As for their 365Black, I think it's ridiculously patronizing.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
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.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
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?
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"ATTENTION: Customers browsing porn must hold magazines with both hands at all times!"
At McDonald's®, we believe that African-American culture and achievement should be <s>exploited</s> celebrated 365 days a year — not just during Black History Month. That's the idea behind <s>the McRib</s> 365Black.com.
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Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
"McDonald's, letting you know you're different and making goddamn sure you don't forget."
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
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*
"ATTENTION: Customers browsing porn must hold magazines with both hands at all times!"