http://www.mediatakeout.com/2009/34754-nuh_uhhhhhhh_look_at_what_theyre_sellingSubject: FW: Doll Bab…

http://www.mediatakeout.com/2009/34754-nuh_uhhhhhhh_look_at_what_theyre_sellingSubject: FW: Doll Baby


What in the Hee-zee?

A friend of mine wrote:


In this day and age, racism and ugly stereotypes continue to rear its
ugly head. The recent Gates case, the Boston police officer calling
Gates a "banana eating jungle monkey", and others are strong examples.
Racism and negative stereotypical portrayals of African Americans comes
in many forms.

My cousin, John Taylor and his wife, Donna who live in North
Carolina, recently went to COSTCO in Greensboro and could not believe
what they saw perched on the shelf for sale. As the photos show, the
baby doll is being hugged by a monkey and the doll has a cap on its head
that says " lil'monkey" !They have lodged complaints with the COSTCO
Corporate HQS and while their efforts succeeded in getting the doll
pulled from the Greensboro store, the doll is still on sale in Winston
Salem and likely in other locations.

These dolls are in insult to us all and need to be pulled from all
COSTCO stores or wherever they are being sold. COSTCO also owes their
customers an apology. I hope you are as outraged as I am and if so,
call COSTCO HQs and demand that this product be removed from their
shelves without delay.
It is the "Cuddle Baby" product #404860 and the corporate headquarters
number is 800-7742678.

Please feel free to spread the word to your networks to contact COSTCO
and demand they stop selling this doll.



Please open the two attachments. It speaks volumes. This is not a
hoax. I've verified its authenticity. I will be doing my part in
getting this to the National Media.

Respect,


Daniel E. Hicklin Jr.
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