American Girl company is 'disgusted' by parody ad of a 'Karen' doll who refuses to wear face mask
American Girl said it is 'disgusted' by an online advertisement parody that features a gun-wielding Walmart shopper dubbed 'Karen' who refuses to wear a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic.
The parody features an American Girl doll altered to wear a purple track suit, hold a semi-automatic handgun and appears to be in a Walmart store without a face mask.
'Meet Karen,' the fake image reads. 'She's an independent thinker who refuses to wear a mask in public places!'
The image was shared to Facebook by Adam the Creator and quickly picked up steam across social media.
An American Girl parody advertisement shared to social media shows a doll carrying a handgun and refusing to wear a face mask
The name 'Karen' has been used to describe entitled middle-aged white women in modern slang, but can apply to people who use their privilege to exert powerful in oftentimes unnecessary instances.
The pop culture phrase has skyrocketed in recent months after several 'Karen' incidents were shared online, including one incident when Amy Cooper of New York City falsely reported to police that a black man was attacking her in Central Park after he asked that she leash her dog.
In this case, the term 'Karen' has been used as a catch-all moniker to target a number of Americans who now refuse to wear face masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cooper was filmed falsely telling police that Cooper, who is not related to her, was threatening her life after he told her to leash her dog
A woman dubbed 'Costco Karen' was recorded throwing a tantrum and sitting on the floor because she refused to wear a face mask inside
Several such instances have cropped up in current weeks as the public health measure became politicized amid a particularly divisive time in the United States.
One such incident involved a white woman dubbed 'Costco Karen,' who threw a tantrum and sat on the floor of a Oregon-area store because she was asked to wear a face mask per store protocol in June.
As of Sunday, the United States has recorded 2,839,917 coronavirus cases and 129,676 deaths.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention 'recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.'
Several companies have required staffers and shopper to wear the protective measure while inside store locations.
The parody advertisement continued to circulate across social reflect, but got American Girl's attention after a Twitter user became confused by the image.
'I saw a post of an American Girl doll, Karen, who refuses to wear a mask and carries a gun as disgusting. Is this what we want to teach our children?' the user asked.
American Girl said that it was 'equally disgusted' by the altered image in a Twitter post last Wednesday
The company also said was ensuring that the 'copyright violation is handled appropriately'
American Girl has shared images and YouTube videos encouraging customers to wear recommended masks during the pandemic
American Girl responded some hours later to condemn the altered image and assured they were aware of it.
'Donna, we were equally disgusted with this post. Please be assured we are taking the appropriate steps to ensure this is removed,' the company wrote on July 1.
On Sunday, the note added that the incident has evolved into a copyright violation and is being looked into.
Unlike the advertisement, American Girl has already vocalized benefit for following recommended public health safety measures.
The company shared an image of a face mask-wearing American Girl doll on June 24, as well as published a YouTube tutorial in May explaining how to create a DIY face mask for the dolls.
The official 2020 American Girl of The Year is a new doll named Joss Kenderick, an avid surfer who was born with partial hearing loss.
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She revealed she was a 'few months along' into her pregnancy back in April, but Gigi Hadid's baby bump unexcited remains a mystery.
The model, 25, attended friend Leah McCarthy's birthday at her mother Yolanda Hadid's Pennsylvania farm on Thursday, but the family took precautions to ensure her belly remained hidden.
Both Gigi's father Mohamed Hadid and pal Leah posted snaps of Gigi at the picnic celebration, where they posted a Tinkerbell emoji over her bump.
Bump under wraps! Gigi Hadid attended friend Leah McCarthy's birthday at her mother Yolanda Hadid's Pennsylvania farm on Thursday, but the family took precautions to ensure her belly remained hidden
In the photos, a happy Gigi wore a flowing, floral print number as she hung out with her friends and gave the camera a thumbs-up.
Gigi beamed with joy as she celebrated Leah's birthday alongside sister Bella Hadid, brother Anwar Hadid and his girlfriend Dua Lipa.
Fans must have been a little let down not to see her bump, considering the model has rarely been seen since announcing she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik in April.
Last month, Gigi's barely-visible bump caught the attention of a fan on Instagram, who asked the model how she kept her belly plan wraps.
Two thumbs up! In the photos, a happy Gigi wore a flowing, floral print number as she hung out with her friends and gave the camera a thumbs-up
Special day: The Hadids celebrated pal Leah's bash on their mother Yolanda Hadid's Pennsylvania farm
Birthday girl: Leah shared snaps of the relaxing festivities onto her Instagram account
'This angle and the really baggy jumpsuit make for an optical illusion. From the side it's a different story!' Gigi told the fan.
Meanwhile, her younger sister ceased the opportunity to prove her chiseled abs in a raunchy brown bikini on her own Instagram account.
'May 29.2020 Day 92 of soul searching in these mf trees,' she captioned the throwback series of snaps, which displayed her beautiful booty in a skimpy thong.
Bikini body: Meanwhile, her younger sister ceased the opportunity to display her chiseled abs in a raunchy brown bikini
'May 29.2020 Day 92 of soul searching in these mf trees,' she captioned the throwback series of snaps, which displayed her beautiful booty in a skimpy thong
As she soaked in the magnificent forest views, she flashed plenty of underboob and styled her signature brown tresses under a headwrap.
The catwalk star kept her accessorizes minimal with a delicate chain with her splendid initial, 'B', around her neck and a pair of hoop earrings.
Bella also pulled the camera up-close for a few glowing selfies, which highlighted her bronze glow and chunky pout.
Happy place: The catwalk star kept her accessorizes simple with a delicate chain with her first initial, 'B' around her neck and a pair of hoop earrings
Tree hugger: Bella also pulled the camera up-close for a few glowing selfies, which highlighted her bronze glow and plump pout
Eye-catching: As she soaked in the magnificent forest views, she flashed plenty of underboob and styled her signature brown tresses under a headwrap
During her pregnancy, Gigi has admitted to craving everything bagels non-stop.
Speaking of her 25th birthday party, she told Jimmy Fallon in April: 'We did a breakfast party of like a few people, and then a dinner party of the same few people, so we tried to make it a day.
'But yeah, in the morning, my family brought out an 'everything bagel cake', which already blew my mind because my craving has been everything bagels. I eat an everything bagel everyday, so I was already so excited that my birthday cake was an everything bagel.'
Oh baby! Fans must have been a little let down not to see her bump, considering the model has rarely been seen loyal announcing she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik in April (pictured 2016)
Days after Hadid's confirmation, an insider revealed to Us Weekly that Zayn 'could not be more excited' to be by Gigi's side and enjoying the journey to parenthood together.
The couple have been dating off and on right 2015, but duo always had fond feelings for one another even when they weren't together.
'Even when there were times that they weren't a couple, the love was peaceful very much there,' added the source.
Parents-to-be! The couple, pictured 2016, have been dating on-off right 2015
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She has been showing off the results of her 2st weight loss.
And Chloe Ferry was at it again on Thursday as she enjoyed a night out in London after lockdown restrictions were eased.
The Geordie Shore star, 24, put on a very busty display in a tiny plunging sheer lace top which showcased her svelte waist.
Work it: Chloe Ferry enjoyed a night out in London on Thursday after lockdown restrictions were eased
Chloe highlighted her peachy posterior in a pair of skintight disco leggings which further showed off her 2st weight loss.
The reality star finished her look with a pair of barely-there strappy heeled sandals.
Chloe styled her peroxide blonde locks into a straightened blow-dried hairdo, she added a slick of glamorous make-up.
Work it: The Geordie Shore star, 24, put on a very busty display in a tiny plunging sheer lace top which showcased her svelte waist
Finishing touches: The reality star finished her look with a pair of barely-there strappy heeled sandals
The MTV star has been posting several updates of her trip to the British capital to Instagram and even penned: 'London you have my heart❤️.'
Pubs, bars and restaurants were allowed to reopen again on Saturday for the suited time since March, they must follow strict COVID-19 guidelines and social-distancing rules.
In May, Chloe cried 'tears of happiness' as she thanked her followers for their support during her weight loss journey in an emotional Instagram clip.
Glamour: Chloe styled her peroxide blonde locks into a straightened blow-dried hairdo, she added a slick of glamorous make-up
The TV star admitted she's come a long way in her body confidence traipse after previously 'hating everything about myself'.
Wiping away her tears, she said: 'Guys, the before and after picture is up now and I'm literally shaking.'
The star confessed she was apprehensive about feedback on her transformation, explaining: 'Honestly, I can't get over the reaction I'm getting before and after.
'I was so, so scared about posting it but thank you so much! I'm really, really grateful for all the nice comments. Thank you so much.
'It's took us a lot to post this photo. Everything I do, everything I say gets judged on and I'm so pleased with all the nice comments. I honestly thought I was going to get hate again.'
The Newcastle beauty detailed how she went through a dark place before kick-starting her journey and was overwhelmed with her results.
Incredible: The TV star recently unveiled the impressive results of her incredible two-stone weight loss in a before-and-after image earlier this year
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