tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1945409560028604120.post1441283655064656509..comments2024-03-25T18:28:11.545-07:00Comments on It's Either Sadness or Bookphoria...: The fine line between risque and just plain dumb...Larryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05498144703249090413noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1945409560028604120.post-25221451698067965982012-06-19T10:02:53.162-07:002012-06-19T10:02:53.162-07:00I recently saw two people at a Nats game, each wea...I recently saw two people at a Nats game, each wearing a Nike branded t-shirt that read, "Lazy but Talented." <br /><br />Both people happened be African-American and/or Black. Given the unfair and unfounded "lazy" stereotype about black people, I would not want to wear a shirt like this. Further, it stunned me that Nike would produce a shirt with this message. <br /><br />Now surely, there are plenty of non-black people who buy Nike merchandise, but "urban youth" are a key target audience for them.<br /><br />Similarly shameful to the "shackle shoes." Gee, imagine if brands could use their power to promote positive images instead of ugly stereotypes.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06108186418505757764noreply@blogger.com