Controversy has reared its ugly head over, what some are deeming as, a suggestive undergarment from High School Musical apparel collection.

The undergarment in question is a pair of panties for children that has the phrase “Dive In” written across the front. The phrase refers to a line in the movie that is said as kids dive into a pool. However, some parents and watchdogs of good taste see putting a phrase such as that on children’s underpants as something inappropriate. Those who have a problem with the garment also site that people who buy the underpants are being deceived because the phrase cannot be seen on the garment until it has been removed from the package.

In an interview published in New York Magazine, a spokesperson for Asda, the company that manufactures the controversial kid’s underwear explains that there was no harmful intent and that Disney, the producers of High School Musical, gave its approval of the item. Disney has since ceased the manufacture and sale of the item.

“It was completely innocent and certainly not meant to cause any offense to customers,” said the spokesperson. “However we will now consider our next steps in relation to the small number of items remaining on sale.”

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