. . . It is long overdue that someone has finally summoned up the strength to say “Racism is bad.” Luckily, we have B- and C-level celebrities to confront all the monsters out there loudly advocating in favor of racism.
Where would we be without Hollywood?
And we need to recognize the courage of the giant multi-national corporations as well. They too have bucked the current in society and likewise taken hard, lonely stands against racism. For instance, Sprite put out a statement against racism and it was a long time coming for this high-fructose corn syrup delivery system dealer to confront head-on the terrible legacy of racist racism, if not diabetes. Other companies have done the same. Credit card companies, insurance companies, adult diaper companies…these corporate freedom fighters have publicly, through their PR consultants, committed to not be for racism, even if not liking racism costs them the business of the giant, amorphous customer base out there that strongly supports racism.
And many of these companies are not satisfied with merely putting out generic statements. They are reaching out directly to their customers to make sure their patrons are aware of their nonconformist position against racism, confident that we need to be reminded that no, they do not like racism. Not one bit.
They seek you out by bombarding you with emails with subject lines like “At Fred’s Pizza Barn, We Think Racism Is Bad” and “Zit-B-Gon Zit Cream Stands Strong Against Racism.” And if your email program sends these vital communiques to the spam folder, it needs to check its privilege.
All this is necessary to help you navigate the racism minefield of American commerce, lest you accidentally do business with one of the many pro-racism companies out there. How many times have you had to rent a car, but found yourself wondering, “I wonder if this rent-a-car company opposes racism or whole-heartedly embraces it?”
All too often.
But no more. Because, in your inbox, there is probably an email from your preferred rent-a-car provider reassuring you that yes, your preferred rent-a-car company is against racism.
Phew.
That is a relief. Take that, all you rent-a-car companies that love racism. I’m getting my next Ford Taurus that reeks of feet and used sausage from a company that doesn’t just rent me cars but also rents me racial justice.
— Brave Celebrities Fearlessly Stand Up Against Racism
Townhall.com | June 14, 2020 | Kurt Schlichter
straw men make the best fuel for burning issues
I stand against racism. Now Rosalita be a dear and make sure you prepare my tequila and tonic right tonight and tell Manuel the gardener to not hack the rose bushes like the last time he was “under the Weather”. Also make sure Trayvon gets the car cleaned before he takes me to the club tomorrow.
RIP Aunt Jemima. As for Uncle Ben…well he can run but he can’t hide.
I think Mrs. Butterworth was a vaguely matronly grandmotherly woman of literally no color, with a bun in her hair, who happened to be filled with a brown liquid.
Didn’t Obama promise the most transparent administration in history? Mrs. Butterworth did, too, and has found out that transparency is a crime these days.
Pour her.
So if 19th century black woman stereotypes are out what 21st century stereotype will she be replaced with?
Angry self righteous black woman or…….. hmmmm I guess that’ll be it then. Well, there’s always Log Cabin……oh….wait….
Ok Canadian syrup it is then.
No canaucks.
“Racism is bad m’kay.” ~ Mr Mackey, professional councilor