Kohl’s pulls down its ‘Ghetto Fab’ Halloween wig

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From Minneapolis-St. Paul News:

The marketers who name Halloween costumes apparently slept through the cultural sensitivity part of their job training. Yet another major retailer is in hot water for an un-PC costume.

Kohl’s has pulled a Halloween wig from its website after outrage broke out on the store’s Facebook page over the name.

“A “Ghetto Fab” wig for Halloween? Seriously, Kohl’s?!,” wrote one poster. “I find the term “ghetto fabulous” TASTELESS!”

The “Ghetto Fab” wig — available in blond and brunette — is a poofy little number with tight ringlets that is supposed to be slapped onto the back of one’s head. The effect: Instantaneous ghetto-ness. Or just curly hair.

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