Posted on 08/15/2015 2:35:07 AM PDT by bob_denard
One man's rations is another's racism. That's what a Manhattan pizzeria named Pizza by Certé discovered when passersby noticed the sign for a summertime specialty — and promptly uploaded a snapshot of the same to Instagram. The sign advertised a pizza slice with the curious name “Pic-a-nika” and even more curious toppings, among them Southern-fried chicken and watermelon.
The owner of the restaurant maintains that the name of the creation comes from the lilting manner in which his father, who emigrated here from Italy, pronounces the word picnic. And what foods are more common picnic fare than fried chicken and watermelon?
But those foods are also stereotypes. And the nika part of the name? Well that may come a little too close for comfort to a well-known racial slur.
Be that as it may, Pizza by Certé's manager, Victor Guzman, told New York station WPIX that the dish — which also includes decidedly non-stereotypical ingredients such as baby arugula, goat cheese, ricotta, blue cheese, and sunflower seeds — is a best-seller and is here to stay.
But these are highly emotional times. It has taken far less than this to inflame passions. If you want to sample a slice of Pic-a-nika, my advice is to hurry.
Pizza by Certé is located at 132 E 56th Street, bet. Park and Lexington Aves, (212) 813-2020
(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
> And notice how even “I” have assumed that Yogi is a male bear?
In today’s world, he would probably marry his partner Booboo and demand that campers make him a picnic basket or he would sue...
Why are bears such poor spellers? Smokey Bear and Yogi Bear both need remedial help before continuing in their academic work.
I’ve learned to really like white sauced style pizza.
Shut this business down NOW... better yet hit the streets and burn it down...
And what about Chuckie Cheese, sounds a lot like Chuckers as in Spear...
How about leaving off the toppings, sauce, and cheese
You could call it the big cracker
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"The raised fist (also known as the clenched fist) is a salute and logo most often used by left-wing activists, such as: Marxists, anarchists, socialists, communists, pacifists, trade unionists, and black nationalists. The raised fist is usually regarded as an expression of solidarity, strength or defiance."
Notice that the "offended" person is not even quoted, let alone named?
He’s down with the struggle with the 1%-ers on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s really perfect. All he needs is the PBS tote bag for his donation of $100.
Good schtuff!! d:^p
Like Trump said....this PC cr** is ridiculous...
don’t take any chances, just put him out of business
Just noticed that wikipedia has since changed the page on the black fist salute.
Here’s a link to how it appeared at the time I originally linked to it:
“The raised fist (also known as the clenched fist) is a salute and logo most often used by leftist activists, such as: Marxists, anarchists, communists, pacifists, trade unionists, and black nationalists. The raised fist is usually regarded as an expression of solidarity, strength or defiance.”
http://web.archive.org/web/20100309224035/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raised_fist
"..some say... people think.....study this, study that....passersby..." Not a single sourced accusation the 'accusers' are willing, or able, to actually prove illegality, validity or damages.
These are nothing more than an update of the activities preceding the Salem Witch trials or the Spanish Inquisition.
I’m Italian and have heard every Italian joke/phrase imaginable but never “wop slop” I like it. But you know spaghetti is actually believed to have originated in China.
Yup
My dad used to speak broken English jokingly, mocking his Italian parents and grandparents. Pick a nika was what he says jokingly said every time we had a picnic.
People need to get a life
“the dish — which also includes decidedly non-stereotypical ingredients such as baby arugula, goat cheese, ricotta, blue cheese, and sunflower seeds — is a best-seller and is here to stay.”
I dont care if this is located in new york city, this is not a new york city pizza and those who are buying it in large enough numbers to make it a best seller, ought to be ashamed of themselves.
This will continue to get more absurd, and more oppressive until people consistently stand up and publicly call these people morons and bigots to their faces. Stop being nice and turning the other cheek.
and they need to stop explaining. It comes across as an apology. Which is nothing but red meat to these wackos.
Racism and rape are crimes entirely defined by the person choosing to be offended.
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