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Ryan Parker

Urban Outfitters brings back Hillary Clinton nutcracker; critics react

Nov. 14--Urban Outfitters is taking heat for once again selling a Hillary Clinton nutcracker.

Yes, it's just what it sounds like.

The item is Clinton's full body -- smiling face, arms crossed -- with the claws being her legs.

The controversial nutcracker made its first appearance around the 2008 election season. It goes for $60 but is already sold out online.

The nutcracker's packaging includes phrases like "Is America ready for this nutcracker?" and "Stainless steel thighs."

The nutcracker creator's website site says it is currently shut down.

"The Hillary Nutcracker website has temporarily closed. We expect to re-open with the 2016 model upon the official announcement of her next Presidential campaign."

Urban Outfitters, which has been blasted before, most recently for selling a Kent State sweatshirt with what appeared to be fake blood on it, is once again drawing ire.

I hope that the people who have the Hillary Nutcracker will use it to crack the nuts of every man who buys that sexist crap.

-- Jovan (@CSRA_prsn) November 11, 2014

Because it is a classy establishment, Urban Outfitters is back to selling Hillary Clinton "nutcracker" dolls.

-- Jhawn Paul (@PinkSheepNews) November 12, 2014

Attempts to reach Urban Outfitters for comment were unsuccessful.

Follow Ryan Parker for breaking news at @theryanparker and on Facebook.

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