Two resturants in NYC catering to a largely Black clientele have created a firestorm by naming themselves Obama fried chicken. There seems to be no malicious intent and perhaps questionable judgment. Now it would be more appropriate to name something with pork in it after politicians who waste our money. I do not imagine Robert KKK Byrd Pork and Beans would go over too well.
How you can tell if it's racism:
ReplyDeleteWhat color is the owner.
yep.
Actually the owner is a Muslim. I think he is from Pakistan. This appears to be a case of exuberance rather than racism. This is not something a person who was familiar with American culture is likely to do.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I do like the idea of Robert
Byrd Pork and Beans.
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All of my black friends love fried chicken. So what?
ReplyDeleteBeak, I double dog dare ya to go in there with a noose.
ReplyDeleteI bet that'd go over like a fart in church.