Just like momma used to make
In keeping with the great tradition of edible jokes, now on the market is Trolli Gummy Roadkill, a delicious blend of fur, flavoring and gelatin.
Unfortunately, not everyone is a fan.
The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals feels that these candies don't encourage cavities so much as the torture of furry creatures.
"It sends the wrong message to children, that it's OK to harm animals. And that's the wrong message, especially from a so-called wholesome corporation like Kraft," said society spokesman Matthew Stanton (quote from the article).
This is not the first time, however, that a candy company has been attacked for the messages they've sent to children. In recent years, gummy bears have come under fire due to the fact that their candy tells children that it's okay to bite off the heads of bears and stick them on other bears' bodies. And currently a human rights group is boycotting Sourpatch Kids because they encourage cannibalism.
Update: NJSPCA wins, roadkill no longer put to good use.
In a first ever, there is a joint idiot of the day: both the NJSPCA and Kraft have earned it with their combined efforts. Congratulations to both.
Unfortunately, not everyone is a fan.
The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals feels that these candies don't encourage cavities so much as the torture of furry creatures.
"It sends the wrong message to children, that it's OK to harm animals. And that's the wrong message, especially from a so-called wholesome corporation like Kraft," said society spokesman Matthew Stanton (quote from the article).
This is not the first time, however, that a candy company has been attacked for the messages they've sent to children. In recent years, gummy bears have come under fire due to the fact that their candy tells children that it's okay to bite off the heads of bears and stick them on other bears' bodies. And currently a human rights group is boycotting Sourpatch Kids because they encourage cannibalism.
Update: NJSPCA wins, roadkill no longer put to good use.
In a first ever, there is a joint idiot of the day: both the NJSPCA and Kraft have earned it with their combined efforts. Congratulations to both.
posted by Amanda at 4:14 PM
2 Comments:
I think the concept should yuck kids out... so there wont be strong sales. Any idea how much sale they already had of this candy?
I have no clue. But considering that there are several incarnations of gummy worms and a product from the late 80s/early 90s called "Creepy Crawlers", I'm guessing it takes a lot to gross out a kid.
Either way, I'd totally buy them.
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