The Associated Press is reporting that one of the novelty items being sold at the Values Voter Summit, co-sponsored by American Values and Focus on the Family Action, was a box of "Obama Waffles" mix. According to "Forum sells 'Obama Waffles' with racial stereotype," by Joan Lowy:
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 old image of the 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.
Placing Obama in Arab-like headdress recalls the false rumor that he is a follower of Islam, though he is actually a Christian.
On the back of the box, Obama is depicted in stereotypical Mexican dress, including a sombrero, above a recipe for "Open Border Fiesta Waffles" that says it can serve "4 or more illegal aliens." The recipe includes a tip: "While waiting for these zesty treats to invade your home, why not learn a foreign language?"
I don't know what it is about politics that brings out the worst in people.
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