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  • CVS drops Obama Chia pets

    10/15/2009 2:53:54 AM PDT · by Daffynition · 15 replies · 764+ views
    ChicagoTribune ^ | October 8, 2009 | Daarel Burnett II
    CVS/Pharmacy said this week that it won't be selling the popular Chia pets depicting President Barack Obama anymore, becoming the second major franchise to drop the product. Joe Pedott, the owner of the Chia franchise, said he's baffled by the drugstore chain's decision. Walgreens removed the terra cotta heads in April after some complained that the product was racially insensitive. The issue made the round of blogs, talk radio and TV over the summer. Walgreens' decision cost him millions of dollars, Pedott said. Nevertheless, the product's popularity has consistently grown -- especially after the controversy, he said. "I can't think...
  • Atention: The all new "Chia President Team"

    04/12/2009 3:17:53 PM PDT · by faced · 2 replies · 846+ views
    Facefwd.com ^ | 4/12/09 | Facefwd.com
    Face Fwd Comments: Great news they have now re-released the Obama Chia head to reflect a much more accurate view of Obama in the Whitehouse. The Box set includes a Serious Obama, Happy Obama and the Teleprompter. As we all know, Obama never goes anywhere without his trusty spokesperson. [IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/akycso.jpg[/IMG]