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lex ([personal profile] blue_lotus13) wrote2007-04-25 07:22 am
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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)