Indianapolis children's museum apologizes for stereotypes in Juneteenth menu

This shit seems to happen quite frequently. Can well-intentioned people really be this stupid or are they trolling?

I like occasional watermelon, fried chicken , and cornbread. Meaningless white virtue signaling doesn't impress me.

Another thread posted so the forum racists can have a fit. Watch as they gnash their teeth and rend their garments while shouting at full volume that watermelon can't be racist, they're white and they just had it for lunch.

I think white people probably make too big a thing out of things like this, but why does it keep happening? By this point if you are any kind of eating establishment and you decide to celebrate Black History Month, Juneteenth, or MLK Day by offering a special food item, it is pretty simple, no watermelon nor fried chicken.

Though in this case I would point out that watermelon is probably a traditional part of the Juneteenth celebrations. It is a summer holiday, from the South, that is usually celebrated with a BBQ or a cookout so watermelon is bound to be on hand for dessert. Just as it always is for the Fourth. I don't think I've ever not had watermelon on the Fourth.

One of the cruelest things white people have done is to give black people a complex about liking fried chicken and watermelon. You know who loves fried chicken and watermelon? Fucking everyone. But especially the Japanese.

Yeah can we just celebrate this and soul food generally as great fucking food. Are Japanese restaurants stereotypes for serving sushi?

The Juneteenth missteps always make me giggle. I have to laugh at the awkwardness of it all, the condescending yet earnest attempts to reach out? Ha!

Juneteenth recognized as a bank holiday is much appreciated, we now have three day weekends recognized in May, June and July.

It gives us more time to enjoy the summer.

There us nothing wrong, racist, or unusual about featuring a watermelon salad on a summer menu. But to call it Juneteenth Watermelon Salad smacks of racism and is in extremely poor taste.

A watermelon salad served on arugula, with feta cheese and a drizzle of balsamic is delicious.

Was "Juneteenth" the beginning of ebonics?

Indiana. Nuff said.

Ma says if you puts a knife under the bed it cuts the pain in two

I appreciate the time off, feels great to chill out during the summer.

I went to the Indianapolis Children's Museum once as a stop on a road trip out west. I don't remember the museum at all, but I remember trying to get there. It's in a bad neighborhood and every time you have to stop at a light, the crackheads approach your car. I was horrified. Had I not already bought the tickets online, I think I would have kept on going and skipped it altogether. I will say, though, once you get into the parking garage everything is okay.

Here's a cookbook that includes watermelon dishes for Juneteenth. I think that watermelon is now part of culture more than a stereotype. Or it can be.

I guess Black-eyed peas is out of the question.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. What would woke white outrage cuntinas prefer? Watercress soup and finger sandwiches with the crust cut off?

It's reminiscent of an incident that happened in a California all-girls school a few years ago.

It's so funny to me.

Walmart got raked over the coals for their Juneteenth ice cream because they just put random flavors together that had nothing to do with black people. People on Twitter wanted the ice cream to be sweet potato pie or watermelon flavored.

I worked in this museum and grew up going there. It’s a fantastic place to visit and work. It’s in a black neighborhood and does tons of outreach for the neighborhood kids. I’m sure they meant nothing by this salad and as I recall most of the chefs and restaurant staff were black. I left shithole Indiana 17 years ago and never looked back but I do love this museum. Fun fact: they have every single Star Wars toy from the original 3 films in an underground archive. They also have a Dihann Carroll as Julia doll that I coveted!

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Why do fools need to mangle our language?

I doubt anyone would complain if they were offered a slice of this classic!

[quote] One of the cruelest things white people have done is to give black people a complex about liking fried chicken and watermelon

𝘞𝘰𝘬𝘦 white people did that. The masses never gave a damn about it.

Sprinkle some gold leaf on the watermelon and charge $24 for it, problem solved.

Irony: Watermelon is one of the most healthful foods we can eat.

Okay DLers, you gotta smarten up a little bit. You know damn well Juneteenth isn't in January. This was a troll post that's been bumped by a troll. Learn to ignore this meaningless culture wars troll bullshit.

[quote] Juneteenth isn't in January.

It's February.