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I’ve always thought the worst kind of lump Santa could deposit in my stocking would be of the coal variety. Not so much. Ladies and gents, I give you the Swedish toy characters Pee and Poo.
The site plays out like a John Waters movie. It’s that weird. I can barely get past the "About Us" page, with the rotating images of cherubs joyfully clutching and lounging on plush turds and pee droplets while sporting matching attire. All I can think is “Get that off your head!” and “For the love of God, get your hands out of your mouth!” I have the uncontrollable urge to bathe in Purell.
Sure, the Pee and Poo characters could look a hell of a lot creepier, but still. Does the world really need toys, shirts, socks, skivvies and stationery festooned with urinary and fecal finery?
The company is the result of founder Emma Megitt’s masters degree in graphic design. Kids, stay out of school. You heard me. Really. Go skateboard somewhere. Please. You’ll be doing all of us a favor.
I also marvel at the statement “Pee and Poo works just as well as potty training inspiration as a cuddly companion.” Um. Having potty trained a tot earlier this year, I can’t imagine anything lamer than encouraging a child to get attached to a cuddly version of something they need to wave bye-bye to and send out to sea on a regular basis.
But that's just me. Check out the site and share your thoughts.
(And don’t even get me started on unfortunately named “Bits and Pieces” section of the site. Though I did get that Pee and Poo memory game nailed in 8 turns. Top that.)
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