*Hooters had been using social media to show off new shorter, tighter booty shorts that its servers were required to wear. The servers had also taken the new garments to social media – but to complain about them being damn near “panties,” thus creating a public relations hiccup.
@lexiusxoxosoooo hooters got new panties. i mean shorts. #fyp #boyaintnowayboy #hooterstiktok #hoot #fypシ #hooters♬ original sound – Pain
Some employees took to TikTok and compared the old shorts with the new ones, showing that they are visibly shorter and ride higher on the hip, much like underwear. One server suggested that the new uniform made “half the Hooters girls want to quit.”
That employee followed up with a more recent TikTok claiming that after her initial video went viral, the CEO of Hooters contacted her to tell her she can wear the old shorts. That TikTok has more than 31 million views.
Commenters on another TikTok had logistical concerns, like “Where does the wonananana go?” and “Praying you don’t fart wearing those.”
@sick.abt.itlove my job but dont love wearing undies to work ☠️ #hootersgirl @Kirsten 🙂
@ggnguyenwhat’s that supposed to fit?!? #hooterstiktok #hooter #hootersgirl #StudentSectionSauce
The shorts were apparently rolled out to Hooters in Texas, and then locations in other states, in the last month. The Original Hooters Group, which operates franchises in Manhattan, Chicago, and Tampa Bay, told NBC it will not be requiring employees to wear the new shorts. Hooters of America, LLC, which operates in Texas, Oklahoma, and several other states, rolled out the new uniform. In a statement to NBC, it said “These uniforms have been worn for months in several Texas markets and have received overwhelmingly favorable reviews from both Hooters Girls and customers.” But in a follow-up statement on Saturday, Hooters of America claimed that employees can now “determine which style of shorts best fits their body style and personal image.”
Not all employees complained. Some said the shorter shorts brought them more tips.
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