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The mid century picture, 1940'-1950's of Aunt Jemima is the one I recognize the most. Her logo is warm and approachable. If I could, I would sit down with her and talk. She has that kind of face. It appears she was known as Nancy Green and died in 1923 but perhaps this picture is from another modification or different personality after her death. Either way, I love Aunt Jemima Syrup and this picture best represents her to me. !
I honestly do not like the newer logo modernized. Why can't they leave her as she was? I get the modern-times thing and I saw her syrup bottle the other day. I guess I am sentimental.
I knew some antique dealers who occasionally sold those black caricature items. One of their steady customers was none other than the great Harry Belafonte, who is an avid collector.
I personally do not care for it but you are correct in its historical/educational value.
May I ask, do you display it prominently in your home? Just curious.
I keep them in a re-dedicated china cabinet as a collection in my house.
One of my great grandmothers (the baker) was also an amateur artisan who painted ceramics and made/painted pottery. I keep the things I inherited from her and the things I collect in the same area nd use some as decorative items in other parts of the house.
OK, "gunner". Tell you what - approach a group of black people, print out a picture of the original Aunt Jemima label, show it to them, and tell them you don't find it racist, and you think it's petty to believe that it is. Maybe they can guide you into understanding.
Or don't, and continue to think that because you aren't impacted by it that nobody should be. I'm OK either way.
Very cute. You promote violence by black people against white people by your post if one reads between the lines. You suggest that gunner approach a "group of black people." Not just one black person? Why a group? Also, your suggestion that they will be able "to guide him into understanding" means that they would most likely beat the crap out of him. Nice. I am sure that gunner is smart enough to stay out of most inner cities infested with criminals. Resort to violence. Is this what you teach your children?
The original depiction of Aunt Jemima was marketing genius in those times past.
The novel prepackaged mix targeted middle class housewives who could no longer afford to employ black house help as easily as they once did. It was a nod to the good old days. You may not be able to afford a black housekeeper to clean, cook and mind your children but by golly, you could have Jemima's recipe in a box and avoid the incredible challenge of mixing flour, salt, eggs, baking soda, fat and milk.
I went grocery shopping recently to pick up some pancake syrup. A woman next to me in the aisle made a comment that she couldn't believe they hadn't pulled that product of the shelf. I asked why and her response was that it basically stereotyped blacks and was very offensive. Personally I didn't see any thing wrong but I didn't want to say anything so not to start a scene in the store. Do you think she was right?
I keep them in a re-dedicated china cabinet as a collection in my house.
One of my great grandmothers (the baker) was also an amateur artisan who painted ceramics and made/painted pottery. I keep the things I inherited from her and the things I collect in the same area nd use some as decorative items in other parts of the house.
Very cute. You promote violence by black people against white people by your post if one reads between the lines. You suggest that gunner approach a "group of black people." Not just one black person? Why a group? Also, your suggestion that they will be able "to guide him into understanding" means that they would most likely beat the crap out of him. Nice. I am sure that gunner is smart enough to stay out of most inner cities infested with criminals. Resort to violence. Is this what you teach your children?
Please point out any mention of "violence" in my post.
I'll understand if you can't.
Maybe you're projecting your own generalizations about black people onto me. If so, stop. Don't.
Before you stereotype "inner cities" as "infested with criminals" do some research.
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