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Unintended Consequences

Someone over at PZ’s, in a comment, mentioned “confederate flag toilet paper.”

It sure would be interesting to go down to a NASCAR event and hawk rolls of “it’s not hate, it’s hygeine” flag paper, but that might turn fatal. NASCAR fans are not known for being subtle philosophers.

Naturally, I did a search for “confederate flag toilet paper” which took me to a page on amazn, which no longer sells confederate-flagged things, so you can only buy US flag paper.

I tell you it’s the consequences of political correctness run amok. If you want swastika toilet paper you’re equally out of luck.

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  2. moarscienceplz says

    I presume each rectangle, once used for its purpose, must be carried by four honor guards to a ceremonial pyre, and, while it burns, and Taps is played on a bugle, everyone in the neighborhood stands in rapt attention with their hands over their hearts?

  5. StonedRanger says

    The only thing that comes to mind is all them poor nazi’s collectively sitting around reading this and complaining about how it violates their freeze peach rights.

  7. lanir says

    I can’t help but wonder how many people buy the American flag paper because they’re big patriots without thinking through to the end. To put it delicately, some of that crowd have shown a remarkable lack of self-awareness. And this is one of those situations where a little self-awareness goes a long way. Probably even more important than 2-ply.

  8. StevoR says

    It sure would be interesting to go down to a NASCAR event and hawk rolls of “it’s not hate, it’s hygeine” flag paper, but that might turn fatal. NASCAR fans are not known for being subtle philosophers.

    More of a MotoGP and F1 fan myself but in fairness NASCAR and especially some of its drivers have done some good anti-racist things here :

    https://www.voanews.com/a/usa_race-america_black-nascar-driver-receives-outpouring-support-after-discovery-noose-his-garage/6191577.html

    Shortly before the start of a NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) race at Talladega Superspeedway in the southern state of Alabama, several drivers pushed Wallace’s number 43 car to the front of pit row, followed by a long procession of other drivers and members of their pit crews. The procession moved past an area on the infield grass with the phrase “#IStandWithBubba” painted on it.

    An emotional Wallace partially emerged from the car after it came to a stop and broke down in tears. Legendary NASCAR driver Richard Petty, who made the number 43 car a cultural icon and is co-owner of Wallace’s team, walked up to Wallace and put his hands on his shoulders.

    Plus see :

    After a pilot project by three race teams in 2003, in 2004, NASCAR created Drive for Diversity, a developmental program created to help get minority and female drivers behind the wheel and on to the track. Aside from pushing for more diversity inside the race car, D4D also looked at increasing diversity among sponsorship, ownership, and support roles in the sport.

    In the wake of national protests against Confederate monuments, in 2015, NASCAR also made an effort to distance itself from the Confederate flag. The governing body released a statement leaning towards “an all-inclusive atmosphere” at races, asking fans to “refrain from displaying the Confederate Flag at our facilities and NASCAR events.”

    Source : https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/02/15/african-american-drivers-in-nascars-cup-series/

    Although, yes the law of headlines does apply here :

    https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/11/nascar-diversity-inclusion-racism-kyle-larson-slur-change

    Though hopefully some cultural progress is gradually being made?

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