Marylanders are known for their affinity with the geography of their state. You can see the outline of the funky shape all over UMD and elsewhere, on shirts, hats, jewelry, etc.
Walmart wanted in on the action. Unfortunately, something went a bit wrong.
Dear @Walmart I want to inform you that you’re selling UMD shirts with the state of Massachusetts on them. pic.twitter.com/RjzK4CdOHH
— Samantha Ficco (@Samficco) March 30, 2016
The discount chain defended themselves to the end, though.
@Samficco On the map, MA and MD are shaped somewhat similarly with the exception of that dip. Thanks for reaching out, Samantha! -Marie — Walmart (@Walmart) March 31, 2016
Not sure if they’re making a case for the shape, or trying to explain how the designers got confused.
@Samficco The state of Maryland is shaped to dip down on the right hand side which includes the word “Terps” for the team. -Marie
— Walmart (@Walmart) March 31, 2016
This further clarification didn’t help. Keep trying, Walmart.
