Hmmm.....How PC is TOOOO PC???
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| Fri, 01-14-2005 - 9:02am |
Ok - maybe I am just less sensitive then others, I don't know. I think this is a REALLY DANG FUNNY idea. I think this Mental Health Advocates group should take some of our meds and calm down about the whole thing....but maybe its just me...anyone else think this is funny and not insulting and disgusting?
Tracey
(Article from Yahoo)
MONTPELIER, Vt. - A company that sells cuddly Teddy bears through the mail has angered mental health advocates with a special item for Valentine's Day (news - web sites).
The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. is featuring a 15-inch bear in a straitjacket. The $69.95 stuffed animal is called the "Crazy for You Bear" and comes with its own commitment papers.
"This bear was created in the spirit of Valentine's Day and as with all of our bears it was designed to be a lighthearted depiction of the sentiment of love," the company said in a statement.
Mental health advocates believe the bear is "a tasteless use of marketing that stigmatizes persons with mental illness," said Jerry Goessel, executive director of the Vermont chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
The company said it would discontinue the bear, but not before Feb. 14.
"We recognize that this is a sensitive, human issue and sincerely apologize if we have offended anyone," the firm said. "This bear was developed just for Valentine's Day and is not a permanent addition to our product line."

sign me up for one!
OMG, I love it!!!
Whew! I thought I was just really crass and uncaring LOL!! We should start some BP Advocacy group Against Rabid PC Advocacy Groups LOL!!
Tracey
Love the bears, love the idea for the advocacy group! I'll do both! I'm gonna check their website!
Kristen
NAMI has always been known to be a little "crazy" with their anti-mental illness stuff. I think they are always on the look out for publicity. I don't know about any other NAMI braches, but the one here in Elk Grove Village is very stigmatizing toward the "patients" and work more for the caregivers. Hows that for Un-PC.
Kristin
where do i sign up????? i'm ready;)