turnoffsaysthestar
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why calling a bra tobacco coloured is racist ? i can see smoking is not a positive but racism?
"To see that 'tobacco' is for their skin tone will make them feel unwanted by society. Tobacco is referred to in society as bad, unhealthy, and highly likely to kill - ‘smoking kills’.
I really worry that people like this have a voice in this world..
Ms Kimani complained about the bra for her skin tone carrying negative connotations, while more positive words were used for lighter colours.
Yet two months on from her initial complaint, the bra is still being sold in a "tobacco" colour on the Marks & Spencer website.
However, the retailer pledged to drop the name when approached by the Mirror and apologised for not acting sooner.
Ms Kimani told Mirror Online: "I saw it about two weeks after George Floyd's death and it was particularly raw to see at that time.
"Why not call it cocoa, caramel or chocolate - sweet dessert items? But they used tobacco. I was shocked when I saw it.
"It's hurtful to me and my friends. If a young girl who is already uncomfortable with the colour of her skin (sees it) she will be feeling even more alienated.
"Each week that website is showing that racism is another week a young girl may come across it and feel bad for the rest of her life.
"To see that 'tobacco' is for their skin tone will make them feel unwanted by society. Tobacco is referred to in society as bad, unhealthy, and highly likely to kill - ‘smoking kills’.
Don’t understand the fuss, this is one person complaining surely. Not as if people are rioting in the streets about it.
Also, I don’t see the word ‘racist’ used once in the complaint.
""Each week that website is showing that racism is another week a young girl may come across it and feel bad for the rest of her life."
It is indeed - feel a bit silly now
There is a lack of congruence with it all though.
No matter - TheFair sums it up nicely. This is one person making headlines that resonate with the focus groups.
My wedding suit was tobacco (well it was 1974). I realise this adds nothing to the debate.why calling a bra tobacco coloured is racist ? i can see smoking is not a positive but racism?
Racist.My wedding suit was tobacco (well it was 1974). I realise this adds nothing to the debate.
Tobacco was Austin Reeds description not mine. As I said, it added nothing to the debate. By the way, at 68, first time I've been called a racist. The wonder of social mediaRacist.
It was "mocha"
You were being called it in jest.Tobacco was Austin Reeds description not mine. As I said, it added nothing to the debate. By the way, at 68, first time I've been called a racist. The wonder of social media
It was a joke!Tobacco was Austin Reeds description not mine. As I said, it added nothing to the debate. By the way, at 68, first time I've been called a racist. The wonder of social media