Barricini Candies
Rocky Glen Road
Moosic, PA 18507RE: “Space Ducks”
To whom it may concern:For many years, our family has
enjoyed Barricini Candies as part of our Passover celebration. We used to even
leave some outside for Elijah to enjoy, but after the rat/hobo problem, we put
an end to that. For the most part, we are very pleased with your products.
Not so, unfortunately, with
“Space Ducks.” The front of the “Space Ducks” box features an exciting scenario
with an astronaut, space stations, and a lunar-like landscape. Inside those
space stations and inside the space suit, one can only assume exists “space
ducks.” The box also promises to contain “5 WACKY DUCKS.”
Not only are these ducks not in
space, but there isn’t anything remotely wacky about them. They are simply
pleasant ducks wearing bonnets. While the prospect of a duck wearing some kind
of hat borders on the “wacky,” the bonnet just might be the least “wacky” form
of headgear. But the lack of space imagery is the most egregious offense.
I specifically bought “Space
Ducks” for my nephew, Josh. Josh has been fascinated by the “final frontier”
ever since seeing “Emmanuelle in Space.” He owns a life-sized Buzz Aldrin doll
and has been waitlisted at space camp four times in a row. I told him that I
had a delicious, Kosher surprise for him, and his eyes lit up like the
Challenger. When he discovered that, instead of exciting space-related
water fowl, there were a few ducks in bonnets, his eyes welled up with tears.
I highly suggest putting an end
to this misleading product. You’ve disappointed one young boy already – when he
is asked, “How is this night different from all other nights?” he will answer,
“The supposedly space-themed candy is really just ducks in bonnets.” Children
go through enough religious confusion without this type of thing added to it.
Please let me know as soon as possible how you plan on preventing this from
reoccurring. Also please let me know if there is a way that you can make it up
to Josh.
Thank you for your time,
Aaron Sussman