Submitted by MarinkaNYC on February 10, 2012 - 10:28am I interrupt a week of whining about how my life is so hard, what with my son's clashing wardrobe choices and my daughter not phoning me and the croissants jumping into my mouth whenever I stroll by (that post is still in drafts) to rant a little bit about a group of assholes, One Million Moms, who were protesting JC Penney's decision to hire Ellen DeGeneres as their spokesperson.
Because Ellen is *gasp* gay and wants to make everyone in American gay and burn a few Bibles while she's at it. And maybe the American flag too, but only if being gay doesn't take up all her free time. It's hard to juggle so many things at once, you know.
So I usually ignore shit like this because there are many insane people in the world and I can't spend my croissant-eating time arguing with them all, but this week, Ellen DeGeneres called them out on their bullshit, and well, I love Ellen. Check it out if you missed it.
The great news is that JC Penney is standing by their decision to hire Ellen and I swear, I now think JC Penney is run by geniuses because that decision makes me want to shop at JC Penney and I didn't even know that JC Penney still existed in post- 1970s America. And then people that I adore, Sweetney and Doug organized a Shop-In at JC Penney's this Sunday, February 12th, and OMG, what a great idea. You can even buy a Valentine's Day gift there for me if you like.
So please help spread the word!
More info at Sweetney's site.
Oh and another thing. You may know that this month I'm one of the community leaders at Million Moms Challenge -- an organization formed to promote healthy mothers and babies around the world. Totally and completely unrelated to One Million Moms, but they're getting slammed in the confusion. I've tried to convince them to change their organization name to Marinka and 999,999 Other Moms, but it's not catching on. Yet.
So if you have an extra second, please stop by to support them, and like their Facebook page.Thank you.
Marinka
"Badge" for JCPenney Shop-In
If you go to the facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/228529890571180/ I commented and in my comment I uploaded an image you and anybody and their blogging buddy can freely copy and distribute that can be added quickly to a side bar or linked in a blog post -- click on the image and you will get a much larger and higher rez pic. Marinka, I'm so glad this post is on BlogHer! I'd have missed it if it hadn't read it here! And now I know to add you to my feedreader too! Life is good!!!!
Never thought in a million years I would be excited about shopping at JCP! But can’t wait!
Hey Marinka, JCP has recently added some really cool clothing lines, I had not shopped there in years but last June purchased the perfect dress for a garden wedding. And they have a great selection of jeans, that OMG actually fit me.
I am heading to JCP on sunday will keep my eye out for a gift:)
Big Ellen fan, she is just so kind.
cookingwithkary I'm definitely going to check it out. And thanks in advance for the gifts. (Make sure to get a gift receipt. Just in case!)
OH NO!!! I think somewhere in my past I was dupped and gave them my email address. Did I sign up for something with the Million Bullies before I checked them out further? Ack...I'm worried now. I'm also planning an epic shopping trip to JCPenny this weekend.
I was thinking the same thing! Brilliant marketing move. Seriously, what are people worried will happen? That their kids will look into Ellen's eyes and be hypnotized into "becoming *gasp* the gay"? Crazies, I swear.
Go, Marinka! Go Doug and Tracey! Go Ellen! And good lord, I can't believe I'm saying this, but: Go JCPenney!!
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4Hensandrooster Weren't we supposed to be boycotting JCP over the whole Tshirt thing in the fall? I'm confused. http://t.co/setpLzfs
tangledlou that's old news..;) Yay to JCP for telling one million moms to suck it re: Ellen spokesperson protest
4Hensandrooster I can't possibly keep up with such things. I'm all for telling 1m moms to suck it, though. Sadly, I only shop local & small
tangledlou Yay you!!! #buylocal (I don't shop dept store either unless my feet are on fire...)
4Hensandrooster Mind if I write about this? 'Cause it's funny.
tangledlou Write away!
tangledlou unless you're pro OMM, then yes... Boycott away...
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I'm so happy you shared this!
I would, if there were one here in Australia. Those protesters ought to think about what Ellen would likely do as a women if someone were protesting against them. And that says a lot about Ellen.
No. I'll be shopping Saturday. :)
I always Shop At JCP.
Time for a new wardrobe for the family!
Yep. Who cares if The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a lesbian! She's a great, funny, caring, kind, and trustworthy person and JCPenny must like that or they wouldn't have picked her. Better than the Kardashians....who are fake as crap.
Probably. The boy just told me he's outgrown all of his jeans. Again.
Would if they carried a wider range plus size clothes ....
Shop to support...right?
Oh yeah! That's for sure!!!
Don't need anything at the moment, but would for sure! Ellen rocks!
Damn right I will!
I like Ellen too. I would shop at JC Penney's if I weren't in the land of croissants.
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