Forum sells 'Obama Waffles' with racial stereotype

[ZombieHorde]

By JOAN LOWY, Associated Press Writer Joan Lowy, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON – Activists at a conservative political forum Saturday were snapping up boxes of waffle mix depicting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama as a racial stereotype on its front and wearing Arab-like headdress on its top flap.

The product, Obama Waffles, was meant as political satire, said Mark Whitlock and Bob DeMoss, two writers from Franklin, Tenn., who created the mix. They sold it for $10 a box from a rented booth at the Values Voter Summit sponsored by the lobbying arm of the Family Research Council.

Republican Party stalwarts Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney were among speakers at the forum, which officials said drew 2,100 activists from 44 states.

While Obama Waffles takes aim at Obama's politics by poking fun at his public remarks and positions on issues, it also plays off the image of the classic pancake-mix icon Aunt Jemima, which has been widely criticized as a demeaning stereotype. Obama is portrayed with popping eyes and big, thick lips as he stares at a plate of waffles and smiles broadly.

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[AspenRose]

1. They were talking about it on The View

[Cha]

4. This was on here last week, too..when did

they talk about on The View? And what,please, did they say?

[AspenRose]

6. They all thought it was wrong (even Elizabeth)

[Cha]

7. Really...seriously what kind of person would think it was okay..oh I know

..lou dobbs.

[BrklynLiberal]

2. Rampant Racism at a repuke gathering."I am shocked, I tell you.Just shocked..Where are my winnings?"

[iamjoy]

3. Racism Is Not A Family Value

:mad:

[No Elephants]

5. The New Yorker Magazine cover opened the door for things like this. I hated it.

[Overseas]

8. Yes I was surprised to learn of this LAST WEEK...

Were you on holiday?

More hideous Republican campaigning.

[ZombieHorde]

9. Were you on holiday?

I had a lot of homework and a guest from out of town.