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PSP Ad Draws Charges of Racism
Lord Kano writes "The Guardian Unlimited is reporting that a new Sony ad for the upcoming white PSP has caused an uproar because of claims that it carries racist overtones. The ad depicts a white woman, clad all in white, grabbing the face of a black model in a dominating pose." From the article: "It's questionable whether the world is ready to explore themes of race and domination in the context of a videogame console ad. Although not as wilfully controversial as Benetton's infamous 'United Colours' campaign, many viewers will be unwilling or unable to decode the imagery until it becomes about two different colours of plastic." What do you think about this latest in a long line of PSP ads of questionable taste?
Of course, some uptight people will see the ad as racist. But, as has been said, It wasn't for the US market. And even if it was, it's just imagery folks! Just showing the new PSP color being dominant over the boring black PSP color! Some people need to step off, and stop with the uptightness...
The only type of person that could see racism in this, is a racist.
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This racist-baiting story might be appropriate for some 'sensitive' tabloids and lefty web sites. It doesn't belong on slashdot. I really hope this isn't a vanguard of The New Slashdot. If this is what Slashdot is going to become, thousands of readers will disappear. As will advertisers.