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Arnotts is marketing a hoover as a Christmas gift 'for her'

At least it’s a fancy hoover?

Dec 2nd 2015, 6:03 PM 4,912 Views 16 Comments

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING season is here, and you may be wondering what to get for the women in your life. Arnotts in Dublin has a suggestion:

Yep, that’s a €499.99 Dyson cordless hoover, marketed as ‘The Gift For Her’.

The decision to market a hoover as a gift for the ladies is receiving a lot of backlash online from women who most certainly do not want to see one under the tree on Christmas Day. Fiona O’Malley writes:

‘The Gift… for her!’ 2015 marketing by Arnotts, bringing us back to the ’50s.

@Dyson tiny bit sexiest Christmas gift advertising at Arnotts in Dublin ... pic.twitter.com/pvg4CpZxRG
— Sarah Ludford Author (@BloodRedCarpet1) November 30, 2015

Source: Sarah Ludford Author/Twitter

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UPDATE: Arnotts has since rectified the situation by placing a ‘The Gift For Him’ tag on the blue Dyson hoover. FANCY HOOVERS FOR ALL!

Source: Arnott's

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Arnotts is marketing a hoover as a Christmas gift 'for her'