Sometimes I think our world has gone absolutely crazy.
This morning, all over the news, was the story about Macy's Department Store withdrawing some merchandise because it offended some of its shoppers. They called it "body shaming". I call it funny, appropriate and extremely creative. The ghastly product? A dish.
Yes. You read that correctly. A dinner plate is the cause for all the indignation and outrage.
If you want to fit into skinny jeans (think leggings that cling to your legs and do not allow your body to breathe in any shape, form, or fashion), then keep your food in the inner circle.
Want to wear your favorite jeans? Keep your portion size within the middle circle. But want to wear your Mom jeans (aka - 80's jeans that actually come to your waistline, are roomy in the thigh and butt area and make all high schoolers today roll their eyes)? Fill that plate on up to the outer brim.
If it were up to me, I'd give the purchasing department of Macy's a raise, not a demand for an apology and "diversity training". And if I find these dishes, I might buy one set for me. :) I mean, the salad plate has a line that reads "food coma". Who but a foodie would love that phrase?
But unfortunately for me, Macy's is now aghast at the fact they would actually sell something so delightful and is pulling the products from their store shelves.
Meanwhile, the creator of the dishes (www.pourtions.net), a small mom and pop company, has found themselves inundated with orders. Sadly, they only sell to wholesalers (sellers, in other words), so I can't order directly from them.
So the person who wants to buy them in our area might be out of luck, but the company is now doing a thriving business, thanks to Macy's who broadcast their decision to pull some fun-loving dishes.
Body-shaming? Only if you were ashamed to begin with. Macy's, I think you missed the mark on this one.
This morning, all over the news, was the story about Macy's Department Store withdrawing some merchandise because it offended some of its shoppers. They called it "body shaming". I call it funny, appropriate and extremely creative. The ghastly product? A dish.
Yes. You read that correctly. A dinner plate is the cause for all the indignation and outrage.
If you want to fit into skinny jeans (think leggings that cling to your legs and do not allow your body to breathe in any shape, form, or fashion), then keep your food in the inner circle.
Want to wear your favorite jeans? Keep your portion size within the middle circle. But want to wear your Mom jeans (aka - 80's jeans that actually come to your waistline, are roomy in the thigh and butt area and make all high schoolers today roll their eyes)? Fill that plate on up to the outer brim.
If it were up to me, I'd give the purchasing department of Macy's a raise, not a demand for an apology and "diversity training". And if I find these dishes, I might buy one set for me. :) I mean, the salad plate has a line that reads "food coma". Who but a foodie would love that phrase?
But unfortunately for me, Macy's is now aghast at the fact they would actually sell something so delightful and is pulling the products from their store shelves.
Meanwhile, the creator of the dishes (www.pourtions.net), a small mom and pop company, has found themselves inundated with orders. Sadly, they only sell to wholesalers (sellers, in other words), so I can't order directly from them.
So the person who wants to buy them in our area might be out of luck, but the company is now doing a thriving business, thanks to Macy's who broadcast their decision to pull some fun-loving dishes.
Body-shaming? Only if you were ashamed to begin with. Macy's, I think you missed the mark on this one.
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