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Lolita furniture

Richard Jackson | 08:25 UK time, Friday, 1 February 2008

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We heard this morning that Woolie's have withdrawn a range of children's furniture for sale after complaints over the name - Lolita. That's because of the book of that name which featured a man's sexual obsession with a 12-year-old girl.

There was a very strong reaction from listeners when we spoke to the woman who campaigned for its removal.

You can listen to the interview here - (you'll need realplayer for this)

Here are some of your thoughts, leave your comments below.

Who was that do-gooder on about the woolworths.. I have not heard of lolita as im sure alot of others as well. Get a life as its only a name! Lolita?

A problem? Oh do stop. Get her off the air for ruining my morning walk . Jon cheltenam Re Lolita, has that woman got anything better to with her time? It's a common name in Latin countries. How ridiculous. Phil in North Derbyshire

My 1yr old daughter is called Lolita. I know the connotations. I'd love a range of furniture in her name! Banning is nonsense Natasha

I suppose my 1975 Gary Glitter trousers are now ilegal? Brian in Bedford

The lady rattling on about the Woolies bedding thing needs to find a worthy cause to get upset about. There's young girls enduring real danger in the world. Jim

The lady who complained about lolita - utterly ridiculous. I'm called Damian - should i be considered to be the son of the devil?!

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