Racism
Sailor Boys Have Talked to Me in English
A superb addition to our thread of casually racist pop songs.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 11, 2012 -
Comments (6)
Category: Music, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1950s
Germans Agog At Negro GIs
Descriptions of white explorers meeting dark-skinned tribes who have never seen a white person before are pretty common in travel/exploration literature. So common they're almost a cliche. Leave it to the Germans to switch things around a bit: Teutonic tribespeople bewildered by the sight of dark-skinned travelers from across the ocean. From the Chicago Tribune, Apr 14, 1947:
Posted By: Alex - Wed Mar 21, 2012 -
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Category: Ethnic Groupings, Racism, 1940s, Europe
The Kenmore High Cheerleading Chant
Here's the latest image gone viral. I spotted it on reddit.com, but you can also find it on any number of blogs or facebook posts. My first thought -- I'm pretty sure this is Chuck's work! So posting it here to give some credit where credit is due.
Posted By: Alex - Sun Mar 11, 2012 -
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Category: Racism, School, Sports, Can’t Possibly Be True
WU-style Personality Test
When it comes to choosing African-American ventriloquists, are you the kind who likes the clean soul stylings of Willie Tyler and Lester?
Or the dirty funk of Richard and Willie?
The latter clip is verbally NSFW.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 04, 2012 -
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Category: Entertainment, Puppets and Automatons, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, Subcultures, 1970s
Soul Brothers Scotch
Ah, yes, from that famous African Scotsman, Shaka MacDonald.
"No 'fronts' here, baby. Soul-Bros Scotch is really 'OUR' thing! If you think we're putting you on--get it out of your mind!"
Original ad here. Worth a visit to read the rest of the text.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 09, 2011 -
Comments (1)
Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1960s, Alcohol
Follies of the Mad Men #146
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jun 25, 2011 -
Comments (6)
Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Magazines, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1960s, Skin and Skin Conditions
September in the Rain Cartoon
Inanimate stuff coming alive is always generally weird.....
Posted By: Paul - Thu May 27, 2010 -
Comments (5)
Category: Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, Products, Cartoons, 1930s
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