To think it's inappropriate to sell these in a shop aimed at pre-teens?

[TheActualMarilynManson]

NC as I've told people I'm posting this but I'm a long time regular, 'cancel the cheque', yoni, korean lady, etc.

So, I'm in Claire's Accessories today and see these..... (hopefully the photo will upload correctly.)

For starters, anyone who knows what these items are intended to be used for will not buy one from Claire's Accessories.
Secondly, I don't know a person over 13 who buys anything from this shop, they are unlikely to understand, so why sell it?
Third, children will buy this stuff, have their photo taken, then in a few years will come to realise what their parents allowed them to wear in the name of 'being trendy'.

That's just the obvious points. I also have a massive issue with BDSM being made 'mainstream' because of the negativity which always comes with it in the media.

'50 Shades' did a HUGE amount of damage to the BDSM scene. Their relationship was not D/S, it was emotional abuse, with some sex thrown in.
True D/S relationships are built on trust, respect, years of commitment, and learning.

As someone heavily involved in the BDSM scene, I find it hugely offensive that a way of life, and a whole community of likeminded people, can be essentially mocked by what is deemed 'fashion'.

So, AIBU to think this is inappropriate 'jewellery' for a childrens accessory shop?

Epic fail OP.

Best you get back under your bridge.

Along with all the other weirdos who seem to be popping up on MN these days with monotonous regularity.

Op, you'd have a fit if you saw what I used to wear as a teen. :D Maybe I'll dig it all out and let my inner Goth run free.

Also, I've never seen a man with a penis so long and thin it would fit through that tiny little ring! It'd have to be marked HB on the side!

Herts I’m sure my dentist used something like that once during a somewhat tricky filling

Herja ** bloody autocorrect

Ugh, even WH Smith is at it, now. This kinky sex aid is being sold for £1.25, bold as brass in a family store!

cheered me up no end this thread. Only on mumsnet.

For the record yes yabu... and abit... odd...

Nah, that tape is no good. If you want to spice things up, you need this:

www.hobbycraft.co.uk/brand/duck-tape

I like to match it to my sexy underwear ;) :D

OMG the unicorn tape! I mean...this filth must be stopped immediately, if not before.

It's terrible isn't it? Unicorn tape is just a gateway drug... Before you know it, there's glitter and unicorn stuff everywhere. I don't know how they dare sell it.

I know a couple into BDSM he is the dom, apparently, and she is his collared salve. She wears something like that but not when she goes to work! So maybe its not a gag but a slave collar? In the OPs eyes.

TBH I don't now if they are really into BDSM or the just idea of shocking their friends.

Late night comedy gold right here!

I remember a kids tv show called Dick and Dom...'Dom' must obviously have been the dom...it all becomes clear now. Promoting BDSM on children's tv with subliminal messages...

OP are you regretting this thread yet

So you'd all be happy to see your 10 yr old daughter sporting a black choker with a metal ring on it like those ones would you?
It's a tasteless, adult style of item and not for pre-pubescent children imo. If my young daughter picked it up, I'd tell her to put it back. Yuck.

But it's up to you....

I'm intrigued by your name choice, OP . Can't imagine Brian getting all het up about it, tbh.

I really do learn something new every day on here.

Who knew Claire's was just for pre-teens, for a start.

My dd has a choker necklace from Claire's. She is 15. I think she may be upset with the thought that you think she is too old to shop there OP.

I have used said choker on the odd occasion. Don't faint.... I am 47. Of course it was purely for my neck to look better, not for any fetish related scenarios.

I thought the heyday was the late 70s/early 80s - started with punk.

Talking of appropriation, Marilyn Manson is a goth. Give him back!

I bet MM just wants to have a nice cuddle in bed anyhow : )

Why don't you go to asda and get 10000 packets of cotton wool to wrap up your child in 🙄

I wore one of those in the 80s- and the only thing that fucked my throat was the Marlboro lights I used to smoke.....

I wouldn't be happy with my daughter wearing those cos they make your neck look short. Cookers are not flattering.

@Thegiantofillinois cookers

www.uberkinky.co.uk/oxballs-puppy-cock-ring-92842.html

I was having trouble sleeping so started googling after reading this thread. I'm thinking of getting one of these.