Guest MattP Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/27/tescos-bizarre-and-offensive-inflatable-gy-best-friend-doll-causes-storm-one-day-after-psycho-ward-outfit-removed-4124631/ Withdrawn from sale now according to Sky News. Gay rights campaigner Dame Ben Summerskull said the product was 'horrific' and Tesco has made a donation to the charity.
Jace Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 We could see the end of Mr Brains pork faggots at this rate the way the supermarkets are going.
Guest MattP Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 We could see the end of Mr Brains pork faggots at this rate the way the supermarkets are going. Amazed they are still on the shelf.
marko Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 Do his shoes come with rainbow laces or are they an optional extra?
Zingari Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 "Smiling Gary Linekeresque face" I hadn't realised he'd become a gay icon.
purpleronnie Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 "Smiling Gary Linekeresque face" I hadn't realised he'd become a gay icon. Those ears are easy to hold onto.
Zingari Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 Those ears are easy to hold onto. I'll take your word for it .
purpleronnie Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 I'll take your word for it . Oh yeah right, like you haven't had some.
Finnegan Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 lmao lol This is a joke article, right? hope Finnegan got his order in on time Narh, s'crap mate. No holes in that.
Guest MattP Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 lmao lol This is a joke article, right? Nope. http://news.sky.com/story/1147246/tesco-sorry-over-gay-best-friend-doll Fair play to the Dame though, his comments were quite amusing. Tesco has withdrawn an inflatable figure labelled "gay best friend" and apologised for selling it. It comes a day after the retailer was forced to remove a Halloween costume called "Psycho Ward" from its shelves after it sparked widespread criticism. On its website Tesco said "The Inflatable g*y Best Friend" was suitable for children aged three to four and was an "amusing gift". "If SEX in the City and Will & Grace taught us anything, it's that g*y best friends are in this season," the description of the product said. "We've had the manbag, we've had leg warmers and iPhone fever, now it's time for the new craze. "Although not much can be said for his own attire, your Inflatable g*y Best Friend is ready to give you fashion advice, tell you if your bum looks big and b**ch about everyone who doesn't wear Jimmy Choo's." A Tesco spokesperson said: "This product was uploaded to the website by a third party seller but was removed from sale immediately because we found it offensive. "The webpage should have been removed at that time and we are looking into why it is still visible two months later. "We have very clear guidelines for third party sellers who list items on our website, and are very sorry that on this occasion they weren't followed." The product remains on sale on the Amazon website. Gay rights charity Stonewall chief Ben Summerskill said selling the item was "like trying to sell ice to Eskimos". He said: "We can't imagine why any woman would choose to buy an inflatable gay best friend when there are two million of the real thing already available in modern Britain and most of them are much better looking than Tesco's pale imitation."
Finnegan Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 lol absolutely brilliant. I love the news.
Corky Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 On its website Tesco said "The Inflatable g*y Best Friend" was suitable for children aged three to four and was an "amusing gift". "If SEX in the City and Will & Grace taught us anything, it's that g*y best friends are in this season," the description of the product said. "We've had the manbag, we've had leg warmers and iPhone fever, now it's time for the new craze. "Although not much can be said for his own attire, your Inflatable g*y Best Friend is ready to give you fashion advice, tell you if your bum looks big and b**ch about everyone who doesn't wear Jimmy Choo's." Thanks for the link M*ttP
Steven Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2434876/Now-Tesco-inflatable-gay-best-friend-online-store.html Anyone bought one yet?
Mike Oxlong Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 "Smiling Gary Linekeresque face" I hadn't realised he'd become a gay icon. Was it our Gary who coined the phrase "Every hole's a goal"?
Finnegan Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 Who the fcuk has changed the title? It's because Steven started a new thread and the two were merged. They probably used Steven's as the base because it was at the top and merged it in to this one, meaning it kept the title of Steven's. But because your post is the first, chronologically, it stays as the first. Basically. It's a really fiddly thing to do with the mod functions, or it used to be anyway. Basically, blame Steven for being a blind twat. (IN BREAKING NEWS, "blind twat" costumes removed from Tesco shelves, deemed offensive!)
Webbo Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 Who the fcuk has changed the title? Steven started an identical thread so I merged it, for some reason it has Steven's title, sorry. Remind me of the original title and I'll change it back.
The God Emperor Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 this Ben Summerskull must have a right stick up his arse
Steven Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 It's because Steven started a new thread and the two were merged. They probably used Steven's as the base because it was at the top and merged it in to this one, meaning it kept the title of Steven's. But because your post is the first, chronologically, it stays as the first. Basically. It's a really fiddly thing to do with the mod functions, or it used to be anyway. Basically, blame Steven for being a blind twat. (IN BREAKING NEWS, "blind twat" costumes removed from Tesco shelves, deemed offensive!)
Guest Bilo Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 "Age range 3-4 years." Fvcking hell, Section 28's repeal went a bit extreme!
Guest MattP Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 "Age range 3-4 years." Fvcking hell, Section 28's repeal went a bit extreme! Still not far enough for Peter Tatchell!
cambridgefox Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 Who the fcuk has changed the title? MattP " new gay best friend" you've given me your title but before I can put your advert online I need a few more details.ive already got a Labour supporter on benefits,teetotal who likes nights in.anything else?
Guest MattP Posted 27 September 2013 Posted 27 September 2013 MattP " new gay best friend" you've given me your title but before I can put your advert online I need a few more details.ive already got a Labour supporter on benefits,teetotal who likes nights in.anything else? Just my marathon run for Shelter and my extensive hours of volunteering with the local Mosque and I think we've covered it all.
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