Posted on 01/16/2010 2:50:20 AM PST by Daffynition
For many years I thought I had done a pretty good job of understanding you Yanks. I even thought I had figured out the reasons behind the fetish that Americans have with what you call “Race” (but what you really mean is “ethnicity”). But now I read this article and I discover that I have much yet to learn.
“Stereotypical food” is something to be done away with — it’s right there, in the article — for reasons that make no sense at all.
Do away with, say, “Italian food”? Over my dead body! I grew up in an Italian neighborhood, as a Scot, and I know whose cuisine I prefer!
Do away with Chinese food, too? Thai food? Vietnamese food? French food? Tex-Mex? All of those are to be done away with? That’s nuts!!!
The article says so:
> Jennifer Holladay, the parent who originally complained about the menu, e-mailed KMGH a statement that said: “I’m confident we’ll see stereotype-free menus in the future.”
I reckon Jennifer Holladay fancies an ethnically-safe, unvarying diet of boiled soy protein and distilled water: anything else would be tainted by ethnic stereotypes.
She wants her head examiningL her upstairs seems to have done the bolt!
But, strangely, enough Americans would agree with the hapless Ms Holladay that the Southern Fried Chicken is coming off the menu for the school, all because “blacks” like to eat it and so did MLK Jr. Blacks are also reported to like to eat watermelon, so I guess that won’t be permitted, either.
I happen to *like* Southern Fried Chicken AND Watermelon, and if those were on the menu, I’ll have seconds, thanks. Haven’t tried Collard Greens or Sweet Potato Pie, but I’ll give ‘em a go.
Why ban something from the menu if black people like to eat it, too? That just sounds wrong-headed, and it sounds inherently racist not to let blacks eat food that they enjoy, especially on a day celebrating one of their heroes, MLK Jr. I thought you Yanks had grown out of that.
How would Americans like it if I could ban Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and that abominable stuff you lot call “Beer” but what the rest of the world calls “American Beer”, just because they seem to like it? I can faithfully predict that you Yanks would have your guns out lickety-split, baying for blood!
I clearly have alot to learn about you Yanks. I will keep trying, tho’, because you are a fascinating lot, especially at your most baffling best.
oh lawd..what up cuz! auckland lulz
Here’s an idea.... next time you do one of your little stunts... have a point! It’s so much more interesting for the rest of us.
Please Please STOP!
You guys are driving me crazy. I’m over in Istanbul on a company trip and cant get any collards and you guys are TORTURING ME!!!! No corn bread, no bacon, salt pork, fat back, not even spam .... aaaaaaaaggggggghhhh!
Stunts?
What?
“How is a simple gesture a denigration”
Watch it. Some New York committee woman will have you fired for that.
Is this music "bombing" of apparently unrelated rock tune links some sort of inside joke or are you just being obnoxious by wasting our time?
Clearly I don't get it. Pointlessness is very, very boring.
“I’m confident we’ll see stereotype-free menus in the future.”
Does this mean no more pierogies?
“The lunch, planned for Friday, was to include southern-style chicken, collard greens and a biscuit in honor of King.”
Man, I never got anything that good for lunch at my high school!
BTW, I had Hoppin’ John and cornbread for dinner last night. Do I need to attend diversity camp now? /sarc.
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