MINNEAPOLIS — Target (also known as “Tar-zhay” to those who think it sounds cool) has faced significant backlash over its release of LGBTQ friendly merchandise. The company announced Tuesday that it would be pulling the line immediately due to safety concerns for its 440,000 employees who have been subject to violence, harassment, and abuse over the clothing.
The controversy began after customers noticed Target had started selling “tuck friendly” swimwear which allowed transgender women who have not had gender-affirming operations to hide their genitalia.
CEO Brian Cornell told reporters that “I honestly had no choice. The safety of our employees comes before any kind of inclusive shopping experience.” And concluded by stating “the only explanation I have is people are mad they can’t look at someone’s penis. Nothing else makes any fucking sense.”
Protestors against the LGBTQ friendly product line who were gathered outside Target headquarters in Minneapolis erupted with cheers when the removal announcement came down. Our very own journalist Sinbad Whistletower was on the ground at the rally and interviewed several protestors to gather their reactions, we’ve included them below:
“I like staring at other peoples private parts and the fact that Target wanted to hide them makes me absolutely sick to my stomach. A company shouldn’t get to decide who I stare longingly at imagining disgusted and perverted things.” – Anthony Williams
“I was getting really bored boycotting Bud Light so I’m just glad there was something else to get mad about so I can stay relevant. FUCK YOU TARGET!” – Kid Rock
“Welcome to woke America folks, where we try to make everyone happy and comfortable.” –Morris Williamson
“I’m really not sure why I am here but saw a bunch of angsty people and figured I should join in.” – Jodene Rory
LGBTQ advocates denounced the decision citing the dangers it presented to the transgender community. “Shouldn’t it be up to the individual to decide when to hang brain?” Activist Simone Simons asked.
Following the recent trend of anti-LGBTQ legislation and protests against private corporations, being corporations, Sen. Lindsey Graham issued a statement outlining a new bill he was pushing forward concerning gender-affirming clothing.
“My new bill named “The Tennessee Wind-chime Act” will mandate everyone who is assigned male at birth (AMAB) must show their genitalia to anyone who asks. This closes the loop on our wild and erotic imaginations and we can finally move forward as a God fearing country like our horned up founding fathers intended.” Sen. Lindsey Graham told reporters outside the Senate floor. When questioned about the fallout Target had received Graham continued “I’m glad there are like minded people out there keeping these out of control corporations in check. As a bologna pony lover myself, the clothing line is very disappointing to see.”
Target tweeted that they would be filling the empty space with hand mirrors so people could “take a good hard fucking look at yourselves” and “maybe buy a weaved basket next time you visit.”
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