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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

DollIslam is the light - yep, that's what this Fisher Price Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle and Coo doll says. 

Before you buy one for your child or grandchild, you should know that the doll says more than "coo" and "momma" - But don't bother looking on the Fisher Price website or doll packaging because you won't find anything that indicates what the doll really says.

I heard it myself today at my granddaughter's fifth birthday party, as this doll was passed around from adult to adult so we could each check it out for ourselves - and there is no doubt about it.  Among the garbled baby-talk is one clearly enunciated phrase:  Islam is the light.

Still don't believe it? When I got home from the party, I went online to see if anyone had posted about this, and here are some of the videos I found:

Fisher-Price has NOT recalled these dolls, but several stores are reportedly taking them off their shelves. Frankly, I think responsible adults should simply purchase toys from other manufacturers this holiday season so that Fisher Price will "see the light."

I know this is off-topic, but an ActiveRain search turned up only one post about this matter. I was fairly certain you'd want to know about it if there's a little girl in your life. 

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Comments (21)

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Margaret,
I heard this on the news recently and it really is disturbing!  I am boycotting Fisher Price this year-they are acting very irresponsible in my opinion.

Nov 16, 2008 10:20 PM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Margaret, I wonder if this was a conscious decision on the part of Fisher Price or a programmer with his/her own agenda. A doll who advocates one religion over the other should have that information "disclosed."

Nov 16, 2008 10:24 PM
Diane Bell, Hilton Head Real Estate, Bluffton
Charter 1 Real Estate, Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC - Hilton Head Island, SC
So Fisher Price is in the religion business now? Wow, this really is suprising.
Nov 16, 2008 10:28 PM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home
I read about this and was skeptical, but seeing the videos - wow does that sounds like it.
Nov 16, 2008 10:35 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Hi Margaret it sounds pretty strange that a major US corporation would be involved with a specific religion in this manner.

Nov 16, 2008 10:43 PM
Tim Maitski
Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage - Atlanta, GA
Truth, Excellence and a Good Deal

That's pretty funny.  I can't believe that got through the whole process.

They should at least disguise it a little.  I was thinking that a political doll could use:

Oh Momma,  Change, me am peeing

Nov 16, 2008 10:43 PM
Richard Shuman
The Only B.S. I Have is from the University of Massachusetts - Lake Mary, FL
Real Estate Broker - Orlando Area - Love Referrals
Unbelievable! I'd be interested in knowing where these dolls were made. I guess there's something to be said for all those "old school" toys where you had to use your imagination to make them move and talk.
Nov 16, 2008 10:44 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Thanks for your comments, everyone...  

Since Fisher Price has not taken a public stance denouncing this as a prank, one has to assume they're "okay" with it.  I don't really object if they want to accept revenue from organizations, even religions, for promoting different causes in this manner PROVIDED it is clearly disclosed and shoppers know what they're getting.  I think the fact that Fisher Price has done nothing in response to consumer complaints is remarkable! 

Nov 16, 2008 11:02 PM
Kathy Carson
Lynchburg eXp - Lynchburg, VA
Realtor, Lynchburg, VA, VA Homes - Lynchunberg,Bedford, Campbell
Thanks for the post Margaret - I had not seen this story and I do have a Little Girl in my life. This is really crazy - hopefully FP did not know this was done. It will be interesting to follow the story and see where it goes. Have a great day!
Nov 17, 2008 07:56 AM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Hi Margaret, I can hardly imagine a company would put out a doll in today's world with any type of religious slogan.  Nice update Margaret.

Nov 17, 2008 10:14 AM
Carla Carberry
Herman Group REal Estate - Colorado Springs, CO
GRI

Margaret, this is disturbing to me.  I suppose, however, if it were disclosed, that would be a different story.  I won't be buying any Fisher Price dolls this year!  Where is quality control?  You would think they would test these dolls before they were packaged and shipped!  Thanks for the information.

Nov 17, 2008 02:56 PM
Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

This is VERY disturbing, and this is the first I've seen of it. I'm going to check around and see what else I can find. The thing that really surprises me is that it appears that FP has not responded. Things that make you go "HUH?!?!?!" GBU~

Nov 17, 2008 02:57 PM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

I have seen these video's before and find them very disturbing.  I have no problem with them selling an Islam-friendly doll, but for Pete's sake, market it as such.  I would be very irate to hear this AFTER purchasing the doll. 

Nov 17, 2008 06:03 PM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains

Margaret:  Thank you for the heads up since I have a 3 year old granddaughter.  Haven't seen this doll but I will be on the watch and let others know too.  Isn't it just unbelieveable how these things continue to happen ?!

Nov 17, 2008 11:08 PM
Anonymous
What is the world coming too

I heard they hired Liddy Dole for the next line of dolls. The dolls are supposed to say, "There is no God"

Nov 18, 2008 04:47 AM
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Alyce Martin
The Realty Group, LLC - Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque - THE Place To Be!
Whoa, I thought this was just another one of those little twisted "urban myths". How about a talking GI Joe that says "Take Me Home!" or a Realtor Barbie who says "Now Is A GREAT Time to Buy A House!" or "Are You Working With Another Agent?" or "Have You Been Pre-Qualified?" or..."Now, let's talk about that price reduction!" There's probably a bigger market for that, no? Holy smokes.
Nov 18, 2008 05:31 AM
Matt Moxhay
Prudential Fox & Roach - Moorestown, NJ
Moorestown Real Estate

Margaret- Very disturbing indeed.  Not for what it says, but because they don't disclose this phrase.  What are they thinking?!  Why invite this kind of controversy to dolls of all things.  Makes no sense at all.  I too would be very upset if I bought this without any knowledge about that phrase.

Nov 18, 2008 07:25 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon
Well, I sure hope they figure out soon that they aren't going to be getting much business from the consumer this Christmas with this being out on the market. Todd
Nov 18, 2008 11:04 PM
Mary Pope-Handy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno - Los Gatos, CA
CRS, CIPS, ABR, SRES, Silicon Valley
That is very bizarre. It is also ironic, because Muslims are not allowed to make "Graven Images" and I suspect that a doll falls smack into that category. I imagine it was an employee who slipped it in and wondered how long it would take to be discovered. Once, a friend of mine had a summer job (during college years) in which he had to attach tags to stuffed animals. I remember vividly his telling me that sometimes they got punchy at the end of the day and started putting these tags in weird places. You just never know.
Nov 19, 2008 01:01 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Margaret- Oh My!  I could just imagine what kind of ___ would break loose if this doll said that Jesus is the light!

Nov 21, 2008 02:32 PM