'It was not our intention for this product or its placement in the store to be viewed in any way other than a punk rock accessory,' the company told WAVY.
Pop-up Halloween retailer Spirit Halloween has endured controversy after a holiday product angered some customers.According to Norfolk, Virginia-based WAVY TV, customers complained about the retailer selling a punk rock "bullet belt" accessory as part of a "prep school" costume online and in stores as recently as last week.
They shouldn’t be making fun of these shootings and guns and stuff. It is a big deal."Another mother named Vanessa said she didn't feel like it was an overreaction to be upset about the costume accessory."I know people always say everyone’s so sensitive," she said, "but it’s really not, because a lot of children are dying because of the school shootings, and you’re putting it where the school-like outfits are at. Like, that’s just wild to me.
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