the pop sociology of pop
This is a sign for the new restaurant Bushman - a generic ethnic joint with curry and pad thai. Who needs VICE-style ironic racism when the unironic variety still exists here in Tokyo 2004!
Posted by marxy at November 1, 2004 09:25 PMbut bushmen are actually a tribe in south-east africa, what's racist about it?
Posted by: porandojin at November 1, 2004 10:26 PMNot maliciously racist, but I find it uncomfortable to use the face of an African tribesman to sell "ethnic" food. Just like it's on the border to call your tanning salon "Blackie's".
Posted by: marxy at November 2, 2004 12:44 AMI'm still very angry about a briefcase I found on sale in Tokyo which just said 'Scottish sheepdog' on it. There was a clear implication that all Scots were sheep. Or dogs. Or something.
Posted by: Momus at November 3, 2004 08:43 AM