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5. That is disgusting and so contrived I don't see how it could be anything but intentional...wow. n/t

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Dunkin' Donuts apologizes for blackface ad campaign in Thailand [View all] MADem Aug 2013 OP

Didn't know Bain owns that company. Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Aug 2013 #1

They have an unsavory partner in the alliance as well. MADem Aug 2013 #2

Is Thomas H Lee Partners unsavory? jmowreader Aug 2013 #7

They are a predatory company... MADem Aug 2013 #8

Besides being predatory, are they a bad company? jmowreader Aug 2013 #9

From what I understand they were accused of collusion with Bain and others. MADem Aug 2013 #12

According to this link they are no longer owned by Bain: Auggie Oct 2013 #58

They cashed out right before Mitt thought he'd be winning the Presidency. MADem Oct 2013 #59

Stupid freaking racist ad..how clueless or intentional, I don't know. What is next, Jefferson23 Aug 2013 #3

I've seen some VERY weird shit in Asia when it comes to perceptions of black people, MADem Aug 2013 #4

That is disgusting and so contrived I don't see how it could be anything but intentional...wow. n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Aug 2013 #6

Well, if you can't sort out "the fuss," as you call it, I don't know what I can say to you. MADem Aug 2013 #11

We are the world. Igel Aug 2013 #13

Yeah, well, I beg to differ. You can go onto youtube and there are numerous videos on there Ecumenist Aug 2013 #14

Thank you because I just can't! Sick and tired of white people telling me what's racist and what's Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #15

+1,000 MADem Sep 2013 #17

80s movies in the US were often pretty racist against Asians. ZombieHorde Sep 2013 #35

Two wrongs have never made a right. MADem Sep 2013 #38

Like I said in my reply, ZombieHorde Sep 2013 #39

You are pretty clueless if you think anti-black bigotry is just an "American thing." MADem Sep 2013 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #21

No, it isn't "only an ad for donuts way over on the other side of the world," and for you to say MADem Sep 2013 #22

+ A Brazillion Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #20

You keep doubling down and you are just WRONG. MADem Sep 2013 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #28

That's like saying "Wha, ah didn't mean nothin' by it when ah called Obama 'boy.'" MADem Sep 2013 #29

You are right about the Far East, Thailand and Darkie/Darlie Toothpaste warrant46 Sep 2013 #51

The fact they make 'cake' donuts is enough to keep me away - this only seals the deal. marble falls Aug 2013 #10

The ad is really bad. In_The_Wind Sep 2013 #18

It's dehumanizing on a variety of levels. MADem Sep 2013 #19

They are presently building one in my town. tavernier Sep 2013 #24

Saw WalMart do the same thing to over hundred year old live oaks, replace them with silver maple freshwest Sep 2013 #36

Yup, drove by yesterday and that's exactly tavernier Sep 2013 #41

Most bizarre headline of the month /nt Bragi Sep 2013 #25

Seriously? That's taking up our time and Ire? dballance Sep 2013 #26

I love obtusely ironic posts n/t freeplessinseattle Sep 2013 #27

+1 nt MADem Sep 2013 #30

Always room for two things: 1. Dessert. 2. Rage over racism. nt Dreamer Tatum Sep 2013 #31

What do you mean by that? I hope I am erring in what it sounds like you're saying. MADem Sep 2013 #32

No, I am just amused by how many people feel the need to chime in. Dreamer Tatum Sep 2013 #33

Odd libodem Sep 2013 #34

Eating chocolate increases the melanin in your skin? I think I just cured skin cancer. Bizarre, tho' freshwest Sep 2013 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #40

SURE, it does, Cronus.... STOP TWISTING INTO PRETZELS trying to justify & indemnify Ecumenist Sep 2013 #42

No, the message is that women and people of color can be dehumanized, and people who are MADem Sep 2013 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #45

There is nothing "beautiful" about turning a person into a Dunkin Donut. MADem Sep 2013 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #47

This is the second time you've "repeated" the "knickers in a twist" comment in this thread. MADem Sep 2013 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #49

You were the one mocking me with belittling "knickers" language. Twice. Now THREE times. MADem Sep 2013 #50

This post is why JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #52

Thank you my dear! MADem Sep 2013 #53

I agree JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #55

Good thing I did... MADem Sep 2013 #56

al jolson heaven05 Sep 2013 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Niceguy1 Sep 2013 #54

Dunkin Donuts unclesammysays Oct 2013 #57