The person in the picture was a real person.
Uncle Ben was a real person.
Confusingly, they weren't the same person.
So long Uncle Ben...
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The person in the picture was a real person.
Uncle Ben was a real person.
Confusingly, they weren't the same person.
Can someone explain to me why it was racist? Or offensive? Isn't it just a guy on a packet of rice? I mean I get he was paid little, but did the company even really exist when he was asked? And I assume he agreed, and wasn't forced (which would make sense). But I am confused.
I guess when mars themselves say that 'we listened' and put in their statement the listened to thousands of consumers, shareholders etc there must have been some degree of nebulous 'others' as you put it
Mars can easily ignore it. It's entirely in the company's hands and they chose to take the opportunity presented to them for some easy advertising. (Also, Mars has billions of consumers, what arcane power does a few thousand of them have?)
If people wish to disagree for whatever reason, then not purchasing the product is the only avenue that.
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The person in the picture was a real person.
Uncle Ben was a real person.
Confusingly, they weren't the same person.
Lol. Real squared?
Huh?
Nevermind, snot.
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Mars Incorporated! Incorporated as what? Isn't it a UK private limited company?
EDIT: My mistake. Mars Inc is the UK one.
EDIT: My mistake. Mars Inc is the UK one.
because apparently it leans into the racist way that slave owners would call their elderly slaves “uncle” instead of Mr. This is according to what I read earlier.
next to go - the best stuff ... love it.
Frankly I'd, moreover think twice about buying any Dyson products, for his political brexit views.
apparently there was a colonel sanders on both sides, during the civil war, who hadn't made that connection ?, thought he was exclusively a confederate
Frankly I'd, moreover think twice about buying any Dyson products, for his political brexit views.
apparently there was a colonel sanders on both sides, during the civil war, who hadn't made that connection ?, thought he was exclusively a confederate
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The firecracker rice is excellent, as is their limited edition Japanese Teriyaki rice. Uncle Bens is overpriced at RRP, but it’s very often on sale for a quid a pack.
next to go - the best stuff ... love it.
Frankly I'd, moreover think twice about buying any Dyson products, for his political brexit views.
apparently there was a colonel sanders on both sides, during the civil war, who hadn't made that connection ?, thought he was exclusively a confederate
Already gone.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1231260
"The 130-year-old brand features a Black woman named Aunt Jemima, who was originally dressed as a minstrel character."
130 year old brand and now it's an issue. 130 years. This is about rewriting history, nothing more.
Why didn't they follow through with their attempt to unsuccessfully move away from the problematic overtones of their brand? Because it was unsuccessful?
Do you need a guidebook to lead you to the next thing to get annoyed about and point a finger at "woke" people who are "outraged about anything"?
Who's getting annoyed?
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Tbh it was just a matter of time before they dropped the uncle part, and the associated racist connotations with it.