Rape: Fun for the Kiddos

Bratz dolls are nothing, baby. You want a revolting toy? How about a rapist doll?

No, I'm totally not kidding you. Apparently Quentin Tarantino inc., or whatever his fucking corporate identity is called, okayed the production of a "Grindhouse Rapist No. 1 Action Figure." Just in case any of us thought the man actually knew the meaning of shame, the thing looks like him (apparently he plays "Rapist No.1" in the film).

The toy's manufacturer says, cheerfully, "While you most likely will NOT find our Grindhouse action figures on the shelves at your local Toys R Us, they are available now!"

So, y'know, it's okay. Because kids can't buy it. Only grownups. You know, the kind of adults who think rape is fun. Or cool. Or a game. Or . . . something.

Fucking disgusting.

Garance Franke-Ruta hypothesizes that the toy's partly a tactic designed to drum up outrage and free publicity. And maybe it is, and maybe I'm buying into it. But, I mean, damn.