is this racist?

[drusilla]

i normally ignore all the mass emails in my work inbox, until i noticed that this particular email garnered a bunch of responses:

Today, February 27th we are Celebrating Black History Month in our Cafe with
a special Entree Menu:

Fried Pork Chops
Southern Fried Chicken
Red Beans & Rice
Fried Okra
Fresh Baked Corn Bread

The cost is $5.09 (one meat choice per plate)

Please come and enjoy!

[grlNIN]

Little grit, i mean bit.

[A.J.]

We've had a black history month theme in the cafeteria with weekly "soul food" specials.

[ChrisTheCop]

only if the only thing they offer to wash it down with is Grape Soda.

[Snoogans]

Racist or not, what a delicious promotion

[CofyCrakCocaine]

This is racism I could support.

[drusilla]

i should have stopped in for some cornbread before i left

[razorboy]

Now I'm starving. I'm going to have a racially insensitive dinner.

[WampusCrandle]

as long as dem chicken bones, dem bones, dem bones dont get used in no voodoo, it aints racist none.

[IrishAlkey]

Can we get a black person to verify whether or not 509 is a racist number.

[GreatAmericanZero]

i normally ignore all the mass emails in my work inbox, until i noticed that this particular email garnered a bunch of responses:

Today, February 27th we are Celebrating Black History Month in our Cafe with
a special Entree Menu:

Fried Pork Chops
Southern Fried Chicken
Red Beans & Rice
Fried Okra
Fresh Baked Corn Bread

The cost is $5.09 (one meat choice per plate)

Please come and enjoy!

not racist at all..it sounds fuckin' delicious

its soul food...if it was just fried chicken and watermelon thats one thing, but its all different types of soul food which blacks are proud of. Alot of offices have a passover sedar type meal with matzoh ball soup and stuff, its no big deal

[ChrisTheCop]

Can we get a black person to verify whether or not 509 is a racist number.

only if they mean the cost is either 5 or 9 dollars.

[IMSlacker]

It's racist that they waited until the last day to celebrate Black History Month.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Shit. I want fried chicken now. Unfortunately, KFC has been disgusting for years and Roy Rogers is only in the Molly Pitcher pit stop on the Turnpike.

We have any good fried chicken joints around here?

[razorboy]

Can we get a black person to verify whether or not 509 is a racist number.

I know 227 is.

[Snoogans]

Shit. I want fried chicken now. Unfortunately, KFC has been disgusting for years and Roy Rogers is only in the Molly Pitcher pit stop on the Turnpike.

We have any good fried chicken joints around here?

apparently Popeyes went out of business. I usually go to Planet Wings in Spring Valley to get chicken but I dont know if there are any of those near you

[CofyCrakCocaine]

apparently Popeyes went out of business. I usually go to Planet Wings in Spring Valley to get chicken but I dont know if there are any of those near you

I'll check thanks 4 the heads up on PW

[drusilla]

apparently Popeyes went out of business. I usually go to Planet Wings in Spring Valley to get chicken but I dont know if there are any of those near you

oh man i'd die if popeye's disappeared. they are still around up here, just changing their look to make it more of a "southern kitchen".

[The Jays]

I don't think it's racist. It's Black History Month. I think Black History Month is more racist than that menu is. There's no White History Month, or Yellow History Month.

And this menu is food that black people happen to enjoy, it's soul food. There's Lydia's in Harlem, is she racist because she's serving soul food in Harlem, knowing full well that black people are going to enjoy it?

It's like saying serving Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Patrick's Day is racist against the Irish.

[Snoogans]

I don't think it's racist. It's Black History Month. I think Black History Month is more racist than that menu is. There's no White History Month, or Yellow History Month.

.

that happens to be racist

[drusilla]

these were the responses until someone put a stop to it all:

Date: Fri 27 Feb 10:45:50 EST 2009
From: "Jay
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "Jennifer , employees

Greetings,

While the intent may be to celebrate Black History Month, I believe the
specific menu to be, at a minimum, inappropriate and insulting.

Jay


Date: Fri 27 Feb 11:37:39 EST 2009
From: "James M
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "Jay , "Jennifer , employees

Does this mean we won't be having corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's
day?


Date: Fri 27 Feb 12:04:42 EST 2009
From: "Jay
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "James M, "Jennifer , employees

Hi James,

In my opinion that is different, as corned beef and cabbage is a traditional
meal for that specific holiday.

Jay



Date: Fri 27 Feb 12:09:01 EST 2009
From: "Marcia
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "Jay , "James M, "Jennifer, employees

In our current economic situation, why is it so important as to what you eat
on what day. Be lucky have food to eat. You could be utilizing you mind
and time on much more important matters.


Marcia



Date: Fri 27 Feb 12:02:30 EST 2009
From: "James L
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "James M, "Jay , "Jennifer , employees

These e-mails represent irresponsible use of the college's system and are to
cease immediately.

The nature and content of these e-mails deserve and demand a dialogue of
concerned/interested parties in a forum other than by e-mail.

Jim

[The Jays]

that happens to be racist

Sorry, I omitted Red History Month, Brown History Month, Olive History Month, and Orange History Month (for the guidos.)

[A.J.]

Orange History Month (for the guidos.)

The ones from the Northeast anyway.

[razorboy]

for the guidos.

They already have February.

[ChrisTheCop]

Date: Fri 27 Feb 12:02:30 EST 2009
From: "James L
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "James M, "Jay , "Jennifer , employees

These e-mails represent irresponsible use of the college's system and are to
cease immediately.

The nature and content of these e-mails deserve and demand a dialogue of
concerned/interested parties in a forum other than by e-mail.

Jim

Eli Snow's your boss?

[CountryBob]

What would ya'll consider a white person meal?

[ChrisTheCop]

PB&J on white, with the crust cut off, and milk.

[Dude!]

oh man i'd die if popeye's disappeared. they are still around up here, just changing their look to make it more of a "southern kitchen".

best biscuits on the planet!

[drusilla]

What would ya'll consider a white person meal?

according to undercover brother, anything with mayo

[Ritalin]

Shit. I want fried chicken now. Unfortunately, KFC has been disgusting for years and Roy Rogers is only in the Molly Pitcher pit stop on the Turnpike.

We have any good fried chicken joints around here?

YES. KFC has been disgusting for years. I go once a year and I'm always so bummed out when I'm finished.

[Ritalin]

What would ya'll consider a white person meal?

Kielbasa and sauerkraut with a glass of club soda.

[TheMojoPin]

Sorry, I omitted Red History Month, Brown History Month, Olive History Month, and Orange History Month (for the guidos.)

Asian/Pacific Amerian heritage month is in May.

Jewish American hertiage month is also in May.

Hispanic Americanheritage "month" falls from September 15th to October 15th for some reason.

Native American heritage month is in November.

Italian American heritage month is in October, so is German American heritage month and Polish American heritage month.

March is both Irish American and Greek American heritage month.

[TheMojoPin]

Shit. I want fried chicken now. Unfortunately, KFC has been disgusting for years and Roy Rogers is only in the Molly Pitcher pit stop on the Turnpike.

We have any good fried chicken joints around here?

Brown's Chicken, Church's Chicken and Chicken and Waffles if you can get to any of them are fucking amazing.

[dino_electropolis]

Asian/Pacific Amerian heritage month is in May.

Jewish American hertiage month is also in May.

Hispanic Americanheritage "month" falls from September 15th to October 15th for some reason.

Native American heritage month is in November.

Italian American heritage month is in October, so is German American heritage month and Polish American heritage month.

March is both Irish American and Greek American heritage month.

I didnt realize there was a Greek American month, but march makes sense as Greek Independence day is March 25th.

[Death Metal Moe]

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[GreatAmericanZero]

heres another "Is this racist?" question. this is a video from a japenese show i saw months ago. i didnt find it racist but i guess a lot of other people did

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[TheMojoPin]

I didnt realize there was a Greek American month, but march makes sense as Greek Independence day is March 25th.

I propose that with each heritage month, the delicious American versions of the native cuisines are free for one and all to enjoy.

The Irish are, of course, excluded from this.

[Death Metal Moe]

I propose that with each heritage month, the delicious American versions of the native cuisines are free for one and all to enjoy.

The Irish are, of course, excluded from this.

http://www.rzuser.uni-heidelberg.de/~el6/presentations/Irish_Americans_S2_WS2003/foto/Image7.gif

[TheMojoPin]

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Fuckin' starvin'.

I've never gotten why some racial stereotypes were turned into negatives ones.

"Ah-HAH, black people! You like delicious foods! BUSTED."

Ooooooh-kay.

[Snoogans]

I propose that with each heritage month, the delicious American versions of the native cuisines are free for one and all to enjoy.

The Irish are, of course, excluded from this.

dont worry, we dont really wanna eat that shit either

[Death Metal Moe]

Fuckin' starvin'.

I've never gotten why some racial stereotypes were turned into negatives ones.

"Ah-HAH, black people! You like delicious foods! BUSTED."

Ooooooh-kay.

Exactly. If southern blacks happen to be able to make really good corn bread, then guess who's coming to dinner at their house.

Wow, what a role reversal. A white guy ruining an all black picnic, that sounds like the next Medea movie! Where's my cell phone! I gotta sell this idea NOW!

[The Jays]

Asian/Pacific Amerian heritage month is in May.

Jewish American hertiage month is also in May.

Hispanic Americanheritage "month" falls from September 15th to October 15th for some reason.

Native American heritage month is in November.

Italian American heritage month is in October, so is German American heritage month and Polish American heritage month.

March is both Irish American and Greek American heritage month.

Those are ethnicities. You are being racist, because you haven't categorized people by the color of their skin like I have, which is much more inclusive, makes it easier for people to visually spot members of a particular group, and superior to your ethnic herding of people.

[TheMojoPin]

Those are ethnicities. You are being racist, because you haven't categorized people by the color of their skin like I have, which is much more inclusive, makes it easier for people to visually spot members of a particular group, and superior to your ethnic herding of people.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/pspauld/tinyviolin.jpg

[Death Metal Moe]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/pspauld/tinyviolin.jpg

http://37days.typepad.com/37days/images/squint.jpg

[The Jays]

I am very offended by your attitudes on this very sensitive subject, and all you can do is joke around and post pictures of tiny violins.

[razorboy]

Ebony and ivory, live together in tiny harmony

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/razorboy_/10493375.jpg

[Snoogans]

Ebony and ivory, live together in tiny harmony

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/razorboy_/10493375.jpg

life's an eskimo pie, lets take a bite

[Death Metal Moe]

I am very offended by your attitudes on this very sensitive subject, and all you can do is joke around and post pictures of tiny violins.

That's not all we can do:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Square_watermelon.jpg/800px-Square_watermelon.jpg

[Death Metal Moe]

Ebony and ivory, live together in tiny harmony

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c297/razorboy_/10493375.jpg

http://72.232.229.42/thumb/0/03/SchroederPiano.jpg/320px-SchroederPiano.jpg

[Freitag]

1) If you're using reply all, you are a grandstanding jerk. If you're that offended, either take it to the person who sent it and/or take it to HR or management.

2) The person who brought up corned beef and cabbage was spot on. Soul food is a part of black history.

[Friday]

I will never understand why people are insulted by the delicious foods that are chosen to represent their specific culture.

Tasty food is not an insult to you! It is a celebration of your heritage and the foods that were developed as a part of the experiences your ancestors had along the way.

Roar.

[Freitag]

For everyone who is yelling about race and saying being Irish isn't a race, fine.

How about Cinco De Mayo? Some margaritas, some tacos...

[britneypablo]

<font color="deeppink"> its only racist if they give u a black waitress and you dont tip her......not that anyone would think of doin that sorta thing ever

[Freitag]

I will never understand why people are insulted by the delicious foods that are chosen to represent their specific culture.



A lot of this may hinge on the person in question who is complaining. I have two visuals in my head about this "Jay" character. Dru, can you offer some insight about Jay's demographics?

[Pestz4Evah]

it would be racist if black people only got 3/5 of a serving.

[Friday]

I think I have the same two ideas of this Jay's own heritage as Matty.
But I will wait for word from Drusilla

[GreatAmericanZero]

which race has the worst food? The food they should be ashamed of?

i never got the hype with matzah ball soup, it SUCKS. i DO like deli meats though

i hate thai food but thats me personally. Love sushi, can choke down chinese food but Thai stuff i can't find anything on a menu thats appealing

[TheMojoPin]

which race has the worst food? The food they should be ashamed of?

i never got the hype with matzah ball soup, it SUCKS. i DO like deli meats though

i hate thai food but thats me personally. Love sushi, can choke down chinese food but Thai stuff i can't find anything on a menu thats appealing

Try Thai-style pepper steak.

And no love for pad thai?

[britneypablo]

it would be racist if black people only got 3/5 of a serving.

<font color="deeppink"> it took me a few moments to post that this was genius bc i was laughin uncontrollably

[The Jays]

which race has the worst food? The food they should be ashamed of?

i never got the hype with matzah ball soup, it SUCKS. i DO like deli meats though

i hate thai food but thats me personally. Love sushi, can choke down chinese food but Thai stuff i can't find anything on a menu thats appealing

Eskimos have to have some bad food... it's all cold, and water based. No vegetables either.

[RoseBlood]

not racist at all.. when i go to a cinco de mayo dinner, there better be tortilla's and jose cuervo.. if i'm going to a black history month dinner, i'd expect fried chicken and collard greens.
It's racist that they waited until the last day to celebrate Black History Month.
no, that's just being lazy..
in

3..

2..

1..

[epo]

We've had a black history month theme in the cafeteria with weekly "soul food" specials.

We have too and they've been fucking delicious.

[RoseBlood]

which race has the worst food? The food they should be ashamed of?

Not a race, but the Irish have the worst food.. corned beef, cabbage and boiled potatoes? That's the best we could do?

[~Katja~]

Asian/Pacific Amerian heritage month is in May.

Jewish American hertiage month is also in May.

Hispanic Americanheritage "month" falls from September 15th to October 15th for some reason.

Native American heritage month is in November.

Italian American heritage month is in October, so is German American heritage month and Polish American heritage month.

March is both Irish American and Greek American heritage month.

and when they serve Bratwurst and Sauerkraut for German "Oktoberfest" I don't really consider it racist despite the fact that it does not even closely represent German Food

[The Jays]

This meal might be racist if the people serving the food wore white sheets and hoods and called everyone a dirty nigger. Otherwise, it's like going to Popeye's or Kennedy Fried Chicken.

[TheMojoPin]

Is there anyone alive who doesn't like most soul food dishes?

If so, make yourself known so we can throw you out.

THIS FOOD IS AMERICA.

[The Jays]

I don't like that I can call it soul food, but I can't call the people who eat it soul brothers.

[TheMojoPin]

I don't like that I can call it soul food, but I can't call the people who eat it soul brothers.

Why can't you?

Is it because of your anti-soul?

[The Jays]

No, because the fucking n____ get offended for some reason.

[west milly Tom]

Can I get about $2.50?

[west milly Tom]

<font color="deeppink"> its only racist if they give u a black waitress and you dont tip her......not that anyone would think of doin that sorta thing ever



Potd!

[IMSlacker]

Is there anyone alive who doesn't like most soul food dishes?

If so, make yourself known so we can throw you out.

THIS FOOD IS AMERICA.

Not a fan of okra. Otherwise, soul food is wonderful.

[west milly Tom]

Collared greens are weak too, but I'm racist against vegetables. I'm antivegtite!

[The Jays]

Not a fan of okra. Otherwise, soul food is wonderful.

You know what's even better than soul food? Soul Plane.

[IMSlacker]

You know what's even better than soul food? Soul Plane.

Does it make me a racist if I've never seen Soul Plane?

[The Jays]

Yes, it does. You also are required to watch "Bones" and "The Wash", or else you deserve the racist label.

[ecobag2]

It's not racist...

it's delicious.

[lleeder]

Only if they serve it dressed as Aunt Jemima.

[The Jays]

Oh man, they so should do that! Just like the wenchs at Medieval Times, or the people who churn butter at the colonial villages.

[TheMojoPin]

That's not butter and that was no village.

[TheMojoPin]

Does it make me a racist if I've never seen Soul Plane?

No, that makes you a great man.

[GreatAmericanZero]

Not a race, but the Irish have the worst food.. corned beef, cabbage and boiled potatoes? That's the best we could do?

all i have to say to this, "Bangers and mash". Its essentially Mashed potatoes over sausage with gravy..it may be the most perfect food ever


btw, the best food of all time is cajun food, so does that belong to the black folks? Cuz nothing is better than that shit

[TheMojoPin]

btw, the best food of all time is cajun food, so does that belong to the black folks? Cuz nothing is better than that shit

Cajun food is mostly French tweeked by the local cuisine.

[stump12]

I just found out Feb. is Heart health month. That gets overshadowed by the blacks and some people could die. And the fried chicken doesnt help either.

[drusilla]

A lot of this may hinge on the person in question who is complaining. I have two visuals in my head about this "Jay" character. Dru, can you offer some insight about Jay's demographics?

I really have no idea who any of those people are. I tried to find a picture on the school website, but came up empty handed. This "Jay" person seems to have a German last name though. if that helps any of you.

[Drunky McBetidont]

no chitlins? fucking racists

[Tenbatsuzen]

Why can't you?

Is it because of your anti-soul?

http://www.geocities.com/larsgorzelak/amazonwomen_3.jpg

[Tenbatsuzen]

I really have no idea who any of those people are. I tried to find a picture on the school website, but came up empty handed. This "Jay" person seems to have a German last name though. if that helps any of you.

I couldn't say it because I was at work, but I was guessing it was either a bleeding heart liberal totally PC douche that was white, or an overly-proud black man who makes Sharpton look sane.

[sr71blackbird]

I think this is real, and it is pretty bad:

Obama Sock Monkey

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/3/1/0/4/3/webimg/193464171_o.jpg

Actually, it is real...holy shit (http://cgi.ebay.com/Barack-Obama-Monkey-Limited-Edition-Stuffed-Animal_W0QQitemZ140303417659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item140303417659&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

[The Jays]

Oh come on, if it was President John McCain sock monkey, we would have no problem, but just because it's an Obama sock monkey, we have to automatically think "Oh, Obama is black. Blacks are from Africa. Monkeys are from Africa. Obama must be a monkey!"

[sailor]

Oh come on, if it was President John McCain sock monkey, we would have no problem, but just because it's an Obama sock monkey, we have to automatically think "Oh, Obama is black. Blacks are from Africa. Monkeys are from Africa. Obama must be a monkey!"

actually the same link offered a mccain sock monkey

[IMSlacker]

actually the same link offered a mccain sock monkey

And here's a Joe Biden sock monkey.

http://www.sockpoliticians.com/images/biden-monkey.jpg

[SinA]

would it have been better if "in honor of black history month" they asked the black employees to cook and clean for the white employees?

some times things can be based on racial stereotypes (which may be valid) but not racist. it's not like these foods or the connotation is negative. so what? some black people in the south (and i'm assuming elsewhere too) have a reputation for liking some tasty foods.

on the other hand, i had chicken parmesan for dinner, and afterwards i felt bloated and greasy...

[sailor]

a month or so ago, a colleague forwarded some stupid joke email with a variation on the following "eye chart"

http://www.jokelibrary.net/yyDrawings/sex/sex_EyeTest.jpg
the kicker was that it was labeled as a "chinese eye test" and if you couldn't read it you should pull back the corners of your eyes to force them to slant and then you'd be able to read it. on top of that, of our 10 person department, 2 are asian, including our boss. to me it was super insensitive and i was shocked it was sent out. our boss responded, only to say she thought it was very funny. who knew? if she didn't find it offensive, who am i to be offended on her behalf. i still am in shock that was sent out in the first place.

[~Katja~]

a month or so ago, a colleague forwarded some stupid joke email with a variation on the following "eye chart"

http://www.jokelibrary.net/yyDrawings/sex/sex_EyeTest.jpg
the kicker was that it was labeled as a "chinese eye test" and if you couldn't read it you should pull back the corners of your eyes to force them to slant and then you'd be able to read it. on top of that, of our 10 person department, 2 are asian, including our boss. to me it was super insensitive and i was shocked it was sent out. our boss responded, only to say she thought it was very funny. who knew? if she didn't find it offensive, who am i to be offended on her behalf. i still am in shock that was sent out in the first place.

and the test is not working anyway or I just have a lot of good eyesight bottled up from last year.

[Biking Mexican]

all i have to say to this, "Bangers and mash". Its essentially Mashed potatoes over sausage with gravy..it may be the most perfect food ever


btw, the best food of all time is cajun food, so does that belong to the black folks? Cuz nothing is better than that shit

X2. Local Irish bar serves banger and mash. With Guinness it is the best. If liking ethnic food is racist I'll accept Grand Wizard status

[utriculus!]

Kind of a tough one. It wouldn't be but it almost is because that is southern cuisine, which slave-era black people wouldn't have based a culture around if they weren't enslaved.

In the end it's just food. Tasty food at that.

[Doogie]

I couldn't say it because I was at work, but I was guessing it was either a bleeding heart liberal totally PC douche that was white, or an overly-proud black man who makes Sharpton look sane.

I agree here...I feel like I want to smash "Jay" with a sack full of beans and collard greens.

[epo]

Oh come on, if it was President John McCain sock monkey, we would have no problem, but just because it's an Obama sock monkey, we have to automatically think "Oh, Obama is black. Blacks are from Africa. Monkeys are from Africa. Obama must be a monkey!"

That is the most simplistic breakdown of logic of why blacks are offended by "monkey" talk I've ever seen.

[SouthSideJohnny]

if she didn't find it offensive, who am i to be offended on her behalf

I wish everyone had this view. If so, we would never see Rev. Al or Rev. Jesse again.

[epo]

I wish everyone had this view. If so, we would never see Rev. Al or Rev. Jesse again.

Can we as a society come to an understanding that when people do racist things on a public scale that Reverend Al or Jesse Jackson or some version of them are going to show up?

And furthermore it is their right to do so.

[Tenbatsuzen]

That is the most simplistic breakdown of logic of why blacks are offended by "monkey" talk I've ever seen.

Especially since the logical explanation of the "racist" comic is the whole 100 monkeys at 100 typewriters metaphor.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I think this is real, and it is pretty bad:

Obama Sock Monkey

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/3/1/0/4/3/webimg/193464171_o.jpg

Actually, it is real...holy shit (http://cgi.ebay.com/Barack-Obama-Monkey-Limited-Edition-Stuffed-Animal_W0QQitemZ140303417659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item140303417659&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

Being inappropriate has never been more adorable!

[A.J.]

And here's a Joe Biden sock monkey.

http://www.sockpoliticians.com/images/biden-monkey.jpg

With the exact same hair no less!

[drusilla]

the forehead isn't big enough

[scottinnj]

these were the responses until someone put a stop to it all:

Date: Fri 27 Feb 10:45:50 EST 2009
From: "Jay
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "Jennifer , employees

Greetings,

While the intent may be to celebrate Black History Month, I believe the
specific menu to be, at a minimum, inappropriate and insulting.

Jay


Date: Fri 27 Feb 11:37:39 EST 2009
From: "James M
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "Jay , "Jennifer , employees

Does this mean we won't be having corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's
day?


Date: Fri 27 Feb 12:04:42 EST 2009
From: "Jay
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "James M, "Jennifer , employees

Hi James,

In my opinion that is different, as corned beef and cabbage is a traditional
meal for that specific holiday.

Jay



Date: Fri 27 Feb 12:09:01 EST 2009
From: "Marcia
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "Jay , "James M, "Jennifer, employees

In our current economic situation, why is it so important as to what you eat
on what day. Be lucky have food to eat. You could be utilizing you mind
and time on much more important matters.


Marcia



Date: Fri 27 Feb 12:02:30 EST 2009
From: "James L
Subject: Re: [Employees] Special Menu in the Cafe
To: "James M, "Jay , "Jennifer , employees

These e-mails represent irresponsible use of the college's system and are to
cease immediately.

The nature and content of these e-mails deserve and demand a dialogue of
concerned/interested parties in a forum other than by e-mail.

Jim

Jim's a douche.

[scottinnj]

What would ya'll consider a white person meal?

Thanksgiving dinner.

[scottinnj]

Not a race, but the Irish have the worst food.. corned beef, cabbage and boiled potatoes? That's the best we could do?

Sober up and plant some spices once in a while drunkey!

[drusilla]

Thanksgiving dinner.

the one without the mac & cheese

[Philip]

I just found out Feb. is Heart health month. That gets overshadowed by the blacks and some people could die. And the fried chicken doesnt help either.

People with healthy hearts, this month belongs to the blacks.... just back off ok.

[Bunny™]

$5.09 = Roughly the same price as a pack of cheap Menthols

it's not racist until they offer to put the meal on layaway.

[topless_mike]

Shit. I want fried chicken now. Unfortunately, KFC has been disgusting for years and Roy Rogers is only in the Molly Pitcher pit stop on the Turnpike.

We have any good fried chicken joints around here?



there is a roy's that is still open in livingston mall...

i havent read all the way through the thread, so fuck me if im repeating somebody else.

[drusilla]

HA! i just got an email from the catering manager at school:

There will be a special Entree Menu in the Cafe during Lunch today.

Thank you.

nice way to get the message out there without causing another stir.

[TjM]

I thought the people in Ireland ate smoked shoulder not corned beef

[TjM]

which race has the worst food? The food they should be ashamed of?

i never got the hype with matzah ball soup, it SUCKS. i DO like deli meats though

i hate thai food but thats me personally. Love sushi, can choke down chinese food but Thai stuff i can't find anything on a menu thats appealing


Indian it may be delicious (I have no idea) but it smells like they're cooking decomposing feet