Abercrombie controversy
I’m sure you’re aware of the latest in Abercrombie & Fitch’s over-sexed offerings, but in case you’re not, there’s been a small uprising against the clothing store for “The Ashley” bathing suit. The triangle-top, striped bikini is padded and was previously marketed using the words “push up.” The problem? It’s being marketed to girls as young as 7 and is for sale in the chain’s kids stores, Abercrombie. (What does a 7-year-old have to push up, anyway?!) Under pressure, Abercrombie has since removed the word “push up” and said that the suit is recommended for girls ages 12 and up. But it’s still available. Read more here.
Now, I’m no psychologist, but I can’t help but think that girls who are choosing to wear suits like these (or God forbid, having these suits chosen for them) are going to start feeling a lot more adult than they actually are. And growing up too quickly is going to lead to some major issues down the road when they’re a full-blown teenager. Girls who are 7 (they would most likely be FIRST GRADERS!) need to be wearing one piece swimswuits with their favorite cartoon character or fun print on them, not a two piece, padded number. I’m hoping that today’s parents have more sense that Abercrombie and Fitch thinks they do.
Sidenote: If the softcore porn on the walls and the prices of the clothes weren’t enough to keep me out of A&F, the perfume/cologne pumping through the air ducts certainly is. Is anyone else sickened just when walking by these stores in the mall? Maybe my nose is extra sensitive…
For your entertainment
A couple of new movies are topping this charts this week:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules [PG] A safe bet for students, although I hear the books are much better than the movies. (But isn’t that always the case?)
Sucker Punch [PG-13]: A supposedly brain-teasing metaphorical leap with a modern-comic book feel. But mom of boys, beware: teenage boys will want to see it for the pretty girls in short skirts wielding weapons.
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