The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

Staff, Wire Reports

Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 03:53 PM

Complaint About Cotton Decorations At Hobby Lobby And Posted On Store's Facebook Page Goes Viral

A complaint posted on Hobby Lobby's Facebook page has gone viral – having been shared more than 15,000 times and commented on over 160,000 times since it was posted on Sept. 14.

The complaint is over a cotton decoration available at the store, which the poster said is a reminder of slavery and those who were forced to pick cotton.

The poster says Hobby Lobby should stop selling the item in their stores, but several of those who commented said it was a step too far, because people of many races have picked cotton.

Hobby Lobby's description of the item refers to it as a piece of natural decor reminiscent of the great outdoors, but has yet to comment officially on the controversy.