According to a recent New York Times-CBS News poll, two-thirds of Americans believe that race relations are “generally good.” Some may argue that an election season that ended with this country’s first African-American president created an atmosphere in which Americans finally felt comfortable enough to begin a dialogue about race in this country. Then again, there’s this:
Furniture! Of course, that’s the real source of our new found racial harmony. It makes me wonder if racism stems from a misunderstanding that people of color don’t enjoy sitting comfortably.
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April 29, 2009 at 5:53 pm
what the…?? is that an actual commercial? pleaaaase tell me it’s fake.
Wordy Ninja says: All the information featured for the Red House Furniture store is accurate. It seems to be part of an online viral marketing effort for the store by a NC based comedy duo/internet marketer Rhett&Link. They purposely made it to be controversial and funny.
April 29, 2009 at 9:10 pm
“I enjoy pumping furniture…into people’s homes.”
May 4, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Love it.
May 5, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Aaaand my day is made. Thanks so much.
Wordy Ninja: Day? It made my month.