tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post1751985014828970832..comments2008-10-27T11:02:38.493-04:00Imran Anwarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03919552891874811342noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-58833012144499142622008-10-27T10:46:00.000-04:002008-10-27T10:46:00.000-04:00Great post, thanks. I am beginning to suspect there must be some inherent quality in the op-ed genre that makes it impossible to make any kind of point without gratuitously sniping at somebody or something.<BR/><BR/>Personally I find this article even less palatable than Dux’s.go-gulfhttp://www.go-gulf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-55468775516088264452008-07-13T13:44:00.000-04:002008-07-13T13:44:00.000-04:00Re: Robinson's comment:<BR/>Way to quote from "Billy Madison." LOLmiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14318999324650342881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-62517100755868366562008-07-12T08:29:00.000-04:002008-07-12T08:29:00.000-04:00Imran I think you are completely off base on this. The black male is running in one direction, the white female in the opposite direction. This is a sports ad, nothing more, nothing less.--spared--http://www.blogger.com/profile/07168367863438627627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-2883127878051837912008-07-11T18:58:00.000-04:002008-07-11T18:58:00.000-04:00Hi, Imran -- I don't see what you see in this particular ad, but I've gotten that perception from others ads I've seen around and know what you're talking about. <BR/><BR/>And like you, I generally dislike the whole PC thing. <BR/><BR/>I can't stand it when people jump to the conclusion that someone subscribes to some party line or "ism" simply because he/she makes an observation or has a belief. <BR/><BR/>It's even sadder when behind the protection of a computer, many think it's OK not only to assume such, but to verbally abuse the person. <BR/><BR/>The people who personally attacked you on here may have felt a little surge of power when they made their posts, but in the process they also killed any credibility they might have with those of us who think. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this post with Facebook! I'll try to come around your blog more often.<BR/><BR/>abAnneMarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-20024911314260877402008-07-10T23:10:00.000-04:002008-07-10T23:10:00.000-04:00fall in a well and die.alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-30508907474620715262008-07-10T20:56:00.000-04:002008-07-10T20:56:00.000-04:00Mr. Anwar, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent post were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this blog is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414308519406327136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-51792867619788876932008-07-10T19:37:00.000-04:002008-07-10T19:37:00.000-04:00sensitive people like you who over analyze everything make this world a crappy place to live, you're probably a person who walks around telling people how offended you are by this or that. Grow some balls, contribute to society or shut the f up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-31820699748958627092008-07-10T19:18:00.000-04:002008-07-10T19:18:00.000-04:00I think you are very wrong and in need of some lightening up. There are many observations I could point out that would argue quite the opposite of your argument but the issue is moot. This is just another case of someone making something out of nothing. Leave the reverse-racism at the door sir.MAnne17noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-67628937839494765392008-07-10T18:15:00.000-04:002008-07-10T18:15:00.000-04:00well gee imran, the only way this could have been a MORE blatant sign of racism was if there was a white male chasing a black male with a whip and a shotgun. your better argument, though also retarded, would have been the "buy now" pointing to the black man or the fact that the black man looks about 3/5 the size of the white woman. but again, those are retarded arguments. but much better than your blog. just be happy you made withleather.com. i'm sure you will soon be raking in the dough to subsidize more innocuous observations.michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06428133860406567344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-17995746862495881662008-07-10T17:36:00.000-04:002008-07-10T17:36:00.000-04:00I believe that this is a symbol generations of racism passed down throughout the ages. It is clear that the "African-American" runner is speeding off in another direction BEHIND the white woman in front of him with an intense look in his face. I would argue that he is the symbol of the struggle "African-American's" must go through to be seen simply as citizens of this country, rather than hyphenated afterthoughts. It is my contention that, much like Barrack O’Bama played second fiddle to Hillary Clinton in the eyes of white-middle-class voters in the Democratic Primaries, so too does this symbol of race lag behind the White symbol in the foreground. But instead of [playing follow the leader, This athletic, strong man is traveling in a different direction; one to bring end the dreaded hyphen “African” and adjective “black” to their description. it is through this symbolism that Underarmour is suggesting that we as Americans use our foresight and pave a new path of tolerance into the future, not to follow the ancient path of white-entitlement and racism.<BR/><BR/> <BR/>I personally commend these visionaries of Underarmour, they have paved the way for a true melting pot in this country, one where we spread tolerance and justice instead of ignorance and hate.<BR/><BR/>OR MAYBE YOU’RE READING WAY TOO MUCH INTO THIS<BR/>why is the planet filled with idiots?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-71454939598309546902008-07-10T16:29:00.000-04:002008-07-10T16:29:00.000-04:00While obviously not intentional racism, this is absolutely the work of a first-year-after-undergrad-degree Ad/Design student.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-1244434612935416842008-07-10T16:23:00.000-04:002008-07-10T16:23:00.000-04:00Um... they're both looking at the ground. They're running in separate directions. There is absolutely nothing in this advertisement that a rational person would construe as offensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-55729441194234293302008-07-10T16:13:00.000-04:002008-07-10T16:13:00.000-04:00Would you opinion of the ad be different if both people were of the same race?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-41644416043234190882008-07-10T16:09:00.000-04:002008-07-10T16:09:00.000-04:00Imran - Relax buddy. I really don't see the problem here, and if there is a problem I surely don't see a solution you would prefer. One race in each advertisement? No cross gender in ads? It seems ad people can't get any thing right these days. The guy is running in a different direction, the woman's relaxed look makes me think she is not sprinting forward, but shuffling her feet side to side (like a bball drill). I really think your post is a little too extreme. Of course, you are entitled to your opinion, but I find myself laughing at your take. ECEthannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-83527910382995924492008-07-10T16:05:00.000-04:002008-07-10T16:05:00.000-04:00It's just a poorly done ad. Your opinion about the lack of PC-ness seems to be pretty far off. Poor execution, mostly due to the shot that they used for the female runner.<BR/><BR/>Also, I'm chiming in with the "black dude is running in different direction" comment. He's clearly not chasing her.Anti-Mayonitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08651100494922742421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-49832949248980788562008-07-10T15:57:00.000-04:002008-07-10T15:57:00.000-04:00You are all seriously retarded. I hope you are all joking, as this seems you are really stretching to say this is in any way racist.Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15427457356421409788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-24137781016051553412008-07-10T15:46:00.000-04:002008-07-10T15:46:00.000-04:00ha, haha, hahaha. No, let me tell you, your comment was such a joke I had to approve it for all to see. So many dumb factors to your comment, I can't even address them all. I am no liberal (your typical knee-jerk Rush Limbaugh level IQ driven reaction). "We" could not write comedy better than comments like yours. The posting is to discuss madvertising, which obviously you did not 'get'. Lastly, why so afraid to post under your name? George Bush and NeoCon Co. already know who you are, who you called and what web sites you surfed...;-)<BR/><BR/>ImranImran Anwarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03919552891874811342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-70269563542294332652008-07-10T15:34:00.000-04:002008-07-10T15:34:00.000-04:00You have got to be the stupidest person with the ability to use a computer. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Only the incredibly racist have the ability to see racism in everything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-84787875969249214022008-07-10T15:30:00.000-04:002008-07-10T15:30:00.000-04:00It is sad that some will take innocent images and twist them in an effort grasp straws so they can cry "victim." Sports Authority is a company that markets heavily towards African-Americans. Tell me why, exactly, would they intentionally use subtle racist imagery to sell their products? Does that even begin to pass the smell test?<BR/><BR/>These witchhunts detract from and demean the real racism that permeats society every day. Find better ways to use your time that looking at Rorshack tests you think show black men being oppressed.Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717407406969414614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-8579079100567348602008-07-10T15:28:00.000-04:002008-07-10T15:28:00.000-04:00I think it is completely innocent and its sad that people will use any innocent image that can possibly be construed as racist to cry wolf.<BR/><BR/>What possible motive can Sports Authority, a company that markets heavily to African-Americans, have in intentionally using subtle racist imagery? That doesn't even come close to passing the smell test.<BR/><BR/>Witchhunts like this detracts from and demeans the real racism that exists and permeates society daily.Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717407406969414614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-42479084444053839422008-07-10T15:22:00.000-04:002008-07-10T15:22:00.000-04:00Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha! Seriously? Seriously? Really? Tell me this blog is some sort of a joke. That's awesome. Wow. Just wow. You guys are great. That's better than the "Cowbell" sketch on SNL. You guys need to write comedy. Wow. If you want to find me, I'll be chasing black shadows with an attractive white woman. Wow. And, I'm guessing that, since you're so open minded, and what not, you know, 'cause you're a liberal, you won't allow a conservative post. So, you know, feel free to block my mockery of your retardation. Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-58170628310546846072008-07-10T15:08:00.002-04:002008-07-10T15:08:00.002-04:00This is idiotic. She may be doing Tai Chi or some other activity requiring those arm motions (like side-stepping drills for basketball). Plus, maybe she's just in better shape, doing her sport without heavy breathing.<BR/><BR/>He's in the back of the frame because a black athlete in a black shirt would block out the groovy colors in the sky and on her shirt.<BR/><BR/>Stop looking for racism where there's none and you'll be a lot happier.Chris Toonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-51104682736826788062008-07-10T15:08:00.001-04:002008-07-10T15:08:00.001-04:00foolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-32290216199589687112008-07-10T15:08:00.000-04:002008-07-10T15:08:00.000-04:00way to censor your comments, d-bagAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10248241.post-89108967100866547232008-07-10T15:07:00.000-04:002008-07-10T15:07:00.000-04:00You are all a bunch of ignorant asses. You say you are not a big fan of people crying racism but then you go and dig this crap up? I'm sure if their roles were reversed with the black guy in front with a more relaxed look on his face you would be complaining that whitey thinks the black man is lazy or some crap. Oh look, the white lady is in front of the black man...they are obviously mocking Rosa Parks. The white lady has a nicer watch on....do they think all black people are poor? Get a life and try contributing something worthwhile to the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com