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Post by James Fabiano on Feb 10, 2021 10:19:26 GMT -5
They should've called it Pearl River Syrup, and have Ahmed Johnson as a Spokesman. I'm stunned at the height of that phase of their gimmick, WWE didn't attempt a New Day brand syrup or even mix. (Off topic, I was at FYE and they STILL sell Booty-O's at top price. Never mind the team is split up now)
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Post by Paul on Feb 10, 2021 11:06:17 GMT -5
They should've called it Pearl River Syrup, and have Ahmed Johnson as a Spokesman. Yes! "I have Pancakes for breakfast, and Bozo Soup And Stars for lunch!".
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Post by MrElijah on Feb 10, 2021 11:23:54 GMT -5
This was a long time due No doubt it is going take people a long time to get used to tho cause that shit looks like knock off pancake mix and syrup instead of what we were used to Either that or it's that company that's been around since 1890 that your Grandma knows.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2021 11:30:41 GMT -5
For some reason the article in the op isn't showing up.
I'm assuming they are renaming/replacing Aunt Jemima?
I'm all for them updating the image since she looks like a stereotypical slave woman or something, but I would have just kept the name and given her a modern makeover that makes he a strong modern black woman instead of a slave.
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Post by Paul on Feb 10, 2021 11:36:20 GMT -5
For some reason the article in the op isn't showing up. I'm assuming they are renaming/replacing Aunt Jemima? I'm all for them updating the image since she looks like a stereotypical slave woman or something, but I would have just kept the name and given her a modern makeover that makes he a strong modern black woman instead of a slave. They updated her image in (or around) 1989 to something that I think was/is modern and very tasteful. logos.fandom.com/wiki/Pearl_Milling_Company
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Post by salz4life on Feb 10, 2021 12:12:27 GMT -5
They should should just pay Snoop off and change it to Uncle Snoop’s. The secret ingredient is pure Vermont maple syrup....just kidding it’s weed in syrup form. I've never tried weed in any form...... I would try this! LOL
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Post by wildojinx on Feb 10, 2021 15:17:44 GMT -5
Are there any well-known African American female cooks they could have named this after?
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Post by James Fabiano on Feb 10, 2021 15:21:54 GMT -5
Are there any well-known African American female cooks they could have named this after? Yes. Carla Hall from the Food Network is one. Lorraine Pascale too, from the same. And I'd buy ANYTHING to see her face on the cover :-) :-)
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Post by James Fabiano on Feb 10, 2021 15:23:31 GMT -5
Yeah, that packaging does not stand out at all That's Aldi's or Dollar General $1 section packaging. It reminds me of some diners in Jersey that have knockoff Heinz ketchup bottles.
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Post by Cyno on Feb 10, 2021 15:28:00 GMT -5
Well, it'd be one thing to name it after an actual Black person instead of a fictional character with a "Black-sounding" name made up by white people. One that they got from minstrel shows at that. But God forbid a multi-billion dollar corporation pay them or their estate for likeness/name rights.
Then again, said multi-billion dollar corporation was sued by the original Aunt Jemima actress, Nancy Green's descendants for exploitation of her image without monetary compensation.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Feb 10, 2021 15:34:50 GMT -5
The name change is completely understandable.
But man alive, could the new name/packaging be any less inspired?
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Post by pinja on Feb 10, 2021 15:34:55 GMT -5
Some coincidence: In Germany there's an ongoing discussion whether "Zigeunersauce" (literally "gypsy sauce") should be renamed. Most brands did so. Some councils consider it racist while others self identify as "Zigeuner" ("gypsies"). It's a pretty fascinating topic riddled with emotion. Is it vaguely similar here or is Aunt Jemima a racist stereotype through and through?
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Post by James Fabiano on Feb 10, 2021 15:48:45 GMT -5
Some coincidence: In Germany there's an ongoing discussion whether "Zigeunersauce" (literally "gypsy sauce") should be renamed. Most brands did so. Some councils consider it racist while others self identify as "Zigeuner" ("gypsies"). It's a pretty fascinating topic riddled with emotion. Is it vaguely similar here or is Aunt Jemima a racist stereotype through and through? Unrelated, but this is why the kinda-new, kinda-not character on MST3K touring shows is now called GPC.
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Post by Terry McConkey on Feb 10, 2021 16:54:00 GMT -5
There's a lot of cringe in these comments, especially those suggesting using actual black people as mascots. I mean, wtf?
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Post by lucas_lee on Feb 10, 2021 19:58:14 GMT -5
I've heard worse syrup names I've definitely never ever have tried this and loved it...
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Post by DoubleDare on Feb 10, 2021 20:41:08 GMT -5
There's a lot of cringe in these comments, especially those suggesting using actual black people as mascots. I mean, wtf? The only thing "cringe" here is your comment.
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Post by zrowsdower on Feb 10, 2021 21:26:18 GMT -5
I suppose it doesn't matter since I usually buy Walmart's great value butter flavored syrup.
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Post by Paul on Feb 10, 2021 21:29:49 GMT -5
Guys, try real Vermont Maple Syrup. Once you do, you will never go back to this corn syrup stuff ever again.
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Post by wildojinx on Feb 10, 2021 21:30:06 GMT -5
Have they gotten rid of Uncle Ben as well?
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Post by Toilet Paper Roll on Feb 10, 2021 21:43:50 GMT -5
Guys, try real Vermont Maple Syrup. Once you do, you will never go back to this corn syrup stuff ever again. You can actually compare that tree blood to the sweet homemade deliciousness that can only be made with CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAMEL COLOE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SORBIC ACID and SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE? But joking aside, you're absolutely right.... legit Maple Syrup is a game changer
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