pink sushi 4,351 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 It may be the only time you will find these words in the same sentence: “Ebola†and “Add to Wishlist.†Giantmicrobes Inc., which makes a line of plush toys based on viruses and other microscopic organisms, has sold out its entire Ebola stock, including the small Ebola doll for $9.95, a Gigantic Ebola doll for $29.95 and an Ebola Petri Dish toy for $14.95, according to the company’s website. “Since its discovery in 1976, Ebola has become the T. Rex of microbes,†says the Stamford, Connecticut-based maker of the “uniquely contagious toy†on its website, which promotes them as gag gifts that also have educational value. With the latest Ebola outbreak, which already killed more than 4,500 people, mostly in West Africa, customers have snapped up the toy, which looks like half a pretzel. “You do not want to get Ebola,†warns the website. “A short incubation period of 2 to 21 days presages symptoms which include fever, aches, sore throat, and weakness, followed by diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, and both internal and external bleeding. And then, for between 50-90 percent of victims, death.†Giantmicrobes lists the World Health Organization as one of its largest customers, along with pharmaceutical companies and the American Red Cross. Anyone disappointed by the current shortage of the Ebola toys can click on “Add to Wishlist†and wait for more stock to arrive. Or make a different selection from the company’s array of other plush toys, including Anthrax, Botulism, Cholera and Dengue Fever. It was not clear how many of the toys have been sold and the company could not be reached for comment. http://nypost.com/2014/10/21/health-organizations-eradicate-ebola-plush-toys/ Awwww look how cute. I sorta want one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreku 2,387 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 You don't deserve a point of view if the only thing you see is you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagz 2,580 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Why is this even being produced? :ghostney: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING5KAT 223 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Why is this even being produced? :ghostney: Cos apparently people are buying it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy scheisse 22,940 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 PEOPLE ARE DYING Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu 6,162 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I kinda love these plushies. :dead: 7 years ago (my memory though ), my sister bought a gonorrhea to her bff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Why would parents want their kids playing with an ebola toy? Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagz 2,580 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Cos apparently people are buying it You know what I meant though :Emma: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rogoe 23 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Do they make a herby plush toy too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inuborg 4,136 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 The have STD plushies too I root for you. I love you. You, you, you, you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewStevens 5,249 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Do they make a herby plush toy too? Herby? You mean Herpes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mast 980 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Why is this even being produced? :ghostney: It's a whole brand. They make plushies out of all diseases. I also believe they've been making the Ebola plush toy for a while, before the outbreak, and they're donating part of the profit to research. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edu 3,973 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THIS WORLD IS SO ****ED UP 🌹 free britney 🌹 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zexion_armando 241 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Its more for adults... Not all toys and plushies are meant for children, silly people. Plus some of these were made almost years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rogoe 23 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Herby? You mean Herpes? auto correct :shy: and Now I can say that I gave someone herpes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featured Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.