Dog Store Sign Angers Local Residents
Updated:2007-02-23 17:29:29
Dog Store Sign Angers Local Residents
AP
Gilbert W. Arias, Seattle P.I. / AP
High Maintenance gripe cofounder Lori Pacchiano said a goal is to reclaim the word "gripe" for its original meaning: a female dog.
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SEATTLE (Feb. 22) - A newly opened store catering to very pampered dogs, especially female dogs, is getting more than questioning looks for its name, High Maintenance B!tc#.
The third word in the sign is widely visible at North 45th Street and Wallingford Avenue North, one of the main intersections in the Wallingford neighborhood business west of Interstate 5 and north of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
"I am probably the most progressive liberal person in the world and I am personally offended by the sign," said Janet Stillman, executive director of the Wallingford Neighborhood Office. "It's so blatant and so in your face."
The sign is the issue more than products such as Gel-ous gripe bath gel and Street Walker paw cleanser, said Kara Ceriello, co-president of the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce.
Ceriello said she supports the store but has heard complaints from about a dozen people.
"It is going to be a hot issue again when we get to our Wallingford Kiddie Parade and Street Fair," she said.
Stillman said the sign could wreck family photographs of the parade, scheduled for July 7.
"Walk by there with your 5-year-old and try to explain why that sign is there. Half of the sign is made up of the word 'gripe."'
Making no apologies, co-founder Lori Pacchiano, 36, said she planned to meet with the chamber Thursday. Meanwhile, she and her brother, Ryan Pacchiano, 27, hope to made the business name as commonplace in shopping areas as Victoria's Secret.
Over the next three years they hope to open 10 stores at a cost of about $200,000 each.
"Our company is probably the most high-end pet brand in the world," Pacchiano said. "We want to be known for growing from Seattle."
In the process, she said, one of her goals is to reclaim the word in its original meaning, a female dog, as opposed to a derogatory term for a woman.
"Our store is a dog store, but the concept and philosophy is directed specifically toward women," she said.
Dog Store Sign Angers Local Residents
AP
Gilbert W. Arias, Seattle P.I. / AP
High Maintenance gripe cofounder Lori Pacchiano said a goal is to reclaim the word "gripe" for its original meaning: a female dog.
Talk About It: Post Thoughts
SEATTLE (Feb. 22) - A newly opened store catering to very pampered dogs, especially female dogs, is getting more than questioning looks for its name, High Maintenance B!tc#.
The third word in the sign is widely visible at North 45th Street and Wallingford Avenue North, one of the main intersections in the Wallingford neighborhood business west of Interstate 5 and north of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
"I am probably the most progressive liberal person in the world and I am personally offended by the sign," said Janet Stillman, executive director of the Wallingford Neighborhood Office. "It's so blatant and so in your face."
The sign is the issue more than products such as Gel-ous gripe bath gel and Street Walker paw cleanser, said Kara Ceriello, co-president of the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce.
Ceriello said she supports the store but has heard complaints from about a dozen people.
"It is going to be a hot issue again when we get to our Wallingford Kiddie Parade and Street Fair," she said.
Stillman said the sign could wreck family photographs of the parade, scheduled for July 7.
"Walk by there with your 5-year-old and try to explain why that sign is there. Half of the sign is made up of the word 'gripe."'
Making no apologies, co-founder Lori Pacchiano, 36, said she planned to meet with the chamber Thursday. Meanwhile, she and her brother, Ryan Pacchiano, 27, hope to made the business name as commonplace in shopping areas as Victoria's Secret.
Over the next three years they hope to open 10 stores at a cost of about $200,000 each.
"Our company is probably the most high-end pet brand in the world," Pacchiano said. "We want to be known for growing from Seattle."
In the process, she said, one of her goals is to reclaim the word in its original meaning, a female dog, as opposed to a derogatory term for a woman.
"Our store is a dog store, but the concept and philosophy is directed specifically toward women," she said.
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quote:Originally posted by git_r_done
Updated:2007-02-23 17:29:29
Dog Store Sign Angers Local Residents
AP
Gilbert W. Arias, Seattle P.I. / AP
High Maintenance gripe cofounder Lori Pacchiano said a goal is to reclaim the word "gripe" for its original meaning: a female dog.
Talk About It: Post Thoughts
SEATTLE (Feb. 22) - A newly opened store catering to very pampered dogs, especially female dogs, is getting more than questioning looks for its name, High Maintenance B!tc#.
The third word in the sign is widely visible at North 45th Street and Wallingford Avenue North, one of the main intersections in the Wallingford neighborhood business west of Interstate 5 and north of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
"I am probably the most progressive liberal person in the world and I am personally offended by the sign," said Janet Stillman, executive director of the Wallingford Neighborhood Office. "It's so blatant and so in your face."
The sign is the issue more than products such as Gel-ous gripe bath gel and Street Walker paw cleanser, said Kara Ceriello, co-president of the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce.
Ceriello said she supports the store but has heard complaints from about a dozen people.
"It is going to be a hot issue again when we get to our Wallingford Kiddie Parade and Street Fair," she said.
Stillman said the sign could wreck family photographs of the parade, scheduled for July 7.
"Walk by there with your 5-year-old and try to explain why that sign is there. Half of the sign is made up of the word 'gripe."'
Making no apologies, co-founder Lori Pacchiano, 36, said she planned to meet with the chamber Thursday. Meanwhile, she and her brother, Ryan Pacchiano, 27, hope to made the business name as commonplace in shopping areas as Victoria's Secret.
Over the next three years they hope to open 10 stores at a cost of about $200,000 each.
"Our company is probably the most high-end pet brand in the world," Pacchiano said. "We want to be known for growing from Seattle."
In the process, she said, one of her goals is to reclaim the word in its original meaning, a female dog, as opposed to a derogatory term for a woman.
"Our store is a dog store, but the concept and philosophy is directed specifically toward women," she said.
You dumb sister, ofcourse your offended thats what urbanite liberal trash from uber yuppie hubs do in their spare time,{being PC police that is} its part of the reason poltical correctness is so out of hand, dumb fatlady.0 -
I believe In freedom of speech, ect..., but there has to be some moral respect for children, religious, and elderly who find this kind of language vulgar. It seems like people forget who they are around and use the "F" word as common language without thinking of the Vulgarity of it. Notice I didn't say offensive? I think that it's our responsibility to clean up our mouth out of respect. I know that I can cuss as bad as a drucken sailor sometimes, but when I am in mixed company I try to watch what I say. 0 -
That is good! Excellent Marketing! I'm not in the least suprized that a liberal is offended by it...with their women's lib stuff and all.
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Not offended at all, but then I grew up around big buck coon hounds. The word is only offensive to narrow minded ignorant poeople in my book. The word was and for that matter still is said routinely amoung quality dog owners and kennels... Give me a break... If you can't explain something this simple to your kids maybe you shouldn't be a parent. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by tobefree
Not offended at all, but then I grew up around big buck coon hounds. The word is only offensive to narrow minded ignorant poeople in my book. The word was and for that matter still is said routinely amoung quality dog owners and kennels... Give me a break... If you can't axplane something this simple to your kids maybe you shouldn't be a parent.
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Seems only High Maintenance B*tC*es are offended. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by tobefree
Not offended at all, but then I grew up around big buck coon hounds. The word is only offensive to narrow minded ignorant poeople in my book. The word was and for that matter still is said routinely amoung quality dog owners and kennels... Give me a break... If you can't axplane something this simple to your kids maybe you shouldn't be a parent.
Totally agreed. I too grew up in the high buck coon hound world, and bred Great Danes for several years. My parents were staunchly religious, woulkdn't say chit if they stepped in it, but that word was used often..when referring to dogs.0 -
HMB is only going to get more popular since we have one running for president.[}:)] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
HMB is only going to get more popular since we have one running for president.[}:)]
Brilliant "HRC the HMB" I love it... time to get some of those 3" buttons made up!!!!0 -
quote:Originally posted by tobefree
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
HMB is only going to get more popular since we have one running for president.[}:)]
Brilliant "HRC the HMB" I love it... time to get some of those 3" buttons made up!!!!
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quote:Originally posted by git_r_done
"I am probably the most progressive liberal person in the world and I am personally offended by the sign," said Janet Stillman, executive director of the Wallingford Neighborhood Office. "It's so blatant and so in your face." [:D] If she didn't see that coming I'm thinking there's still a bit of hope for her yet ... maybe?0 -
Just don't look at it1 Teach kids not to say the word and move along. Everything has to be a big deal. *Rolls Eyes* 0 -
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In the process, she said, one of her goals is to reclaim the word in its original meaning, a female dog, as opposed to a derogatory term for a woman.
"Our store is a dog store, but the concept and philosophy is directed specifically toward women," she said.
The word in the context of dogs is certainly not the issue for me. It's already repeatedly thrown around like "Good morning!" by adults, seniors and kids alike. Try to watch TV without hearing it. For me, it's Ms. Pacchiano's disingenuine behavior and sickly attempt to disguise her real motive.
The lady, like so many others, is boldface lying as is evidenced by her own contradictory and immediate remarks. She could care less about reclaiming the name for the dog world. Puh-leeeze!! It's all about marketing and in-your-face sales impact with people who have wads money to burn on Rover or Fifi.
Money. Money. Money. Nothing altruistic or even sincere about her actual intentions.
I'd respect her much more if she just came flat out and said it rather than try to feebly disguise it.
Hey! Know what? She'd probably make an excellent politician - no? She's a natural.[V]0 -
shows you how nieve i am. i dont see the offense! 0 -
The same morons who take offense to bitc* (in a dog context) are the same morons who think "niggardly" is a racist word........
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This article is just downright idiotic. There are so many things going on in the world and the news is reporting on this? Dumb ass newspaper. 0
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