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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[Chawanda Brown]

OMG!!!!! Yes this is offensive and very sad. I am just sad and hurt that there are people in this world that still think this way and that all of our children (of any race or color) have to see this. I just pray that we keep our heads up and raise our children to love and not to hate. COSTCO, shame on You!!!!

[Lawanda Dogan]

When I saw the doll I thought aww how cute and thought you were being over sensitive until I read some of the post; I didn't even noticed the hat or all the monkey stuff; yeah it is offensive and we should protest the selling of the doll. Any suggestions on how we can start a national boycott.

[motorcitymissy]

Thank you Jamilah for the number and Addy!! I will be callling first thing im the morning....... This is VERY offensive. Rather it be a white "version" of this doll or not it is offensive to blacks!!

[BlackHomeSchoolers]

This is very offensive and the makers knew it would be. Their intentions were to offend as usual. Hopefully, none of OUR PEOPLE, will buy this thing. Sometimes we are just too passive regarding the white man's intentions.

[Messanayah]

OH NO THEY DID NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..YES IT IS HIGHLY OFFENCESIVE!!!!!

[Reynell]

This is extremely racist and ignorant and now I am upset because we just purchased a membership from Costco.

[Hannah Washington]

Yes this is offensive Why would a business allow such a supply and even advertise this mess

[Lawanda Dogan]

These dolls are in insult to us all and need to be pulled from all COSTCO stores or wherever they are being sold. COSTCO also owes their customers an apology. I hope you are as outraged as I am and if so,
call COSTCO HQs and demand that this product be removed from their shelves without delay.
It is the "Cuddle Baby" product #404860 and the corporate headquarters number is 800-774-2678.

[Asadah Kirkland]

OKAY! HAVING THE TITLE LIL MONKEY ON THE HAT IS A BIT MUCH. AND TO MAKE THE DIAPER GO ON THE MONKEY AND THE GIRL IS A LIL BIT MO OF TOO MUCH. YEAH IT'S RACIAL. THERE GOES THAT INFERIORITY COMPLEX AGAIN! TOO BAD THIS IS ALL THEY CAN COME UP WITH. WE STILL DOMINATE IN MANY AREAS...AND MORE TO COME. THEY GON HAVE TO GET MORE CREATIVE THAN THIS. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!

[Shea]

I am at a lost for words!!!!What year is it again? And still this!

[mom of 3]

WHY DOES THE DOLL HAVE TO BE WITH A MONKEY? WHAT IS THE MANUFACTURER IMPLYING? WHY NOT CHOOSE A TEDDY BEAR OR SOMEOTHER ANIMAL. THIS IS VERY VERY OFFENSIVE!!!

[Krystel]

I saw this and it pissed me off but you will be happy to know there were repercussions for this . I am on a military spouses board and someone posted this and many people of different colors were just as outraged.

The doll has been pulled of shelves.
http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local-beat/Lil-Monkey-Doll-No-Longer-a...