Jesus Cosmetics Pulled from Shelves
A Singapore retailer has pulled a line of Jesus cosmetics after receiving complaints about the American-made products branded "Lookin' Good for Jesus." They included a "virtuous vanilla" lip balm, as well as hand and body cream. Their slogan: "Get His Attention."
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STEVEN INSKEEP, host:
Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep. Here's a souvenir you will no longer be able to get on that trip to Singapore. A retailer there pulled a line of Jesus cosmetics. They received complaints about American-made products branded looking good for Jesus. They included a virtuous vanilla lip balm as well hand and body cream. The slogan was: get his attention. There's even a mirrored Jesus statuette, so when you look at the son of God you see yourself.
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