Casino67 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Daily Caller: The athletic department of Cornell University was chided — and eventually apologized — over its Cinco de Mayo-themed marketing campaign, which involved the most heinous of racist stereotypes: the consumption of tacos and the donning of sombreros. The campaign unfolded last week, and was intended to muster enthusiasm for Saturday’s football game against Colgate University. Free nachos were given out, and students were asked to dress up in ponchos and sombreros. The person with the “best costume” received a prize. The goal was to develop a “festive atmosphere,” according to Jeff Hall, a marketing director for Cornell Athletics. But what was fun and festive for some, was offensive and hateful for others. “I was disappointed that this theme was stereotyping the Mexican culture of which I identify,” said Stephanie Martinez, a Cornell student, in a statement to The Cornell Daily Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Wow. What will they do for MLK celebration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Wow. What will they do for MLK celebration? I hope they aren't this insensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Wow. What will they do for MLK celebration? I hope they aren't this insensitive. Maybe something with fried chicken and comfortable shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Wow. What will they do for MLK celebration? I hope they aren't this insensitive. Maybe something with fried chicken and comfortable shoes. What about the watermellon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Wow. What will they do for MLK celebration? I hope they aren't this insensitive. Maybe something with fried chicken and comfortable shoes. What about the watermellon? Watermelon picked by Mexican laborers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 But what was fun and festive for some, was offensive and hateful for others. “I was disappointed that this theme was stereotyping the Mexican culture of which I identify,” said Stephanie Martinez, a Cornell student, in a statement to The Cornell Daily Sun. So......we shouldn't celebrate diversity.....unless we have ownership of the culture by blood? I can only eat bratwurst & drink all the beer in the world....being German & Irish. Can't we all just hate everyone equally? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickydog Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Wow. What will they do for MLK celebration? I hope they aren't this insensitive. Maybe something with fried chicken and comfortable shoes. Comfortable shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Wow. What will they do for MLK celebration? I hope they aren't this insensitive. Maybe something with fried chicken and comfortable shoes. Comfortable shoes? It's a long story nickydog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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