By now you’ve probably read at least one article that discusses the uproar over the ad pictured here that appears in the new J. Crew catalog. Basically, the company’s president paints her son’s toenails hot pink. Conservatives and right wingers have gone nuts. Erin Brown of the right-wing Media Research Center called the ad “blatant propaganda celebrating transgendered children.” Really?
FOX commentator Dr. Keith Albow even went so far as to advise J. Crew’s president Jenna-
“Yeah, well, it may be fun and games now, Jenna, but at least put some money aside for psychotherapy for the kid — and maybe a little for others who’ll be affected by your ‘innocent’ pleasure.”
I just don’t understand it. It’s toes. Just toes. When my nephew Jacob was younger he was very interested in my lip balm. When he’d see me apply lip gloss or balm he’d say “I want some Shanny yip.” I loved that he called it yip. So I’d put some gloss or balm on him. Guess what? He’s not in therapy. It didn’t damage him. He’s still a great little boy.
I just don’t understand why there’s such outrage over such a small thing. I mean, really, will pink toenails turn this little J. Crew boy into a mass murderer? Or a terrorist? I doubt it. There are so many serious things going on in the world today that could really use our attention. So why throw all this negative energy toward what appears to be a mom and son having some fun on a Saturday?
Bless Your Heart 