I’ve been dragged into our local Build-a-Bear Workshop countless times, but I never realized this corporate pit contributed to my son’s growing obsession with saving the planet. Lucky for me there’s Big Government. The conservative Website brought to my attention this video posted on the company’s interactive game Website buildabearville.com.
…when your unsuspecting tot logs on and hops a virtual train to the North Pole…you should know that he or she will be informed — by Santa Claus — that Christmas may be canceled this year due to Global Warming.
Needless-to-say, this constitutes brainwashing on the sleaziest and most sinister level. The good news is that this nonsense isn’t coming from our government this time and the rocky economy is our friend here. People, we have the means, if we have the will, to topple these charlatans who shamelessly prey on little children. So boycott Build-A-Bear. And, more importantly, tell the world why.
The ice caps are melting. But I guess it’s easier to focus on corporations that convince you it’s good to pay $45 for a cuddly doll or bear that comes with accessories and its own cardboard condo, than it is to get real about climate change. Next up: Band-Aid commercials with those cute kids singing about being stuck on Band-Aid brands is actually teaching our children how to advocate for health care reform. Beware.
This article appears in Dec 24-30, 2009.
I think people who worry about Build-a-Bear out of all the things to worry about in the world have far too much time on their hands.
Dearest Political Advocacy Groups/Corporations/All Others,
Please kindly leave our tots out of your agendas and let them be kids. They will have plenty of time to form opinions and take positions when they are old enough to weigh and understand the issues. Until than time, please resist the temptation to use them as pawns.
Thank you for your cooperation.