In many cultures, baring the teeth is not considered friendly. But hey, look at those pearly whites!
I have indeed wondered about the connection between idolatry of “white” skin and that of white(ned) teeth.
Thanks, I hate it.
Seriously, wtf is with this sort of hamfisted advertising?
I’m going to say it: I’m not entirely sure that those are not three different pictures of the same woman photoshopped together.
Dentists apologize for ‘free whitening’ ad that poses white dentists in cultural garb
WE ARE THE WHITES
YOU WILL BE ASSIMILATED
In Japan, smiling is generally a way of showing embarrassment. Maybe that lady is embarrassed. I would be.
This picture looks downright hostile
A Raleigh dental office has apologized after facing backlash on social media for a local magazine ad with racial undertones.
Undertones?!
I am as certain as I can be that you are correct, but then we all kinda look alike, so…
Maybe in this case it’s just screaming-out-loud racism.
This is America!
Sigh
Had it in the wrong thread earlier. Not sure this is the right one.
The lawsuit alleged that Amy Cooper was “characterized as a privileged white female ‘Karen’” due to the company’s public statements
No, she was characterized that way due to her own actions. But actually taking responsibility for our actions is not the white way, especially when it comes to interactions with Black-appearing human beings, so…
I think the assumption of food preferences based on skin color is silly to begin with.
I laughed a little, then was like…