Why Walter White And Jesse Pinkman Dissed Toys 'R' Us
The tale of a meth-making science teacher makes for great television, but some questionable toy ideas for children.
That's how one mom felt, at least.
Susan Schrivjer is an admitted fan of AMC's "Breaking Bad," but she doesn't care for its action figures. In an online petition, Schrivjer said the "decision to sell a Breaking Bad doll, complete with a detachable sack of cash and a bag of meth, alongside children's toys is a dangerous deviation from their family friendly values."
The petition has received 9,000 signatures.
Toys R Us has since issued a response to the petition: "Let's just say, the action figures have taken an 'indefinite sabbatical.'"
The mother certainly had her supporters:
How was this ever a "kids" toy?? “@FresnoBee: Toys R Us pulls ‘Breaking Bad' dolls: http://t.co/QtvSP0m678 pic.twitter.com/bRTdjFlSCB”
— Ryan Ingalls (@Ringalls86) October 23, 2014
“@Inc: Toys R Us decides not to break bad http://t.co/2EPvCKkJQa pic.twitter.com/XdHzMYEi0h” These dolls have no business in a toy store
— Linda Barone (@LBar1317) October 23, 2014
Others found this as a good opportunity to provide a laugh:
7 Toys 'R' Us Products More Disturbing Than the "Breaking Bad" Dolls pic.twitter.com/V3TTl12pbL
— Images (@vctv_images) October 23, 2014
7 Toys 'R' Us Products More Disturbing Than the "Breaking Bad" Dolls pic.twitter.com/FP7Mibpkne
— Images (@vctv_images) October 23, 2014
Wait, so @ToysRUs pulled all of the Breaking Bad figures from their shelves and still sells Barbie? Hmmmm...I wonder what is more damaging?
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) October 23, 2014
Dear @ToysRUs, We have close to 30,000 signed on the petition, that is 3 times the amount that caused you to remove the toys. Talk to me. Ap
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) October 24, 2014
And four-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston even shared his take on the ordeal:
"Florida mom petitions against Toys 'R Us over Breaking Bad action figures." I'm so mad, I'm burning my Florida Mom action figure in protest
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) October 20, 2014
Toys R Us puts Breaking Bad toys on 'indefinite sabbatical.' Word on the street is that they were sent to Belize. Nicely played Florida Mom.
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) October 22, 2014
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