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Originally Posted by bornnygurl  While I totally agree this man should face the maximum reprimand the law should allow this doll truly upset me. I wrote the manufacturer about it as well. I don't know if too many of you remember......but there was a time in this country when African Americans were portrayed by men/women of other races in black face, bright red lips and untamed hair. I found this very offensive as it definitely seems like a reference to that time. |
That is EXACTLY what I thought when I first saw it. It looks just like those cliche dolls and figurines that some people used to collect (and some people STILL do- don't even get me started on that
).