That's Racist - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2007-08-28, 08:50 AM

So, this German MP3 player manufacturer makes this line of slim MP3 players called the i.Beat. And then they come out with a shiny black version, and call it the i.Beat Blaxx.

Oops.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/oops/trek...ion-293667.php

Looks like they are changing the name

Quote:

Dear Gizmodo, TrekStor is shocked by the way our new MP3 player's name "TrekStor i.Beat blaxx" is perceived. Of course the word "Beat" is not meant as a verb, but refers to the beats of the music you are listening to. More than 4 years ago, TrekStor introduced the i.Beat MP3 player series that today consists of more than 25 different players - all named individually. "blaxx" was chosen, because the player is designed with an elegant black piano finish. As a reaction to the bad connotation of the name, TrekStor decided to rename the product "TrekStor blaxx" - effective immediately. We sincerely apologize to everybody whom we offended by the initial name of this product and want to emphasize that TrekStor condemns violence and any form of racism.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Best regards,

Gil Szmigiel
Vice President / CTO

JonnydaJibba · 2007-08-28, 08:56 AM

Kevin M · 2007-08-28, 09:05 AM

Is it too late for us to pitch in and get one for Cory, so he can load it with death metal?

MPREZIV · 2007-08-28, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Is it too late for us to pitch in and get one for Cory, so he can load it with death metal?

It's funny, cause I was thinking that would be funny as hell for me to have, what with my musical tastes

Bob Danger · 2007-08-28, 10:28 PM

Dammit where's Libila when you need him!

Tim buy one meow!!!!!!!!

ScottyS · 2007-08-30, 12:21 AM

<insert> laugh track </insert>

Nick Koan · 2008-01-10, 05:04 PM

http://www.rgj.com/blogs/mostlydogs/...-racially.html

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The Nevada Humane Society is doing a promotion surrounding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday called "Black Is Beautiful" where black dogs and cats are offered for adoption at a reduced rate.

It seems racially insensitive and not very respectful of King's memory. Of course, I'm not black so it's not really my call. Anybody out there have any thoughts?

...

tysonK · 2008-01-10, 05:10 PM

They will probably have mood music in the kennel also.

http://wm01.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?...1:jzfrxqy5ld0e

Nick Koan · 2008-01-10, 05:18 PM

Maybe I'm just being racially insensitive, but I find the whole thing absolutely hilarious.

The article is also full of great gems.

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She said they set up the promotion, then realized it was over the King holiday and were indeed concerned that some might be offended by it. So, she said, they ran it by their three black staff members and all said they were fine with it.

"Oh, its cool. My black friend said its okay"

MPREZIV · 2008-01-10, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

"Oh, its cool. My black friend said its okay"

DooD! You totally need to use this one! I'll vouche for you!

ScottyS · 2008-01-10, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

DooD! You totally need to use this one! I'll vouche for you!

I've got that one locked and loaded, don't worry.

Nick Koan · 2008-01-10, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

DooD! You totally need to use this one! I'll vouche for you!

Oh I've been waiting to use that one in a conversation for like 4 years now. And when it comes, it'll be a doozy.

Dean · 2008-01-10, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

They will probably have mood music in the kennel also.

http://wm01.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?...1:jzfrxqy5ld0e

I was thinking Black Sabbath, 3 Dog Night and Cat Stevens, but I'm old...

Kevin M · 2008-01-10, 06:10 PM

I'm going to go adopt a white dog and accuse the shelter of oppressing him.

Dean · 2008-01-10, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I'm going to go adopt a white dog and accuse the shelter of oppressing him.

You should bring Johnnie Cochran's ghost with you to lawyer them up.

P.S. What color are black people's ghosts, or are all ghosts white? If so, somebody should be suing the afterlife for discrimination.

kidatari · 2008-01-10, 07:24 PM

From the RJG comments:

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Originally Posted by JWH Said...

Will the black dogs yelp "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" after they walk out of the door?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous said...

Will the black dogs come back for free dog food, free classes in obedience school, and free vet checkups ?

Comedy gold.

Nick Koan · 2008-01-10, 09:13 PM

I like the part where I got it on the main page on fark, and it turned into a discussion on how many people Al Sharpton may or may not have killed.

http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comm...IDLink=3320176

MPREZIV · 2008-01-10, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

P.S. What color are black people's ghosts, or are all ghosts white? If so, somebody should be suing the afterlife for discrimination.

They're black. You just can't see them. 'Cause they're black.

Kevin M · 2008-01-10, 09:42 PM

Cory, you should go in there and ask for a white pussy.

Kevin M · 2008-01-10, 09:43 PM

Bump.

MPREZIV · 2008-01-10, 09:46 PM

I was waiting for you to do that Kev.

MPREZIV · 2008-01-10, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Cory, you should go in there and ask for a white pussy.

I get plenty of those, thank you...

Nick Koan · 2008-01-10, 09:51 PM

Hmmm, I guess we really need a "That's Racist" perpetual thread.

Nick Koan · 2008-01-10, 09:54 PM

Ah, there we go. Merged!

ShawnS · 2008-01-11, 05:02 PM

2007-08-28, 08:56 AM	#2
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2007-08-30, 12:21 AM	#6
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2008-01-10, 05:10 PM	#8
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	They will probably have mood music in the kennel also. http://wm01.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?...1:jzfrxqy5ld0e __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2008-01-10, 06:10 PM	#14
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm going to go adopt a white dog and accuse the shelter of oppressing him. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-10, 09:13 PM	#17
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I like the part where I got it on the main page on fark, and it turned into a discussion on how many people Al Sharpton may or may not have killed. http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comm...IDLink=3320176 __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-01-10, 09:42 PM	#19
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Cory, you should go in there and ask for a white pussy. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-10, 09:43 PM	#20
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Bump. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-01-10, 09:46 PM	#21
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2008-01-10, 09:51 PM	#23
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Hmmm, I guess we really need a "That's Racist" perpetual thread. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-01-10, 09:54 PM	#24
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Ah, there we go. Merged! __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-01-11, 05:02 PM	#25
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