Amy Stabile, daughter of a 9/11 victim, condemned Etsy after encountering an ad for a T-shirt depicting Garfield crashing into lasagna towers, trivializing the tragedy. Stabile expressed disbelief and sadness that anyone would find humor in the loss of lives from 9/11. Although the ad violated Etsy's policies against hate or violence, the company's spokesperson stated that humor is subjective and wouldn't enforce removal. The incident sparked outrage, highlighting the need for clearer guidelines on sensitive content in online marketplaces.
I just couldn't believe my eyes. When I saw Garfield - I didn't even understand how it goes together. There are so many things you could put on a T-shirt.
You feel so crushed that someone, anyone, could think that the loss of these lives is funny.
Maybe it's time to start creating policies where this goes against your company policies. You're making money [off] terrorism.
Etsy's own policies bar items that promote, support or glorify hatred and violence.
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