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Failed attempts at politically correct toys
There is some strong language at the link, so don’t click if you’re easily offended, but sometimes you wonder “What the hell were they thinking???” An Obama sock monkey toy, who thought that was a good idea?
Cracked.com: 7 Hilariously Failed Attempts at Politically Correct Toys
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UPDATE: Now Time Magazine is getting in the act: Top 10 dubious toys
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Cross-posted between Random Fate and The Moderate Voice.
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4 Responses to “Failed attempts at politically correct toys”
What no pole dancing doll?
http://www.parentdish.com/2009/08/31/next-up-a-…
Hi – just here to see if my compatriots will join me to continue our discussion on social evolution…that post is about to go off the page.
Hey tidbits, looks like we never got around to finishing that conversation, but I think we will have opportunities in the near future. These issues never lie long undiscussed.
Anyway, did you take a look at the subject of this post? Incredible in two ways: first, the jaw-dropping stupidity of the companies that designed these toys, and second, the jaw-dropping racism of the commenters. Wow! We could have won “racism bingo” in the first 10 comments, I think.
Hi roro -
Yeah, I agree we can pick it another time. I'm currently working on some
anti death penalty windmill tilting and am focused on that.
The toy piece was hilarious…well at least when it wasn't just offensive.
Who comes up with this stuff & how did they ever graduate high school? Or
did they?
Best.
g. c.
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