What the F*CK is up with all the 'Lululemon' coverage on TV today?

[Tx4obama]

Who the heck cares about work-out pants and who the heck cares if a rich CEO resigns? I do NOT

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And now there is some woman on CNN that is saying that the pants in 'her clothing line' are designed to bring 'confidence' to women - what the F*CK?

Come on folks - this is nuts!

America needs to reboot and focus on IMPORTANT issues!

[Jesus Malverde]

1. Thanks for the heads up, I'm starting a hot thread in LBN STAT

Lululemon founder steps down as chairman


Athletic apparel maker Lululemon Athletica said Tuesday founder Chip Wilson will step down as chairman of the board, following his controversial statement about women's body types.

The Vancouver-based company also announced that Laurent Potdevin will take over as CEO in January and join the board. He succeeds Christine Day, who announced in June that she planned to resign after her 6-year tenure.

Wilson, who was serving as non-executive chairman, plans to step down prior to the company's annual meeting in June 2014 and will be replaced by board member Michael Casey

Potdevin most recently served as president of Toms Shoes. Prior to Toms, Potdevin worked as CEO at Burton Snowboards for five years.

In March, Lululemon had to pull its popular Luon black yoga pants from stores following customers' complaints that they were too sheer and showing too much of those customers.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/10/lululemon-chairman-steps-down/3949905/

[Jesus Malverde]

2. Rallying the troops!

Ana from the Young turks and I got your back Tx.

[Tx4obama]

4. Great video from Ana - thanks for posting :) n/t

[Tx4obama]

6. The song Ana mentions...

[Jesus Malverde]

3. Boycott Lululemon – A Call to Yogis by Maya Devi Georg

Lululemon was intended to be a chain of retail stores in Asia. Chip Wilson (Lululemon’s founder) chose the name because of the three L’s in the name. According to Wilson “It’s funny to watch them try and say it.” This is blatant racism.(read more here: http://www.businessinsider.com/12-utterly-bizarre-facts-about-the-rise-of-lululemon-2012-4 )

The Lululemon empire is also known for promoting the work of Ayn Rand – an author that created an ethical philosophy known as ‘rational egoism’ or ‘rational selfishness’. This philosophy puts self-interest above morality, ethics, and altruism. It is also an ideology espoused by fascists and the far-right wing. This philosophy has also been adopted by the tea-party. Phrases taken from this literature are found on Lululemon shopping bags, and employees are encouraged to read these books. The Lululemon vision is “to elevate the world from mediocrity to greatness.” The underlying message is that you are mediocre. (read more here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/toddessig/2011/11/21/occupy-your-yoga-pants-lululemons-toxic-mix-of-commerce-and-ideology/ )

Lululemon is also known to discriminate against bigger sizes, never stocking shelves with sizes larger than an 8, and only producing sizes up to 12 (size 14 is the national average). (read more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/31/lululemon-plus-size_n_3675605.html )

Chip Wilson publicly made statements supporting child labor. He rationalized this by explaining that this would provide children with much needed income. The Lululemon response to the collective outrage of this stance was an ad with adults dressed as infants in an office. Many considered this outright mocking of child labor laws.(read more here: http://bluemassgroup.com/2013/05/gabriel-gomez-lululemon-child-labor-as-the-solution-to-excessive-regulation/ )

Lululemon claims to not use sweat shop labor, but, as of June 2013, many of the factories they employ have been engaged in labor disputes ranging from unfair pay, to safety issues. They recently increased the number of people they use to oversee factories. But not to ensure a living wage or safe work environment. Theses supervisors are there to maintain quality control of their product. They are there to make sure another ‘see-through pants scandal’ does not emerge. And yet, more complaints have just come forward regarding the quality of their product. (read more here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/asian-pacific-business/labour-woes-in-asia-the-latest-snag-for-lululemon/article12762550/ and here: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/11/04/lululemon-new-complaints-about-yoga-pants-groove-wunder-under/ )

In October of 2013 they released a shopping bag with the word Brahmacharya printed upon it. The word itself was made up of junk food, cigarettes, alcohol, and illegal drugs. The company claims it was an attempt to illustrate moderation. (Because, heroin is ok in moderation?) Lululemon was way off on both the message and the meaning of Brahmacharya. (read more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carolyn-gregoire/what-the-fck-was-lululemon-thinking_b_4138754.html )

Also in October of 2013 a store in Dallas, TX openly mocked a Domestic Abuse charity, during Domestic Violence Awareness month. Even though their customers are primarily women, Even though every 9 seconds a women is battered. Even though one in three women across the globe experiences domestic violence. (read more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/31/lululemon-mocks-doestic-abuse-charity_n_4184281.html )

http://holly-troy.com/2013/11/04/boycott-lululemon-a-call-to-yogis-by-maya-devi-georg/

Ok this is getting ugly.....

[JI7]

5. the ugly ceo that supports child labor resigned ?

[Tx4obama]

7. Yes, he resigned. See link below

Lululemon founder resigns after controversial comments
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is no longer fit for the company.

Dec. 10, 2013 at 8:56 AM

http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/12/10/Lululemon-founder-resigns-after-controversial-comments/7081386683818/

[JI7]

9. oops, i had the Abercrombie Ceo in my mind when i said ugly , but i think wilson is still the guy

who supports child labor.

[think]

8. The MSM works hard to keep Americans informed on important issues

It's sad but most of the REAL & important news I get on the TV comes from Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert. Love those guys!

[Tx4obama]

10. We need to compile a BIG list of issues that the media needs to focus on & send it to the news folks

Here's a start...

Prison System Reform
Air and Water Regulations
Gun Regulation
Education Reform
Financial System Regulations/Reform
Mental Health Care
Voting Rights
Women’s Issues (Equal Pay, Reproductive Rights, Violence Against Women Act, etc)
LGBT issues (ENDA, National marriage rights)
Jobs (Minimum wage, ENDA, etc.)
Homelessness (Housing, unemployment benefits extension, food stamps, etc.)

Okay, now my brain is starting to hurt...

[think]

11. That's a great list.

I would just add military & homeland security spending reform to it and call it a day

[Edit] not that the list would be complete by any means but it'd be a good start....

[Cha]

12. I miss so much not having a tv..

NOT!

[fredamae]

13. It's a "filler" Like Sawdust

in a box of cereal---it allows "cover" to avoid "not" discussing real issues. Or, public interest/mentality en masse'-has indeed gone fully awry.

[hatrack]

14. Important issues on TV news? Surely you make ze joke!

You crazy Americains!

[Le Taz Hot]

15. Pardon me for pointing this out

but isn't it you who are the one watching CNN and needing to "reboot and focus on IMPORTANT issues?" Is someone putting a gun to your head making you watch this drivel?

[Nye Bevan]

16. To be fair to the OP, CNN is the only news source in the United States (nt)