Comments on: Americans Call Australian KFC Ad Racist. Who Cares?

By: Emmanuel

Emmanuel — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:13:36 +0000

Here is a sample of how racist Americans use this ‘fried chicken’ stigma against blacks: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cIW44Bimg1A/S5GAMFHnhiI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/qaPSD4exf7Q/s400/ObamaFriedChicken.jpg …

By: Emmanuel

Emmanuel — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:04:41 +0000

The stigma of fried chicken and African-Americans comes from white Americans’ derogatory depiction of it being the main sustinence of poor, ignorant blacks from the southern USA (along with watermelon) throughout history.

The top 3 ways to thoroughly offend a black person from the USA are: 1)whites calling them the ‘N’ word, 2) a fellow black person calling them an ‘Uncle Tom’ 3) anyone telling them to ‘go eat some chicken and watermelon’.

KFC stands for ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken’. Kentucky is a state in the southern USA with a well-known racist past. If the ad had continued to run, the ramifications – however innocuous they may be to the W.I. And the AU – could have potentially brought about the collapse of their sales in their home country. Pulling the ad was a smart business move on their part…

By: jim

jim — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:18:45 +0000

“Here in Australia, we do not see people as a colour, but as a person.”

Really? Then why, when I was in Australia where there signs posted practically everywhere with the very, very racist/xenophobic slogan: “STOP the Asian Invasion?”

Sorry, but there are bigots, racists and dumb asses in every country. Yours is no exception.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:45:38 +0000

It is so clearly obvious that the majority of Americans are the racists. I will not generalize by saying that ALL Americans are, but most of them. The majority are too bigoted to even stop and think that they have a racially discriminating mindset.
How anybody can see this ad as racist is beyond me. My tip for the USA – stop, do a little research, and THEN share your opinions. This is planet Earth, not planet USA. The majority of Americans see people as black, white or Asian first. Here in Australia, we do not see people as a colour, but as a person. America has a guilty conscience due to their past and are trying to enforce their culture and their views on the rest of the world. It is no wonder everybody hates them. Not all Americans of course. I know a couple of nice ones.
America, NEVER stick your nose in another country’s business if you have NO knowledge on the topic. You will embarrass yourself and the whole world will see you as incredibly stupid… if they didn’t know already.

PS – I love the West Indian cricket fans. It is so great to see such a passionate crowd bringing joy and a little bit of a friendly rivalry to the game

By: khadada

khadada — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:23:41 +0000

What??! I am shocked that this is the ad creating all this buzz. The only reason Americans can possibly think this ad is offensive is because they have no idea of the cricket culture. Its is not a black v white ad, this is an Australian v WI ad. I am west indian and i think this ad could have aired in any caribbean island and noone would have taken offense. Get a life critics.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:06:11 +0000

I am a black American and think that people who are “offended” by this ad need to get a life. There is nothing racist abouut this ad. Some people will find racism anywhere just to push thier own agenda.

By: Notoracism

Notoracism — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:21:25 +0000

I think its the ozzies who are ‘Racist’ rather than blaming the yanks.. Look whats happening to Indians down there in Melbourne and Sydney.. Its hatred against anyone not of their kin.. thats what we see..look at the facebook groups for australians about “non-english speakers” Look at the numbers of people subscribing..These are all racist groups… This is just a small ad and I find it fitting that KFC removed it…

By: wtp

wtp — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:21:52 +0000

So if this ad is racist, why no mention of the MetroPCS Tech & Talk Spicy News commercial?

By: arybary

arybary — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:54:49 +0000

Im a Trinidadian and also found nothing offensive about the ad. It was actually amusing. We are the ones who should be offended had we found the ad racist, but it was not and as such there is a reason why West Indians are not kicking up a fuss about it.

By: windiesfan

windiesfan — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:18:48 +0000

Like all Australian cricket fans its not too extravagant for me to express a great admiration, love and respect for both the West Indian Cricket team, who have produced some of the most electric and fantastic cricketers of all time, and the West Indian crowds, who must surely be the best in the world. The KFC ad, being targeted at Australian cricket fans, was in fact the opposite of the rather disturbing racist interpretation that’s being suggested by some in the US. I think that is why so many of us here find the complaints coming out of the US so very insulting. Not only are the commentators completely ignorant of Australian culture, they are completely, nay, criminally, ignorant of the game of cricket. And as for the withdrawing of this ad by KFC to placate the racial sensitivities of the US, surely this is taking the Cultural Imperialism from the United States more than a little too far. We might like American fried chicken, but we have enough racist issues of our own without having to embrace America’s as well.