Is this racist?

[dutchmasterflex]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2007/07/medium_intelad.jpg

Haha

[nthfinity]

Only a liberal sees color.

Only everybody who isn't blind sees color. Only a liberal cares about skewing talent with diversity.

[Skaala]

and according to national geographic channel, on PCP they can run on with 9 gunshots in the back

[cooperluke]

Perhaps not intentional, but a bit racist... I think it depends on the eyes who see it... :D

[gangajas]

No, genetically blacks are better than whites for running. Well, not only they are better at running but.... :lol: :lol:

[TNT]

that is pretty grey IMO, its more of show the stereo-types that our world have.

[saadie]

i wouldnt say its racist ..
but for the stupid fucked up minded little dick people it is :) ..

[Erez]

3) hahaha, yes! :lol:

[philip]

I have heard the new Geico inspired Neandrethal sit-com had to be reshot as someone said it was racist. The Neandrethals were being used as metaphors and therefore it was racist.

[Mattk]

There could possibly be some concerns, but it's not racist. The blokes in the ad just happen to be black.

[Pokiou]

well considering all the men are in running tops.. NO.

[ae86_16v]

Intel apologizes:

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/advertising/intel-apologizes-for-insulting-sprinter-ad-285278.php

Intel's intent of our ad titled "Multiply Computing Performance and Maximize the Power of Your Employees" was to convey the performance capabilities of our processors through the visual metaphor of a sprinter. We have used the visual of sprinters in the past successfully.

Unfortunately, our execution did not deliver our intended message and in fact proved to be insensitive and insulting. Upon recognizing this, we attempted to pull the ad from all publications but, unfortunately, we failed on one last media placement.

We are sorry and are working hard to make sure this doesn't happen again.

Nancy Bhagat Vice President, Director of Integrated Marketing

[dutchmasterflex]

I bet the photographer must have at least chuckled once to himself... :lol:

I didn't see that Intel has already apologized, been away on vacation in PR and chose not to waste my day reading tech/gadget blogs ;)

For the record, I don't think it's racist, just silly. Amazing how at some of your reactions to the threads title though :P

[unrandom]

All those sprinters are black, bowed in submission to the one white man in the picture? Got to question the motives of the guy who set up that picture - reflects an "all they're good for is sport" mentality. Distinctly dodgy if you ask me

[dutchmasterflex]

i see slaves. 0X