So I wrote a letter to Wal-Mart, complaining about the bunny stakes and demanding they be removed from the shelves, for the sake of the children. I used one of my favorite personas, a super-conservative, religious mother with a bazillion children who forbids them to listen to rock music because it's a bad influence even though she hasn't ever heard any.
Here's the email I sent them:
"Dear Wal-Mart,
I don't know where to turn, or who will listen to me, but I must protest some merchandise I've seen in my local Wal-Mart (store # 1412). I was admiring the clever Easter decor when I happened to notice some wooden outdoor lawn stakes decorated with wooden cutouts of the Easter Bunny. The first was cute, with the Bunny lying down, but the other two were appalling! The second stake had the Easter Bunny in a seductive pose, most commonly seen on the reemergence of adult film star Bettie Page. As if this wasn't bad enough, the third stake showed the Easter Bunny in what my son called the "anal sex pose!" I can't describeit, but it's very upsetting to see such horrible merchandise right next to stuffed animals! I want this product removed from the shelves! I certainly can not be the only one who sees the graphic nature of this merchandise. My children haven't stopped laughing and, despite my best efforts, keep telling more and more people! They are impressionable children and I do not appreciate a store that considers itself to be "family friendly" to put such filth on display for the innocent to see!
Thank You,
Mary Beth Banner"
And here's the response:
"Mary,
I am sorry to hear about your interpretation of our Bunny Lawnstakes. This item was presented to us by one of our trusted and loyal suppliers. The buyer, in turn, thought they were cute, fun little bunnies. I am sorry that you found our lawn stakes offensive, but we will not be pulling these from our shelves. I would like to speak further with you on this subject, but the number provided on the ticket was not valid. Please feel free to call me directly at 479-273-8085.
Thank you,
Lea Warner
Seasonal Merchandising
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Bentonville, AR
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