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(135,425 posts) Sat Aug 31, 2013, 02:54 PM Aug 2013

Dunkin' Donuts apologizes for blackface ad campaign in Thailand [View all]

Source: WCVB CH 5 Boston

BANGKOK —Dunkin' Donuts has apologized for the "insensitivity" of an advertising campaign in Thailand featuring a woman in blackface makeup to promote a new chocolate flavored doughnut.

The Dunkin' Donuts franchise in Thailand came under criticism Friday after Human Rights Watch called the advertisements "bizarre and racist."

The company's chief executive in Thailand initially defended the campaign, but the U.S. headquarters in Canton, Mass. quickly followed up with an apology.

"We are working with our Thailand franchisee to immediately pull the ad. DD recognizes the insensitivity of this spot," Dunkin' Donuts said in a tweet posted on its official U.S. website after complaints erupted on Twitter, in a variety of blogs and in mainstream American media.

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RMoney's Bain Capital owns that outfit. I won't touch 'em with a forty foot pole.

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Dunkin' Donuts apologizes for blackface ad campaign in Thailand [View all] MADem Aug 2013 OP

Didn't know Bain owns that company. Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Aug 2013 #1

They have an unsavory partner in the alliance as well. MADem Aug 2013 #2

Is Thomas H Lee Partners unsavory? jmowreader Aug 2013 #7

They are a predatory company... MADem Aug 2013 #8

Besides being predatory, are they a bad company? jmowreader Aug 2013 #9

From what I understand they were accused of collusion with Bain and others. MADem Aug 2013 #12

According to this link they are no longer owned by Bain: Auggie Oct 2013 #58

They cashed out right before Mitt thought he'd be winning the Presidency. MADem Oct 2013 #59

Stupid freaking racist ad..how clueless or intentional, I don't know. What is next, Jefferson23 Aug 2013 #3

I've seen some VERY weird shit in Asia when it comes to perceptions of black people, MADem Aug 2013 #4

That is disgusting and so contrived I don't see how it could be anything but intentional...wow. n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Aug 2013 #6

Well, if you can't sort out "the fuss," as you call it, I don't know what I can say to you. MADem Aug 2013 #11

We are the world. Igel Aug 2013 #13

Yeah, well, I beg to differ. You can go onto youtube and there are numerous videos on there Ecumenist Aug 2013 #14

Thank you because I just can't! Sick and tired of white people telling me what's racist and what's Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #15

+1,000 MADem Sep 2013 #17

80s movies in the US were often pretty racist against Asians. ZombieHorde Sep 2013 #35

Two wrongs have never made a right. MADem Sep 2013 #38

Like I said in my reply, ZombieHorde Sep 2013 #39

You are pretty clueless if you think anti-black bigotry is just an "American thing." MADem Sep 2013 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #21

No, it isn't "only an ad for donuts way over on the other side of the world," and for you to say MADem Sep 2013 #22

+ A Brazillion Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #20

You keep doubling down and you are just WRONG. MADem Sep 2013 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #28

That's like saying "Wha, ah didn't mean nothin' by it when ah called Obama 'boy.'" MADem Sep 2013 #29

You are right about the Far East, Thailand and Darkie/Darlie Toothpaste warrant46 Sep 2013 #51

The fact they make 'cake' donuts is enough to keep me away - this only seals the deal. marble falls Aug 2013 #10

The ad is really bad. In_The_Wind Sep 2013 #18

It's dehumanizing on a variety of levels. MADem Sep 2013 #19

They are presently building one in my town. tavernier Sep 2013 #24

Saw WalMart do the same thing to over hundred year old live oaks, replace them with silver maple freshwest Sep 2013 #36

Yup, drove by yesterday and that's exactly tavernier Sep 2013 #41

Most bizarre headline of the month /nt Bragi Sep 2013 #25

Seriously? That's taking up our time and Ire? dballance Sep 2013 #26

I love obtusely ironic posts n/t freeplessinseattle Sep 2013 #27

+1 nt MADem Sep 2013 #30

Always room for two things: 1. Dessert. 2. Rage over racism. nt Dreamer Tatum Sep 2013 #31

What do you mean by that? I hope I am erring in what it sounds like you're saying. MADem Sep 2013 #32

No, I am just amused by how many people feel the need to chime in. Dreamer Tatum Sep 2013 #33

Odd libodem Sep 2013 #34

Eating chocolate increases the melanin in your skin? I think I just cured skin cancer. Bizarre, tho' freshwest Sep 2013 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #40

SURE, it does, Cronus.... STOP TWISTING INTO PRETZELS trying to justify & indemnify Ecumenist Sep 2013 #42

No, the message is that women and people of color can be dehumanized, and people who are MADem Sep 2013 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #45

There is nothing "beautiful" about turning a person into a Dunkin Donut. MADem Sep 2013 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #47

This is the second time you've "repeated" the "knickers in a twist" comment in this thread. MADem Sep 2013 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #49

You were the one mocking me with belittling "knickers" language. Twice. Now THREE times. MADem Sep 2013 #50

This post is why JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #52

Thank you my dear! MADem Sep 2013 #53

I agree JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #55

Good thing I did... MADem Sep 2013 #56

al jolson heaven05 Sep 2013 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Niceguy1 Sep 2013 #54

Dunkin Donuts unclesammysays Oct 2013 #57