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To think this product at The Range/Wilko is just plain racist?

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GardenNope · 19/11/2024 09:57

I've been complaining about this range of products since I saw them in my local store a few weeks ago.

I keep getting fobbed off with no response, or 'we aim to provide products for all tastes'.

This just seems to me like a blatant racist stereotype of Polynesian culture. But the company doesn't seem to agree at all. Am I losing my mind here because it seems very blatantly wrong to me?

https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/single-solar-tiki-water-sports-ornament-in-assorted-styles/p/8087004

Single Solar Tiki Water Sports Ornament in Assorted styles | Wilko

Shop for Single Solar Tiki Water Sports Ornament in Assorted styles at wilko - where we offer a range of home and leisure goods at great prices.

https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/single-solar-tiki-water-sports-ornament-in-assorted-styles/p/8087004

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Maddy70 · 19/11/2024 10:04

Its arguably inappropriate but really i can't get worked up about cultural misappropriation i feel that undermines real racism

GardenNope · 19/11/2024 10:03

JacquesHarlow · 19/11/2024 09:59

It's not right, and I don't think it should be on sale..

BUT

I do love when crusading folk go on a fishing expedition

Not sure what you mean? Are you referring to me as a 'crusading' person?

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KitMounj · 19/11/2024 10:01

Reminds me of Crash Bandicoot.

JacquesHarlow · 19/11/2024 09:59

It's not right, and I don't think it should be on sale..

BUT

I do love when crusading folk go on a fishing expedition

HermioneWeasley · 19/11/2024 09:58

It is arguably cultural appropriation but I wouldn’t say it’s racist