tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post6663295193321242690..comments2024-03-21T06:26:33.106-04:00Comments on Beach Bear Villa, HHI: Homeless American Girl Doll - Feedback FridayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-55402006115200911052009-12-31T07:07:48.505-05:002009-12-31T07:07:48.505-05:00Die Stunde von der Stunde ist nicht leichter. via...Die Stunde von der Stunde ist nicht leichter. <a href="http://t7-isis.org" rel="nofollow">viagra generika bestellen</a> cialis rezeptfrei [url=http//t7-isis.org]viagra generika[/url]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-84121333586853084472009-10-19T12:51:59.613-04:002009-10-19T12:51:59.613-04:00Wow, these were some great comments. And thanks f...Wow, these were some great comments. And thanks for the mention, Jen. I thought this story was amazing and it set off a fury of comments on my blog as well. Two months ago, I had never even heard of this doll (or company). But some hosts on a morning TV show I watch here going nuts (in a bad way) over the idea of this particular doll. And I started to agree with them. I don't think understanding values is why they did this. They made this doll to stir controversy and sell more, which is clearly working. I truly believe if they had done it in part with a donation to a charity (under this umbrella), it would have gone over better.The Constant Complainerhttp://www.theconstantcomplainer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-55938118084948092972009-10-18T17:24:06.366-04:002009-10-18T17:24:06.366-04:00As much as I love the AG series, I am quite appall...As much as I love the AG series, I am quite appalled that none of the proceeds are going towards any charities. <br /><br />I think I am going to write a letter to the AG company and let them know how upset I am with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-40780884737934252132009-10-17T14:10:46.845-04:002009-10-17T14:10:46.845-04:00Very odd. And, very disturbing.Very odd. And, very disturbing.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533117044204331680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-12724941158888952392009-10-17T07:34:34.916-04:002009-10-17T07:34:34.916-04:00Are you kidding me?? They have always tried to ca...Are you kidding me?? They have always tried to capture a moment in time, and bring it alive for girls. How is living in a car historical?Joy Beadworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346279499529145231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-59856604772614922142009-10-16T19:52:44.949-04:002009-10-16T19:52:44.949-04:00As far as parenting is concerned, I may as well be...As far as parenting is concerned, I may as well be the Wicked Witch of the West. The girls begged and begged, when they were little, for an AGD. I feel the same about these overpriced dolls as I do about Disney. Don't care. Can't afford.Melissa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13172152515024862967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-91839220237246709912009-10-16T16:54:29.019-04:002009-10-16T16:54:29.019-04:00I'm just glad I'm the mom of a little boy!...I'm just glad I'm the mom of a little boy!Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642673291427189421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-58312326925272687252009-10-16T15:41:18.522-04:002009-10-16T15:41:18.522-04:00I can appreciate the fact that American Girl tries...I can appreciate the fact that American Girl tries to make history relevant for little ones, but their products are all total rip-offs in my opinion. The dolls are nothing special other than the price tag. And the fact that they're making one of their dolls into a sob story and not even donating any of the proceeds is a joke.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741247143308918302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-40109833487569894252009-10-16T15:12:48.643-04:002009-10-16T15:12:48.643-04:00I think that this is actually a good idea. It tea...I think that this is actually a good idea. It teaches girls to be accepting and helps them build empathy - something that our future generations need! As someone that works with homeless people, I think that many children could benefit from learning about this.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426318697309393308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-29293739151703976562009-10-16T14:46:18.715-04:002009-10-16T14:46:18.715-04:00Makes me feel dirty just thinking about it! I can...Makes me feel dirty just thinking about it! I can maybe see the homeless doll if the proceeds were going to some organization that aids the homeless, but it's so demeaning. I hate it when companies cash in on fear and misfortune. Yuck.tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384123629272316965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-14487991220891093552009-10-16T12:23:48.159-04:002009-10-16T12:23:48.159-04:00Does everthing we have or do have to have a "...Does everthing we have or do have to have a "teachable moment" attatched to it? This is just stupid.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297595664042223742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-15554074409217756772009-10-16T11:15:36.639-04:002009-10-16T11:15:36.639-04:00My comment for the post:
I'm glad I have boys...My comment for the post:<br /><br />I'm glad I have boys.<br /><br />Do boys have something to do with monkeyballs?<br /><br />tee hee.The Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795599998657633444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-2457603603658438062009-10-16T11:14:43.768-04:002009-10-16T11:14:43.768-04:00What's a monkeyball?! Over at the Nest commen...What's a monkeyball?! Over at the Nest comments we are all trying to figure it out! Ok, I'm gonna go back now and read your post. Hate me.The Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795599998657633444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-79767381367099654222009-10-16T10:47:15.177-04:002009-10-16T10:47:15.177-04:00I guess my comments would be redundant given what ...I guess my comments would be redundant given what you read on my post (thanks by the way). What's funny is the latest news: TIME Magazine named it the #1 most dubious toy on the market. <br /><br />http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1927306_1927313,00.html?artId=1927306_1927313_1927315?contType=article?chn=specials<br /><br />And one thing I didn't mention was that I'm behind the concept of the AG dolls - at least the original one. This one, however, seems to deviate from it. ThanksRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609041651482395857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-21672433903985711662009-10-16T09:40:06.783-04:002009-10-16T09:40:06.783-04:00Like you...having a boy kind of makes me a little ...Like you...having a boy kind of makes me a little more tolerant of these things, Jen.<br /><br />That being said, I think the goal is more than commendable while the execution leaves little to be desired. Unfortunately, pulling the doll from the shelf to reevaluate the marketing, will lesson the amount of money actually donated to a rather needy cause.<br /><br />Why not purchase the doll for what it is, and feel good about the proceeds going to people that need it, while making sure that you buffer any written print with an explanation to your child? <br /><br />Just my 2 cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-20268514276146297612009-10-16T09:39:43.306-04:002009-10-16T09:39:43.306-04:00um...wow, I'm not sure how to feel. I'll h...um...wow, I'm not sure how to feel. I'll have to think on that!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-20436910171148001482009-10-16T09:39:18.639-04:002009-10-16T09:39:18.639-04:00My daughter has the Bitty twins right now and has ...My daughter has the Bitty twins right now and has been wanting an American Girl doll which she will probably get in July for her birthday. Part of the excitement of getting a AM doll is picking one out. In the catelog, online, or in the store do you just tell your child that she can't have that one because you don't agree with what it stands for? While I'm not crazy about Gwen's story or what they are trying to accomplish with it I do think that in a way it sheds light on a huge issue. Molly, the depression era doll's family also loses a job and income and faces homelessness. Is it because her dad is still in the picture or the fact that they haven't been displaced to a shelter yet that no one saw issues with her back story? Gwen is a limited time offering that is part of a bigger story which was mentioned in the earlier comments. I still feel that American Girl dolls are a quality company and that the message they send young girls overall is one of empowerment and positive.Adrianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753445380021519749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-77530857714960214772009-10-16T09:38:11.317-04:002009-10-16T09:38:11.317-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-32529704380032713262009-10-16T09:32:52.881-04:002009-10-16T09:32:52.881-04:00Tactless comes to mind. I'm at a loss for any ...Tactless comes to mind. I'm at a loss for any reason why this would be considered a good business move for American Girl and an even bigger loss on why a parent would buy such a tactless item for their child. Has anyone heard of paying it forward?Happy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933647878690831309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-27613137623231408302009-10-16T09:26:00.691-04:002009-10-16T09:26:00.691-04:00To do something like that and not have any proceed...To do something like that and not have any proceeds go to help the cause they're highlighting - just a money making idea. Wouldn't buy it.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501434850909597503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-22903727565683998442009-10-16T09:24:35.197-04:002009-10-16T09:24:35.197-04:00This year's "Girl of the Year" is Ch...This year's "Girl of the Year" is Chrissa. (Gwen's good friend.) This story is about Chrissa Maxwell - the new girl at school that gets bullied. It really is a very good movie & book. You can read more about it on my blog. (I wrote about it a month or so ago.) Back to the point, she be-friends Gwen and finds out that she lives in a shelter with her mom. She is homeless. But, the story is not about being homeless. But, to "Be courageous. Be a friend. Be yourself." Such an important virtue for little girls.the haley fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187886453586980440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-42345694295590634832009-10-16T09:17:55.726-04:002009-10-16T09:17:55.726-04:00I saw this on another blog, Clark Kent's Lunch...I saw this on another blog, Clark Kent's Lunchbox, where he wrote a letter to the CEO. The doll story also has a dead beat dad. What a "great" representation of daddies, huh?<br /><br />Here's his link: http://clarkkentslunchbox.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-i-hate-mattel-toys-ceo-robert.html<br /><br />Also, you got tagged over at my blog for a creative meme - I hope you'll participate :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-53909929371087303122009-10-16T09:14:02.055-04:002009-10-16T09:14:02.055-04:00Outrageous! Where do we write? I see no reason for...Outrageous! Where do we write? I see no reason for this doll if it is not being done for a charitable reason. What homeless family could even afford an American Doll?? What about choosing and promoting something positive? A story about a struggling faimily who works hard-and then AD could give profits to Homeless...<br />~NancyNancy @ Live love laughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695100397180954131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-19062717195857431822009-10-16T08:37:12.935-04:002009-10-16T08:37:12.935-04:00Agree with the idea that half of the proceeds shou...Agree with the idea that half of the proceeds should go to the homeless.Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068858292644394838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-83774527055917021132009-10-16T08:35:28.199-04:002009-10-16T08:35:28.199-04:00What a strange idea! I mean, what is it all about,...What a strange idea! I mean, what is it all about, and what is it meant to represent? I agree with Shanna. Why would you buy a "homeless" doll?<br />What is wrong with the traditional dolls? They are all homeless, until they become part of a Family and are loved by a special child!Alice in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068858292644394838noreply@blogger.com