I haven’t been able to go out much lately.
Not because I’m pinned under a collection of dead cats or snow globes à la “Hoarders” (or Corbin Bernsen!), but because I just can’t go out without getting vehemently disturbed.
Ricky Fitts in American Beauty said, “Sometimes there’s so much beauty in the world, I feel like I can’t take it, and my heart is going to cave in.”
I tend to keep a positive outlook on life, but sometimes I feel the same way Ricky does—only in terms of all the ugliness.
For example, I found this item in the bargain bin at Target.
“Pet Head?” Wonderful. We’re encouraging bestiality.
Then, there was this doll in the toy section.
That’s right. Disney has taken the classic fairytale of Cinderella and decided that kids were clamoring to see the character in baby form. Not only that: All of the Disney princesses are available. Cinderella, Snow White, Belle—you name it, they’re babies.
Most people might not consider this disturbing, but my question is why is it necessary to see these princesses in baby doll form? Belle won’t meet the Beast for at least a decade! No singing mice, magic carpet rides, or sleeping for 100 years. The “princesses” are just babies that drool and poop themselves. Glamorous.
Finally, in a PC world where the NBA forced a team to change its name from the Washington Bullets to the Washington Wizards (because bullets promote violence), how is it that Cherikee Red is still on the shelves?
Look closely. You can almost see the tear falling down the Native American’s face.
Thanks Meg. You’re going to have all of us looking for items like these.
I think the “Pet Head” is the most disturbing. Who seriously OK’d that title?!?!
“I Heart Pet Head” that’s just wrong on so many levels, lol! Funny!
You’ve gotta stop shopping my friend. It’s too unsettling.
I never got the baby Disney Princesses either. But today it is the Cherikee Cherry soda that takes the prize. Nicely done, Meg! 🙂