But a recent change to the uniform goes too far, say some servers—also known as “Hooters Girls.” And now that the eyebrow-raising rollout has gone viral, Hooters has weighed in with a response. Read on for a primer on the Hooters controversy that’s lighting up social media. RELATED: Chick-fil-A Customers Are Outraged That the Fast-Food Chain Is Doing This. At some restaurants around the country, Hooters has supplied its servers with a new uniform—and it’s skimpier than ever. NBC News reports that the shorts, which were already short by any measure, were replaced with a tinier version that looks and feels more like underwear than outerwear, according to the servers who wear them. RELATED: This Is the Least Trusted Restaurant Chain in the U.S., According to Data. In response to the move, multiple Hooters servers took to TikTok with their complaints. Some said they planned on wearing the shorts and would keep going to work. Others, whose videos got the most attention on the social platform, said they just might quit rather than go through with wearing the garments.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Skeptical about the wardrobe change, Hooters server and TikToker @ggnguyen posted a video titled, “What’s that supposed to fit?!?” In it, she holds up first the classic shorts, then shows off the teeny new garment for comparison against the caption, “Oh, I know it ain’t my new uniform shorts.” The video has been viewed over 18 million times and has more than 3 million likes. Two different companies actually operate Hooters locations: Hooters of America and The Original Hooters group. Hooters of America introduced the new shorts in its Texas locations before distributing them more widely, according to NBC News, whereas locations operating under the Original Hooters franchise still use the old version. A representative for the Original Hooters Group told NBC News that its locations “will not be changing their iconic uniform of orange shorts and white uniform tops that has made the brand universally famous.” RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. Hooters of America said its new uniforms actually resulted from a collaboration with its so-called “Hooters Girls” servers and said the look had already “received overwhelmingly favorable reviews from both Hooters Girls and customers.” But the group also told NBC News in a statement that Hooters servers would be allowed to choose which version they wear to work, and that “best fits their body style and personal image.” RELATED: Walmart Shoppers Are Outraged the Store Is Getting Rid of This.
