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Old 01-30-2013, 05:25 AM
 
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My betting is that the Volkswagon Ad will not see the light of day this Sunday because of the controversy it has caused with the fake white Jamaican guy. Many people are offended.
Volkswagen 'Get Happy' Super Bowl commercial: ad's accent sparks controversy

My advice to Volkswagon: Next time hire a REAL white Jamaican then you won't have a problem!

My White Jamaican Dad (Original) - YouTube


'I AM A JAMAICAN!!' - YouTube
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:33 AM
 
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I remember the uproar when Disney had Dick Van Dyke playing his role in Mary Poppins with his fake british accent. The riots it caused but luckily Disney didn't cave and history has sided with Disney as Mary Poppins has become a classic.
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:38 AM
 
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I remember the uproar when Disney had Dick Van Dyke playing his role in Mary Poppins with his fake british accent. The riots it caused but luckily Disney didn't cave and history has sided with Disney as Mary Poppins has become a classic.
Yeah I recall that. The Brits rioted and burned and looted!
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Old 01-30-2013, 05:40 AM
 
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Yeah I recall that. The Brits rioted and burned and looted!
Scary times.
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:02 AM
 
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Ummm...which Caribbean people (or specifically Jamaicans) are going to be offended by this? It made me chuckle.

It's probably more offensive that someone would make this racial, as if one cannot be "white" and Jamaican. The accent could have been better. But guess that's just due to the audience...
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:05 AM
 
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Its funny. Relax.
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:37 AM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I just saw it and thought it was cute.
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