Offensive Action
Figure
Archie McPhee & Co. in Seattle is the online retailer
of an offensive action figure produced by Accoutrements, also
in Seattle. The company's toys, gifts, and novelties "made
by Magic Pixies" are described as having "a sense
of humor that is distinctively our own."
One of the company's latest products is an "Obsessive
Compulsive Action Figure" that includes a surgical mask
and sanitary towelette. The back of the package includes an
"Are You Obsessive-Compulsive?" test that lists
criteria such as "You carry a bottle of spray bleach
in your briefcase" and "You wash your hands after
taking a shower."
For persons who score 10 points on the test, the package recommends
they seek help at the Web site of the Obsessive-Compulsive
Foundation. The referral was printed without the Foundation's
permission. They have protested the action figure, but have
received no reply to date.
Let's support them by letting the "Magic Pixies"
know how offensive the action figure is. Please contact both
Accoutrements and the Archie McPhee & Co. to reinforce
the protest. For additional information please visit the NAMI
web site at www.nami.org
or email smarch@nami.org.
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