No girls allowed
Of course, IKEA doesn't really hate women. They just love money, like any other business. And they've learned they make more when they cater to the local market's preferences. In Canada, that means spelling "colour" with a U. In Saudi Arabia, it means condoning and perpetuating the idea that women have no place in society. To be fair, there's not much point marketing to a demographic that can't even drive to the store for fear of getting 10 lashes.
In an announcement that must have been terribly amusing to Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy, IKEA had to apologize for failing to shove their corporate moral judgments down locals' throats, public opinion be damned.
- Graham
P.S. Today is Canadian Thanksgiving and, above all else, I am thankful for my brilliant, goofy, perfect girls.
Stuff to buy
Words & Pictures iPhone 4 Slider CaseProtect the iPhone 4 with this back cover, two-piece case. It features a removable bottom (with a soft grip for easy handling) that slides off for quick docking. A hard plastic design protects from scratches.
$20.99 (CAD)
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Product Number: 030-504090470
Words & Pictures Sigg Water Bottle - 1.0LBPA-free water bottle from SIGG. Made from a single piece of aluminum, it's ultra-lightweight yet rugged and crack-resistant.
$32.50 (CAD)
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Product Number: 384639145
Words & Pictures NotebookAvailable in lined for writers and blank for Art Directors.
$10.49 (CAD)
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Words & Pictures iPhone 3G Hard CaseSafeguard the iPhone 3 from dings and scratches with this rugged & durable hard plastic case (with a polished finish). It snaps onto devices and gives easy access to all controls.
$20.99 (CAD)
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Words & Pictures Value T-shirtI dare you to wear this when you meet her parents. I double dog dare you.
$11.50 (CAD)
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Product Number: 030-95842700
Words & Pictures Women's Tank TopWhat a brave corporate logo! Will you accept the challenge of Mr. Sparkle?
$20.50 (CAD)
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Product Number: 030-94215804
The "Mandatory Logo On A Mug" MugIronically, neither Jamie nor I drink coffee. But if you work late as much as we do, you'll be able to fill this mug with the salty tears of your children.
$14.50 (CAD)
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Product Number: 030-94207244
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