I can see that they were trying to be clever but its probably not in the best taste and could do with a bit of a rethink.

She probably could have gone with a more suitable name.

The brilliance of our Australian culture is diversity, it means people view things differently. I had to read this a couple of times and think it could be better. But I understand how it becomes a talking point.

I can see why people wouldn’t like this name- I didn’t like it the second I saw the picture. I understand that is not what she was getting at but I think it is still a poor choice of words for a slogan.

Wow! My first thought was… that’s not okay. But when you understand the context and the additional writing on the window… it makes more sense. However, you need to see it all to understand the context. Such a shame when the owner is clearly wanting to support anti-domestic violence and support the local services for domestic violence victims.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 06 Nov 2018 , 6:39 am

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  Exactly! It is context and the additional information.

Clearly a poor decision as evidenced by the backlash.

Why are people complaining about the name now. The shop has been there for a year and no-one seemed to mind the name before.

Had she left “Wife” out of the business name it would have been ok as we know that fish can be battered via a recipe.
I’m surprised there wasn’t questions asked when the business name was registered with the appropriate Govt. Dept.

I would probably chose a different name when you actually think about it.

I didn’t think it was referring to domestic violence….

People in this world are becoming a pack of sooks and everything offends them. I am getting a bit sick and tired of it all. Stop being a pack of big sooks.

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  • • mom19782016 replied
    • 05 Nov 2018 , 9:25 pm

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  It’s getting to the point where you can’t open your mouth without offending someone. Having said that, I read the business’ name and had a bit of a laugh knowing that it was poking fun but not poking fun at the same time about a serious issue in Australia. Anything to raise awareness and keep it on the forefront of people’s thinking can’t be a bit thing really can it?

The name is pretty clever actually, but in this day and age, it’s probably politically incorrect to use it and I can see how some would find it offensive.

While I was growing up we used to call these Wog Shop’s because most were owned by immigrant’s,I think this name is quite clever.Cheer’s Krusty.

People need to chill out & stop being politically correct. This world is becoming so offended at everything & nothing that it won’t be long before people will be to scared to talk to other people with different views on life.

No I dont find offensive. When I first read the business name. I literally thought that the batter they use is homemade from the wife. So it would of of be offensive about women being in the kitchen not about domestic violence..
I dont she is trying to promote DV in a bad way I think she is trying to create awareness. And even though there is bad negativity about her business name but in a way she is raising awareness of DV.

I love a laugh as much as the next person but I do think this one is in poor taste

I like the name nothing wrong with it her shop she can name it without people bitching.

I think a better name could have been chosen. Using the term ‘battered wife’ does trivialise and normalise it – therefore making it somewhat acceptable. Domestic violence should NEVER be viewed as trivial, normal or acceptable.

Not a great name regardless of what she was intending but probably better things to protest about.

Hmmm, when I first read the sign, I have to admit, my thoughts were the opposite of what the shop owner was hoping to portray. I can see where the confusion comes in. At least it’s not meant in a bad way