Riddle me this, Herman Cain

[lanlady]

How is Godfather Pizza *not* an ethnic stereotype?

[SpiralHawk]

1. "Number 9. Number 9. Number 9." - Hermy (R)

[Shagbark Hickory]

15. The good news is he'll never be able to use that as a rally sign.

Too many people would accidentally hold it upside-down.

[tularetom]

2. I think you put, your comma in the wrong, place

But your point is well taken. And although the 1/8 of me that is Italian is used to "funny" Mafia-based names for pizza joints, It's irritating to see that this guy just doesn't get it.

[lanlady]

6. he sure doesn't

"I'll take a mob with mushrooms, please." Hardy har har

and thanks for, comma check:-)

[RKP5637]

3. "Next question please!" (typical Cain response to a conflicting question.) n/t

[Skidmore]

4. Hermie is a strange one.

I saw a video clip the other day in which he was calling Perry and Romney the choice of "plain vanilla." I raised my eyebrows and wondered what he was trying to say about himself exactly and to whom. It was just plain weird. I find the politics of this man just plain offensive all around--he has nothing to offer anyone really. Misogynistic, homophobic, and he doesn't really like anyone except people with money.

[RKP5637]

5. And, IMO, he certainly portrays the "Angry Black Man" stereotype. n/t

[Raschel]

13. I don't think so. Sure, he always looks angry, but to say he fulfills a stereotype is not fair.

Personally, I believe he thinks his irritable look will make people take him seriously.

Now if he wants to be a politician, he should be well aware that you can't walk around scowling. You kiss babies and smile all the time. At least until you get elected!

[RKP5637]

17. Yep, agree on second thought! Strike the word stereotype. Thanks! n/t

[SpiralHawk]

10. "I am not a Vanilla Magilla." - The Rickster (R)

"Take a close look. I'm really much more of a Boehner-orange ManTan Magilla."

- The Rickster (R)

[Raschel]

16. "I am Black Walnut"

[Raschel]

14. He is weird, isn't he?

[Syrinx]

7. it was pretty good pizza, for a chain, until he took over

[hayrow]

8. Herman Cain is a devout believer

Godfather refers to the fact that in Cain's church the father of the father of his God was an Italian mobster, and Jesus is his hippie grandchild.

[HughBeaumont]

9. I can imagine how he'd respond . . .

"If ya choose to be offended by my Mafia stereotype, BLAME YOURSELF!!"

[pintobean]

11. The term 'Godfather' was around

long before Mario Puzo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godparent

[SpiralHawk]

12. Derp

Double derp.

[Syrinx]

18. what does "derp double derp" mean?

[pintobean]

19. I find it ironic

"A simple, undefined reply when an ignorant comment or action is made. Brought to life in the South Park series, when Mr. Derp made a guest appearance at South Park Elementary as the chef for a day, followed by hitting himself in the head with a hammer and exclaiming "Derp!""

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=derp&defid=134579

[Syrinx]

20. maybe post-ironic

Since "post-modern" is so post-modern and passe. :)