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
We yanks don't understand why certain politically left-leaning ethnic groups become furious if you even mention something that is linked somehow to their own culture. They almost invariably react as though it were a demeaning insult, even if they don't actually feel insulted by it because, in fact, there is nothing to be insulted about.
I guess they feel the get a certain amount of attention and political leverage out of the "victimness" they feel since they also, almost invariably, complain to whatever authority is in charge in order to get "recognition" and special treatment. Often they seek "damages" from the people who mentions a cultural fact. (Beats working, I guess.)
Maybe it started out decades ago with a legitimate purpose but it has long since become an irrational reaction to ordinary events and conversations.
Don't worry. In short, it makes no sense to anybody anymore.
Hey hon, this is something we struggle with CONSTANTLY and will for a long time to come...kind of like a Scot at a Queen’s garden party asking for haggis! I don’t think we yanks have cornered the market on stereo-types...aye?
LOL You ever make it to the states, drop by eastern nc. I’ll fix you all the fried chicken and collards you want. Even throw in some home made biscuits and mashed taters. If you don’t like that, we could try some fried shrimp with hushpuppies and cole slaw and spoonbread. If you don’t like that... LOL again
Some people! Sheesh!