mojo
03-15-2002, 06:28 PM
http://www.abcnews.go.com/wire/US/ap20020315_507.html
Company Makes bin Laden Toilet Paper
Company Sends 200 Rolls of Toilet Paper Imprinted With Osama bin Laden's Face to the Pentagon
The Associated Press
NORWICH, Conn. March 15 —
Don't squeeze the bin Laden.
An internet paper company has sent 200 rolls of "Wipe Out Terrorism" toilet paper, imprinted with Osama bin Laden's face, to the Pentagon, and has been flush with e-mails from soldiers who want the product.
The Pentagon received the toilet paper this week, The Day of New London reported in Thursday's editions.
Kenn Fischburg, president of Norwich-based Consumers Interstate, said he was worried about how terrorists would react to his product, but he proceeded anyway with the hope of raising the spirits of the U.S. military.
"If it gives these guys a chuckle, if it makes things a little more lighthearted for our military right now, then you know what? It's OK."
Fischburg said he'll use all proceeds from any civilian sales of the toilet paper to subsidize shipments to troops stationed overseas.
"There are very few times in your life you get to do something really nice, to really make a difference," he said. "This is a great time."
Company Makes bin Laden Toilet Paper
Company Sends 200 Rolls of Toilet Paper Imprinted With Osama bin Laden's Face to the Pentagon
The Associated Press
NORWICH, Conn. March 15 —
Don't squeeze the bin Laden.
An internet paper company has sent 200 rolls of "Wipe Out Terrorism" toilet paper, imprinted with Osama bin Laden's face, to the Pentagon, and has been flush with e-mails from soldiers who want the product.
The Pentagon received the toilet paper this week, The Day of New London reported in Thursday's editions.
Kenn Fischburg, president of Norwich-based Consumers Interstate, said he was worried about how terrorists would react to his product, but he proceeded anyway with the hope of raising the spirits of the U.S. military.
"If it gives these guys a chuckle, if it makes things a little more lighthearted for our military right now, then you know what? It's OK."
Fischburg said he'll use all proceeds from any civilian sales of the toilet paper to subsidize shipments to troops stationed overseas.
"There are very few times in your life you get to do something really nice, to really make a difference," he said. "This is a great time."