Local moms let store know they mind the gap on 'anorexic' doll

18 October 2015 - 02:00
By SHANAAZ EGGINGTON

That controversial thigh gap so many women starve themselves for has landed a national retailer in hot water. Anlily, a stick-thin fashion doll with arms and legs not much wider than knitting needles adorned the shelves of Shoprite Checkers ahead of the festive season toy splurge - but were quickly recalled this week after an outcry on social media.

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