Never thought we'd actually see the Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset or it's equivalent, huh?
Posted on 11/21/2006 11:43:06 AM PST by Silicon Cowboy
Tesco condemned for selling pole dancing toy by COLIN FERNANDEZ
Last updated at 23:13pm on 24th October 2006
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Mother of two Karen Gallimore was searching for Christmas gifts for her two daughters, Laura 10, and Sarah, 11, when she came across the 'toy'
Tesco has been forced to remove a pole-dancing kit from the toys and games section of its website after it was accused of "destroying children's innocence".
The Tesco Direct site advertises the kit with the words, "Unleash the sex kitten inside...simply extend the Peekaboo pole inside the tube, slip on the sexy tunes and away you go!
"Soon you'll be flaunting it to the world and earning a fortune in Peekaboo Dance Dollars".
The £49.97 kit comprises a chrome pole extendible to 8ft 6ins, a 'sexy dance garter' and a DVD demonstrating suggestive dance moves.
The kit, condemned as 'extremely dangerous' by family campaigners yesterday, was discovered by mother of two Karen Gallimore who was searching for Christmas gifts for her two daughters, Laura 10, and Sarah, 11.
Mrs Gallimore, 33, of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, said yesterday: "I'm no prude, but any children can go on there and see it. It's just not on."
Dr Adrian Rogers, of family campaigning group Family Focus said yesterday that the kit would "destroy children's lives".
He said: "Tesco is Britain's number one chain, this is extremely dangerous. It is an open invitation to turn the youngest children on to sexual behaviour.
"This will be sold to four, five and six-year olds. This is a most dangerous toy that will contribute towards destroying children's innocence."
He added: "Children are being encouraged to dance round a pole which is interpreted in the adult world as a phallic symbol.
"It ought to be stopped, it really requires the intervention of members of Parliament. This should only be available to the most depraved people who want to corrupt their children."
Tesco today agreed to remove the product from the Toy section of the site, but said it will remain on sale as a Fitness Accessory, despite the fact that the product description invites users to "unleash the sex kitten inside".
Also on sale on the Tesco website is a strip poker game, "Peekaboo Poker" which is illustrated by a picture of a reclining woman in underwear.
The card game is is described as a game that "risks the risque and brings a whole lot of naughtiness to the table.
"Played with a unique pack of Peekaboo Boy and Girl playing cards, the aim of the game is to win as many Peekaboo chips as possible and turn them into outrageously naughty fun."
The pole dance kit is the latest item to fuel allegations that major retailers increasingly sell products which "sexualise" young children such as T-shirts with suggestive messages.
In recent years Asda was forced to remove from sale pink and black lace lingerie, including a push-up bra to girls as young as nine.
Next had to remove t-shirts on sale for girls as young as six with the slogan "so many boys, so little time."
And BHS and others came under fire for selling padded bras embellished with a "Little Miss Naughty" logo and t-shirts with a Playboy-style bunny that said "I love boys...They are stupid."
Tesco last night denied the pole dancing kit was sexually oriented and said it was clearly marked for "adult use".
A spokesman added: "Pole dancing is an increasing exercise craze. This item is for people who want to improve their fitness and have fun at the same time."
The site now says it's "suitable for adults only."
I think it's something you're supposed to give as a gag gift to an adult. Like fart spray, only classier.
Not quite racy enough for the Bratz brand.
Sick!
The "Bag o' Glass" is from the very popular "Bag o'" line of products, such as the best-selling "Bag o' Rusty Razor Blades." : )
All you need now is the GI Joe shore leave kit, and you're set. :-P
Nor the "Jr. Electrician Outlet Patrol Set"...
I never heard the end of it from my wife.
Lo and behold next season Barbi, the Malibu House and Beach Van were front and center for your shoppping pleasure.
Where's my royalties??
Well it says the poll goes to 8'6", seems adult sized. As for the garter and the money it depends on if that's a full sized DVD, the picture on amazon shows them to be correctly proportioned to the DVD (ie the money looks to have the same relative size to the DVD that a normal dollar has). All looks pretty obviously marketed to adults, especially given the nearly $100 price tag.
Now that's a reasonable use for such an item. It would actuially be a pretty funny gag gift.
"This should not be available until at least college age."
Yes, instead maybe something as simple & old-fashioned as a plastic dry-cleaning bag to play with, until they grow older, assuming they do.
And remember--take your kids to reputable tatoo parlors!
Yeah, but $100 on a gag gift?
LOL! That would be a first around here.
Never thought we'd actually see the Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset or it's equivalent, huh?
What, you mean this wasn't in the toy department at Target?
Okay folks, calm down. Unless a cached version of Tesco's online catalog shows differently, a little pajama-media-style research shows the story is bogus.
A search of their site for the word 'pole' turns up the product, but when you narrow the search to the Toys & Games section of the catalog, only a tricycle with a pole handle for the parent to push or guide the tike on the trike showe up.
The item in question is listed in the Fitness Accessories submenu of the Fitness Equipment menu.
They can have my pole when they pry it from my, um, ... never mind.
SNL couldn't come up with a skit this good.
ping
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