The B&R Tuesday Matinee
The left must be losing the global warming/climate change argument.
When all else fails, scare small children.
Build-A-Bearville Under the North Star – One Global World
Part One
This missive is directed at the guardians of, and donors to, tiny humans. If you fall into that category you likely are already familiar with Build-A-Bear, a world-wide corporation that provides the most innocent of services. They sell customizable stuffed animals. Make your own bear, dog…penguin. Cute concept.
The company also has a website called Build-A-Bearville.com where children can play an interactive video game that, on it’s surface, is unlikely to raise suspicion or sound alarms.
But when your unsuspecting tot logs on and hops a virtual train to the North Pole…you should know that he or she will be informed — by Santa Claus — that Christmas may be canceled this year due to Global Warming.
“Uplifting”…? What’s uplifting when you’re about to scare the shit out of preschoolers?
Build-A-Bearville Under the North Star – No More North Pole
Part Two
Build-A-Bearville Under the North Star – Man Made Global Warming
Part Three
A boycott of Build-A-Bear may not be a bad idea.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Emotional extortion of the young and/or immature. Pathetic.
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I love how the blue penguin is out screaming at the other penguins that “THE WORLD IS CHANGING AND YOU JUST GO ABOUT YOUR LIVES”
As if; if you aren’t constantly doing SOMETHING to help save the world, then you are clearly either ignorant of the “problem” or just don’t care.
Aside from the science of possibly having less Co2 in the air being bad for plant life…….there are plenty of reasons to reduce Co2 emissions and reduce pollution without the need for green hysteria.
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:35 pm
The North Pole is melting?
Yes!! Thank God! Our prayers have been answered!
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Someone needs to end up on the naughty list for this video.
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Here’s what Build-a-Bear CEO Maxine Clark had to say about from her site…backpedaling without admitting the indoctrinating intent of the production:
http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/OurCompany/Letterfrommaxineclarkwebisodes.aspx
December 22, 2009
We have received inquiries regarding our online webisodes and would like to provide you with the following information.
Our goal is to entertain and engage the imagination of children with our stuffed animals, our store environment, and online. Our intention with the Polar Bear story was to inspire children, through the voices of our animal characters, to make a difference in their own individual ways. We did not intend to politicize the topic of global climate change or offend anyone in any way. The webisodes concluded this week with Santa successfully leaving on his journey to deliver gifts around the world. The webisodes will no longer be available on the site.
I started Build-A-Bear Workshop as a place for families and children to come for a fun experience combining imagination, creativity and empowerment. I have always placed great value in the trust that our Guests have in our brand.
At Build-A-Bear Workshop we also strive to encourage kids to help others by participating in their communities. We listen to parents and kids about topics that they are interested in and care about. We especially value the input of parents. We are listening and taking all points of view into consideration for the future.
If you have questions, please contact us:
Guests with questions should contact:
Guest services
314-423-8000
866-232-7269
Guestcomments@buildabear.com
Media with questions should contact:
Jill Saunders
314-423-8000 ext. 5293
314-422-4523 (cell)
JillS@buildabear.com
Investors with Questions should contact:
Investor Relations
314-423-8000 ext.5353
Invest@buildabear.com
Sincerely,
Maxine Clark
Founder and Chief Executive Bear
Build-A-Bear Workshop
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:42 am
“We did not intend to politicize the topic of global climate change or offend anyone in any way.”
To Maxine Clark, Founder and CEO Build-A-Bear Workshop: Bullsh*t.