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[blue_lotus13]

Racialicious posted about this fascinating slideshow from Slate.com which depicts the history of racism in advertising.

In other links news, I'm working on a story about the social acceptability of alcohol and its costs to society. A few days ago I heard about Robby Bubble , which is a non-alcoholic champagne marketed to children. It's sold in some Alberta liquor stores. I personally find the product quite scary and it's drawn some opposition from MADD, who say the product encourages kids to drink. The advertising features a kid riding a cork, and the slogan is "Celebrate like the grown-ups!"

(Shudder)

Comments

[planetalyx.livejournal.com]

That is scary as all git out!

[astronautical.livejournal.com]

when I was a kid we weren't even allowed to drink shirley temples, as my mom felt they glamorized drinking for children. this was after she got sober, but it's a valid point.

[more-bjorn.livejournal.com]

Ick.

So what's next? Nonalcoholic malt liquor for eight-year-olds?