$5 Kmart item discovery leaves customers ‘horrified’
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Kmart is no stranger to offering shoppers a bargain, but one of the latest finds from the retailer is one that might make you think twice about purchasing that next toy or play set for the grandkids.
This is because an innocent shopper recently made a shocking discovery on the shelves of their local Kmart store – which caused parents everywhere to collectively shudder.
The customer took to the popular social media page Kmart Hacks & Décor after spotting the $5.50 Garden Fairies set on her local store’s shelves.
But instead of sharing the nice details about the product, the shopper wanted to focus on one startling detail.
‘A little bit dark, Kmart,’ she wrote in her post.
It didn't take long for her followers to realise why she said what she said, as it quickly emerged that three of the fairies were, in fact, headless.
The post took many by surprise, with many social media users commenting on how their children would react to seeing the mutilated fairies. Others said they were both ‘horrified’ upon seeing the toys.
‘What kind of sick gimmick is this, Kmart?’ One social media user stated.
Others poked fun at the blunder.
‘All I can hear is the Red Queen of Hearts screaming “off with their heads!”,’ someone said.
‘Hello darkness, my old friend,’ another replied, referencing a Simon & Garfunkel song that's popular among the younger generation, typically used to convey despair or existential angst and the humour in it.
‘Just noticed no ankles on the right one too,’ a keen-eyed customer wrote, pointing out the fairy’s detached limbs.
Others weren’t bothered by the defective product, with one saying: ‘I want 10.’
‘For $5, I’m getting some for my fairy garden, but I’ll look for ones that haven’t been beheaded,’ another replied.
While many of the parents found the situation funny, others were appalled that the kid’s item was still on the shelves and visible to shoppers, even though it wasn’t ‘kid-friendly’.
‘The worst part is, they’ll send that out to someone who does an online order!’ One social media user said.
‘Wow, if they break that easily, wouldn't want it near small kids, choking hazard,’ another warned.
One Kmart shopper shared that she purchased the fairies for her daughter, and the same thing happened within minutes of them opening the box.
‘They lasted two seconds. One very little girl was so upset. I wouldn't recommend buying them,’ the shopper explained.
Some people pointed out that the items were clearly damaged while in transit.
‘Personally, my kids would love this! But honestly, things break, and employees can't be expected to notice every little thing,’ the shopper explained.
It’s not the first time Kmart customers had a laugh over something funny online. One Kmart employee, Liam Gildea, gave customers a treat when he made an unusual announcement over the store’s loudspeakers one day.
In a video he posted online, Liam can be seen holding his phone to the microphone and talking to someone out of the camera’s frame. Then, he pressed a button on his phone and played the famous classical composition ‘Spring’ by Vivaldi before making the outlandish announcement. Find out what he said in this article.
We’re sure Kmart will take the necessary steps in order to improve their products even more. But have you ever come across any startling Kmart finds? Tell us your story in the comments below!
This is because an innocent shopper recently made a shocking discovery on the shelves of their local Kmart store – which caused parents everywhere to collectively shudder.
The customer took to the popular social media page Kmart Hacks & Décor after spotting the $5.50 Garden Fairies set on her local store’s shelves.
But instead of sharing the nice details about the product, the shopper wanted to focus on one startling detail.
‘A little bit dark, Kmart,’ she wrote in her post.
The Garden Fairy set of two is available at Kmart’s physical and online stores. Credit: Kmart
It didn't take long for her followers to realise why she said what she said, as it quickly emerged that three of the fairies were, in fact, headless.
The post took many by surprise, with many social media users commenting on how their children would react to seeing the mutilated fairies. Others said they were both ‘horrified’ upon seeing the toys.
‘What kind of sick gimmick is this, Kmart?’ One social media user stated.
Others poked fun at the blunder.
‘All I can hear is the Red Queen of Hearts screaming “off with their heads!”,’ someone said.
‘Hello darkness, my old friend,’ another replied, referencing a Simon & Garfunkel song that's popular among the younger generation, typically used to convey despair or existential angst and the humour in it.
The Kmart customer uploaded this photo with their post. Credit: Facebook
‘Just noticed no ankles on the right one too,’ a keen-eyed customer wrote, pointing out the fairy’s detached limbs.
Others weren’t bothered by the defective product, with one saying: ‘I want 10.’
‘For $5, I’m getting some for my fairy garden, but I’ll look for ones that haven’t been beheaded,’ another replied.
While many of the parents found the situation funny, others were appalled that the kid’s item was still on the shelves and visible to shoppers, even though it wasn’t ‘kid-friendly’.
‘The worst part is, they’ll send that out to someone who does an online order!’ One social media user said.
‘Wow, if they break that easily, wouldn't want it near small kids, choking hazard,’ another warned.
One Kmart shopper shared that she purchased the fairies for her daughter, and the same thing happened within minutes of them opening the box.
‘They lasted two seconds. One very little girl was so upset. I wouldn't recommend buying them,’ the shopper explained.
Some people pointed out that the items were clearly damaged while in transit.
‘Personally, my kids would love this! But honestly, things break, and employees can't be expected to notice every little thing,’ the shopper explained.
It’s not the first time Kmart customers had a laugh over something funny online. One Kmart employee, Liam Gildea, gave customers a treat when he made an unusual announcement over the store’s loudspeakers one day.
In a video he posted online, Liam can be seen holding his phone to the microphone and talking to someone out of the camera’s frame. Then, he pressed a button on his phone and played the famous classical composition ‘Spring’ by Vivaldi before making the outlandish announcement. Find out what he said in this article.
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