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dutchmasterflex

07-30-2007 11:29 PM

Is this racist?

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/image...um_intelad.jpg

Haha

nthfinity

07-30-2007 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw06m6

Only a liberal sees color.

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

Skaala

07-31-2007 05:10 AM

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

cooperluke

07-31-2007 05:37 AM

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

gangajas

07-31-2007 10:32 AM

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

TNT	07-31-2007 10:53 AM

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

saadie

07-31-2007 11:03 AM

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

Erez	07-31-2007 03:12 PM

3) hahaha, yes! :lol:

philip

07-31-2007 06:19 PM

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

08-01-2007 12:49 AM

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

Pokiou

08-01-2007 02:09 AM

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

ae86_16v

08-02-2007 02:55 PM

Intel apologizes:

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/advertisi...-ad-285278.php

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intel

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

08-07-2007 09:36 PM

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

08-14-2007 09:36 AM

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

08-14-2007 11:21 AM

i see slaves. 0X

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