The word "canadian": a new way to insult black people.


	The word "canadian": a new way to insult black people.

gagneeric

1-30-2008 2:06 PM

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canadian, black, insult

gagneeric says:

That leaves one problem. What do we say to a black guy from Winnipeg. Can't we ask him now if he is "canadian"? For example, go pick up Bob at the airport. How will I recognize him? He is a tall kind of bl..., kind of can.... guy. Ah! never mind. He will take a cab.

And the beer ad for Molson's Canadian, I am canadian", takes a whole new meaning now. Say good-bye to the american market.

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