Toys "R" Us "surprise" (2013) 1:30 (USA)

Toys "R" Us "surprise" (2013) 1:30 (USA)

Escape Pod teamed up with Wondros to make some lucky kids dreams come true. They think they're merely going on a field trip to learn about the majesty of nature, but nope! Instead they are whisked away to a big box chain store for free stuff!
Thankfully it isn't all about rampant consumerism, as production reached out to underprivileged kids via the Boys & Girls Club of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Neighborhood Housing Service to ensure they got the toy of their dreams (as well as payment for being in the spots.) Nice one!
Update: Apparently there has been protest about this ad
from parents. And environmentalists.
Some choice comments form the Toys R Us Facebook wall:


What a lousy message for our children: "Nature is boring/consume more material goods." I will spread the word about this ad and thus discourage customers from shopping at Toys R Us.
"Horrible ad and I cannot believe you are still promoting this on your facebook. You are some sick jerks."
"Terrible theme, you should be ashamed of this type of promotion for consumption!"


These parents should ask themselves if this kind of over the top behavior is a good thing to teach their kids and if perhaps, maybe, just maybe, their kids are picking up on it in the wrong way, and bullying other people instead of brands.
If that's hard for parents to understand I suggest they take a hike and enjoy some nature and think about it for a few hours.

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