The Walt Disney Company has drawn criticism from both parents and child advocacy groups over the production of girls High School Musical panties with the words "Dive In" across the front. Some feel the slogan is sexually suggestive. The United Kingdom's National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has asked retailers to pull the products from their shelves.Mail Online: Outrage at High School Musical Knickers for Young Girls... (August 14, 2008)
Statement from Disney
"We are very sorry to hear that a customer is unhappy with one of our High School Musical products and apologize for any offense caused. The knickers in question were designed using our High School Musical 2 artwork, which uses the creative theme of a swimming pool, as this is a key part of the film's storyline. Unfortunately a genuine oversight was made and the text on this product was used outside the context of the swimming pool. This product will not be part of any forthcoming collections."Mail Online: Outrage at High School Musical Knickers for Young Girls... (August 14, 2008)—The Walt Disney Company Spokesperson
