
Kleenex has finally addressed one of the world’s most pressing issues: It’s renaming it’s “Mansize” tissues, because that’s clearly SEXIST AS HECK.
Not kidding. People actually complained about this. I’m sorry (no I’m not), but if you’re the type of person who would call a tissue company to complain about a description of tissues, you’re a complete loser.
Hi @Kleenex_UK. My 4yo son asked me what was written here. Then he asked, why are they called mansize? Can girls, boys & mummies use them? I said: I don’t know & yes of course. He suggests you should call them “very large tissues”. It is 2018 pic.twitter.com/SeOg32RsDV
— Lisa Hancox (@LisaMHancox) October 10, 2018
So @Kleenex_UK could you help me tell my son why they’re still called Mansize? And will you consider renaming them to Extra Large tissues? Or do women and children not need bigger tissues?
— Lisa Hancox (@LisaMHancox) October 10, 2018
Hi @Kleenex_UK id really like a genuine response to our questions. Is this possible please?
— Lisa Hancox (@LisaMHancox) October 11, 2018
Unwad your panties Lisa.
The tissues were stronger, which makes sense because typically, men aren’t as dainty and lavender-scented as women. That doesn’t mean women can’t use the tissues. It just means they’re TOUGHER like MEN.
Anyway. They’re now called “Kleenex Extra Large,” which is MUCH more inclusive.
Thank you for sharing your concern. We recently made changes to our Mansize branding and will now be labeled Extra Large, keep an eye out in shops. If you would like more information please fill up our form https://t.co/mA83NBCWDX or call our consumer service 0800 626 008.
— Kleenex (@Kleenex_UK) October 12, 2018
Kimberly-Clark told Britain’s Daily Telegraph that it in “no way suggests” that being both soft and strong was “an exclusively masculine trait, nor do we believe that the Mansize branding suggests or endorses gender inequality.”
Being strong IS a huge masculine trait though.
“We are always grateful to customers who take time to tell us how our products can be improved, and we carefully consider all suggestions,” the company added.
Well you shouldn’t have taken this suggestion, because it’s the dumbest complaint I’ve ever heard in my life.
h/t ABC News