Furious M&S shopper demands Christmas cards are removed over ‘deeply offensive’ message – but not everyone agrees
FURIOUS M&S shoppers have demanded "deeply offensive" charity Christmas cards are removed from shelves - but not everyone agrees.
Christian customers say the 'Merry Pigmas' cards, which show Percy Pig sporting a festive hat, are "unacceptable".
Author Laura Jansson said she was left upset after noticing Christ had been swapped out for the cartoon swine.
The mum, of Oxfordshire, blasted the decision on social media - and asked if the chain would "replace the name of another religion's prophet with a pig for a laugh".
Laura, who has a degree in theology degree from Oxford, has been inundated with responses.
While some agree, others say they need to "get a grip" - and branded them "snowflakes",
"Honestly, M&S - would you replace the name of another religion's prophet with a pig for a laugh?" Laura said.
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"This is unacceptable."
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Her post on M&S's Facebook page has racked up hundreds of likes, shares and comments.
One said: "Absolutely offensive!
"Imagine doing that with any other deity! We are a Christian country."
Another blasted the company's "arrogant attitude".
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And a third said: "Christmas is the celebration of Christ, not anything else.
"If you're not celebrating Christ, then don't celebrate it. I am offended."
But others said critics are simply getting their "faux outrage knickers in a twist".
"Snowflakes everywhere," one commenter posted.
Another agreed, writing: "The ones who are offended are obviously in cahoots with each other.
"Get a grip, Percy the Pig is their trademark!"
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The cards are being sold for charity, with £200,000 going to organisations including Shelter and the Royal British Legion.
Marks and Spencer have been contacted for comment.
