Is ‘Nothing But Tears’ Shampoo a Good Idea?

Johnson & Johnson is apparently changing course. Instead of making shampoo that promises "no more tears," they are introducing a "nothing but tears" product that promises to "prepare meek and fragile newborns for the real world." Could this be true?…

…um, no. It's not true. It's actually the subject of a pretty funny story from The Onion. (I know, it's cruel of me to play this kind of trick when it isn't even April Fool's Day.)

A passage from this faux-journalism gem:

"In recent years, a growing number of parents have begun looking for
ways to raise more adequately jaded toddlers, and Johnson & Johnson
is not the first company to respond to the rising demand. In 2003,
Fisher-Price unveiled a new adventure play set containing 85
easy-to-choke-on pieces, and in 2006, the Walt Disney Company
introduced an interactive DVD entitled Baby's First Brush With A Cruel And Unforgiving World."

If you're in the mood for a good laugh, read the full story.

Image: The Onion

Author: Jen Chaney
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:28:00 +1000