Silicone dolls placed on the streets of Hubei to attract customers have been accused of being unsightly, but shopkeepers say it would be fine if they were not on display

Recently, some netizens posted a video of a merchant using silicone dolls on the roadside to attract customers. This incident attracted media attention.

The video shows a silicone doll wearing white short sleeves, black shorts and a pink mask, sitting in a wheelchair. A promotional sign from a merchant is hanging from her neck, with the three words “Baby Love” printed on it and below. precise address and contact number of the merchant.

According to the business address search, it was found that the location is located in Laifeng County, Enshi, Hubei Province.

In the comment area, many netizens expressed doubts about whether it is possible to place silicone dolls directly on the street for promotion purposes. Is this an appropriate way to attract business?

Some netizens found it vulgar or unsightly to place silicone dolls on the road for advertising purposes. Some people also think that this kind of advertising method will cause misunderstandings by only displaying dolls, addresses and phone numbers.

On July 18, the journalist contacted the “Baby Love” team.

She revealed that the experience of silicone dolls is only accessible to men: “Girls here do not have (the opportunity to experience it)” and “minors are not accepted.”

The staff member introduced to reporters that “Baby Love” is an unmanned self-service experience center with a business license. You can enter the experience after scanning the QR code to pay and entering the password. Depending on the equipment and region, the standard fee for an experience ranges from 198 yuan to 398 yuan. “If there is no charge, it will definitely be damaged and it will cost us a lot.”

At the same time, the store also offers silicone doll sales services. The shopkeeper told reporters that the price of ordinary dolls is 2,000 to 8,000 yuan. “If you customize them, it will be 25,000 yuan. “It just depends on the material you want.” Regarding the specific content of the customization, she said, “generally, we don’t accept the same style from celebrities, but manufacturers can make it for you with other requirements.”

When a reporter asked whether it was appropriate to push the silicone doll into the square for publicity purposes, the staff member replied, “As long as the doll is not exposed, it will not be inappropriate. You have to dress her up.

She revealed that the main purpose of launching the silicone dolls for promotion is to show that the dolls look like real people.

Tianyancha information shows that Laifeng County Baby Love Sales Center was established on May 13, 2024. Industrial and commercial information shows that the business scope includes the sale of adult sex toys (excluding drugs and medical equipment).