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Every fall local organizations in Germany assemble goodie bags to give to children on their first day of elementary school—a tradition that usually results in chocolate-stained fingers and pencil fights. But following a mix-up involving Germany’s Communist Party, six-year olds have been left grasping pens that project erotic images.
The incident, which occurred at the Adolf Reichwein School in Essen, northwest Germany, has left the Commies red in the face.
“The German Communist Party deeply regrets what has happened and is outraged that this kind of thing, which borders on pornography, can be purchased in normal shops,” the party said in a statement. They claim to have purchased the pens from a discount shop under the impression the pens would light up at the push of a button. That’s true, of course. But the illumination also displays women in suggestive poses when aimed at a wall.
The party has offered to exchange the pens for more age appropriate gifts. (via Reuters)