Beam Me to Planet Gore !
Posted on 12/22/2009 6:06:20 PM PST by GOP_Lady
This missive is directed at the guardians of, and donors to, tiny humans. If you fall into that category you likely are already familiar with Build-A-Bear, a world-wide corporation that provides the most innocent of services. They sell customizable stuffed animals. Make your own bear, dog…penguin. Cute concept.
So cute, in fact, that the Build-A-Bear empire sweeps across nearly every state and into 17 other countries. You’ll find their outlets in shopping malls everywhere and even some ballparks. The company also has a website called Build-A-Bearville.com where children can play an interactive video game that, on it’s surface, is unlikely to raise suspicion or sound alarms.
But when your unsuspecting tot logs on and hops a virtual train to the North Pole…you should know that he or she will be informed — by Santa Claus — that Christmas may be canceled this year due to Global Warming. Below is part two of the 3-part video.
(Excerpt) Read more at biggovernment.com ...
Pingaroo.
Heard about this earlier today on a couple of local radio talkers....
Oddly enough, tomorrow is my annual one-and-done Christmas foray to the Mall Of America.
Where, there happens to be, a ‘Build-A-Bear’ outlet....
Stay Tuned, FReepers!
Thank you for posting that my husband came home and told me about that we have two grandchildren who like those and I sent it to their parents immediately no build a bear from any of us anymore.
The store where I work is next to a Build-A-Bear store.
I will let my feelings known to their manager and will ask for my comments to be passed on.
It truly is overboard.
SCARING CHILDREN, PING!
That’s sickening. Cramming their stupid, bogus agenda down the throats of kids even during the holidays. It’s bad enough they have to sit through government mandated brainwashing for 9 months. But now they attack they Christmas. I don’t recall ever going to build-a-bear, but I sure as hell will never visit one in the future.
Way to go, OHIO!!
(Pretenders reference)
Our granddaughter LOVES to go to Build-A-Bear! Will email the article to our DIL.
Why, oh why, can’t they just let them be little kids....
The Birthday Suit Bear!
It was my girlfriend's (at the time) favorite as well.
Mark
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Here is a letter from Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark. It includes contact information for people to express their opinion of the webisodes. They are especially interested in hearing from parents.
Letter from Maxine Clark Regarding Online Webisodes
December 22, 2009
We have received inquiries regarding our online webisodes and would like to provide you with the following information.
Our goal is to entertain and engage the imagination of children with our stuffed animals, our store environment, and online. Our intention with the Polar Bear story was to inspire children, through the voices of our animal characters, to make a difference in their own individual ways. We did not intend to politicize the topic of global climate change or offend anyone in any way. The webisodes concluded this week with Santa successfully leaving on his journey to deliver gifts around the world. The webisodes will no longer be available on the site.
I started Build-A-Bear Workshop as a place for families and children to come for a fun experience combining imagination, creativity and empowerment. I have always placed great value in the trust that our Guests have in our brand.
At Build-A-Bear Workshop we also strive to encourage kids to help others by participating in their communities. We listen to parents and kids about topics that they are interested in and care about. We especially value the input of parents. We are listening and taking all points of view into consideration for the future.
If you have questions, please contact us:
Guests with questions should contact:
Guest services
314-423-8000
866-232-7269
Guestcomments@buildabear.com
Media with questions should contact:
Jill Saunders
314-423-8000 ext. 5293
314-422-4523 (cell)
JillS@buildabear.com
Investors with Questions should contact:
Investor Relations
314-423-8000 ext.5353
Invest@buildabear.com
Sincerely,
Maxine Clark
Founder and Chief Executive Bear
Build-A-Bear Workshop
http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/OurCompany/Letterfrommaxineclarkwebisodes.aspx
LOLOLOLOL.
;-) Merry Christmas!
Thank you!
NOW I’ve seen everything!
Jeeze, Louise!
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