It does not! It does not! It does not! It does not!
Maybe if I repeat myself, people will listen.
The important thing about a tar baby is that it is sticky, not that it is black.
Maybe we need to start talking about taffy babies, instead.
Since the term 'tar baby' is, according to the article above, not only racist, but antiquated and obsolete, I think we need a phrase that is more appropriate for a 21st century sticky mess...I suggest, "Gorilla Glue Baby."
Perhaps that will be less racially insensitive.
Recently a Radio talk show host lost his job for saying "coon" when, while praising Sec. Rice, he meant to say boon.The station fired him.
When posters on FR figured out he meant to say "boon", they were immediately informed that even "boon" is listed in current PC directories as a racial slur.
Nigger, Bitch, & Ho are acceptable if spoken by an African American only.
Boon-A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.
A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors.
Boon-Current PC directories- Short for Baboon.