“We were shocked and disappointed to learn about the image Ms. Griffin shared today, it was deeply inappropriate and runs contrary to the core values our company stands for. In response, Squatty Potty has suspended its ad campaign featuring Ms. Griffin,” Edwards said. “We have acted swiftly and decisively to demonstrate our commitment to a culture of decency, civility, and tolerance.”2
The “Squatty Potty” is a toilet stool designed to “help users assume the squatting position while using the bathroom, delivering fast, complete elimination with comfort and ease.” The stool fits around the base of the toilet and users put their feet on the Squatty Potty to elevate themselves.3
Griffin has since apologized for the picture in a video:
“I am just now seeing the reaction of these images. I’m a comic. I crossed the line. I move the line, then I cross it. I went way too far. The image is too disturbing. I understand how it offends people. It wasn’t funny. I get it,” Griffin said.
Surprisingly, outrage over the photo has come from both the right AND left political sides with Anderson Cooper (who has co-hosted “New Year’s Eve Live” on CNN with her) tweeting that he was “appalled” by the picture and calling it “disgusting and completely inappropriate.”
