Draggingtree Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Der Spiegel: 'Germany Votes White': Chocolate Ad Sparks Racism AccusationsBy Thomas Rogers A screenshot of the Ferrero white chocolate ad that has drawn accusations of racist undertones. Candy company Ferrero has pulled an election-themed commercial for white chocolates after viewers compared its taglines -- which include "Germany votes white" and "white nuts stay" -- to those of far-right extremists. The Italian chocolate manufacturer Ferrero has raised eyebrows in Germany this week with a commercial that is drawing accusations of having a hidden xenophobic message. The election-themed ad was part of a campaign advertising the launch of white chocolate Ferrero Küsschen, or "little kisses" -- which had thus far only been available seasonally. The uproar about the ad, which has now been withdrawn, sparked a discussion about the limits of political correctness -- and the apparent insensitivity of the advertiser to issues of race. In the ad, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTexan Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I can see Holder and the DOJ moving quickly to ban these offensive items here in the ObamaNation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I wonder if, when the people of color are in the majority, they will be so PC or as sensitive to our feelings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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