Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Eskimo Pies to drop ‘derogatory’ name over racial insensitivity
New York Post ^ | June 19, 2020 | 5:19pm | Ben Feuerherd

Posted on 06/19/2020 5:56:10 PM PDT by Olog-hai

The maker of Eskimo Pies will change the 99-year-old brand name of the ice cream treat, the company said Friday — becoming the latest organization to overhaul the marketing of a product with a racially tinged moniker in recent weeks.

The owner of the Eskimo Pie, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, said in a statement they had been considering renaming the chocolate-covered ice cream bar and popsicle for some time.

“We are committed to being a part of the solution on racial equality, and recognize the term is derogatory,” the company’s head of marketing said in a statement.

“This move is part of a larger review to ensure our company and brands reflect our people values,” the company added.

Along with the name change, the company will alter the treat’s marketing scheme, which traditionally featured a young boy dressed as an Eskimo in a snowy environment. …

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food; Society
KEYWORDS: blm; culturalrevolution; dreyers; eskimo; eskimopie; esquimaux; fakeracism; inuit; liberalagenda; notsatire
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 161-178 next last
To: Olog-hai

The World has gone INSANE , Lefty Insane


21 posted on 06/19/2020 6:03:55 PM PDT by butlerweave
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

If I hear any more about SWEDISH Meat Balls, I’m gonna get pissed.


22 posted on 06/19/2020 6:04:10 PM PDT by House Atreides (It is not a HOAX but it IS CERTAINLY A PRETEXT)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

lets just pull all references to all minorities off all packaging.

they will all be gone overnight.

when they b1tch there are no minorities on products, they can goxahead with their money, and communities, and businesses, to fill the supposed ‘gap’.


23 posted on 06/19/2020 6:04:21 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mr Rogers
Ford needs to drop the “Mustang”.

Mustang is a district in Nepal, so Asian-Americans are almost certainly offended by that name.

24 posted on 06/19/2020 6:05:04 PM PDT by Fiji Hill
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

I saw a box of Farina recently. The cover boy had blond hair and blue eyes or so it seemed. I am shocked that has not been banned. The last time i saw a blond/blue in a TV ad was... I dunno 1980?


25 posted on 06/19/2020 6:05:14 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (We are NOT all in this together.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

I guess calling in and requesting The Mighty Quinn is out


26 posted on 06/19/2020 6:05:14 PM PDT by Phil DiBasquette
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: shadeaud

walrus pies


27 posted on 06/19/2020 6:05:23 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

They should just decide to call it ‘Vanilla Ice Cream Covered in a Thin Chocolate Sheath’.

That’ll catch on, fer sure.

(In my younger days, I always thought that the guys on Madison Ave. had fascinating jobs, and it would be fun to work there...)


28 posted on 06/19/2020 6:05:30 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

Next up, The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League will be pressured to change their name.


29 posted on 06/19/2020 6:05:30 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai
Now playing...

Theatre of the Absurd.

30 posted on 06/19/2020 6:05:49 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (AOC the bartender would have had to work on the second floor at Miss KittyÂ’s saloon...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai
Anyone care to guess the over/under for when these guys change their name?


31 posted on 06/19/2020 6:06:22 PM PDT by xp38
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

2020 marketing trends for the future. Spot the problem.

Can is white, font is scary and black. might be an issue.

32 posted on 06/19/2020 6:08:06 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( #wwg1wga #Godwins)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: House Atreides

And what about New York style pizza, Chicago style pizza, Maryland crabs, Maine lobsters, Idaho potatoes. Are those names deemed offensive to the places they are named for?


33 posted on 06/19/2020 6:08:15 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

Jesus, Soros not only has his people planted at all levels of government but also in corporate America.


34 posted on 06/19/2020 6:09:24 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

Cream O Wheat


35 posted on 06/19/2020 6:09:32 PM PDT by headstamp 2 (There's a stairway to heaven, but there's also a highway to hell.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: shadeaud; All
'Cow Pies.'

Wisconsin has already had those for decades!


36 posted on 06/19/2020 6:10:06 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Olog-hai

Whale Killer Pies?
Blubber Pies?
Nose Rubber Pies?


37 posted on 06/19/2020 6:10:23 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (Kill a Commie for your Mommy.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: CJ Wolf

oh and F12 Oz.


38 posted on 06/19/2020 6:10:53 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( #wwg1wga #Godwins)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 32 | View Replies]

To: Skywise

Maybe Eskimo is the new E word.


39 posted on 06/19/2020 6:12:24 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (Kill a Commie for your Mommy.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: Phil DiBasquette

Brilliant
Love that song.
Mighty Quinn pies


40 posted on 06/19/2020 6:13:25 PM PDT by pandemoniumreigns
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 26 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 161-178 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson