Forum: Internet Links Topic: McDonald's black-people-only website started by: GORDON Posted by GORDON on Jun. 13 2011,13:40
< http://www.365black.com/365black/index.jsp >I don't even know what to say about this. Posted by Leisher on Jun. 13 2011,14:02
< It's probably a response to this... >As for their 365Black, I think it's ridiculously patronizing. Posted by GORDON on Jun. 13 2011,14:03
QUOTE Like the unique African Baobab tree, which nourishes its community with its leaves and fruit, McDonald's has branched out to the African-American community nourishing it with valuable programs and opportunities. Holy shit. Posted by TPRJones on Jun. 13 2011,14:37
It's so bad I had to do a whois just to make sure they really did this themselves. On purpose.The clear statement is that if you have dark skin that is the single most important thing about who you are. And of course Africa Africa Africa, because that's what being blank is all about. Wow. How is this not insulting? Posted by Cakedaddy on Jun. 13 2011,14:56
That's fucked up.
Posted by GORDON on Jun. 13 2011,15:01
"We here at McDonald's are celebrating ethnic identity with the vigor and energy of a slave uprising in a southern plantation in Alabama in 1850."
Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 13 2011,17:14
QUOTE At McDonald's®, we believe that African-American culture and achievement should be
Posted by GORDON on Jun. 13 2011,17:16
Hey, Malcolm, be nice. McD's is just trying to make reparations to the black community for.... ummm... acting too white? I don't know.
Posted by Malcolm on Jun. 13 2011,17:20
"McDonald's, letting you know you're different and making goddamn sure you don't forget."
Posted by GORDON on Jun. 13 2011,17:23
"McDonald's: Because fuck whitey, am I right, blood?"Ok, that one was stretching a bit. But I definitely get a 70's blaxploitation vibe from that site. Jive turkey. Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 13 2011,17:25
"McDonald's: Hey, we made you people a website."
Posted by GORDON on Jun. 13 2011,17:27
(TheCatt @ Jun. 13 2011,20:25) QUOTE "McDonald's: Hey, we made you people a website." That made me laugh. Posted by TheCatt on Jun. 13 2011,18:06
I liked the slave one.< Ah..... this is funny. > Posted by TPRJones on Jun. 13 2011,19:52
QUOTE Like da damn unique African Baobab tree, which nourishes its community wid its leaves and fruit, McDonald's gots branched out t'de African-American community nourishin' it wid valuable honky codes and oppo'tunities. *spit-take* |