quote Originally posted by maryjane: I probably drank 9 railway carloads of Nehi grape soda in my youth. (or is that Yute?) Sometimes, while eating fried chicken. Does that make me African American?

Only if you hold a duel citizenship. in my opinion true of anyone else too.

Unfortunately, dueling was outlawed long before I was born.

Gregory brings up a good point. Various religious, ethnic and nationalities celebrate their uniqueness, but get offended if anyone does what they do, says what they say, walks like they walk, talks like they talk, all the time espousing that everyone should be viewed and treated as if there were no differences of any kind.

As for fried chicken and cornbread being associated with the black culture, just look at the Church's, Popeye's or Kentucky Fried Chicken commercials. Mostly black people speaking in a slight black dialect. A dialect so strong that you could close your eyes and tell they're black. Now, let a white person do the same and Al, Jesse, Joseph and maybe even Martin would rise up with indignity. I would bet that most of the actors that have a speaking part in those commercials have a very good American English speaking voice.

There's always someone looking for something to be offended of. Brings them attention. Gives them hope that they can get some of someone else's money in a court settlement.

Now don't none of y'all say nothin' 'bout southerners eatin' no grits or poke sallid. Bubba Joe and Billy Bob will be a-knockin' on yer door.

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quote Originally posted by fierofool: As for fried chicken and cornbread being associated with the black culture, just look at the Church's, Popeye's or Kentucky Fried Chicken commercials. Mostly black people speaking in a slight black dialect. A dialect so strong that you could close your eyes and tell they're black.

That, has not been my experience viewing and listening to the commercials--except in the case of Popeye's, which tends to try to emulate a South La Cajun accent.

quote Originally posted by Red88FF: Only if you hold a duel citizenship. in my opinion true of anyone else too.

"Dual" you guys have to be so literal? heh, nice catch. Good thing I have other talents other than spelling.

I'm not in the pictures but am a member of this organization and know many of them personally. Contrary to the stereotype, our predominatly favorite food group across the organization is BEEF! It's what's for dinner.

Don't forget the potato chips for that meal..

quote Originally posted by loafer87gt: Obviously the organizers didn't know much about blacks as they forgot the forth staple of the African American diet - grape soda.

The last I read, it was a black student organization that recommended the menu. "...The idea came from the black student union. School officials say it may have sounded tasty, but the menu had nothing to do with black history...."

http://www.aol.com/article/...25396/?ncid=webmail4

quote Originally posted by maryjane: I guess poutine isn't anything like poontang?

It's a Canadian dish that looks like it's smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds. Wait, was that the poontang, or the poutine?

So, what did they have for lunch instead, ? I haven't found out.

quote Originally posted by Formula88: It's a Canadian dish that looks like it's smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds. Wait, was that the poontang, or the poutine?

Some of the women I have dated resemble that remark.

I don't like fried Chicken (unless it's boneless), I only like good southern cornbread and I don't seek it out, and I can't stand watermelon. :\

Poutine I'll go out of my way for if it's good. I didn't know I was supposed to be Canadian until I tried real poutine.

Brad

Can't have dual citizenship, Brad. Which side to you want to be on? Canadian History Month, which lasts an hour and includes lunch, or the United States, which has Boondawg, TDA and maryjane, among other things?

quote Originally posted by Formula88: It's a Canadian dish...

It's more of a Quebec dish. We don't eat that greasy stuff out here on the west coast. Just looking at it can harden your arteries.

quote Originally posted by heybjorn: Can't have dual citizenship, Brad. Which side to you want to be on? Canadian History Month, which lasts an hour and includes lunch, or the United States, which has Boondawg, TDA and maryjane, among other things?

I am in tears! *not because of what you wrote, but I just cut up two onions.*

Dang, I really like a good sweet watermelon. Can anyone attend this luncheon or is it by invitation only.

Sorry, never have been a fan of fried chicken, it's fowl ya know. Corn bread, I can take it or leave it but, if I take it, it's gotta be buttered. It's been quite a while but, I used to be a long distance accuracy watermelon seed spitter champion.

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Ron
Isn't it strange that after a bombing, everyone blames the bomber, his upbringing, his environment, his culture, his mental state but … after a shooting, the problem is the gun?

My Uncle Frank was a staunch Conservative and voted straight Republican until the day he died in Chicago. Since then he has voted Democrat. Shrug

quote Originally posted by heybjorn: ...among other things

Yeah, don't forget that one page book.

A California news link...

http://www.break.com/video/...ermelon-menu-2574675

BTW, when again is White History Month?

quote Originally posted by heybjorn: Can't have dual citizenship, Brad. Which side to you want to be on? Canadian History Month, which lasts an hour and includes lunch, or the United States, which has Boondawg, TDA and maryjane, among other things?

Take Canada.
With that line-up, the U.S. has all it can handle!

quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: A California news link... http://www.break.com/video/...ermelon-menu-2574675 BTW, when again is White History Month?

I think we are celebrating that here. Been snowbound for two days so far. A "rare" weather event.

quote Originally posted by blackrams: Dang, I really like a good sweet watermelon. Can anyone attend this luncheon or is it by invitation only. Sorry, never have been a fan of fried chicken, it's fowl ya know. Corn bread, I can take it or leave it but, if I take it, it's gotta be buttered. It's been quite a while but, I used to be a long distance accuracy watermelon seed spitter champion.

You may like to go above the MD line a bit and get some of that sweet northerner cornbread.

Brad

A great cornbread baking tip is to take it out of the oven about ten minutes before it's done and generously drizzle honey over the entire top, put back in oven and finish.

In fact, that's it dammit, I am going out and git me some fried chicken tomorrow!

quote Originally posted by Patrick:

quote Originally posted by Red88FF: A great cornbread baking tip is to take it out of the oven about ten minutes before it's done and generously drizzle honey over the entire top, put back in oven and finish. In fact, that's it dammit, I am going out and git me some fried chicken tomorrow!

Oh Lordy but I do love me some honey baked cornbread!

quote Originally posted by Neils88:

Is that Homer, dead from a heart attack (after too much poutine)?

quote Originally posted by Patrick: It's more of a Quebec dish. We don't eat that greasy stuff out here on the west coast. Just looking at it can harden your arteries.

Yup, you have to keep yourself limber when out and about torching cars! Rioting isn't for the weak of heart!

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This thread is making me hungry.

On a side note, at least they didn't suggest chit'lins and collard greens.

What--they run out of ketchup in Canada?

March 17th, St. Patrick's Day coming up soon. Everyone prepare to be offended.

quote Originally posted by newf: Hard to say...I wonder if a traditional menu for African Americans is.... Fried Chicken, Cornbread and watermelon? Or is that something that an idiot using stereotypes might suggest?

Newf, I have to agree with MJ....you are being an azz about this. There IS no sterotype. My boys (men, now) have a black mom and white dad.

Its got nothing to do with a good meal...(and fact is, no matter what I may say now, Joan CAN cook one hell of a meal to fill a mans belly). I liked her enough to buy a house with her and have 2 kids together.

Corbread, Chicken and watermellon for desert???.....I'm in (and will raid the fridge later) and I dont give a flying frack what your skin colour is.

quote Originally posted by newf: Hard to say...I wonder if a traditional menu for African Americans is.... Fried Chicken, Cornbread and watermelon? Or is that something that an idiot using stereotypes might suggest?

I am happy that you quoted him MEM. You see, it was a black committee that thought of this. NOT a white, Asian, or even a mixed committee, but a BLACK committee. So yeah, even though it was thought of by black folks, it is still "whiteys" fault. The facts came out immediately, but the bandwagon instantly jumped of RACISM as the key deciding factor. I bet that most do not know this, and only read into the headlines.

quote Originally posted by Tony Kania: I am happy that you quoted him MEM. You see, it was a black committee that thought of this. NOT a white, Asian, or even a mixed committee, but a BLACK committee. So yeah, even though it was thought of by black folks, it is still "whiteys" fault. The facts came out immediately, but the bandwagon instantly jumped of RACISM as the key deciding factor. I bet that most do not know this, and only read into the headlines.

I read the article, and the subsequent apologies. (which were not needed I guess???)


Seeing that this is so simple please explain to me how the food was appropriately representative of Black History Month?

quote Originally posted by newf: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watermelon_stereotype

Wikipedia ? Really ? Ok.

quote Watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa, where it is found growing wild.

Wikipedia
Did 'ya know that slaves braided watermelon seeds in their hair before transport over here ?

quote Originally posted by cliffw: Wikipedia Did 'ya know that slaves braided watermelon seeds in their hair before transport over here ?

I'm sure you have a point?

quote Originally posted by newf: I'm sure you have a point?

Like dredging up age old connotations to suggest it happens today ?

quote Originally posted by newf: I read the article, and the subsequent apologies. (which were not needed I guess???) Seeing that this is so simple please explain to me how the food was appropriately representative of Black History Month?

For one, I said nowhere that this "is so simple"? See how you got that, I do not? Sometimes you really stretch **** .

And, to answer your question... How the hell would I know what "food was appropriately representative of Black History Month"? Loaded question.