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For all you guys know his wife could have picked up the watermelon as a "healthy" alternative and put that ribbon on it.
Certainly sounds like something a wife would do.
Why watermelon ? Do you know anyone that doesn't like watermelon ?
Well, actually I hate watermelon but the white people in my family think I'm an idiot for hating it.
I also hate watermelon flavored or scented anything.
I can't say I'm shocked that some of you feel he should have been fired.
Believe it or not, most people rush in and out of a store trying to buy something when they're tasked with getting something to share with a group. I can honestly say I know dozens of very bright people who might have seen a watermelon, and thinking it was a healthier, more refreshing option than baked goods, would pick it up without any further thought. Why? Because they see black people as people and not some stereotype eating fried chicken and watermelon and the 'offensive' factor never enters their mind.
It would have cost nothing for these guys to say, 'Hey, man, was this supposed to play on the stereotypes of black people? What did you mean bringing this in here?' And heard him out. But nope - we have to go from A to Z with no stops in between.
If loons on the left want to create a world where we're avoiding black people at all costs to avoid feeling like we're walking on eggshells for fear a hat, a phrase, a piece of fruit, a centerpiece, a shoelace, etc. will turn into some egregious offense, then keep pushing this nonsense.
You set me up for the perfect clip. 35 seconds from just over 20 years ago. Seinfeld summed this one up perfectly...just replace Chinese mailman and Szechuan restaurant with black mailman and a soul food restaurant. The idea is universal...be careful what you say and do around anyone and everyone 24/7/365 or we (libs) will destroy you.
Who the heck eats mayo sandwiches? That would have been just as WTF is the butt hurt about.
Some people are offended by air, apparently. Get some spine.
Lol...many people make fun of white people eating mayo sandwiches. It's a joke and should be treated like it. And if it wasn't a joke then get the f over it. These guys are heroes, don't let a watermelon stop you.
well, it looks like this was his first day at work. Do you know for sure that he knew the group is 90% black?
Fire rescue is all about working together. It is stupid to offend the people who watch his back, I will buy that. That is why I don't believe this guy's intent was to offend others.
sheesh How can people even survive always assuming the worst in people?
It was Detroit. Have you been? Chances of there being black firemen at the firehouse were pretty good.
How does anyone get to be 41 believing that bringing in a $5 watermelon with a pink bow no less, is going to endear you to your black coworkers?
He should have sprung for a couple dozen Dutch Girl glazed and skipped the stupid pink bow.
It was Detroit. Have you been? Chances of there being black firemen at the firehouse were pretty good.
How does anyone get to be 41 believing that bringing in a $5 watermelon with a pink bow no less, is going to endear you to your black coworkers?
He should have sprung for a couple dozen Dutch Girl glazed and skipped the stupid pink bow.
What a doofus.
PLEASE what's up with the bow - hating?
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Fire rescue is all about working together. It is stupid to offend the people who watch his back, I will buy that. That is why I don't believe this guy's intent was to offend others.
