Target Corp announced that it will be pulling a CD carrying case emblazoned with the crappy red "Che" Guevara's infamous image after public outcry.From al-Reuters:
Target had touted a music disc carrying case for Che admirers emblazoned with the Argentine-born guerrilla's iconic 1960 portrait by Alberto Diaz, or "Korda." A set of small earphones was superimposed on the image, suggesting he was tuned in to an iPod or other music player.
"It is never our intent to offend any of our guests through the merchandise we carry," Target said in a statement. "We have made the decision to remove this item from our shelves and we sincerely apologize for any discomfort this situation may have caused our guests."
"What next? Hitler backpacks? Pol Pot cookware? Pinochet pantyhose?" wrote Investor's Business Daily in an editorial earlier this month, citing the Guevara case as a model of "tyrant-chic."
Of course, the commie leftistas were also glad to see Che leave Target, but for entirely different reasons: They don't think the establishment should profit from the using the thug's image.
"Che would just be rolling in his grave if he knew his face was making money for Target," said Nell Greenberg, spokeswoman for San Francisco-based Global Exchange. "Everyone who does support that legacy of social justice is certainly not going to be opposed to stopping Target from using that tool."
On a first-name basis with "Che," are we, Ms. Greenberg? Remember this pic of "Che?"
I have to admit, that little bit of capitalistic irony does give me a chuckle... But I prefer to remember Guevarra like this:
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