[net.kids] Perri the Patient

edward@ukma.UUCP (Edward C. Bennett) (03/31/85)

	Perri the Patient is a new toy for children.  He is a teddy bear
that has been in the hospital with a broken heart.  He has a zipper on his
chest, which can be opened to check on his heart.
	Perri comes in a box that is his hospital bed.  He has a hospital
armband, an oxygen tube, and an IV connected to his arm with velcro. Perri
comes with a hospital gown, a blanket so his paws don't get cold, doctor's
orders, and an x-ray.

	Perri is handmade in Kentucky, and each bear is individually numbered.
The entire toy is safe for children three years and up.  He is a wonderful
teaching toy for all children, but he's great therapy for adults too! Perri
needs tender loving care to mend his broken heart. 

He is available for $39.95.
For more information, contact:
	B and B Bears
	1019 Cherokee Road
	Louisville KY, 40204
	or call (502) 459-9969

oaf@mit-vax.UUCP (Oded Feingold) (04/02/85)

I am very unhappy to see a crass advertisement for Perri The Patient on
usenet.  And especially unhappy that the wording was cutesy-poo instead
of declaratory.

Furthermore, I think it is an idiotic toy at a ridiculous price.

Kindly restrict such ads to NA.FORSALE in future.  Or to the Sunday
supplements of newspapers passed out to jurors in Stupid People's
Court.

Thank you.


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