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Re:Kenyans Say Chinese Investment Brings Racism and Discrimi... by mikeash on Sunday February 03, 2019 @10:00AM (#19069878)
My favorite example is Darlie toothpaste. It used to be called Darkie toothpaste, based on the idea that black peoples have exceptionally white teeth. The Chinese name is still “black person toothpaste.”
Re:Kenyans Say Chinese Investment Brings Racism and Discrimi... by throwaway0923 on Sunday February 03, 2019 @10:08AM (#19069926)
Kind of reminds me of Aunt Jemima Syrup.
Re:Kenyans Say Chinese Investment Brings Racism and Discrimi... by mikeash on Sunday February 03, 2019 @10:24AM (#19070042)
Sounds like they have similar origins. Darlie/Darkie is just a bit more overt.