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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 Chine
by mikeash 8y ago
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.”
- throwaway0923 8y agoKind of reminds me of Aunt Jemima Syrup.
- mikeash 8y agoSounds like they have similar origins. Darlie/Darkie is just a bit more overt.