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Old 07-15-08, 01:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
Supermick
 
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Racist Toys

before you ask I don’t agree with what any of these toys say - I have just compiled the list for the interest of you my readers. Golly Wog


An English toy based on a 1885 book with a character of the same name. Many people still believe that the toy is a relic of an earlier time when racism against black people was blatant. Recently the Supermodel Naiomi Cambell assaulted airline staff after reportedly being called a ‘Golliwog supermodel’
Read more: http://www.ferris.edu
Chop Suey Specs


Made famous recently on Reddit - these spectacles manage to both amuse and offend at the same time.
Thanks to: 1990 Toys

Darkey in a watermelon


The advert describes the toy: “Upon opening the watermelon which is made of papier mache, is found a little pickaninany, southern darky with cloth diaper fasted with miniature safety pin and small nursing bottle. His white eyes flash the whole face indicated perfect happiness.”
Thanks to: http://www.flickr.com
Dapper Dan the Coon Jigger


Not to be confused with the not-so-racist “Dapper Dan” that is currently available at Amazon.


Greedy ****** Boy

[IMG]http://www.thetoyzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/greedy-little-******-boy-300x225.jpg[/IMG]
The racist intent is so obvious with this item, I am shocked that this used to be gift for young children!
Thanks to: http://www.flickr.com
[IMG]http://www.thetoyzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/******-makeup-300x229.jpg[/IMG]
The Advert says it all:
“The Outfit comprises a black stocking mask that can be slipper over the head in a moment, odd eyes, buck teeth and banana plantation straw hat.”


http://www.thetoyzone.com/10-of-the-...oys-ever-made/
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