Land O Lakes changing "Racist" packaging

[jcyclonee]

I saw it pop on the local news page when I was trying to learn more about the inmates on the loose in my neighborhood, otherwise I wouldn't have known either.

Land O Lakes is getting publicity in weird places.

 

[NodawayRiverClone]

Previous owner of LandOLakes, Dean Foods, filed bankruptcy in 2019. In 2020, Dairy Farmers of America bought most of Dean. Must be time for the new management to refresh the image and get some free pub.

 

[SCyclone]

 

[Peter]

I hate to say something serious but the Aunt Jamima logo needed to go.

Love the Aunt Jamima mix. Used to buy it every week. Then one of my kids asked why we keep buying racist pancake mix. Switched to the hungry jack. Not as good

 

[jcyclonee]

Love the Aunt Jamima mix. Used to buy it every week. Then one of my kids asked why we keep buying racist pancake mix. Switched to the hungry jack. Not as good

I know it's hard but you did the right thing. I, for one, am proud of you so you have that going for you.

 

[c.y.c.l.o.n.e.s]

Speaking of Seinfeld, this entire thread made me smile because just about an hour ago I watched the episode where Jerry's dentist became Jewish and thought it was OK to start telling Jewish jokes. Of course Jerry tells a dentist joke and everyone gets offended and he is accused of being an anti-dentite. That show could take any topic, no matter how taboo, and make it funny.

 

[thatguy]

Wow, has anyone ever stopped to think that when a company chooses a logo or a sports team chooses a mascot it is something they respect and are proud of?
I doubt LOL said "Let's make fun of Native Americans by putting one on our flagship product".

If I were a Native American I'd feel flattered. Right after I negotiated a licensing agreement.

Yes, because Native Americans have such a good history making deals with white guys.

 

[harimad]

I didnt even think of that. Brilliant! **** maybe if we stir up enough hell and start "Hawkeye State is racist" campaign we could get it changed. Could even use the ANF organizers for good use

Until Oklahomans get pissy and offended at us being the Cyclone state.

 

[arobb]

Love the Aunt Jamima mix. Used to buy it every week. Then one of my kids asked why we keep buying racist pancake mix. Switched to the hungry jack. Not as good

Is it racist if she's adding diversity to my breakfast?

 

[madguy30]

This is a Minnesota based company. Why are they getting milk from California? Isn't Wisconsin right next door? Sure, the Wisconsin stuff is probably 40 proof but it's still America's Dairyland.

Hey! I live in WI and--never mind.

You're probably right.

 

[SCyclone]

Speaking of Seinfeld, this entire thread made me smile because just about an hour ago I watched the episode where Jerry's dentist became Jewish and thought it was OK to start telling Jewish jokes. Of course Jerry tells a dentist joke and everyone gets offended and he is accused of being an anti-dentite. That show could take any topic, no matter how taboo, and make it funny.

And Bryan Cranston (Walter White) played the dentist!

 

[c.y.c.l.o.n.e.s]

And Bryan Cranston (Walter White) played the dentist!

That was also the infamous yadda, yadda, yadda, episode.
"Speaking of ex’s, my old boyfriend came over late last night, and, yada yada yada, anyway. I’m really tired today."

 

[JM4CY]

Is it racist if she's adding diversity to my breakfast?

 

[harimad]

I saw it pop on the local news page when I was trying to learn more

Oh, that's fine...

about the inmates on the loose in my neighborhood

WTF?!

 

[heitclone]

I don't see anything wrong with their label but I also could care less what is on the packing of my butter. My opinion really doesn't matter though, my wife doesn't let me pick out the butter, we go with what she likes and let me tell you, I definitely CAN believe it's not butter.

 

[BringBackJohnny]

Saddest part is our Native American culture used to be prominent. It was one money, city names, sports, etc. Now we just want to rid of all of it. We should be going the opposite way. Keeping it and making it more a part of our culture. There are things we could learn from the Native Americans who were here before us. That seems much better than eliminating them from all common culture.

 

[isutrevman]

In 100 years will our state still be named Iowa?

Des Moines is culture appropriation of the French.

 

[isutrevman]

Saddest part is our Native American culture used to be prominent. It was one money, city names, sports, etc. Now we just want to rid of all of it. We should be going the opposite way. Keeping it and making it more a part of our culture. There are things we could learn from the Native Americans who were here before us. That seems much better than eliminating them from all common culture.

I love reading and learning about Native American culture. I get that calling a sports team the Redskins is a problem. But, wiping out reference to their culture that is shown in a positive light is anti-progressive. I love seeing city/towns and roads named after native tribes or people.

 

[Die4Cy]

Saddest part is our Native American culture used to be prominent. It was one money, city names, sports, etc. Now we just want to rid of all of it. We should be going the opposite way. Keeping it and making it more a part of our culture. There are things we could learn from the Native Americans who were here before us. That seems much better than eliminating them from all common culture.

"Native American forced off butter packaging to make room for white farmers" actually makes the change sound more racist than leaving it alone.

But the only thing I know about the intersectionality gambit is that it's better if you don't play. So your mileage may vary.

 

[BCClone]

Saddest part is our Native American culture used to be prominent. It was one money, city names, sports, etc. Now we just want to rid of all of it. We should be going the opposite way. Keeping it and making it more a part of our culture. There are things we could learn from the Native Americans who were here before us. That seems much better than eliminating them from all common culture.

Read up on the battle of Florida State using the Seminoles. Their biggest supporters are the local tribe.