Woman looking at property on Rightmove spots something racist in the conservatory
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We're not entirely sure why the seller of this property left their 'golliwog' in the conservatory.
Maybe they don't think it's offensive, or they forgot it was there. Either way, it's now on property site Rightmove for all to see.
It was spotted by Twitter user @smuffie. She told Mirror Online that she and her partner were looking at what their money could buy them in Doncaster. The house is just under £200,000.
Searching through the property, which otherwise looks like a decent buy, they spotted the doll right there in the conservatory.
Oh dear
"We laughed that anyone would think it would help sell their house by having a golliwog on display in 2017," the 37-year-old, who works in a children's home, said.
"My partner lives in the south and we were seeing what our budget would get us in Doncaster compared to Watford.
"Still up for sale the massive racist b******! Might book a viewing..."
What are golliwogs exactly?
(Photo: Getty)
If you're wondering, the 'golliwog' was a fictional character created by Florence Kate Upton in the late 19th century. It appears in kids' books and is often depicted as a rag doll.
When conceived, the 'golliwog' was popular, particularly in America, Europe, and Austalia. The toy is famed for its black skin, wide eyes, clown-like lips, and fuzzy hair.
A lot of people find the dolls deeply offensive and racist. What was once seen as a harmless children's toy is now arguably a symbol of western society's ingrained racism, a clash of cultures, centuries of cruelty, and lots of other awful things. This Mumsnet thread (very sweary) underpins some of these ideals. This article on the Guardian is also informative on the apparent debate.
Anyway, times thankfully change, and they are probably an unwise addition to photos if you're trying to sell your house
We've had a look through the listing and it appears that the doll is the only offensive toy on display.
The rest of the house, a four-bed detached property, looks like it has potential. The rest of the home is a mix of dark mahogany and floral notes.
In the sitting room, there's a fine grandfather clock. In one of the bedrooms we spotted a pillow featuring of a print of a pug wearing a hat.
"Nicely elevated four bed en-suite house of good design and constructional quality," Rightmove's description reads.
"Beautifully maintained and presented."
Mirror Online has contacted Rightmove for comment.