Kohl’s is the latest big retailer facing calls for a boycott after shoppers found gay Pride gear for babies — with some calling it
“Time for a Bud-Lighting.”
The department store saw a rising number of #BOYCOTTKHOLS hashtags online after conservative commentators posted about how it was selling a Pride onesie for 3-month-old kids.
“In case you need clothes for your Gay or Trans 3 month old, Kohl’s has you covered,” online commentator ALX wrote alongside a screenshot of the onesie. “Yes this is real.”
Benny Johnson also asked his 1.5 million followers: “Why is Kohl’s selling ‘Pride Merch’ for 3 month old babies?”
A widely shared video — which the maker said was initially removed for hate speech — also highlighted other Pride clothing for kids.
Loyal Kohl’s shoppers left stinging one-star reviews and further threats of boycotts in the listing.
“Anyone that puts this on their kid should be locked up for life,” one reviewer wrote, while another told the company: “Just stop it already.”
“Leave sexuality out of clothing for babies. Absolutely ridiculous. Bye Kohl’s!” another said, while a longtime tier-one customer said: “I’m OUT. This is disgusting.”
Amid the barrage of anger at the items, a handful of online commentators stuck up for the company.
“Most major retailers celebrate Pride month. You’ve been hiding under a rock,” one person wrote, while others called for shoppers to “all stick together and make sure @Kohls fights back” against the backlash.
“Kohls, Burlington, JCP, Macys, Dillard’s, Nordstrom and the GAP companies will all celebrate Pride month with special clothing lines or are inclusive. Add Pepsi, Coca-Cola, 7-Up, Dr. Pepper, Absolut, Smirnoff . . . y’all gonna boycott EVERYONE,” asked one Twitter user.
Kohl's facing boycott calls over Pride onesie for babies (nypost.com)
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