political Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Cheeky Holiday Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-stoppers.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Firearm Policy Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-gun-zones-map-tool.md) - [Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoplift-campaign.md) - [Viral Political Campaign Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-walz.md)