Why should not the great-great-great-great-granddaughter of the “negroid” Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz sell dolls of her relatives?
On the marmalade jars, far from being slaves, they were always shown doing good jobs.
But yes, the second part of the name is offensive. Can’t we just say “Carol”, and leave it at that?
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You really are missing the point, David.
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ReplyDeleteGood post, David. It really did make me laugh out loud :-)
ReplyDeleteReally? There are no jokes in it...
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