Target Taboo
Have you ever wondered how some things ever get past the "idea" stage?
Especially when it comes from a big corporation like Target.
I read an article today that quite literally made me laugh out loud.
Target recently removed a plus-sized dress from their clothing line because it came in the color "Manatee Gray."
Since this is the United States of America, naturally somebody was offended by that particular description.
I am guessing Target officials first rejected "Fat Albert Brown," "Brontosaurus Beige" and "Sperm Whale Blue" before settling on the not-quite-as-behemoth manatee.
(Hey, it could have been worse.)
Now don't get me wrong; I do not have a problem with plus-sized women. I'd rather have too much to hold than not enough.
After all, fat-bottomed girls make the rockin' world go 'round.
And I'd much rather hear a fat woman fart than Justin Bieber sing.
But don't you think someone, somewhere in the corporate bowels of the advertising department at Target Brands, Inc., would have took pause and said, "Hmmm... these dresses are for plus-sized women. And the manatee is a large, blubbery aquatic animal also known as the sea cow. Maybe this is going to piss off somebody?"
Evidently, that discussion never occurred.
Undoubtedly litigation is the logical next step to recoup damages from emotional distress and mental anguish for larger women everywhere.
To add insult to injury, it was announced this week that the very same advertising department at the very same Target Brands, Inc., must rename their line of flat sandals.
The sandals are currently called "Orina."
But somebody, somewhere should have realized that "orina" is Spanish for "urine."
Imagine that: Target is making WalMart look smart.
TTFN
Especially when it comes from a big corporation like Target.
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| We hate fat women. |
I read an article today that quite literally made me laugh out loud.
Target recently removed a plus-sized dress from their clothing line because it came in the color "Manatee Gray."
Since this is the United States of America, naturally somebody was offended by that particular description.
I am guessing Target officials first rejected "Fat Albert Brown," "Brontosaurus Beige" and "Sperm Whale Blue" before settling on the not-quite-as-behemoth manatee.
(Hey, it could have been worse.)
| A less offensive fat-ass... and cute as a bug's ear. |
After all, fat-bottomed girls make the rockin' world go 'round.
And I'd much rather hear a fat woman fart than Justin Bieber sing.
But don't you think someone, somewhere in the corporate bowels of the advertising department at Target Brands, Inc., would have took pause and said, "Hmmm... these dresses are for plus-sized women. And the manatee is a large, blubbery aquatic animal also known as the sea cow. Maybe this is going to piss off somebody?"
Evidently, that discussion never occurred.
Undoubtedly litigation is the logical next step to recoup damages from emotional distress and mental anguish for larger women everywhere.
To add insult to injury, it was announced this week that the very same advertising department at the very same Target Brands, Inc., must rename their line of flat sandals.
The sandals are currently called "Orina."
But somebody, somewhere should have realized that "orina" is Spanish for "urine."
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| Not only is piss foot-friendly and shock-absorbent, it is also sterile! |
Imagine that: Target is making WalMart look smart.
TTFN
