“Little People Railway” was probably too long to fit on the side and this was one of those infamous “Short Cuts” you hear about in the paper after the shiz has hit the fan.
I was curious to see if anyone else was bothered by the name. The Internet was all abuzz with praise for the construction of these, but nary a mention of the offensive name.
They are actually made in the USA, so I guess there’s one positive for them.
Scratch off the “M” and it gives it a whole new meaning.
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Queen of Shake Shake
January 14, 2008 at 8:23 am
Hmmmmm.
Well if Tonka can get away with their “Built for Boys!” campaign, what’s a little midget railway?
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Jen M
January 14, 2008 at 8:36 am
Oooh, ouch! I don’t think that toy company will ever be a sponsor for Little People Big World.
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rimarama
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January 14, 2008 at 8:44 am
Egads!
Five bucks says it was made in China, too.
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Auburn Gal Always
January 14, 2008 at 9:17 am
Scratch off some paint and see if you can get high on it.
Then you won’t care if it says “midget” or hobbit.
You’ll also have the bonus of the hallucinations.
it’s a win-win!
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~JJ!
January 14, 2008 at 9:18 am
Ha!
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skiplovey
January 14, 2008 at 9:32 am
pretty un-p.c. but also…. pretty hilarious. c’mon, am I the only one who’s ever called a child a midget? ok, well nevermind then.
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Sadie
January 14, 2008 at 9:49 am
Hmmm…”Little Peole’s Railway.” Nope, that sounds too much life Fisher Price’s name…ummm…
“Vertically Challenged Railway.” Nope…too complex. Kids wouldn’t get the joke.
“Shrimp Railway.” Nah…sounds too yummy. Kids eat enough toys.
“Dwarf’s Railway.” Hmmm…that gives me image of that guy from LOTR…
Well, damn…let’s just go with midget. hopefully we won’t get sued too bad….
*giggle*
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Maggie
January 14, 2008 at 10:00 am
That is too funny!
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Sarcasta-Mom
January 14, 2008 at 10:51 am
I call my kids crazy little midgets all the time. Apparently someone else thinks along the same lines. lol.
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Whit
January 14, 2008 at 10:56 am
Midgets need transportation too.
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cate
January 14, 2008 at 11:07 am
how are we supposed to raise our children to be politically correct with toys like these???
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Carrie
January 14, 2008 at 11:37 am
HAHAHAHA: I think it’s illegal but hey- you don’t have to buy it~!
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aradia
January 14, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Ad slogan: “No midgets were harmed in the making of this toy”, “Kid tested, midget approved”
I’m so going to he*l… Heck I was going there anyways.
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Loralee
January 14, 2008 at 12:18 pm
“Little People Railway” was probably too long to fit on the side and this was one of those infamous “Short Cuts” you hear about in the paper after the shiz has hit the fan.
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tommie
January 14, 2008 at 12:22 pm
that is funny! Makes you wonder who named that one.
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Bill
January 14, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I’m voting for either:
1) The What-choo-choo-talkin-about-willis Railway
or
2) The Get in My Railway
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andi
January 14, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Ha ha. Maybe they should name it Short People Railway instead?
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emily
January 14, 2008 at 1:43 pm
oh that’s so true…..
my daughter just got done watching “lady and the tramp”….that movie title would never fly these days!
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janet
Twitter: planetofjanet
January 14, 2008 at 2:42 pm
*snort* that’s pretty funny…….
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Devan
January 14, 2008 at 2:59 pm
hehe. Funny!
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Miss
January 14, 2008 at 3:12 pm
So NOT PC but so helarious.
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jen
January 14, 2008 at 3:19 pm
little people midget short line? that’s funny. I’m surprised. But I sometimes say that too. It’s not like I’m calling them the N word!
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Nap Warden
January 14, 2008 at 5:04 pm
OK, so it’s not P.C…But thanks for the chuckle, and where do I get one;)
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RWA
January 14, 2008 at 5:18 pm
It should be.
The fact that you would post such – and possibly even own that item in your home – is extremely offensive.
Just kidding.
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LifeAsIKnowIt
January 14, 2008 at 7:17 pm
HA HA…where did you find that?!?
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Bren
January 14, 2008 at 7:36 pm
That’s pretty funny!
all things bd
January 14, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I was curious to see if anyone else was bothered by the name. The Internet was all abuzz with praise for the construction of these, but nary a mention of the offensive name.
They are actually made in the USA, so I guess there’s one positive for them.
Scratch off the “M” and it gives it a whole new meaning.
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MamaGeek
January 14, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Hey I hope Matt Roloff or none of the Little People, Big World TV fans see that train!
That’s just plain old funny.
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Aimee Greeblemonkey
January 15, 2008 at 9:18 am
Well, he *is* small.
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amy
Twitter: amy2boys
January 15, 2008 at 9:33 am
HEE HEE! Country of origin? Not here.
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Anna
January 15, 2008 at 9:11 pm
No sir, that does not really say that–too funny!
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Laura McIntyre
January 21, 2008 at 4:38 am
Okay thats the best, lol-ing over morning tea
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