The Telegraph – by Helena Horton
The Co-op has launched a gender neutral gingerbread person in order to be “inclusive” and has asked the public to choose a “fitting” name.
Shoppers have been encouraged to sign up to the supermarket’s website and send name suggestions which would suit a gender-neutral biscuit.
It is not yet confirmed what it will look like when it is available to buy in September, but the company has released a sneak peak of one of the possible designs.
The gingerbread person is currently wearing a grey tunic and smiling, and the Co-op has said that it will be fitted out in seasonal-appropriate clothing.
This means it will be given Christmas and Halloween outfits made of icing.
The naming competition for the smiling biscuit person is set to run until May 1.
“Inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of Co-op’s values and we’re looking to create a character which can be used to celebrate different occasions through the year and will appeal to all our customers,” a Co-op representative said.
“We’ve got some great ideas for what the new characters might look like and we’re pleased our first one is already famous – but now we need the help of our members in deciding on a name.”
After names have been suggested the supermarket will create a shortlist from which to make a final decision.
Many responded to the announcement with bemusement, with shopper Matt Foster tweeting: “I think the rights of the gingerbread should be taken into account, do we know how it feels about having its current identity unilaterally taken and another imposed without prior consultation?”
Another Twitter user, Marvin Butler, offered: “How about snowflake?”
Paul Wellman suggested that instead of creating gender-neutral biscuits, the shop should “do somthing more constructive with your packaging and make it 100% recyclable”.
Retarded is a fitting name.
Okay, I’m introducing a contest right now. Instead of renaming The Gingerbread Man, let’s name the insanity of this news story with some leading headlines. Please add your own.
Who will save The Gingerbread Man?
Gingerbread Man has no say in his transition!! (Public outraged)
Gingerbread Man tries to escape but is held hostage by Rosie O’Donnell
Gingerbread Man, newest victim of political correctness
Gingerbread Man has altercation with snowflakes, wins first round and then crumbles
Gingerbread Man, injured and humiliated, reluctantly executes a right hook, barely escapes snowflakes, stops only to rescue Gumby, and heads for Texas.
Full Story At Six
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JEW BOY!!
THE TALMUDIST WITH THE MOSTEST!!
EIN SOF!!
A MINIATURE GOLEM!!
OY VEY!!
how about…..
unsaleable.
Keep submitting your suggestions as all is not yet settled. As I understand it, a posse is being formed as we speak; it’s being headed up by Woody and Buzz. So far they’ve got The Snowman, Rudolph, and Mr. Bill on-board. Word also went out to Mighty Mouse and Mr. Potato-Head.
One person suggested having two ginger cookies: A Gingerbread Man and A Gingerbread Woman, but that was soon shot down as “behind the times and discriminatory.” They are currently considering 57 different varieties and names so no one will be excluded. But surely, someone will still feel slighted and not included. Especially concerned are several members of the “Adults Who Identify As Babies Society.”
Well, at least it’s in knowledgeable hands as all proceedings are being discussed at Caitlyn Jenner’s house. This is the issue of our times, with none other more important. The urgency here is epic and unsurpassed. Do your part now to rescue The Gingerbread Man – Before the operation.
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