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Thanks for Making a Cake for Adolf Hitler Campbell, Walmart

Posted Wed December 17, 2008 12:00 pm, by Brad F. written to Walmart

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I recently read an article about how a couple in Holland Township, NJ was snubbed by Shoprite on their request for a birthday cake for their son, because Shoprite considered the son's legal name to be offensive.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081217/ap_on_fe_st/odd_hitler_cake

I was pleased to read that Wal-Mart does not make these sort of moral judgments on what other people name their kids. Your store in Lower Nazareth Township has a more rational policy about not putting anything illegal or profane on a cake, but respects the view of its customers.

Kudos for not caving in to the Politically Correct censorship goons.

The name maybe offensive to some, but there are plenty of names that are offensive to someone somewhere. I'm sure there are people named Bin Laden, Saddam, Josef, Jesus, Mohammad, Martin Luther etc. whos named might also be offensive.


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by bsamrow Posted Sun September 20, 2009 @ 11:16 PM

my heart cries for these poor kids...probally skinhead parents with no
sense

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absolutely by Mike S. Thu March 31, 2011 @ 12:39 PM
by Bro. Don Posted Sun April 12, 2009 @ 9:18 PM

Dear Brad F.,
Does the F stand for fruitcake? It took the entire world twelve
bloody years to rid itself of Adolf Hitler and his Nazis. They never
went away only into hiding like the roaches they are. Maybe you are a
Nazi or just an idiot. Hitler is not just a name but an icon of the
HOLOCAUST!!! Did you ever take the time to study history or are you
just too wicked, lazy and stupid? You could repent. Where there is
life there is hope. I hope you repent and consider the victims of
WWII.
Sincerely,
Don R. White
Tucson, AZ
Easter Sunday, 2009

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by Chris M Posted Wed January 14, 2009 @ 12:15 PM

According to many sources, including MSNBC, the kids have been taken
out of the custody of the parents. Reason is currently unknown.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28655143/



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I just saw that! by Maegan Z. Wed January 14, 2009 @ 1:05 PM


Maegan by Chris M Wed January 14, 2009 @ 1:07 PM


We need a Name Czar by Brad F Wed January 14, 2009 @ 2:33 PM


A couple of years ago by Maegan Z. Wed January 14, 2009 @ 4:56 PM

Me! by Vitrescent Wed January 14, 2009 @ 7:25 PM

Clearly by Final Score: Boys-3, Girls-1 Thu January 15, 2009 @ 8:11 AM


I just saw that today, too. by It'saNewYearandNewBellaSera Wed January 14, 2009 @ 1:42 PM


The news report said that Children's Services will not by dulynoted (aka duttycalls) Fri January 16, 2009 @ 8:19 AM


if they are crazy enough to name them by Nate. Sat January 17, 2009 @ 1:21 PM

Oh, most certainly by Final Score: Boys-3, Girls-1 Tue January 20, 2009 @ 8:34 AM

by X Jiffy Lube Posted Sun December 28, 2008 @ 3:06 AM

Are you saying that Walmart made the cake for them? Thats news to me.
I remember one time I had walmart develope a roll of film for me 7
years ago. There was one picture taken of me where I was in my
underwear which I didn't think was scandalous. It certainly wasn't
any worse than the pictures of models in the underwear isle at
walmart. Unfortunatly when I came to pickup the pictures they said
they refused to develope it because of the offensive picture. Sounds
like the "Politically Correct goons" are operating afterall

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yes, Wal Mart did it by SuzieCat Sun December 28, 2008 @ 8:19 PM
by Amber B. Posted Fri December 26, 2008 @ 1:05 PM

why would someone name there kid.... oh nevermind

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by Melissa J. Posted Mon December 22, 2008 @ 9:45 AM

This is absolutly absurd,people are giving them exactly what these low
lives wanted.They got 2 minuets of fame in the local spotlight.Why
someone would want that to be heard it crazy.I can totally understand
why shoprite would not print the full name.They could have just put
the first name and nothing would have happend but,I agree with the
person when they said it was about trying to get in the spot
light,well now Walmart will never do that again either so what did
they really accomplish?These people are sick and it's not about there
children it's about there twisted minds we all know why they are on
SSDI,for mental disability.They should have taken there kids away a
long time ago.Now when they get older there going to have alot of
problems and bad days on the play ground,it is going to turn into hate
and where does that get them?They need to take there kids into another
safe enviroment and try to mend what has already been broken.

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I smell a publicity stunt by Big Money Paul Sun December 28, 2008 @ 10:53 PM
by bandita Posted Sun December 21, 2008 @ 11:45 AM

Yeah! Shoprite, you shouldn't judge me for wanting you to write HAPPY
BIRTHDAY I HATE JEWS on my son's cake. Why can't you just make my
little boy happy? What is WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

Shoprite offered to provide a blank space on the cake for the family
to write their son's name, but they refused. Seems like "Happy
Birthday Adolf" would have been perfectly acceptable, but these
'parents' just wanted to stir up headlines about their disgusting
attitudes.

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by p d. Posted Sat December 20, 2008 @ 11:56 PM

I feel sorry for this child and any other children they may have now
or in the future.

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by RedheadwGlasses Posted Sat December 20, 2008 @ 8:25 PM

When fascism comes to America, it will be draped in the flag and
carrying the cross.

~Sinclair Lewis

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by Beeracuda Posted Fri December 19, 2008 @ 11:14 PM

The only thing I have to say about this subject is this: Why would
any baker worry about what was written on a cake? Even profanities.
After all, this is not a public display, it's a personalized cake
which only the baker and the consumer will ever see.

I have a different view of the parents who would name their kid that
name, and even their motivation for including his entire name on the
cake. Obviously, it was meant to stir up something, for whatever
reason in their dark minds. But I do believe in freedom of speech,
especially in this case which, like I said, was not a public display,
but a private affair.

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Free Speech by Chris M Sat December 20, 2008 @ 12:09 AM


Just to be clear by LadyMac Sat December 20, 2008 @ 7:20 AM

Exactly by Final Score: Boys-3, Girls-1 Sat December 20, 2008 @ 9:21 AM


Freedom of Speech by Beeracuda Sat December 20, 2008 @ 10:37 AM

Not for public display by wdgent Tue December 30, 2008 @ 1:01 PM


Anyone see the episode of the Simpsons... by Blackrack Sat December 20, 2008 @ 1:51 PM


by Just Jeffrey Posted Fri December 19, 2008 @ 10:08 AM

Homework assignment:

Go rent "The Producers." Not the horrible remake (based on the
Broadway show). The original. A much better movie.

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by Final Score: Boys-3, Girls-1 Posted Fri December 19, 2008 @ 10:06 AM

Give me a break. These people are only looking for some time in the
spotlight in their otherwise pathetic trashy redneck life. If they
really cared about getting the kid's name on the cake, they would have
just bought a tube of icing an written it on there themselves. But
this is their weak attempt at making some sort of political statement,
the best they know how in their underdevelped minds.

Let's just move along and not give them the attention they don't
deserve.

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by Poss Posted Fri December 19, 2008 @ 7:49 AM

Last time I checked, Wal Mart was looking into changing its cake
decorating policies to prevent this in the future. Sorry 'bout your
luck.

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by ~Fiƒi-la-ƒlea~ Posted Fri December 19, 2008 @ 6:59 AM

Most of the Shoprite stores in my area are Jewish owned.

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by Word Posted Fri December 19, 2008 @ 2:22 AM

The Campbells' two other children are named JoyceLynn Aryan Nation
Campbell, who turns 2 in a few months, and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie
Campbell, who will be 1 in April.

Enough Said

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by Cambion Posted Thu December 18, 2008 @ 11:23 PM

Personally, I don't see why the boy's middle name had to be included
on the cake..."Adolf" most likely would not have elicited a bad
response.

I can see why some stores might not want to print such things on a
cake...it could be a prank as far as they know, and if anyone found
out about it, their store might gain a bad reputation for advocating
Nazism or something equally absurd. I think this may have been a
lose-lose situation for Shoprite.

Peronally, I think the parents need to be smacked for naming their
child after someone who carried out mass genocide. I know the kid is
going to suffer a lot growing up and when he's an adult due to that
name.

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by Brad F Posted Thu December 18, 2008 @ 4:49 PM

and try to get him a pair of "Adolf Hitler" embroidered Mouse Ears...


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theme parks by RedheadwGlasses Fri December 19, 2008 @ 8:12 AM


Well, didn't you hear by justpassin'through Fri January 9, 2009 @ 2:03 AM

by Just Jeffrey Posted Thu December 18, 2008 @ 1:39 PM

Here's what I never understand about these things: who contacted the
press?

No one, except for the person writing on the cake, and those attending
the party, would have known.

It seems that Wal-Mart is concerned that people are offended by the
cake. While it's clear why they'd be offended, who are these people
and how did they find out?

The answer is: someone spilled the beans.

Who?

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*raises his hand* by Chris M Thu December 18, 2008 @ 4:17 PM


and to draw attention to their "cause" by Maegan Z. Thu December 18, 2008 @ 4:48 PM


Not sick by MA Cunningham Fri December 19, 2008 @ 11:34 AM


Actually, sick and stupid IMO N/T by Chris M Sat December 20, 2008 @ 12:22 AM


by Just Plain Harleycat Posted Thu December 18, 2008 @ 11:53 AM

The more I read about these people the more offensive I find them.
Neither of them work. They collect SSDI. Now, I have nothing against
SSDI but they say he can't work as a landscaper or in a gas station
due to emphesema and she can't waitress due to a bad back. It seems to
me that they are both young enough to train in other fields that can
enable them to work. Their disabilities don't stop them from having a
kid every year. Their house has swatstikas all over it and their car
used to but NJ family services made them remove them from the car.
Psychologists say these names will cause the children to have untold
problems in the future.

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But but ... by Just Brenda Thu December 18, 2008 @ 12:53 PM


It will be awful.. by Just Plain Harleycat Thu December 18, 2008 @ 1:26 PM


By the way by Just Brenda Thu December 18, 2008 @ 1:43 PM


School? I bet they get home schooled by RedheadwGlasses Thu December 18, 2008 @ 2:26 PM

SSD by itsme Sun January 18, 2009 @ 9:01 PM

by RedheadwGlasses Posted Thu December 18, 2008 @ 11:05 AM

I'm glad this cake was made and I'm glad it made the news so more
people will realize that there are some serious racists out there. I
love that the family is so ignorant, each of their three kids has an
inflammatory name (middle names are "Aryan" and "Himler"), and yet
they insist they're not racist.

And these people vote. Great.

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Of course they vote. by Final Score: Boys-3, Girls-1 Fri December 19, 2008 @ 9:54 AM

Of course they vote. by Rated Argh Mon December 22, 2008 @ 7:46 PM


That sure is great by justpassin'through Fri January 9, 2009 @ 2:07 AM

by Chris M Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 10:49 PM

I am one of many that are in agreement on another site discussing
this, but I may be at the extreme here. (That may not be surprising?!
*laughs*)

First, I applaud ShopRite. They have a policy to not print whatever
it is that they may deem offensive. Fair enough to me. I won't kill
Walmart for printing it, but I would have been happier if they
didn't.

That said, I actually think these parents are unfit and would have no
problems with the children being removed for their own good. I feel
that these names are actually a form of child abuse, setting these
children up for ridicule and jokes for their life.
It would not surprise me if they are ashamed of their names. This,
all for the sake of the parents wants, not the kids. Hitler, while a
smart man, was a demon and a monster. I think the parents are trashy.
I don't believe them for a second that they are't racist.

The dad is a Holocaust denier and are quoted with the following: "The
Campbells have swastikas in each room of their home, the rented half
of a one-story duplex just outside Milford, a borough in Hunterdon
County. They say they aren't racists but believe races shouldn't
mix."

Nice. I think they are much more of a problem than Walmart or
ShopRite and I feel really bad for these sweet kids.

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Agreed. by emt_c Wed December 17, 2008 @ 10:54 PM


"This, all for the sake of the parents wants, not the kids. " by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Thu December 18, 2008 @ 10:38 AM


It's sick, isn't it? N/T by Chris M Thu December 18, 2008 @ 10:44 AM


I just read recently.. by Just Plain Harleycat Thu December 18, 2008 @ 11:06 AM


Some interesting facts.. by Just Plain Harleycat Thu December 18, 2008 @ 11:57 AM


Talula... by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Thu December 18, 2008 @ 12:35 PM


Right on, Chris! by RedheadwGlasses Thu December 18, 2008 @ 11:07 AM


That's also messed up Red, plus.. by Chris M Thu December 18, 2008 @ 12:15 PM


Or better yet, if you want to be unique, change YOUR name to that. by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Thu December 18, 2008 @ 12:37 PM


I agree 100% N/T by Chris M Thu December 18, 2008 @ 4:16 PM


by Merry Christmas! Nate. Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 9:27 PM

I can't beleive they would turn down a sale based upon the fact that
the parents named their child after a figure in history.

Hitler was a very smart, intelligent, powerful man, and maybe that
should be considered before the fact that he liked to kill people in
horrible ways. But still, you gotta be pretty smart to organzie an
operation like his. Just a thought...

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"maybe that should be considered before the fact that he liked to kill people" by Not myself today Wed December 17, 2008 @ 11:28 PM

Seriously? by mikedthornton Thu December 18, 2008 @ 7:52 AM


Not humorous... by Merry Christmas! Nate. Thu December 18, 2008 @ 8:10 AM

And his sister? by mikedthornton Thu December 18, 2008 @ 8:18 AM


I highly doubt that.. by Just Plain Harleycat Thu December 18, 2008 @ 8:21 AM


"Heath Campbell said he named his son after Adolf Hitler because he liked the name and because "no one else in the world would have that name." by Merry Christmas! Nate. Thu December 18, 2008 @ 9:03 AM

Need to study a little... by jeishere Thu December 18, 2008 @ 9:05 AM


No by Merry Christmas! Nate. Thu December 18, 2008 @ 10:23 AM


No they think the bad Hitler did WAS good... by Maegan Z. Thu December 18, 2008 @ 10:34 AM


I agree Maegan, Nate I think you are wrong on this one... by Chris M Thu December 18, 2008 @ 7:58 PM


hmmm I see what you mean by Merry Christmas! Nate. Thu December 18, 2008 @ 9:56 PM


Now I agree with you Nate! :) N/T by Chris M Thu December 18, 2008 @ 11:27 PM

He was smart, alright. by Final Score: Boys-3, Girls-1 Fri December 19, 2008 @ 9:50 AM

by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 7:40 PM

Actually, I sort of agree with you Brad. While I certainly wouldn't
name MY child Adolph Hitler, I do support the parents' rights to name
their kids whatever they want. And while I understand ShopRite's
position on this, I don't think it's really their call to make. The
parents are paying customers; if they want their cake to say "Happy
Birthday Adolph Hitler", they should get it.

Now, before everyone jumps on my case, no, I don't think Adolph Hitler
is a great choice for a name. And I can't decide if I find it amusing
or galling that the parents supposedly can't understand what all the
fuss is about. You name your kid Adolph Hitler and you don't
understand what people find offensive about it? Then again, for
parents who also named one of their kids Aryan Nation, I guess this
type of reaction would be a shock.

The parents claim they're not racist. They may be right. However, I
think they're something else entirely. I'll let everyone else figure
out what the "something else" is.

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Where should the line be drawn? by jeishere Thu December 18, 2008 @ 2:26 PM


No, it doesn't mean ShopRite is required to write anything on a cake that is requested. by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Fri December 19, 2008 @ 12:53 PM

Right of Refusal by Mitchell Q. Fri December 19, 2008 @ 10:52 PM


Yes, the store has the right of refusal. by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Sat December 20, 2008 @ 11:22 AM

do you like the idea... by phneugling Sun December 21, 2008 @ 12:35 AM


If I'm at work, I write what I'm told to write. by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Sun December 21, 2008 @ 12:35 PM

I disagree by phneugling Sun December 21, 2008 @ 12:27 AM


And that's what I said above. by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Sun December 21, 2008 @ 12:27 PM

by MA Cunningham Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 6:52 PM

WalMart is the corporation that REFUSED to sell Teletubbies because
Jerry Falwell said Tinky Winky was gay and somehow they should be
PRAISED for honoring Adolf Hitler? Amazing!

These parents are clearly warped (at best) or downright cruel at worst
to name their child something like this and then insist that the FULL
name be put on the cake. Obviously they are trying to stir the pot and
I don't see why their perverse obsession with someone so evil and
maniacal should be encouraged.

This is HARDLY about political correctness. First Amendment rights in
this country protect these folks right to call their kid whatever they
want, but it DOES NOT entitle them to coerce or manipulate others into
going along with their sick little games.

If Mommie Dearest wants her little angel's full name on a birthday
cake, then SHE should learn how to bake!

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'If Mommie Dearest wants her little angel's full name on a birthday cake, then SHE should learn how to bake!' by emt_c Wed December 17, 2008 @ 10:27 PM


Re: Thanks for Making a Cake for Adolf Hitler Campbell, Walmart by Blackrack Wed December 17, 2008 @ 5:58 PM


He didn't by LadyMac Wed December 17, 2008 @ 7:36 PM


Since the majority of the other examples were first names, I assumed the same. by Blackrack Wed December 17, 2008 @ 7:40 PM


Martin Luther was one of the founders of german anti-Semitism by Brad F Wed December 17, 2008 @ 7:54 PM


I'm not saying the man was good, but he also broke the control of the Catholic Church. by Blackrack Wed December 17, 2008 @ 8:42 PM

by Fluffy Angel Bunny Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 8:17 PM

Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 February 18, 1546) was a German
monk. Much scholarly debate has concentrated on Luther's writings
about the Jews. His statements that Jews' homes should be destroyed,
their synagogues burned, money confiscated and liberty curtailed were
revived and used in propaganda by the Nazis in 193345. For more info,
visit the Wiki on him. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther
So, I am wondering why MLK's parents named him after this
anti-semite....now that is offensive, oh wait.....MLK did somlife
despite his name....wow, what a concept.

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by Casmly Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 5:36 PM

My take on this...the parents are looking for a law suit and/or their
15 minutes of fame. Why else would they continue to request Shoprite
make the cake after they've been denied twice before? They could
simply choose to use the child's first name or first and last name
like most people do, instead they are making a huge thing over this
store not allowing the entire name on the cake.

Regardless, if the US is going to allow parents to name their children
like this, then I don't see any reason a store should not allow the
name to be used on a cake. It's a cake for goodness sake. And this
is really all about a child who has no clue who Hitler was.

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Not yet by Not myself today Wed December 17, 2008 @ 5:41 PM


Unfortunately this child will grow up to find out about Hitler. by CashFlowChallengedBellaSera Wed December 17, 2008 @ 7:42 PM
by Sarah S. Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 5:03 PM

Why are people dogging WalMart about this? There's no legal reason not
to make the cake, and why should a kid be denied a cake just because
his parents have some issues?

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Come on, Sarah... by mikedthornton Wed December 17, 2008 @ 5:11 PM

. by Sarah S. Wed December 17, 2008 @ 6:17 PM

by Nicole F. Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 4:52 PM

I think the names are offensive to more than just "some." Heck, I know
many European countries outright ban the name and Hitler's immediate
family never had children because they wanted the name to die with
them.

Shoprite can turn away whomever they want; it's a business and if they
want to lose the money, than so be it. At least their integrity is
still intact.

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by SuzieCat Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 4:39 PM

Odd choice of names for parents to make, but hey, to each his own.

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by Not myself today Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 4:22 PM

Shoprite is a wonderful place to shop.

WalMart only repects and cares about money, so it isn't surprising
they made the cake. They do NOT respect their customers. The people
there may not even know who Hitler was.

I just noticed - this WalMart is MY WalMart! What kind of coincidence
is that? How wonderful to know this is happening in my backyard.

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by mikedthornton Posted Wed December 17, 2008 @ 4:08 PM


Good for Shopright.

Another reason not to shop at Walmart (not that I really needed one).

Comparing the names Jesus and Mohammad to that of Adolf Hitler.
Intersting comparison.

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Not to mention.. by Just Plain Harleycat Wed December 17, 2008 @ 4:58 PM


I am willing to bet big bucks.... by SuzieCat Wed December 17, 2008 @ 5:18 PM

re: name change by zannaventura Fri December 19, 2008 @ 1:24 PM




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