There’s been a bit of a stir on social media over a fictional Fisher Price playset that’s taken the internet by storm. A few friends and family members have sent it my way, chuckling at the absurdity of it all. As someone who once worked behind a bar before diving into writing, I can appreciate the humor in this imaginary creation.
The box art features two toddlers nestled up to a plastic bar, likely waiting for their ‘drinks’ from a rugged-looking bartender. It’s a classic internet gag that made me smile, but apparently, not everyone shares my sense of humor. Comedian Jake Thompson, who helped the post go viral, boasts a following of over two million on Facebook. The responses to his post are a testament to the fact that not everyone grasps satire, and some folks are surprisingly gullible.
One commenter admonished Fisher Price, stating, “So now your toy company, trusted by parents for generations, is promoting drinking with this ‘children’s’ toy of a bar, complete with beer bottles?” Another chimed in, “You should stop selling this toy.” The outrage continued, with some declaring it a significant moral failing and others predicting that these kids would inevitably face dire consequences. Seriously?
“If this toy actually existed, it would be sold out,” I thought. And really, who says bartending isn’t a legitimate role-play scenario? Kids pretend to be superheroes, villains, and even bank robbers. At least bartenders are typically unarmed!
Amber Johnson, a public relations manager at Fisher-Price, spoke to CBS News about the whole fiasco. “In recent weeks, some comical, yet fictional, Fisher-Price products have emerged—likely thanks to adult writers and designers who grew up playing with our toys,” she explained. “While we take our role in developing toys seriously, we can appreciate the humor behind these playful suggestions.” Basically, lighten up folks.
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In summary, this entire uproar over an obviously fake playset showcases how humor can sometimes be lost on people. It’s a reminder that not everything on the internet needs to be taken seriously. So, let’s keep the laughter alive—after all, parenting could use a bit more of it!