A Bad Wrap: Hallmark Pulls Gift Wrap After Swastika Complaint

[onedef92]

Hallmark Pulls Gift Wrap After Swastika Complaint


KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dec 9, 2014, 9:44 AM ET

Hallmark Cards Inc. has removed blue and silver gift wrap from circulation after a customer complained that she saw a swastika embedded in the design.

The Kansas City, Missouri-based company alerted retailers to the problem Monday after receiving a complaint Sunday night from a Walgreen's customer in Northridge, California. The disputed wrap was featured in a Hanukkah display but Hallmark spokeswoman Julie Elliott says the gift wrap wasn't intended for the Jewish holiday.

The Kansas City Star reports the gift wrap was distributed by Walgreen's, which is no longer selling it.

Elliott said in a news release that Hallmark didn't intend to offend anyone.

She said it was an oversight that no one at Hallmark noticed that intersecting lines in the paper could be seen as a swastika pattern

[simpleman68]

Some folks just have a real need to be offended.
Scott

http://a.abcnews.com/images/US/HT_walgreens_giftwrap_3_sk_141208_16x9_992.jpg

[DukeAllen]

We better switch to blank sheets of paper so no one gets offended by any designs.

But how do we know which color paper to use? :willy:

[Fastguy]

I wonder how upset that person is about the original insignia of the US Army's 45th Infantry Division. You know, the one that fought through Europe and liberated Dachau concentration camp...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/45th_Infantry_insignia_%28swastika%29.svg/150px-45th_Infantry_insignia_%28swastika%29.svg.png

[ApexOversteer]

I wonder how upset that person is about the original insignia of the US Army's 45th Infantry Division. You know, the one that fought through Europe and liberated Dachau concentration camp...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/45th_Infantry_insignia_%28swastika%29.svg/150px-45th_Infantry_insignia_%28swastika%29.svg.png

... and hasn't used that insignia in over 80 years...

[DAB]

That symbol did not start with Nazi Germany.

[ApexOversteer]

That symbol did not start with Nazi Germany.

That is true, and the crescent and star wasn't originally a symbol of Islam, but I doubt many would be cool with Christmas wrapping paper emblazoned with it.

I hear ISIS flag sweaters are this year's hot gift.

[Madmikeee]

I wonder how upset that person is about the original insignia of the US Army's 45th Infantry Division. You know, the one that fought through Europe and liberated Dachau concentration camp...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/45th_Infantry_insignia_%28swastika%29.svg/150px-45th_Infantry_insignia_%28swastika%29.svg.png

not to mention the original use of the symbol in many cultures like the Native Americans as well as Hindu and Buddhism. One bad man quickly turned a symbol of good into one of evil. Same with the pentagram vs pentacle.

[Fastguy]

... and hasn't used that insignia in over 80 years...

My point is, that symbol can be found in many places and patterns, occurring intentionally or accidentally. It's going to show up here and there and people need to have at least some critical thinking skills or they will be forever "offended".

[Madmikeee]

My point is, that symbol can be found in many places and patterns, occurring intentionally or accidentally. It's going to show up here and there and people need to have at least some critical thinking skills or they will be forever "offended".

Wait, so what you're saying is that people need to grow the feck up and NOT try to find things that offend them? I think you might be taking things too far with an opinion like that.

[Nemesis]

not to mention the original use of the symbol in many cultures like the Native Americans as well as Hindu and Buddhism. One bad man quickly turned a symbol of good into one of evil. Same with the pentagram vs pentacle.

Same with that mustache.

[Fastguy]

Wait, so what you're saying is that people need to grow the feck up and NOT try to find things that offend them? I think you might be taking things too far with an opinion like that.

HA!, well it depends. I remember when Wal Mart started selling shirts with the actual insignia of the SS Death Squad, most likely because someone found clip art of a cool looking skull. They issued an apology and pulled it.

WHY?: Wal-Mart Still Selling Nazi Death’s Head Battalion T-Shirts (http://www.debbieschlussel.com/2702/why-wal-mart-still-selling-nazi-deaths-head-battalion-t-shirts/)

That I could see, especially if little Jimmy shows up at great grand dad's house sporting his swell new shirt.
It wasn't a matter of interpretation, it was a legitimate identical representation.

[Jobaka]

not to mention the original use of the symbol in many cultures like the Native Americans as well as Hindu and Buddhism.

And architecture.

http://img.timeinc.net/time/photoessays/2009/google_earth/swastika.jpg

[Loco Vette]

It's going to show up here and there and people need to have at least some critical thinking skills or they will be forever "offended".

That's the goal for a lot of people. They love nothing more than telling someone how morally superior they believe themselves to be.

[ApexOversteer]

not to mention the original use of the symbol in many cultures like the Native Americans as well as Hindu and Buddhism. One bad man quickly turned a symbol of good into one of evil. Same with the pentagram vs pentacle.

Nobody thinks of the original uses of the swastika anymore. The theft of the symbol is complete.

I get it, we all hate the whiners and the looking-to-be-offended jackholes of society these days, but there are instances where people should be mindful of what a symbol means to others.

I'm so sick of this "it doesn't affect me, so it doesn't matter" mentality. For f*cks sake 6 million people were slaughtered under that symbol.

[Norm]

Indian garb, Deadwood, SD museum.


http://s29.postimg.org/pbmghrz2f/WP_20130506_019.jpg

[Barn Babe]

Wow.

[69camfrk]

What's the huge problem here? It would be perfect for the family Nazi!:leaving:

[Madmikeee]

Nobody thinks of the original uses of the swastika anymore. The theft of the symbol is complete.

I get it, we all hate the whiners and the looking-to-be-offended jackholes of society these days, but there are instances where people should be mindful of what a symbol means to others.

I'm so sick of this "it doesn't affect me, so it doesn't matter" mentality. For f*cks sake 6 million people were slaughtered under that symbol.

No, 6 million people were slaughtered under the leadership of a mad man. Don't blame some picture for the atrocities that he orchestrated.

Yes that is now a symbol of hate and unfortunately it can never be taken back. But I think we need to get BACK to more of a it doesn't affect me so it doesn't matter attitude. Not saying to ignore the genocide of 6 million people but it's time to let the past be in the past. Learn from it, Remember it but stop fecking dwelling on it. Stop worrying about everybody else and start focusing on YOURSELF. Make yourself better, raise your children to be the same. Yes, there will always be assholes in the world. Ignorant Bigots, religious zealots, and general psychopaths but all we can do is chug along and keep trying.

[Nemesis]

No, 6 million people were slaughtered under the leadership of a mad man. Don't blame some picture for the atrocities that he orchestrated.

Yes that is now a symbol of hate and unfortunately it can never be taken back. But I think we need to get BACK to more of a it doesn't affect me so it doesn't matter attitude. Not saying to ignore the genocide of 6 million people but it's time to let the past be in the past. Learn from it, Remember it but stop fecking dwelling on it. Stop worrying about everybody else and start focusing on YOURSELF. Make yourself better, raise your children to be the same. Yes, there will always be assholes in the world. Ignorant Bigots, religious zealots, and general psychopaths but all we can do is chug along and keep trying.

You can talk about moving on and learning from the past until you have no breath in your lungs, but to most, that symbol will always represent a hatred that only a very few will ever comprehend.

[8Up]

Wait until they figure out that sausages look like dicks. I guess we will just have to eat hamburgers. :spdchk:

[Aerovette]

We better switch to blank sheets of paper so no one gets offended by any designs.

But how do we know which color paper to use? :willy:

Black paper always. Blacks are the best wrappers. :lol:

[snide]

The runways at Denver airport are laid out in the shape of a giant swastika.

[ApexOversteer]

I'm sorry, I just can't go along with the idea that being a polite, considerate and thoughtful person is a flaw, a bad habit to be broken.

This person walked up to a Hanukkah display in a store and saw the image of the swastika displayed there. I think they might have genuine reason to be offended.

[Norm]

The runways at Denver airport are laid out in the shape of a giant swastika.


Sure looks like it.

http://s7.postimg.org/rdn7zprgr/denver_ap.png

[Mike Mercury]

We better switch to blank sheets of paper so no one gets offended by any designs.

But how do we know which color paper to use?

well; blank paper is white... and that's racist.

[Rob]

don't get me started on the Denver airport and Illuminati....according to my boss I am obviously a member.

:yesnod:

[snide]

don't get me started on the Denver airport and Illuminati....according to my boss I am obviously a member.

:yesnod:

When is the next meeting? Would you be willing to sponsor me? :bigears:

[mrvette]

Nobody thinks of the original uses of the swastika anymore. The theft of the symbol is complete.

I get it, we all hate the whiners and the looking-to-be-offended jackholes of society these days, but there are instances where people should be mindful of what a symbol means to others.

I'm so sick of this "it doesn't affect me, so it doesn't matter" mentality. For f*cks sake 6 million people were slaughtered under that symbol.

AND about 50+ million under the commie signs also....but you don't see THEM banned....commies are 'cool'.....:issues:

[DukeAllen]

When is the next meeting? Would you be willing to sponsor me? :bigears:

:withstupid: I always wanted to be part of a secret cabal bent on world domination.

I won't even tell anyone about our alien overlords. :angel:

[Fastguy]

I'm sorry, I just can't go along with the idea that being a polite, considerate and thoughtful person is a flaw, a bad habit to be broken.



I agree with that, but sometimes a design is just a design, probably made by some 25 year old that doesn't even know what a swastika is.

[Norm]

I agree with that, but sometimes a design is just a design, probably made by some 25 year old that doesn't even know what a swastika is.

And in China...........

[DAB]

don't get me started on the Denver airport and Illuminati....according to my boss I am obviously a member.

:yesnod:

Sure looks like it.

http://s7.postimg.org/rdn7zprgr/denver_ap.png

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Denver_airport_USGA_2002_mod.jpg/600px-Denver_airport_USGA_2002_mod.jpg

Denver Airport conspiracy theory - RationalWiki (http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Denver_Airport_conspiracy_theory)

who knew?

[lander]

well; blank paper is white... and that's racist.

So if you write a ransom note on white paper with black ink...is that a black on white crime? :nutkick:

[KWIL]

I do nazi the problem.

[Blademaker]

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQFAXvuv3XVJ1QZy6tU3gP1sHdsPsKEnVUkk-gFBDhQ6NxAK4-A8A


https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwF4bqhBIFVbAUQI88grFgQ3CsdQM1rFv8LwZtBs412ecbPW4_

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ8qHrJK2wtJvW7Io-u-gzoaDcPCoKyYuaiHmJ7vAkaGBOOY1q0iA

Just sayin'

[86RAG]

My wife is Jewish and I showed her this paper and she thinks people are overacting to it. She didn't even see the pattern until I pointed it out. She just rolled her eyes. She wasn't offended and couldn't see why others would be. She has pretty thick skin!

[simpleman68]

My wife is Jewish and I showed her this paper and she thinks people are overacting to it. She didn't even see the pattern until I pointed it out. She just rolled her eyes. She wasn't offended and couldn't see why others would be. She has pretty thick skin!

:iagree: My wife is Ashkenazi and she thought this was ridiculous and obviously not designed with ill intent.

If you dig deeper into the design, you could probably decipher "KKK".... :lol:
Scott

[markids77]

Just for kicks, Google the logo for a local fertilizer manufacturer... Southern States Phosphate. Tell me what you guys think... it has raised nary an eyelash here in the deep South.

[Admiral Blue]

No wrap for you. Come back. One year.

[BADRACR1]

Blacks are the best wrappers. :lol:

:rofl::rofl::groupwave:I see what you did there.

[BADRACR1]

:shots:I wouldn't have noticed it as a swastika. Just looks like a random design. 'Course, I'm not easily offended.:BADRACR1:

[Jobaka]

Just for kicks, Google the logo for a local fertilizer manufacturer... Southern States Phosphate. Tell me what you guys think... it has raised nary an eyelash here in the deep South.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/LowFlyrVette/ss_chem_zps148eb383.jpg


No swastikas. Not offended.

[RED-85-Z51]

That paper makes me want to swear oath to New Hitler, and Suchen Sie die juden,,,

[RED-85-Z51]

http://logancountyky.com/lead/industrialguide/Images/Southern_States.jpg

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/waffen_ss_7242.jpg

[RED-85-Z51]

I dont see it...

[RED-85-Z51]

Ive always been intrigued, or..at least interested in this time in world history, unfortunately I fear much of its value will be lost with the outgoing generation due to the fact that most school history classes do not reach much past the 1910's...before the year is out...

Hitler was off his f*cking rocker, but you have to give him credit, he turned a whole nation against a large group of people, he spread his ideals across the oceans, and to be hones,t made a valiant effort at taking over the entire world...in just a matter of a few years...

If he wasnt so nucking futz...we'd probably all be speaking German right now..

[Fastguy]

Reminds me of how Kiss changes their logo for German export. (Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are both Jewish)

http://www.graphemes.com/library/Capture-d-cran-2012--0YTE.png

[Nemesis]

If he wasnt so nucking futz...we'd probably all be speaking German right now..

He was stubborn, didn't trust even his most trusted advisers, created a poor chain of communication and made a lot of mistakes as a result of these things.

[onedef92]

He was stubborn, didn't trust even his most trusted advisers, created a poor chain of communication and made a lot of mistakes as a result of these things.

PERGAMUM, SATAN AND HITLER (2) - YouTube

He was also deeply superstitious and worshipped Satan at an idol built at the Isle of Pergamum. Pergamum's Altar of Zeus was excavated and taken to Germany where it later inspired the architecture of Hitler's Third Reich.

The Apostle Paul established a church there as well.

[Nemesis]

PERGAMUM, SATAN AND HITLER (2) - YouTube

What a lunatic. If only he wasn't such a great public speaker.

[onedef92]

What a lunatic. If only he wasn't such a great public speaker.

He did manage to revolutionize public transporation via the Autobahn and the VW Beetle, the most widely-produced vehicle in automotive history!

[Nemesis]

He did manage to revolutionize public transporation via the Autobahn and the VW Beetle, the most widely-produced vehicle in automotive history!

Lets not give him too much credit

[onedef92]

Lets not give him too much credit

True. Just sayin' though..... :yesnod:

[DukeAllen]

If he weren't already in hell, he would be if he realized his actions played a part in founding the modern Israel :funny: