Why GarbagePailKids Poster is problematic a little thread.
First of all #RacismIsNotComedy.
At a moment of our history where violences against Asian are increasing you choose to make a caricature of the American music industry beating an Asian group.
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But let me tell you.
#RacismIsNotComedy but #RacismIsNoGame too.
The moment you choose to use this Arcade game. You choose racism instead of rought criticism.
Satire and Caricatures are here to mock, to play with people feelings yes.
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Replying to @hoopki and @Topps
Good news! The image was pulled by the company. Hopefully their pending public statement won't fall short on acknowledging and addressing the bigger picture at play here. This is still a significant indicator people have powerful voices that can create awareness and change
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Good news! The image was pulled by the company. Hopefully their pending public statement won't fall short on acknowledging and addressing the bigger picture at play here. This is still a significant indicator people have powerful voices that can create awareness and change๐
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