RACIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: TYRA BANKS!

"...gives young women the 'girlfriend' they want to hang out with, and the role model they need." -Description for "The Tyra Banks Show"

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HEAVYWEIGHT Halloween

Retailers at Amazon.com and Walmart thought this would make a good Halloween costume. We at LightWeight Racist thought we'd make and exception cuz it's blogworthy. The United Farm Workers thought so too, and at press time, Amazon has taken down their Illegal Alien costume, but has yet to formally address the issue. Their petition has been a success, but they want more...

CLICK HERE if you want to do something about it.

WalMart and Linens n' Things continues to sell these instant idiot makers.

"Be the hit of the party with our Illegal Alien Costume. You'll get so many laughs, it should be considered illegal. Includes mask, jumpsuit and green card."
-Linens-N-Things website ad.

The UFW is asking that discerning anti-racists call 1 800 609 9880 to give Linens-N-Things a piece of your mind and demand that they stop being fucking stupid, cuz afterall, it's 2009.

Question. Where are the petitions to remove other Racist costumes, such as the scantly Pocahontas (Poke-a-HOnt-ass), "Indian", and lets not forget the fratboy favorite "Afro" wig?! In addition to their illegal alien, Linens N' Things also sell the amazing "Hey Amigo" Adult costume.

Halloween is officially America's day for their inner-Racist to shine!

Warning: Wearing these costumes may get your ass beat. Friends don't let friends be racist.

OBAMA CHIA

Whaddaya mean it's racist?! Chia creator, Joseph Pedott, is shocked...

"So how the hell do you get racist out of it? And number one, you can give him a haircut!" [article]

You somehow managed to stay afloat with the Chia Ram, the Chia puppy, even the Simpsons... This nation's first African American President gets elected, and what better way to celebrate? Call me crazy, but I didn't see the George W. Bush Chia Pet, or the Clinton edition... hmm. We at LIGHTWEIGHT RACIST get you loud and clear.

(Photo: incase you thought we were kidding)

holidaze

There's a lot going on in the world (and the white house) right now, so I've got my eye on the end of the year already. Thanks, 2009, see you never!

In honor of one of my favorite end-of-year holidays, we turn to the Food Network's own Sandra Lee. I love it when people co-opt things, especially corn nuts (aka "acorns") and candles.



Get out of my kitchen!

McRacism

There isn't really anything lightweight about obesity, hormones, or globalization, but McDonalds' newest attempt to connect with Black folks has my skin crawling enough to warrant a highlight here.
Get out of my neighborhood!!

rescuing

I'm not sure what makes Hollywood writers, directors, and producers think that it's still okay to invest millions of dollars in reinforcing the idea that all Black children need a chance at living just like white people in order to "make it". Whether it's dancing, spelling, or even eating in a restaurant, there seems to be a code behind the silver screen: let's show the Black children what they're missing.

Nevermind that the investigation of a missing 5-year-old is left out of most media outlets for weeks and we can still predict academic performance by race, ethnicity, and zip code. It takes more than a rescue to interrupt generations of oppression, not just a glimpse into how the other side lives... okay, okay, this is getting a little beyond lightweight.

In this coming feature, we see the height of The Great Rescue. Not only does "Big Mike" get lessons in interacting with small children, he gets to feel sheets, play football in full uniform, and hug white people in public.



Aspire, children! Aspire!

What are your favorite rescue stories?

Racial Tension Headache

RACIAL TENSION HEADACHE

I'm about to run out and buy me some of this, thanks Queen Latifah!
LWR Readers - leave us a comment about what causes your racial tension headaches. You know you've got 'em...

Thanks to Adrienne for the link.