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? asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 4 months ago

Why is the name "Grape Soda" considered racist?

This is not intended as a racially charged question.  I read that a horse trainer was charged for naming the horse he was working with "Grape Soda", and that it is considered as a racial slur toward black people.  Would someone enlighten me about that, because I've never heard that before.  Thanks.

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  • 4 months ago
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    I've never heard of that before and didn't realize it was considered offensive. But no matter what you say, some group will always take offense. Guess we better just keep all our words very vanilla-- Ooops!

  • 3 months ago

    I feel like I'm going to flag all of you for talking about this!   Hahahahaha!  No, I'm kidding.   But beware of Disqus site, Newser and Amazon forum because they are flag happy for everything.   On Disqus if you say anything they or their Leftist crowd do not like or agree with,  your comments will be flagged as spam so you can no longer voice any of your views or defend your side.  This is our new PC, Leftist Agenda, Woke world, folks.   Woke....pfffft.   I think I'll go to sleep, wake me in 4 or so years when it's all over. 

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    Lv 5
    4 months ago

    It isn't.  In today's world, there are way too many wimps claiming everything is offensive and racist.  It's time for them all to GROW UP.

  • 4 months ago

    Well the woke swarm started by distinguishing by shading not by the people activities or convictions so I expect that we won't have the option to utilize the word grape and omg raisins will be gone to. However, the word saltines that the dark use recognize whites is alright

  • 4 months ago

    Only the beginning folks, only the beginning.  Black cop shoots white guy, nothing is said.  White cop shoots black guy, who refuses to stop, obey orders, shoots at him first.....makes the national news.  Only the beginning............ 

  • 4 months ago

    Some people consider EVERYTHING racist.

  • 4 months ago

    As has already been pointed out, it's likely because it's a stereotype. Just as watermelon and fried chicken, grape soda is a food/drink associated with some African Americans. Not sure why because,  I like all three too.

  • 4 months ago

    It's simple it's just another Jerk the rope because you can thing.  The stupid people that make decisions based on such garbage are the real racists.

  • 4 months ago

    I asked several people the same question and no one has any idea about it either!  This is just going too, too far.  Does that mean Dr. Pepper is practicing medicine without a license?  That ought to offend someone too.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    4 months ago

    Well the woke crowd began by identifying by colour not by the persons actions or beliefs so I expect that we will not be able to use the word grape and omg raisins will be gone to. But the word crackers that the black use identify whites is okay. 

  • ?
    Lv 6
    4 months ago

    It is a stereotypical black drink.  I dont see the offense in naming a horse.

    https://youtu.be/tsznX8-hL0o

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