It’s that time of year again when we’re overwhelmed with the holiday “feel-good” ads, designed to get us to pull out the bank card and buy! buy! buy!
As I did last year, I’m going to profile a few animal-themed items that are being marketed to the public. And if you see something that’s tacky, horrid, or downright weird, send it on, and I may put it up on the blog as well.
The first item I want to profile this year is called the SpiritHood. It’s a gimmicky product that is little more than a hat/scarf/mittens one-piece combo, designed to make you look like an animal. Here’s the Siberian Husky SpiritHood from their website:
Now before you get all upset, these are NOT made of real fur. This is 100% acrylic.
SpiritHoods website says it donates 10% of net profits to the conservation of endangered animals. That means that after everyone has gotten paid, THEN 10% will go to conservation efforts. And who are these non-profits they support? None that are large enough to be rated by Charity Navigator.
So let’s get back to the hood itself.
Granted, it’s cute for young partygoers. But the ads are of young women in sensual poses, some naked but for the hood. This despite the website’s claim that these are equally as hip for men as for women. It always bothers me that animals are combined with sex to sell stuff.
There are some knock-0ffs out there, but to have “the real deal,” you’re gonna fork out $119 bucks American.
So, does buying a SpiritHood harm animals? No. Does buying this help animals? The jury is out on that one.
But….. really? You want that?
Dogpaddling Through Life 
I’m too old for parties, but I noticed that faux fur looks really great, so there is no reason to kill animals just for the fur, acrylic is as fashionable as real fur and it’s much better to clean :o)
Yes, there is that!
Perhaps $110 could be better spent elsewhere.
If I was gonna spring for one, I’d definitely go for the knock-off!
Gah! That’s just plain weird!
Yeah, that’s what I thought!
Oh I saw these guys on Shark Tank. Interesting how the knock off one went a bit “Halloween themed”! Can’t say I’d be wearing one… not to mention it just doesn’t get cold enough round here!
I wouldn’t wear it.
Hmmm whee can’t see our hooman wanting one. Whee think she will stick to buying from the local charities in the Christmas Fayres!
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Sex sells. It is awful in my opinion.
Reblogged this on cgw629 and commented:
How awful is this?
Clearly this is the latest piece of tat that we simply MUST HAVE in time for Christmas. Ugh!
It’s really hot among the folks that go to raves and clubs regularly.
NO!
LOL
Um … no, thank you!
BOL!!! I actually have to be honest here and say that I SO want one of these haha!!!
I have been looking at them for a while but they are so super expensive. I can’t say I would wear it in public but I want one just to have one! BOL!
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
if you’re willing to accept the knock-off, they’re not that bad pricewise.
We’ll pass on this one!
They have different sections on their website for men women and kids. I want the black cat men one. And as others say at least its not tacky because its real fur.
Its NOT real fur. I just happen to think its real silly.
Lord, what idiots us fools be, th paraphrase Shakespeare. Spirit??? Spirit of tacky.
Yeah, I’m sure the 10% donation really helps animals enough to make up for the damage caused by the factories creating chemical fibers (acrylic) and the environmental costs of shipping junk across the country by trucks.
It’s not fun being cynical.
I think they look ridiculous and your neck is still exposed to the elements.
I think they are Adorable!! Remember everyone has different tastes, I think they are fun and cute. And at least they are donating some of the money, most companies don’t donate anything. I think they are a great idea.