Most ridiculous news item of the week:

[Prince Valiant]

...and it's only tuesday. And yes, this is more ridiculous than the PETA "sea kittens" story.


Alabama NAACP criticizes use of Trail Maids in Inaugural Parade
-Head of Alabama NAACP claims costumes claiming the group reminds him of slavery.

image of offending group:
http://wsfa.images.worldnow.com/images/9655036_BG1.jpg

Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) -- They're part of a long standing tradition that will soon become a part of Presidential history.

The head of the Alabama NAACP, however, wants Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids to stay home on Inauguration Day, claiming the group reminds him of slavery.

"These are not just regular costumes. These are the costumes that remind someone of the plantation in Gone with the Wind," Edward Vaughn said in a phone interview.

Vaughn went on to say the group would be the laughing stock of the Inauguration. County leaders say nothing could be further from the truth.

"We want everyone to know that these young ladies do not need to be identified with slavery," said Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine.

"I don't see what the dresses have to do with racism. I don't see it. It's just a regular dress to me. Just a dress they wore back in the day," said Carolyn Tius of Montgomery.

Organizers stand behind the tradition, but opponents say tradition is the problem.

"We needed something that could show Alabama's great progress rather than something that shows a shameful past," Vaughn said.

http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=9655036&nav=menu33_2

[Crawlin]

I'm voting to ban whips in porn because it reminds me of slavery.

[Nix]

It reminds people of Slavery? Huh?

PEople always lookin for something to cry about. :loser

[Nix]

I'm voting to ban whips in porn because it reminds me of slavery.


I agree.

I also want cotton to be outlawed. It reminds me of slavery as well. :goof

[Voodoo Chick]

This is getting so ridiculous. I am so damn fed-up with the slavery bullsh*t already, it was a century ago, get the **** over it.

[Chadwich]

Is anyone old enough to remember slavery?
I don’t think they REALLY know how it feels.
I also call shenanigans

[Nick]

I'm voting to ban whips in porn because it reminds me of slavery.


:lmfao:

[jbiscuit]

The only slaves used in the making of this parade were the ones in Guatemala that made those outfits and who cares about Guatemala.

[brotherbenn83]

Where's the racism? All the dresses are COLORED

[Yooformula]

throughout history, hasnt every race been a slave at one point? enough of this sh!t already. damm 8 years of the race card now...

[1320PNY]

I want Barrack out of the public eye. It reminds me of slavery? What more iconic evidence is necessary to show that America is DONE with slavery? Our President is African American! WE THE PEOPLE voted, and Abraham Lincoln ended slavery. BET, The United Negro College Fund, NAACP, I think the whole racism issue is being propogated by the very few whom speak loudest against it. Just give it up! :rolleyes:

[HITMAN]

I vote to ban the black race and those of Hebrew decent as well. They both remind me of slavery.

[Voodoo Chick]

And for that matter, what does this jackass WANT them to wear??? Dresses made by "Baby Phat?" What a bunch of shit. I think I'll just randomly get offended by something, too.....I need a little time to think up something suitably ridiculous.

[lordairgtar]

People, this is an industry. Do you really think that if one day comes that no racism exists, that these groups will go quietly into the sunset? Nope! The end of racism will be the end of their money. So it must be brought to the forefront no matter how inane or ridiculous. Next, they will be looking for zoning laws to prevent builders from making homes that resemble plantation homes.

[brotherbenn83]

I wonder what Don Imus has to say about this....