The first signs of spring and the forthcoming St. Patrick\u2019s Day season have been spotted; the sale of merchandise defaming our proud heritage as Irish Americans has begun.\u00a0 Several items denigrating Irish Americans and the feast of our Patron Saint were recently seen at a Christmas Tree Shop, which is a subdivision of major retailer Bed, Bath & Beyond.\u00a0 Among them were a four leaf clover festooned beer glass with the phrase \u201cI\u2019ll be Irish in a few Beers\u201d, a set of green suspenders with two shot glasses attached and the phrase<\/p>\n
\u201cIrish for the Day\u201d and the most egregious of all a \u201cSt. Patrick\u2019s Day Calendar Spinner Game\u201d comprising a game spinner and slots marked \u201c1 Drink\u201d, \u201c2 Drinks”, \u201cEveryone Drinks\u201d, etc.\u00a0 therefore both promoting Irish Defamation and binge drinking.<\/p>\n
We have sent a mail to the corporate CEO Mr. Steven Temares, a copy of which can be found HERE.\u00a0 We ask all Hibernians, as per their oath, to show their disdain\u00a0 at the defamation of our heritage in the pursuit of profit.\u00a0 We request that Hibernians, their families and friends to not patronize the Christmas Tree Shops nor Bed Bath & Beyond until these offensive items are removed from the shelves and Bed, Bath & Beyond issues an apology to all Irish American via their web site.\u00a0\u00a0 We also request you consider calling the Bed, Bath & Beyond Corporate offices at 908-688-0888, pressing 0 for the Operator and asking to speak to the Public Relations department and express your personal opposition to the sale of these defaming goods.<\/p>\n
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