It's the end of an era for Toys "R" Us mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe, and our hearts simply can't take it. A viral photo is now making it's way around the Internet, showing the giraffe holding a suitcase and waving goodbye as he bids adieu to his long-lasting career. The remaining Toys "R" Us stores are closing today, June 29, and loyal shoppers are devastated about the news. The viral photo was taken by Rene Johnpiere, who captured the gut-wrenching moment for Facebook. Of course, there's a lot of people who can't help but feel nostalgic. "Toys 'R' Us has closed down and if Geoffrey the Giraffe with his little suitcase leaving the empty store, and the idea that we have all grown up, and left childhood behind, doesn't bring a tear to your eye, then I can't help you," one commenter wrote via Twitter. "The pic of Geoffrey the Giraffe...
- 6/29/2018
- by Samantha Benitz
- Life and Style
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