LensCrafters to Michele Bachmann: What, Are You Blind?

LenCrafters, the fine folks who bring you a reasonable facsimile of your eyeglass prescription in just an hour, are none too pleased that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) used their name to make a comparison in a recent speech.

The Tea Party’s self-proclaimed superstar told a captive audience of possible dunces, "The executive director of Planned Parenthood in Illinois said they want to become the LensCrafters of big abortion in Illinois."

In an ironic twist, we must also point out that CNN has reported that Planned Parenthood Illinois CEO Steve Trombley actually said in 2008, "I like to think of Planned Parenthood as the LensCrafters of family planning.”

But despite the fact that neither Trombley’s or Bachmann’s comments made much sense, LensCrafters still did not appreciate the comparison. 

One disgruntled rep for the speedy eyeglass maker told us, “Ms. Bachmann is using our name without our knowledge, or our permission.  Plus, she’s got crazy eyes.  We don’t want our customers to affiliate us with that mentally unhinged look.  And I have no idea what the Planned Parenthood reference means.  They provide a wide variety of women’s health services and we just make glasses.  And order contacts.  Unless, maybe is it because they can guarantee abortions in just an hour? Whatever.  I just hope neither one of them expects us to honor their coupons.”