Target removes some LGBTQ+ items after threats to workers ahead of Pride month

[rjs330]

It's best for those who object to simply boycott Target, the way they've boycotted Budweiser. That's what will put a stop to other companies making the same mistake.

I agree. And quite frankly I don't believe these so called threats. I think Target saw what happened to Bud Lite and decided to try and mitigate it for themselves. Since they haven't removed those things completely I believe a boycott is still warranted. We need to make it loud and clear this is not acceptable.

 

[rjs330]

You don't believe in the 1st Amendment and capitalism?

Of course we do, that's why we want our voices heard and will let companies know with our money. Capitalism is about companies providing products to consumers and when consumers go out and say we do t like your products and won't spend our money there that is capitalism.

 

[Servus]

Of course we do, that's why we want our voices heard and will let companies know with our money. Capitalism is about companies providing products to consumers and when consumers go out and say we do t like your products and won't spend our money there that is capitalism.

Here we go:

Target loses $9B in week following boycott calls over LGBTQ-friendly kids clothing

Since the controversy erupted a week ago, Target’s stock has fallen by some 11% while its market capitalization has shrunk by some $6.4 billion.

nypost.com

And just another example of the LGBTQA+ agenda of going after children. It's completely undeniable at this point.

 

[Servus]

When it comes to threats with drag queen story hour for children and satanic-themed LGBTQ+ clothing for children, that's what happens when you mess with people's kids. Call it the mother bear syndrome.

 

[USincognito]

It's best for those who object to simply boycott Target, the way they've boycotted Budweiser. That's what will put a stop to other companies making the same mistake.

Note to self - buy Budweiser at Target.

 

[USincognito]

Of course we do, that's why we want our voices heard and will let companies know with our money. Capitalism is about companies providing products to consumers and when consumers go out and say we do t like your products and won't spend our money there that is capitalism.

Especially when the thing you've been told to outraged about is a lie.

Target’s Pride collection features ‘tuck-friendly’ swimsuits for adults, not kids

Target’s seasonal collection of clothes for Pride month collection has been the subject of several misleading videos in recent weeks, with social media users claiming the retailer is selling “tuck-friendly” bathing suits designed for kids or in kids’ sizes.

apnews.com

 

[USincognito]

Sure I do. But I still don't think it's a good idea to have satanic themed LGBTQ wherewithal on display in the front of a department store.

I'm not quite sure that "Satan approves of pronouns" is sending a "Satanic message. Seems more like snark to me. But what do I know, I only lived through bogus Satanic Panic in the 80s.

 

[ThatRobGuy]

Especially when the thing you've been told to outraged about is a lie.

Target’s Pride collection features ‘tuck-friendly’ swimsuits for adults, not kids

Target’s seasonal collection of clothes for Pride month collection has been the subject of several misleading videos in recent weeks, with social media users claiming the retailer is selling “tuck-friendly” bathing suits designed for kids or in kids’ sizes.

apnews.com

Yes, that aspect of the story was misrepresented a bit. However, it's not as completely bogus of an assertion as people are trying to dismiss it as.

At a Target in New York City’s downtown Brooklyn neighborhood that the AP visited on Monday, the same adult swimsuits shown on social media featured the “tuck-friendly” tag, while a kids’ black swimskirt for sale instead had a tag reading: “Thoughtfully Fit on Multiple Body Types and Gender Expressions.”


So if they're selling kids swimskirts that advertise being "Thoughtfully fit on multiple gender expressions" It doesn't mention "tuck" specifically, but it's certainly adjacent to what the stated concern was. (and that's from Target's own website, link above)

And while they say "Both pages list the products as coming in “general adult sizing” and offer adult XS as the smallest size for sale."

Can you entirely rule out the idea that it's maybe marketed with minors in mind?

Adult size XS is what they're calling it, but I wore and adult size M when I was in 8th grade despite not being an adult.

Here are the standard US sizing charts for the recommended sizes.

So, perhaps a more accurate way to put it

"Tuck friendly bottoms made for persons who are between 5' and 5' 3" and 100-110lbs"

If you had to ballpark it and guess of what age group of biological males (as they're the only ones would need to "tuck") that size range would mostly cover, what would you guess?

If we're going just by averages:

 

[Aldebaran]

Note to self - buy Budweiser at Target.

And do it at a Target in San Francisco. They need all the help they can get there. Such a peace-loving place.

 

[USincognito]

And do it at a Target in San Francisco. They need all the help they can get there. Such a peace-loving place.

Why would i travel to do that? I can support my local Target here in Texas.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

I agree. And quite frankly I don't believe these so called threats.

Seeing how the far right behave, yes, I can believe this. And so, can people on the far left.

Since they haven't removed those things completely I believe a boycott is still warranted. We need to make it loud and clear this is not acceptable.

You can, but most stores sell things, that are supposed to be unacceptable to Christians. So, you might as well boycott most stores. I don't go to Target much, because I could get things cheaper.

 

[Servus]

Note to self - buy Budweiser at Target.

Considering how many billions Budweiser and Target are losing, you're in the minority.

 

[Belk]

Considering how many billions Budweiser and Target are losing, you're in the minority.

How many billions are they losing?

 

[Servus]

Seeing how the far right behave, yes, I can believe this. And so, can people on the far left.

Is there any proof of these threats and who is issuing them?

You can, but most stores sell things, that are supposed to be unacceptable to Christians. So, you might as well boycott most stores. I don't go to Target much, because I could get things cheaper.

Christians aren't the only ones objecting to it.

 

[disciple Clint]

It was a safety decision. On Stephanie Miller today, they said the Hollywood Target still has it's display because folks there aren't threatening employees.

again a business decision Hollywood is not exactly main street usa

 

[Servus]

It was a safety decision. On Stephanie Miller today, they said the Hollywood Target still has it's display because folks there aren't threatening employees.

Probably because "Hollyweird" has a demographic that wouldn't boycott it.

(Note: even the locals call it "Hollyweird").

 

[Servus]

How many billions are they losing?

See post #23

 

[Belk]

See post #23

Thank you.

 

[Servus]

I've been looking around for what these threats to Target employees have been, and so for I haven't found any examples.

 

[Aldebaran]

I've been looking around for what these threats to Target employees have been, and so for I haven't found any examples.

Most likely something along the lines of "If you don't remove these items, I'll never shop here again!" (No doubt seen as a terroristic threat if uttered by a conservative)