Behemoth and Poland have a fairly rocky historical past collectively, however this one feels particularly silly.
Behemoth not too long ago started promoting black teddy bears of their webstore with the intention of donating the proceeds to UNICEF’s Polish arm. Behemoth acquired all the cash collectively, tried to donate it through a selected program inside UNICEF, and had been turned down on account of “the character of the messages accompanying the merchandise you promote.” Or in different phrases, UNICEF Poland did not like Behemoth‘s politics surrounding their merchandise. As a result of you already know, kids in want completely care if Behemoth leans towards Satanism and all that.
“Sooo about our charity motion and giving the revenue type the teddies to [UNICEF Poland] … I needed to take action and take part of their ‘firm with a coronary heart’ motion,” wrote whoever runs Behemoth‘s webstore Instagram. “Connected is the reply which I simply acquired. Translated: ‘Thanks very a lot in your curiosity in our group and your willingness to affix the ‘Firm with Coronary heart’ program.
“‘In keeping with its laws, every entity making use of for participation in this system is topic to verification when it comes to potential dangers associated to establishing cooperation. Sadly, we wish to inform you that as a result of nature of the messages accompanying the merchandise you promote, we can not qualify you for participation on this explicit Program.’
“Disgrace on you, [UNICEF Poland]. I’m completely speechless. Do you REALLY need to assist the youngsters on the market? Fortunately, there are another foundations which can settle for the cash for youngsters. Legions, are you able to recommend any?”
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