Is this offensive? - Black Doll at Costco

[Mahogany Momma]

I just got an email about this Black Doll being sold at costco. Look at it and share your thoughts. Is this doll racially offensive? Or am I being too sensitive about racial issues? Lemme know...

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[Patricia Neely-Dorsey]

What in the world!!!??
What is the purpose/reason for that line of marketing??!!
Of all the things to relate the baby to and call the baby!!.... Lil' monkey!!
Yes it is offensive!!
Is the baby holding the banana or the monkey?
This is on the same line as when they put the monkey books all around the Oama books in the Barnes and Nobles bookstore in Florida?
Come on America!! Enough Already!! Please!!..

[Lisa C]

WTH??? Heck yeah, it is! I wouldn't buy it. Why couldn't they just put the hat on the Monkey instead? You can't overlook simple things like this.

[Sara]

Yes this is very offensive. This goes back to some of the stupid racial prejudices that some people believe about black people. I want to know who thought that this was a good idea.

[Marisa B]

This is just a prime example of undercover in your face racial bias being fed to society with a smile. Now how many people you think have said "awe isnt she cute" without "seeing" the punchline. This is our "America" aren't we proud.

[LaShanta Holloway]

I need to know why was there a need to sell the doll (which in itself is NOT offensive) with tha damn monkey?!?!?!? I've never seen a lil white doll sold with no monkeys or dogs or (well maybe) a cat or any animal...Not counting the dolls that advertise with the animals like Dora the Explora......
Wow!! Is that offensive? To me, with the monkey and that freaking banana! Yep, definitely offensive!

[LaShanta Holloway]

OMG!!! I didn't even notice the hat on the baby's head! "Lil Monkey"?!?!?!?!? Come on!! That's even MORE than offensive...That's straight uncalled for!!! OMG!!! I don't shop at Costco, but this is definitely a way to make me NOT want to shop there ever!

[DeNana]

I'm not sure. It seems cute enough... Is there a white doll? Lots of people call their kids "Lil' Monkey." I would be shocked if it were made to be racist. I really would. Then again, only God is holy, and I am often shocked at the rest of the world.

[Jay]

Do white dolls have monkeys also?

[Teresa McDonald]

YES, I am offended! Who made this doll, and who do I need to complain to? MY GOODNESS!!! I'm pretty sure if their was a white version called "Lil Cracker" with some crackers to feed the doll, the white community would be fit to be tied.
MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!

[QueenNPractis]

HA LOL Right!!! That would be funny.

[Kiki Catlett]

Do they sell it with white dolls as well? If they do I'd say it's okay, monkeys are so cute....

[Darcel]

That is pretty bad. I want to know if there is a white doll just like it being sold with the monkey. I wouldn't be totally ok with that. This is quite sad, even in this day and age.