CA: Can't say "black holes"
We read:
"A graduation card sold at local stores has been pulled from shelves after a civil rights group raised concerns about the content. The group claims the card's micro-speaker plays a greeting that's racist. It is a graduation greeting from Hallmark that says, "Hey world, we are officially putting you on notice."
Members of the Los Angeles NAACP did take notice. As characters known as "Hoops" and "Yoyo" banter on, African American leaders hear offensive language. "And you black holes, you are so ominous. Watch your back," the card vocalizes.
"That was very demeaning to African American women. When it made reference to African American women as whores and at the end, it says 'watch your back,'" said Leon Jenkins of the Los Angeles NAACP.
When Hallmark was reached by phone, they said the card is all a misunderstanding. The card's theme is the solar system and emphasizes the power of the grad to take over the universe, even energy-absorbing black holes.
Hallmark is now notifying all of its stores to pull the card. Walgreens and CVS are doing the same.
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6 comments:
when you take offense at everything, everything controls you.
"Beware of those who cry racism, for they are the true racists."
I listened to the audio several times, never heard this "r" they talk about. They are going out of their way to hear things that are not there. Worthless thin skinned morons. Although, these cards being pulled probably makes them quite bit more valuable due to their scarcity.
So as usual, hypersensitivity leads to misunderstanding and victimhood. Hallmark could say "the sky is blue" and I am sure someone would find a way to be offended. Amazing.
Wes said. "...Hallmark could say "the sky is blue" and I am sure someone would find a way to be offended."
As a member of the Na'vi tribe, I must take offense to your remarks.
This is simply another attempt by the professional race-pimps to get attention, sympathy, and yet another edge.
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