Why Tank Tops Came to Be Called 'Wife Beaters
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Tank tops were once considered undershirts, but nowadays, they're often the only shirt. But why do we call them 'wife beaters'?
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Why Are We Still Calling White Tank Tops Wife-Beaters?
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Why Do We Call It A “Wife Beater” Shirt?
Why Are We Still Calling White Tank Tops Wife-Beaters?
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