In a classic case of “What were they thinking?”, Target has decided to pull its pint-sized shopping carts after a wave of complaints from customers who labeled them as nothing short of a nightmare. Imagine this: a tiny cart designed for your energetic preschooler to navigate through the aisles, tossing in whatever they fancy while you’re just trying to buy some essentials. Sounds like a recipe for chaos, right?
Laura Jenkins, a mom with a flair for humor, launched a movement against these mini carts, dubbing it MASTC: Moms Against Stupid Tiny Carts. She vividly describes these carts as “vehicles of mass destruction.” According to her, these adorable little carts come with an almost ominous warning flag, signaling impending doom to anyone in close proximity.
Initially rolled out in 72 stores, including 20 in her state, Jenkins was relieved to find they weren’t at her local Target. One shopper, Megan Thompson, vented on social media, “Shopping trips turn into torture! My three kids all want their own cart, which just triples the headache. I often just focus on surviving the trip!”
With reports of bruised legs from collisions, congested aisles, and frustrated children throwing tantrums when their parents refuse to buy their random selections, it seems Target may have overlooked a crucial element of parenting. Of course, some parents claimed the carts kept their kids entertained, but clearly, they haven’t experienced the mayhem that can ensue, especially during a routine toothpaste run.
Fortunately for parents everywhere, Target has decided to discontinue the kiddie carts. Target spokesperson Jenna Rivers stated, “Our guests are our priority, and we truly value their input. After assessing feedback from both guests and stores, we’ve chosen to end this trial.”
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In summary, Target’s attempt to engage young shoppers with mini carts has backfired spectacularly, leading to bruised legs and chaos in the aisles. Thankfully, they’ve chosen to discontinue this ill-fated experiment, much to the relief of parents everywhere.