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[Zim Hosein]

MONTPELIER, Vt. ? A company that sells cuddly Teddy bears through the mail has angered mental health advocates with a special item for Valentine's Day (search).

The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. (search) is featuring a 15-inch bear in a straitjacket (search). The $69.95 stuffed animal is called the "Crazy for You Bear" and comes with its own commitment papers.

"This bear was created in the spirit of Valentine's Day and as with all of our bears it was designed to be a lighthearted depiction of the sentiment of love," the company said in a statement.

Mental health advocates believe the bear is "a tasteless use of marketing that stigmatizes persons with mental illness," said Jerry Goessel, executive director of the Vermont chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (search).

The company said it would discontinue the bear, but not before Feb. 14.

"We recognize that this is a sensitive, human issue and sincerely apologize if we have offended anyone," the firm said. "This bear was developed just for Valentine's Day and is not a permanent addition to our product line."

'Crazy' Teddy Angers Health Advocates :Q

 

[Ulfwald]

I thought you were talking a bout Ted Kennedy.

Once again the PC crowd strikes.

Where in the Constitution does it state that you have a right NOT TO BE OFFENDED!!!

 

[eakers]

its too bad everyone is so overly sensitive these days. i think its cute but overpriced.

eta: THE ONLY THING CRAZY ABOUT THAT BEAR IS THE PRICE

 

[Pepsi90919]

REPOST

i demand my tab paid off as reimbursement

 

[n0cmonkey]

I want one of those, but they're too expensive.

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: Ulfwald
I thought you were talking a bout Ted Kennedy.

Once again the PC crowd strikes.

Where in the Constitution does it state that you have a right NOT TO BE OFFENDED!!!

Me too.

I think it's the 28th Amendment.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

the bottle of prozac is a nice touch though, and very useful!

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
REPOST

i demand my tab paid off as reimbursement

Link please Pepsi90919!