This sign is displayed in a threading stores window inside our local mall. Now, at first, when T pointed it out to me at Christmas time last year, I didn't think much of it. Other than the fact of having to explain to my poor sheltered husband what it meant. I have to admit too to having the occasional giggle about it. What an absurd thing to feel the need to advertise. I mean, seriously people? Is that something that a woman would be walking through the mall and just go for? Like buying a pretty hair clip?
So, yeah, besides the simple absurdity of it even existing, this sign hangs in a window that is located right next to the children's indoor playground. I'm talking children children. So, every time I have passed it in the last few months, it has slowly started eating at me. I pass it and think is that really necessary people? Is it bringing in that much business? Does it need to be that big (its probably 3x4 feet)? It bothers me to think that people are probably having to explain what that means to their kids. Kids that are just learning to read or kids that are just learning about their sexuality in general. Are these people going to explain that for them? Is it that necessary?
Its weird to me, because I am not usually bothered by things like this. I am a relatively laid back, whatever- floats- your- boat kind of person in general. The fact that they offer this service is fine with me even, but when they bring it to the attention of everyone that passes, children too young to understand, that bothers me. A lot. Maybe more than it should. For sure more than it did before I had kids.
So, I posted it to Facebook and luckily a few other moms felt the same way I did. At least I'm not the only one. We ended up all sending a message to the mall services people complaining. Mine was... not as nice as it could have been, but I wanted to express to them how strongly I felt. I quite plainly let them know that I wanted a call or email back letting me know what action was going to be taken and I meant it. I expect an answer. I will let you know what their response is when (if) I ever get one.
In the meantime, what do you think? Am I over reacting? Would it bother you? What would you do?
I sent a message! I also commented on their Facebook page about a children's event stating "I'll come to the event if (the store) takes done their 'Do you Vajazzle?' sign"
ReplyDeleteI'm very sheltered. I had no idea what the heck that was. Yeah...so not appropriate for a huge sign near a kid's play area.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you complained...I would too. It amazes me that they would advertize something like that in such a big manner especially near a play area.
ReplyDeleteI'm not offended by it, at all. On their part, I can see how it makes for good advertising. Being in sight of all of those moms? I bet it brings in a fair amount of business for them. It's really no different than advertising waxing..which is something they would do if they were going to do that. If it were my child, I would just explain that it's something that Mommy's do and leave it at that.
ReplyDeleteOMFG! This is unbelieveable! I've never heard of such a thing! I'm not bothered - but mostly because I think most people won't even know what it is.
ReplyDeleteOk...well...I saw the photo of the sign and my first impulse was to laugh out loud. My mind raced--all I could think of was the bedazzler commercials and it just cracked me up. I mean, it IS advertising and honestly, most people probably DON'T know what it is. As far as children seeing it; as long as there are no pictures demonstrating the product being used, I think I would just approach it much like Cari above and just say it's a grown-up product for women andleave it at that. But um...in the mall next to the play area for kids? Hmmm...I dunno about that one. Yeeaahhh, not so much.
ReplyDeletei definitely find it a weird. but, i also would feel uncomfortable trying to explain half the window displays at the mall to my kid. sex sells, and it's gross, and i try not to participate. or really... ever go to the mall.
ReplyDeleteWow. I bet that would get some questions out of the little ones. So not appropriate. Following you back from the blog hop
ReplyDeleteOMG! I would have complained too. I have 4 boys and I could just imagine myself trying to explain to them what Vajazzling was! YIKES!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a weird trend. I don't understand it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, I did get my chick flick do over. :)
Who would want to "bedazzle" their girlie bits in the first place?
ReplyDeleteIf it were just me and my hubby I would let it pass, but by the play area is just unnecessary. I wouldn't like it at all.
What?!? You wouldn't want sequins hot-glued to your fun zone??? LOL. The sign is kinda weird/borderline creepy. I'd have to agree that it's really no different that a sign advertising brazilian, but there is something about the term that's just gross to me.
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I have to admit I had no idea what it was! It's probably harmless since no child would ever know what it meant anyway and it's not a 'fun' ad that would attract their attention. But it is quite large for such a topic!
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