JCPenney and Macy’s Just Can’t Stop “Offending Customers”

Posted by Brent Peterson on Feb 1, 2012 in Oh Hell No! | 36 comments

JCPenney and Macy’s are apparently gonna be out of customers in no time if they keep daring to offend their customers by… coming off as gay-friendly! You may proceed with your pearl clutching now.

One Million Moms, a group dedicated to stopping “the exploitation of our children, especially by the entertainment media (TV, music, movies, etc.),” is behind the calls for action against the two department powerhouses. According to the site, “OneMillionMoms.com is the most powerful tool you have to stand against the immorality, violence, vulgarity and profanity the entertainment media is throwing at your children.”

It probably doesn’t surprise you that One Million Moms is a project of the American Family Association, named a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center in November, 2010.

And I guess “an incredibly difficult to spot cake-topper showing two grooms on the back cover of your catalogue” and “hiring Ellen DeGeneres to be your new company spokesperson” count as instances of immorality, violence, vulgarity and profanity (also: filth).

Seriously, this group should probably find better things to do. When not causing an uproar over a child in Modern Family “swearing,” this group is getting all bent out of shape over the following Macy’s ad:

Photo credit: mynorthwest.com

What’s that? You can’t see the offensive material because you A) don’t have superhuman vision, and B) aren’t looking for any reason at all to get upset about nothing? Well, if you squint really hard at the cake topper, you’ll see that it (probably) is two grooms, rather than the traditional bride and groom. Also, the license plate reads “I Do,” so clearly we got some gays getting all gay married up in here! Good heavens!

Official word from OMM?

Many of our supporters have already spoken up concerning Macy’s policy on transgender men allowed into women’s dressing rooms, and we will continue to speak out on traditional values. Some of our members have reported that they requested that their Macy’s store credit card account be closed and shared the reason behind their decision. During our last campaign, we did not receive a reply from Macy’s, but this does not mean that we will give up.

No kidding. You’re probably not getting a response because it’s ludicrous to be so nitpicky about something like that. Really, find some better way to spend your time.

But that’s not the only affront to our traditional values, kids’ futures, etc. that OMM is fiercely combating. The other comes from JCPenney, the company that dared hire Ellen DeGeneres as the company’s new spokesperson as it begins to reinvent itself.

OMM weighs in:

Their marketing strategy is to help families shop and receive a good value for their money. Degeneres is not a true representation of the type of families that shop at their store. The majority of JC Penney shoppers will be offended and choose to no longer shop there. The small percentage of customers they are attempting to satisfy will not offset their loss in sales.

Small percentage of customers? Apparently LGBT Americans is a really small group (re: we aren’t). And not only would Ellen’s presence attract LGBT customers, but also those that support LGBT equality, which is a pretty damn sizable group of people.

By the sounds of it, traditional families are gonna have nowhere to shop because they’re cutting out JCPenney and Macy’s. Sad day for them!

But really, this coming from a branch-off of a hate group… not the most shocking news.

What do you guys think? Does One Million Moms need a new hobby?

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1365172585 James Rodgers Jr

Am I the only one that think’s that’s a very tastefully shot photo? Maybe it’s just the car….
In the meantime…uhhh..wha? Do they honestly think anyone listens to the crap they spew?

Anonymous

beautiful photo!

http://www.facebook.com/people/Robyn-Venessa-Mazy/1303224949 Robyn Venessa Mazy

forehead slap*
http://www.facebook.com/ayeuser Krystal Śmierć

I agree, trans men should not be allowed into women’s dressing rooms.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Ashlei-Kennybrew/1517134772 Ashlei Kennybrew

THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT TRANS WOMEN AKA PRE-OP & POST OP (FORMERLY MEN-biologically) WHO ARE TRANSITIONING INTO FEMALES, NOT BEING ALLOWED IN WOMEN CHANGING ROOMS, WHICH IS A TERRIBLE DECISION BC TRANS PEOPLE LIKE TO SHOP TOO! IT HELPS WITH THE TRANSITIONING PROCESS IF YOU CAN FIND SOME CLOTHES TO FIT YOUR NEW BODY IMAGE.

http://www.facebook.com/ayeuser Krystal Śmierć

I understand but if they make their official written position based on not understanding the terms, I’m all for that. I was making fun of the fact that they are clueless dumbasses.

And trans women are biologically women, it’s not a “Choice”.

(Edited fixed there vs. their)

Anonymous

a fitting room is not a locker room in case u never noticed there is a reason why there is no door entrance everyone has a personal stall and is never seen by anyone else same reason why stores like aeropostale and American eagles fitting rooms are Co ed since no one sees anything other than who walks in and out

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_DTXCLLSJY3NEAAAZHZZQTZ4J2E Joybro

Ah, but the thing is, those new clothes are not going to work for your body for long if you plan on actually making the transition. “Transgender”, unlike “Transsexual”, refers to people with 100% male bodies who have not taken any hormones, not had any surgery, and do not have any doctor’s notes or any other documentation to prove that they are in fact genuinely transgender and not just men putting on a skirt so that they can go watch women undress.

Seeing as trans-whichever make up less than 1% of the population, and at least 4.5% of the population is made up of men who have (in a survey) *admitted to rape*, I can see the concern. Statistically speaking, that ‘man’ in the dressing room is at least 4-5x more likely to be a pervert than a transgender.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1322337199 Angel GianValentino

I thought I was the only one who caught that one, lol. They obviously don’t know the difference. Fools.
http://www.facebook.com/askpikachu Ellie Isaac Summers

Ignorance is bliss. Trans men should be allowed to use women’s dressing rooms, first off its very uncomfortable for both parties one being the Transgender the other the men in the dressing room having to go in the dressing room and see a “woman” trying on clothes in a mens dressing room. Its easier for women to assume the “woman” (transgendered woman) is really a woman. Most people think a transgender person is a burly muscled up man in woman’s clothes. That is not the case at all, most would pass right by you and you wouldn’t even know the difference. But for the few who are bigger then normal woman have no interest in looking at other women in the changing rooms.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Chreiya-Sonia-Zaari/100001967165977 Chreiya Sonia Zaari

lol “traditional values.”

Their “values” are flawed, harmful, and insulting. Not good for a modern-day society.

Oh, they won’t be shopping there anymore? Good riddance. Maybe now when I shop I won’t have the chance to be bothered by some nutjob, who probably thinks I should be at church every week on my hands and knees being a slave to some sky wizard.
http://www.facebook.com/enmcfall Erin McFall-Estes

OMM is a group of idiots. Do they think that any of these companies are going to take them serious? And how do they figure having Ellen as a spokesperson will drive people away? Doesn’t she have a wildly popular and successful daytime talk show?? I think a few people might like her.
http://www.facebook.com/schiro.rebstock Brandon WhoDat Schiro-Rebstock

they are bitching about supporting the GLBT community when it’s gays and lesbians that probably come up with most of the fashion for the stores lol stupid bitches
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001429209152 Shay Summer

….They REALLY need a new hobby. Because yes, this SOOOOO matters. What bull. Well, I wish them luck with this.
Kit Warner

Is there a way we can send a big thumbs up to these companies for their support? A collective one, so it matters?
Daniel Sterba

I have never gone to Macy’s before, but I kinda wanna go shop there now.
http://www.facebook.com/jeff.rosevear Jeff Rosevear

…2012 and we’re still living in the dark ages…it’s amazing.
http://twitter.com/Irksomefetor Gary

This seems like a clever way to get people to shop at these places.

Anonymous

If you’ve got a “dick” stay out of the women’s dressing rooms. Please. Just sayin’

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000046153886 Matt Williams

Grow up.

http://www.facebook.com/Carpe.diem18 Ryan Wells

After looking at the website for One Million Moms it is pretty clear the entire website lacks ANY credibility by other religious organizations and I would just throw it in with the Westboro Baptist church..
Anonymous

If you’ve got a “dick” stay out of the Women’s Dressing Rooms, Please

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000046153886 Matt Williams

Grow up.

Anonymous

If you’ve got a “dick” stay out of the Women’s Dressing rooms, please

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000046153886 Matt Williams

Grow up.

Anonymous

If you’ve got a “dick” stay out of the women’s dressing rooms, please

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000046153886 Matt Williams

Grow up.

Anonymous

I think we should flash forward 5, 10, 15, or so years and ask the million Mom’s where they shop for their gays childs clothing and such. If you strictly go by statistics a minimum of 10% of these children they are protecting will grow up to be a member of the LGBT club then what boycot their own children…typical !!
Drew Myers

Good, two fewer stores where I have to deal with wingnuts like people from the OMM.
http://twitter.com/psychodork Teri N.

I worked at JCPenney, and their policy (well my store at least) was also to let transgender people into the proper fitting room. While I felt pretty damn good about that, at the meeting it was brought up in, 95% of the employees’ reactions were “no way in hell” and the manager didn’t really care -__-
Kaoru Negisa

I just adore how the the statement about Penney’s is framed in such a way as if they’re really concerned for the company. Like JCPenney just didn’t realize how many people might now shop there and OMMs is trying to helpfully point out that tons of people would stop shopping there because, contrary to popular belief, we live in a world where most people are flaming bigots.
Anonymous

Why would any American boycott a company because it practices equality?
http://twitter.com/sychun1907 천 성 연

It makes me think of Stan’s Mom from the movie Bigger, Longer and Uncut.
http://www.facebook.com/dianasmortuary13 Diana Miquiztli Reyna

one million moms need a history lesson. its tradition in all cultures (do research, you’ll see even your own), for it to be acceptable for men to have male lovers or women to have female lovers and have extensive relationships with the same gender. daughters were married to daughters to unite kingdoms or clans if neither clan master or chief had a son and it was ok AND these marriages had to be consumated. therefore, those are not traditional values. those are…bigoted and misinterpreted values. traditional values would hold that a person is a person, no matter their difference to you nor their similarity. because that is what makes the world beautiful, our differences and our similarities.
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http://twitter.com/elainelancaster Elaine Lancaster

Do Not ever let the ignorant minds of a few persuade folks for standing up against Bigotry & Discrimination ….I salute JC Pennys & Macy’s for doing the fair thing.
http://www.facebook.com/jaclynstjames Jaclyn St James

this ad makes me want to get out my jcpenny and macys credit card and SHOPPPPP!, love you macys and love jcp

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