Tesco Condemned for Selling This in Toy Section
Fashion Spy — October 25, 2006 — Naughty
References: dailymail & peekaboopoledancing
Peekaboo Pole Dancing has created a pole dancing kit that will help you, "Unleash the sex kitten inside...simply extend the Peekaboo pole inside the tube, slip on the sexy tunes and away you go!" It's actually been around for a while and overall, it's a pretty slick gift for the right woman.
NOTE That I said 'Woman'. The wild story over at the Daily Mail is that Tesco, the UK's largest chain, tried selling this in the Toy Section of their department stores. The Daily Mail reports, "Tesco has been forced to remove a pole-dancing kit from the toys and games section of its website after it was accused of "destroying children's innocence".
NOTE That I said 'Woman'. The wild story over at the Daily Mail is that Tesco, the UK's largest chain, tried selling this in the Toy Section of their department stores. The Daily Mail reports, "Tesco has been forced to remove a pole-dancing kit from the toys and games section of its website after it was accused of "destroying children's innocence".
Trend Themes
1. Gender-specific Toys - The controversy surrounding the pole dancing kit highlights the ongoing trend of gender-specific toys.
2. Controversial Products in Retail - The incident at Tesco highlights the trend of retailers facing backlash for selling controversial products in specific sections.
3. Sensual Fitness - The pole dancing kit underscores the trend of sensual fitness and the merging of traditional exercise with more sensual and empowering activities.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The controversy at Tesco underscores the need for retailers to carefully curate and categorize products to avoid backlash and maintain a positive brand image.
2. Toy Manufacturing - The pole dancing kit incident highlights the importance for toy manufacturers to ensure that their products are age-appropriate and align with societal norms.
3. Fitness and Wellness - The pole dancing kit showcases the potential for innovation in the fitness and wellness industry by combining traditional exercise with sensual and empowering activities.
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