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varunphogat
November 14th, 2004, 08:21 PM
I'm sure many of you watched the recent taping of the Oprah Winfrey show
> where her guest was Tommy Hilfiger. On the show, she asked him if the
> statements about race he was accused of saying were true.
>
> Statements like"..."If I'd known African-Americans, Hispanics, Jewish and
> Asians would buy my clothes, I would not have made them so nice.
>
> I wish these people would *NOT* buy my clothes, as they are made for upper
> class white people."
>
> His answer to Oprah was a simple "YES". Where after she immediately asked
> him to leave her show.
>
> My suggestion? Don't buy your next shirt or perfume from Tommy Hilfiger.
> Let's give him what he asked for.
>
> Let's not buy his clothes, let's put him in a financial state where he
> himself will not be able to afford the ridiculous prices he puts on his
> clothes.
>
> BOYCOTT. PLEASE SEND THIS MESSAGE TO ANYONE YOU KNOW.
>
> FIGHT AGAINST RACISM
> Scene took place on a BA flight between Johannesburg and London.
>
> A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man.
> Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air Hostess.
> "Madam, what is the matter," the hostess asked.
>
> "You obviously do not see it then?" she responded.
>
> "You placed me next to a black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone
> from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat."
>
> "Be calm please," the hostess replied. "Almost all the places on this
> flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is available."
> The Hostess went away and then came back a few minutes later.
>
> "Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in the
> economy class. I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is
> also no seat in the business class. All the same, we still have
> one place in the first class."
>
> Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued:
>
> "It is not usual for our company to permit someone from the economy class
> to sit in the first class. However, given the circumstances, the captain
> feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit
> next to someone so disgusting."
> She turned to the black guy, and said, "Therefore, Sir, if you would like
> to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in first class."
>
> At that moment, the other passengers who were shocked by what they had
> just witnessed stood up and applauded.

This is a true story !

dharmpaltakhar
November 15th, 2004, 06:51 AM
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/weekly/aa121698.htm

please check the facts before posting.

rajeshrathee
November 15th, 2004, 10:48 PM
varun ji
remarks ki chinta nahi karna
keep on posting ur ideas as ur participation on site is more important
rajesh

raj2rif
November 30th, 2004, 06:02 PM
Dear All,

It is very important to check the facts before posting our views on a sensitive subjects like racism.

However, I don't know if the article posted by Mr. Thakkar is also not doctored or paid for by the Fashion Designer. I did not see the show myself and hence can't comment on it.

If the designer did make the comments what Mr. Varun has posted then off course he needs to be taught a lesson by bycotting his products. If not, it might be one of his competitor who might be indulging in spreading the rumor.

There might be people on this site itself who must be watching Operah's show regularly, and may have seen if it really happened. We would like those members to enlighten us on this subject.


http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/weekly/aa121698.htm

please check the facts before posting.

anujkumar
December 1st, 2004, 04:53 AM
All the racism buzz is all about comments, what people say, jokes about.

That way surd jokes are biggest racism of all.

What people should care more about action, and tolerate these jokes and comments.

Sometime people tend to throuw this racism comment BS, simply beacuse society is sensitive about it.

Can you handle a joke about your (Indian) culture when you cracks a lot of dumb joe lines...