1145: Blindsided

Keith · 03-19-2010, 02:21 AM

"Thank God for Nazis."

Kydizzle · 03-19-2010, 02:59 AM

the 'outrage' that is always low prices

Blitzgal · 03-19-2010, 06:38 AM

I know it's because they don't sell as many black Barbies, but it still looks pretty bad when they are side by side like that.

Carruthers · 03-19-2010, 08:06 AM

It may be that 'just basic economics' is racist of course. We already know at least one other -ist it is.

GreenLee1 · 03-19-2010, 08:18 AM

If anything, wouldn't this be racist towards white people? Why are they charging white people twice as much for the doll they want? Just because they are white?

Junkenstein · 03-19-2010, 08:36 AM

I had an ex who worked in a big toy store ans she told me that the company behind the store (some italian version of "Toys 'r' Us") had retired black, asian, generally non white barbies from all their stores because "They didnt sell and kept piling up in stores".

She told me that, according to her experience, little white spoiled brats never wanted those dolls, because "the black barbies are ugly".

It's always the kids' fault.

Ansur · 03-19-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenLee1

If anything, wouldn't this be racist towards white people? Why are they charging white people twice as much for the doll they want? Just because they are white?

Because they make more money...because they have jobs.

ThePinkSuperhero · 03-19-2010, 10:13 AM

I love the shows that are just Keith and Chemda, but I have been missing Patrice something FIERCE! It's been, what, 3-4 Thursdays she's been absent? Patrice come baaaaaaaaaaack!

Keith · 03-19-2010, 10:20 AM

She doesn't respect you.

Grapist · 03-19-2010, 10:45 AM

Game

View Poll Results: Walmart sold black Barbies for half the price of white Barbies.
Racism! A black Barbie should sell the same as a white Barbie.	12	7.41%
This had nothing to do with racism. It's basic economics.	150	92.59%
Voters: 162. You may not vote on this poll

03-19-2010, 02:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Keith Titttttiiiieees!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NYC, baby! Posts: 4,553	1145: Blindsided "Thank God for Nazis."
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03-19-2010, 06:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blitzgal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,775	I know it's because they don't sell as many black Barbies, but it still looks pretty bad when they are side by side like that.
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03-19-2010, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Carruthers Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 251	It may be that 'just basic economics' is racist of course. We already know at least one other -ist it is.
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03-19-2010, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
GreenLee1 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 28	If anything, wouldn't this be racist towards white people? Why are they charging white people twice as much for the doll they want? Just because they are white?
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03-19-2010, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Junkenstein Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Italy (No Guidos Here) Posts: 7,052	I had an ex who worked in a big toy store ans she told me that the company behind the store (some italian version of "Toys 'r' Us") had retired black, asian, generally non white barbies from all their stores because "They didnt sell and kept piling up in stores". She told me that, according to her experience, little white spoiled brats never wanted those dolls, because "the black barbies are ugly". It's always the kids' fault.
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03-19-2010, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
ThePinkSuperhero Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 127	I love the shows that are just Keith and Chemda, but I have been missing Patrice something FIERCE! It's been, what, 3-4 Thursdays she's been absent? Patrice come baaaaaaaaaaack!
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03-19-2010, 10:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Keith Titttttiiiieees!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NYC, baby! Posts: 4,553	She doesn't respect you.
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Grapist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,424	New word for things like poker, chess etc. Game
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