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2008-10-15 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Mattel says talking doll doesn't promote Islam

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Posted by ryuge 2008-10-15 06:17|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 How does "mama" (2 syllables) become "Islam is the light" (5 syllables)? Sounds like someone was having some "fun" at the factory programming the recording for the doll.

Posted by ex-lib 2008-10-15 09:02|| 2008-10-15 09:02|| Front Page Top

#2 its the giggle around "mama" that apparently sounds like "Islam is the light".

Posted by Ptah">Ptah 2008-10-15 09:48|| http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]">[http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2008-10-15 09:48|| Front Page Top

#3 From some of the other articles that I picked through, I gather that, besides "Mama", the doll also made several "goo goo ga ga" type phrases. One of the articles claimed that Mattel was going to eliminate the bit that sounded like the dreaded phrase. LOL

Posted by ryuge 2008-10-15 10:41|| 2008-10-15 10:41|| Front Page Top

#4 I think it says "Obama is the light", which makes it okay...

Posted by tu3031 2008-10-15 10:50|| 2008-10-15 10:50|| Front Page Top

#5 Where was the doll made? If it was made in China there is no way this can be true. The doll might be made with lead or even radioactive but it would not say anything about Islam. Now, if it was made in Pakistan...

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2008-10-15 13:14|| 2008-10-15 13:14|| Front Page Top

#6 Say... did you hear about the shipment of lead from China that was turned back because it was contaminated with children's toys?

I'm here all week - try the veal and don't forget to tip your wait-person.

Posted by Sgt. Mom">Sgt. Mom 2008-10-15 16:19|| http://www.celiahayes.com]">[http://www.celiahayes.com] 2008-10-15 16:19|| Front Page Top

#7 Mommy, why does "Little Mommy Cuddle N' Coo"'s head keep exploding?

Posted by ed 2008-10-15 16:32|| 2008-10-15 16:32|| Front Page Top

#8 Accessory bomb vest not included.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-10-15 17:24|| 2008-10-15 17:24|| Front Page Top

#9 Mattel Pulls Talking Doll That Says, "Islam Is The Light."

shucks my knock off DOLL says, "Chop Chop allah akbar!"

:(

Posted by Red Dawg ">Red Dawg 2008-10-15 17:48|| 2008-10-15 17:48|| Front Page Top

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