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[Cagey]

This is more of a promotion to increase and solidify their white clientele then to actually show appreciation to the poor, underrepresented white people.

In all honesty if I was going to a Mexican restaurant and saw nothing but white people, I would leave because I would know it wasn't authentic. That's my litmus test for ethnic restaurants. I do the same for Chinese, Japanese, Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Afghani, etc restaurants. If the majority clientele is not of the ethnicity of the restaurant then they aren't authentic and most likely serve crap.

But the restaurant is called RubbinButtz BBQ...

 

[Anjelus_]

See there's your problem. Studies showed that Black people, at least when asked their preferred term, largely preferred the term black over African American. White people I didn't see.

As to hispanics/latinos, I think it was largely a 50/50 split.

I don't think it's 50/50. Hispanic is mainly reserved for white people from Spanish speaking countries. The term itself is derived from the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. Latino is mainly for everyone else from Spanish speaking countries, except for Black people from Spanish speaking countries, who exist in racial limbo in today's America.

Examples: Charlie Sheen is Hispanic, Cezar Chavez was Latino, Andy Garcia is Hispanic, Edward James Olmos is Latino, etc.

I do know non-white latinos who refer to themselves as "hispano" but I think that's part of the general confusion about the terminology. Honestly the entire thing is stupid, self-contradictory, and premised on Spanish conquistadors and their descendants' need to differentiate themselves.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

This is more of a promotion to increase and solidify their white clientele then to actually show appreciation to the poor, underrepresented white people.

In all honesty if I was going to a Mexican restaurant and saw nothing but white people, I would leave because I would know it wasn't authentic. That's my litmus test for ethnic restaurants. I do the same for Chinese, Japanese, Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Afghani, etc restaurants. If the majority clientele is not of the ethnicity of the restaurant then they aren't authentic and most likely serve crap.

This is either very hipster-y or dismissive. What's to say tourists aren't visiting a famous restaurant that happens to be traditional in its serving?

I don't think it's 50/50. Hispanic is mainly reserved for white people from Spanish speaking countries. Latino is mainly for everyone else from Spanish speaking countries, except for Black people from Spanish speaking countries, who exist in racial limbo in today's America.

I do know non-white latinos who refer to themselves as "hispano" but I think that's part of the general confusion about the terminology. Honestly the entire thing is stupid, self-contradictory, and premised on Spanish conquistadors and their descendants' need to differentiate themselves.

It's not actually, you're right.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/04/study-hispanic-preferred-term-over-latino_n_1402645.html

Hispanic is apparently preferred in a 2 to 1 margin.

Article points out that, as I expected, saying you're from X country is more popular with latinos

 

[Zukuu]

We also have a "Men's day", does the history mean we shouldn't have one?
I appreciate the gesture, I don't think we need one, but there is nothing wrong with it. People speaking their mind against it should seriously reflect.

 

[block tower]

these idiots should turn in their ethnicity card. either they aim to generate revenue through controversy, or these idiots really want to suck up to the white population in their area and be "one of the good ones" .

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

Finally! An event just for me! Thanks Rub'n Buttz!

 

[GoonerTRON]

these idiots should turn in their ethnicity card. either they aim to generate revenue through controversy, or these idiots really want to suck up to the white population in their area and be "one of the good ones" .

Or you know... Maybe these hispanic owners are just racist against black people.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

these idiots should turn in their ethnicity card. either they aim to generate revenue through controversy, or these idiots really want to suck up to the white population in their area and be "one of the good ones" .

I didn't realize there was an ethnicity card. How do I get one?

Also if it wasn't for the fact that they are unlikely to give discounts to other races I'd disagree with this. If they just gave the discount to everybody and just white people stuff in the restaurant it wouldn't be as big of a deal.

 

[Malikov]

an excellent idea

 

[UltraGunner]

Do they get an extra discount if they wear a racist as shit costume too?

 

[freeofgreed]

We also have a "Men's day", does the history mean we shouldn't have one?
I appreciate the gesture, I don't think we need one, but there is nothing wrong with it. People speaking their mind against it should seriously reflect.

Straw man. As others have said the reason why we have those others months is because of a lack of representation for those groups traditionally,Which is something whites have not suffered from.

 

[Baraka in the White House]

WELL IT'S ABOUT TIME.

 

[Captin Quacker]

there seriously going to give out discounts to white people only?

I can't even imagine how this played out at the staff meeting

 

[A Link to the Past]

We also have a "Men's day", does the history mean we shouldn't have one?
I appreciate the gesture, I don't think we need one, but there is nothing wrong with it. People speaking their mind against it should seriously reflect.

Well no, there IS something wrong with it. At best it's just trying to attract white clientele who think it unfair to not have their own day, at worst it's an affirmation of the ignorance behind the idea of asking for something like that. Wanting a white history month for instance is one of the best ways to describe white privilege - they only want it because they don't understand that history in the US is white.

 

[Crayons]

there seriously going to give out discounts to white people only?

I can't even imagine how this played out at the staff meeting

They're either really dumb, or really smart, and I can't determine which one.

 

[Sou Da]

I've never even seen restaurants do anything for the history months, that comment they made makes no sense.

This is just an easy ploy for attention.

 

[Razmos]

Well no, there IS something wrong with it. At best it's just trying to attract white clientele who think it unfair to not have their own day, at worst it's an affirmation of the ignorance behind the idea of asking for something like that. Wanting a white history month for instance is one of the best ways to describe white privilege - they only want it because they don't understand that history in the US is white.

It's like a kid with rich parents who can have any toys they want throwing a tantrum because a poor kid got a toy that they don't have.

 

[Black Republican]

sooooo days like St Patricks day doesnt count?

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

Always nice to feel appreciated. YOURE WELCOME EVERYONE.

 

[Captin Quacker]

They're either really dumb, or really smart, and I can't determine which one.

i'm leaning more toward the former

the discount is was really grinds my gears

 

[Jawbreaker]

I'm having a hard time getting upset about some middle of nowhere, no-name restaurant offering a 10% discount to white people for one day. Their views may be misguided but it's such an incredibly trivial thing—mind boggling that it's national news, really; perhaps that's what they wanted.

 

[Jhriad]

It's nice to be appreciated. I try so hard to maintain my White-ness and it's rare that anyone thanks me for the effort. You're welcome non-White America!

 

[uncredited male]

Looks like they have offset the potential 10% revenue loss but cutting into their sign-making budget.

 

[Captin Quacker]

I'm having a hard time getting upset about some middle of nowhere, no-name restaurant offering a 10% discount to white people for one day. Their views may be misguided but it's such an incredibly trivial thing—mind boggling that it's national news, really; perhaps that's what they wanted.

but if it's a hit and they start doing it annually?

you don't think other mom n pop restaurants would try it?

 

[Garryk]

Finally, we can quantify white privilege.

 

[Jawbreaker]

but if it's a hit and they start doing it annually?

you don't think other mom n pop restaurants would try it?

The national attention the restaurant is getting over it might inspire a few copycats, but I really don't think it's anything to worry about. Seems like a slippery slope.

 

[Merc_]

It's finally white people's time to shine!

 

[Shamrock7r]

I don't think it's 50/50. Hispanic is mainly reserved for white people from Spanish speaking countries. The term itself is derived from the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. Latino is mainly for everyone else from Spanish speaking countries, except for Black people from Spanish speaking countries, who exist in racial limbo in today's America.

Examples: Charlie Sheen is Hispanic, Cezar Chavez was Latino, Andy Garcia is Hispanic, Edward James Olmos is Latino, etc.

I do know non-white latinos who refer to themselves as "hispano" but I think that's part of the general confusion about the terminology. Honestly the entire thing is stupid, self-contradictory, and premised on Spanish conquistadors and their descendants' need to differentiate themselves.

Just speaking from my experience, but in south Texas nearly everyone of mexican descent refers to themselves as Hispanic over Latino.

 

[BPoole]

Having a "White Appreciation Day" isn't that bad, since like the guy mentioned, there are such things as Black History Month and Hispanic History Month.

My problem with it is the discount. I think that would be really fucked up if a black guy and a white guy were in line and the white guy was given a discount just for being white, whereas the black guy paid full price. Just give everyone the discount so there is no discrimination.

But it is pretty clear that this guy just has an agenda, and this is an easy way to draw attention to his establishment.

 

[number47]

My head hurts. Being white isn't american. But being american is white. So why do white Americans forget about Europe where white people are mostly from.

 

[Illusive_Juan]

But the restaurant is called RubbinButtz BBQ...

Why did it take so long for someone to bring up the restaurant's name?

lol

 

[LiK]

None for Asians? Racists

 

[Captin Quacker]

The national attention the restaurant is getting over it might inspire a few copycats, but I really don't think it's anything to worry about. Seems like a slippery slope.

clearly not slippery enough, I mean now prolly isn't the best time for this with all this racial injustice be brought to light around the country.

 

[Good Job Bob]

Having a "White Appreciation Day" isn't that bad, since like the guy mentioned, there are such things as Black History Month and Hispanic History Month.

Nah, it's pretty bad.

 

[Jawbreaker]

My head hurts. Being white isn't american. But being american is white. So why do white Americans forget about Europe where white people are mostly from.

American exceptionalism might have something to do with it.

clearly not slippery enough, I mean now prolly isn't the best time for this with all this racial injustice be brought to light around the country.

To be clear, I don't think it's ever a good time to implement these types of discounts if you're running a shop, but if it's attention they're looking for, they clearly chose a good time to do it.

 

[AlexBasch]

I'm mexican yet I don't understand how the 'latino' and 'hispanic' stuff works in the US or for americans.

All I can say is that I find Univision, Telemundo and 'latino/hispanic' stuff in America weird as fuck.

 

[brotherbean]

Finally, we can quantify white privilege.

10% off a meal seems kind of low...

 

[JDSN]

My head hurts. Being white isn't american. But being american is white. So why do white Americans forget about Europe where white people are mostly from.

For the same reason " Go back to Africa is an insult". Not all americans are the same to the eyes of their society.

 

[Razmos]

Having a "White Appreciation Day" isn't that bad, since like the guy mentioned, there are such things as Black History Month and Hispanic History Month.

As has been mentioned, having "White Appreciation" or "Straight Pride" completely defeats the point of having holidays celebrating minorities, because the majority doesn't need representing. Every month is white history month, every day is straight pride.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Yeah... that's not gonna end well...

what is his worst case scenario here? it goes viral and attracts a bunch of social media attention/ yelp reviews? sounds like a gofundme success story waiting to happen.

offending social media might be a valid exit strategy for a failed restaurant.

 

[ZoronMaro]

What if I told you guys that there are tons of white people who spend their entire lives discriminated against and downtrodden by society at large?

It's time for a ginger appreciation month.

 

[Rorschach]

I came in here to figure out what a "Hispanic restaurant" serves, but it turns out it's just an American BBQ joint.

 

[User 73706]

omg so psyched for my white pals. finally, y'all get the recognition and respect you deserve

as a collective we have reached our intended destination, familial acquaintances within the domicile

 

[number47]

For the same reason " Go back to Africa is an insult". Not all americans are the same to the eyes of their society.

I don't get the first statement. Just talk normal.

 

[Razmos]

What if I told you guys that there are tons of white people who spend their entire lives discriminated against and downtrodden by society at large?

It's time for a ginger appreciation month.

If those are the criteria then where is geek appreciation week?

 

[cutmeamango]

It's a good idea to start early so when whites are a minority-majority they have an estabilished motif already, avoiding all the party planning details.

 

[number47]

What if I told you guys that there are tons of white people who spend their entire lives discriminated against and downtrodden by society at large?

It's time for a ginger appreciation month.

Fucking love red heads. You guys don't know how rare you are.

 

[Cagey]

If those are the criteria then where is geek appreciation week?

Have you seen how many shitty comic book movies come out every month? We live in the Geek Appreciation Era.

 

[User 73706]

Having a "White Appreciation Day" isn't that bad, since like the guy mentioned, there are such things as Black History Month and Hispanic History Month.

 

[SillyEskimo]

Have you seen how many shitty comic book movies come out every month? We live in the Geek Appreciation Era.

There has been 1 comic book movie released in 2015. Hyperbole much?