Cuddle With Me Doll

 

 

What Is It?

 

It's a doll that was sold at Costco called "Cuddle With Me".  It featured an African-American child with a stuffed monkey wearing a hat that says "Lil' Monkey" on it.

 

What Happened?

 

A large outcry from the community as it is extremely racially insensitive.

 

Aftermath?

 



Costco pulled these dolls off of the shelves and offered an apology.  The "Cuddle With Me" dolls were reissued with pandas instead.

Links:

http://www.snopes.com/racial/business/cuddlewithme.asp