Hooters Employees Go Viral After Complaining About The New Scandalous Uniforms

Hooters is back in the spotlight, and this time it is not for wings, sports, or the familiar orange uniforms. The chain’s new employee shorts have sparked a wave of reactions online, with many people saying the updated look pushes the dress code even further than before. That detail has not stopped the debate, though, especially as workers share their thoughts and social media fills up with comparisons and criticism.

The new shorts have clearly struck a nerve, and the reactions keep getting louder.

The Hooters company has come out with new uniforms for the employees to wear, but it didn't get the response they expected.

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Hooters was first opened in 1983.

The main selling feature of the restaurant is the "Hooters Girls," who are the waitresses that have the "Hootie the Owl" on their shirts.

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A lot of Hooters Girls were showing off the new shorts on their social media.

Hooters Girls from all over the world are posting on their social media and TikToks about how they feel regarding the new uniform. Since this garnered so much attention, Hooters eventually issued a statement saying that the new uniforms will be optional.

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Lexi, a Hooters worker, talks about the uniform and how she feels.

Lexi was asked how she felt about the Hooters uniforms, and this is what she said.

“I was self-conscious at first since I have a smaller chest and don’t look like the average Hooters girl, but what I lack in the front, I make up for in the back.”theflathootersgirl

A lot of the girls were not happy, and they said they weren't fans of wearing "underwear" to work.

Hooters issued a statement in response, saying, "As we continue to listen and update the image of the Hooters Girls, we are clarifying that they have the option to choose from traditional uniforms or the new ones. They can determine which style of shorts best fits their body type and personal image."gracie.herrick

The company also stated that this decision was made with the help of some Hooters girls.

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The company luckily issued a statement supporting the opinions of their workers.

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Many of them are comparing these new shorts to underwear.

Here are some quotes: "Love my job but don’t love wearing undies to work" and "Soooo Hooters got new panties. I mean shorts."

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Lexi told us more.

Lexi elaborated, saying, “I felt like Hooters girls actually had a voice in what they wanted to wear. A lot of people believe that the girls already knew what the shorts looked like, but actually, they didn’t.

We were just informed that we were getting new shorts; that’s all. We were all surprised when the package came in and we saw the shorts.

I also feel like if it weren’t for all the TikToks, then the policy wouldn’t have changed, but hey, shout out to Hooters for listening to how their Hooters girls felt and for making the change.”

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This isn't the first time that Hooters has been criticized for their decisions and how they handle their dress code.

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The new shorts quickly became the main topic of conversation.

This is similar to the friend who insulted my outfit and expected me to foot the bill.

Here come the comments.

castrophysics

Problem solved.

Vlad_Stakeumms

Exactly, this definitely isn't okay.

MyMindsEye924

Someone definitely should look into this.

Venntive

The company cannot force a female to dress more sexy.

TheBrian_Gagon

Personal opinions.

ErinDusty

What a world that we live in.

NelStamp

Yep, figured that this is how this would go.

SeanaLyn

There are bigger problems in the world.

getapanda707

They do have a right to express how they feel about these decisions being made.

LiseThistle

This is a great comparison.

k_tea_cat

Exactly, they are not the same.

ThatJediScum

Hooters definitely is a character.

soverignann

They have a say, and the company should listen to their employees.

pandm101

Hooters has been trending for a reason that I think nobody expected, because who would've thought that they'd make Hooters shorts any shorter than they already were? Employees definitely have an opinion about this, and luckily, Hooters responded.

What do you think about Hooters' new uniform and how it was all handled?

Wait, read how someone refused to pay after a friend criticized their outfit at a fancy restaurant.