There's a fine line between empowerment and exploitation and
Hire Little People straddles that line. The whole premise, of course, is "Hey, it's Little People! Just put them in a costume and everything's going to be a riot!" Here's what the company has to say.
Let's face it, everyone loves Little People. So why not hire one for your next private party or special event? Are you looking for a new way to promote your company or product? Our Little People will gladly promote your company and/or products at trade shows, conferences, special events, night clubs, bars, or any other place you would normally advertise.
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Now, every so often, there's a person who frequents this blog who likes to fire off an email telling me they are outraged —
outraged — by the material I post. No doubt, there's probably a person very offended right this minute who doesn't think it's right that companies "use" Little People to market a product. Such a person ought to get her head out of the sand.
You see, the founder of
Hire Little People is, himself, a Little Person and he is making use of his short stature to not only find himself a job but allow other Little People to find opportunities as well. That other folks with larger statures find Little People cute or cuddly is a different issue entirely. The fact remains this world is truly dog-eat-dog and you have to make use with what you have.
So I applaud Mike Buchmann, the creator of this endeavour. If your height puts food on the table, then go for it. Afterall, isn't it hypocritical that certain folks would preclude Little People from promotional events but turn on an NBA game and witness a game played wholesale by giants?
