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    LOS ANGELES -- Costco has pulled a controversial doll from its shelves after customers complained it was racist.

    The doll is called 'Cuddle with Me" manufactured by BrassKey Keepsakes. It's the headband that is causing the controversy. It reads "Lil' Monkey." The doll is also surrounded by stuffed monkeys. The white doll counterpart on store shelves is surrounded by pandas, with a hat that reads 'Pretty Panda.'

    Mary Gustoff, CEO of Brasskey Keepsakes, said the company has apologized for the mistake, and never intended it to be racist.

    "It's so unfortunate because now it's portrayed as a purposeful act to be disrespectful and that's not true. We really apologize. We don't think in that way. We don't operate in that kind of thinking. We have a really diverse, family operated company that's been around for 28 years. What would we have to gain for heaven's sake?"

    Costco is also apologizing for the mistake.

    Many customers complained the doll was a reference to the term "monkey" which has been used in the past by racists to denigrate African Americans.

    http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktl...0,216555.story

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    :lol:

    Costco always billed itself as the good corporate citizen.

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    Explain to a thinking person why you think this is funny, again?

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    This is like the i.beat.blaxx.
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    Quote Originally Posted by froggie View Post
    Explain to a thinking person why you think this is funny, again?
    Webbway is a racist troll.
    "Do not think that I came to bring peace... I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." - Matthew 10:34

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    Quote Originally Posted by 911America4EVER View Post
    Webbway is a racist troll.
    Yes, they are a racist troll,thanks

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    LOL

    Your just mad, the store was Costco and not that evil greedy Wal-Mart, the company despised by every liberal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by webbway View Post
    LOL

    Your just mad, the store was Costco and not that evil greedy Wal-Mart, the company despised by every liberal.
    If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck it is a duck, and you are a duck!

    I am glad Costco pulled the doll, I am equally glad that I know you for what you are, a duck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by webbway View Post
    LOS ANGELES -- Costco has pulled a controversial doll from its shelves after customers complained it was racist.

    The doll is called 'Cuddle with Me" manufactured by BrassKey Keepsakes. It's the headband that is causing the controversy. It reads "Lil' Monkey." The doll is also surrounded by stuffed monkeys. The white doll counterpart on store shelves is surrounded by pandas, with a hat that reads 'Pretty Panda.'

    Mary Gustoff, CEO of Brasskey Keepsakes, said the company has apologized for the mistake, and never intended it to be racist.

    "It's so unfortunate because now it's portrayed as a purposeful act to be disrespectful and that's not true. We really apologize. We don't think in that way. We don't operate in that kind of thinking. We have a really diverse, family operated company that's been around for 28 years. What would we have to gain for heaven's sake?"

    Costco is also apologizing for the mistake.

    Many customers complained the doll was a reference to the term "monkey" which has been used in the past by racists to denigrate African Americans.

    http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktl...0,216555.story

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    :lol:

    Costco always billed itself as the good corporate citizen.
    I think the dolls are adorable. I don't think of anything in racist terms. When are we going to get over this crap?
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    Obama, himself attempted to filibuster Justice Alito, who now sits on the Supreme Court.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TuTu Monroe View Post
    I think the dolls are adorable. I don't think of anything in racist terms. When are we going to get over this crap?
    You're an idiot.
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    maybe they'll ban monkey's from a zoo next..they have to be a racist animal

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    Quote Originally Posted by 911America4EVER View Post
    You're an idiot.
    You're a creep.
    McCain to Obama. "If you don't like our bill, send troops to help us."

    Obama, himself attempted to filibuster Justice Alito, who now sits on the Supreme Court.

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    Quote Originally Posted by meme View Post
    maybe they'll ban monkey's from a zoo next..they have to be a racist animal
    If the loony left have their way it will happen. Notice how they are always playing the race-card?
    McCain to Obama. "If you don't like our bill, send troops to help us."

    Obama, himself attempted to filibuster Justice Alito, who now sits on the Supreme Court.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TuTu Monroe View Post
    If the loony left have their way it will happen. Notice how they are always playing the race-card?
    it's worse today then ever..I thought the election of the Obama was suppose to clam things down...but no. now they see a doll as something racist.silly

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    Quote Originally Posted by TuTu Monroe View Post
    If the loony left have their way it will happen.
    Wow....
    "Do not think that I came to bring peace... I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." - Matthew 10:34

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    Quote Originally Posted by TuTu Monroe View Post
    I think the dolls are adorable. I don't think of anything in racist terms. When are we going to get over this crap?
    You have graduated from idiot to ubber idiot!

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