Obama Monkey T-Shirts A Hot Georgia Item

May 16th, 2008

But a major publisher threatens to sue the Atlanta-area bar that’s raking in cash
obama_monkey_t-shirt.jpgScores of people have been protesting the sale of T-shirts, featuring the cartoon monkey Curious George eating a banana with the words “Obama ’08,” at a Georgia pub. But now the bar owner, Mike Norman is facing some new problems as the publishing company that owns the Curious George image is threatening to sue him. “We find it offensive and obviously utterly out of keeping with the value Curious George represents,” said Rick Blake, a spokesman for publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. “We’re monitoring the situation and weighing our options with respect to legal action.” Curious George, a popular character in children’s books for many years who now has his own television cartoon series. Blake said that he has not been in contact with Norman or anyone else selling the shirts, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Norman, who owns Mulligan’s Bar and Grill in Cobb County, told the newspaper that he got the T-shirts from someone in Arkansas. His establishment is known for the controversial, ultra-conservative political slogans it plasters out front. This week the number of people protesting the shirts, which they call racist, began to swell. Norman told the Journal-Constitution that while he recognizes the racist roots of the imagery, he has every right to portray Obama as a monkey if he likes. “We’re not living in the (19)40’s,” he said. “Look at him . . . the hairline, the ears — he looks just like Curious George.” One guy called him up and ordered a hundred shirts, said Norman, 63. Should the bar be forced to stop selling the shirts? Watch the video here.

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Comments

Kamal Imani said on May 16th, 2008

Another wake up call to those who think we’ve arrived!

christina said on May 16th, 2008

Wow that is ignorantttt. Those shirts should never have been made

Honey said on May 16th, 2008

I guess that just goes to show that we are not that far removed from the days of sitting at the back of the bus.

Shahid Miah said on May 16th, 2008

This is just wrong. We’re all thinking that you’re making great strides in the US with Obama nearly becoming the democratic nominee, (who by the way, gets a lot of coverage in the UK), but now this? How do they get away with this? It’s just wrong and blatantly racist!

Melissa Robbins said on May 16th, 2008

The more you feed into this the more fire you give to the ignorance that still stenches in the air of America today. By not giving attention to this less than human @*@@ sapien you allow him the winning ticket. Move on and move up! Obama 2008.

TW said on May 16th, 2008

white people are RETARDED who cares what they say or do !!!

TW said on May 16th, 2008

BET is feeding into this …has you not noticed that the only thing they put on this so call NEWS blog are things bad or disrespectful about us !!

BET IS THE WHITE MUTANT !!! BET IS MUTANT OWN !

salif said on May 16th, 2008

these t-shirts are outragous indeed, but so is the first comment on this page, how can we fight ignorance with ignorance… as a white european subscriber to this newsletter, i was shocked to find such comments on a page where i always hope to find intelligent people reacting on society!

salif said on May 16th, 2008

correction: i meant the last two comments…

Yeye Kieribo said on May 16th, 2008

I’m seriously appaled at the fact that someone came up with this stupid idea. He’s a black man running for president and some bright spark thinks it’s cool to portray him as a monkey eating a banana. Go figure!!!!!!!!

Mone't said on May 16th, 2008

That is just dumb. Seems as if some individuals just have nothing else to do with their time. I hope they do sue him for using Curious George, he deserves it. African Americans are starting to rise even more, and some just don’t want to get used to it. That was a very ignorant, racist move on his part. He should not get away with this. If an African American bar did something like this to Clinton, they would have been thrown behind bars immediately.

Coleen George said on May 16th, 2008

The world is watching and this is what they do. This is why we need to get the old politics and old mindset out of power. At the age of 63 the best thing he could do is slip on a banana peel!

tay said on May 16th, 2008

YES, the shirt should NOT be sold. It is racially insensitive and offensive to compare any person of African descent to a monkey. Secondly, Curious George is an innocent cartoon character which should not be used to convey malicious stereotypes. Thirdly, common sense would tell you that you do not use a product without the creator’s consent; that’s copyright infringement. Lastly, this is just another poor ploy to give America a negative image of Obama and it is going to take more than that to hold him back.

Chrissy said on May 16th, 2008

Often times out of negative comes positive! I feel the bar owner should have known better than to make Monkey T-shirts when speaking for a black man (although he obviously is voting OBAMA). this was ignorant and insensitive - yet he is furthering the quest to get Obama’s name out there! STOP THE SALE OF THE T-SHIRTS, STOP THE NONSENSE AND JUST GO VOTE ALREADY!! p.s. i sure hope all those Georgians buying the shirt casts their vote! if so….. mission accomplished!

kc said on May 16th, 2008

ohh my goodness!

Tony Miller said on May 16th, 2008

People please do not loose focus -All of these distraction only serve to try to take our positive focus off the mission at hand… STAY FOCUSED and STAY THE COURSE OBAMA in 08 STAY ON THE ROAD TO CHANGE…..
NO WEAPONS FORMED AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER…

Mone't said on May 16th, 2008

I really agree with Chrissy. He tried to give a negative image of Obama, yet he and others are obviously voting FOR Obama. This is beyond ignorant. How can you insult someone and help them rise at the same time? He says that Obama looks like a monkey, I disagree. Maybe he supports these t-shirts because he sees that Obama is clearly the best candidate, but is ashamed that others know that he is voting for an African American. Just down right….ignorant.

sabrina said on May 16th, 2008

This is an absolute the disgrace! I hope the publisher sues the pants off of the pub owner. It just goes to show you, what white racists fear the most…the INTELLIGENT BLACK MAN!!!

Damon said on May 16th, 2008

Now this does not make any d*%$ sense. I this is Utterly ridiculous that this is still going on. Now first at hand should the people of that community should protest is pub, and to show that this type of racism is not tolerated and it will not be. And for him to how when he loose business and money, how will he feel then. And then hold a summit meeting. D$&^% Racist Bastard!!!! And he as the nerve to say it is right to do this. OKAY!! HIT HIM IN HIS HIP POCKET AND SEE HOW BUSINESS GOES FOR HIM THEN. THE COMMUNITY NEEDS TO STAND UP!!!

mil said on May 16th, 2008

F- UP

L said on May 16th, 2008

“white people are RETARDED who cares what they say or do !!!̶ 1;

IR 17;m serious….they scare me sometimes! LOL!!

Hambone said on May 16th, 2008

LOL

lynn said on May 16th, 2008

Devils , crackers, mudsharks.

Shawana said on May 16th, 2008

Who is the Editor and Chief of this BET Website?

Constance Palmer said on May 16th, 2008

I know that we have not gotten past this racial slur from some of the racial caucasian people, but to think that our own color thinks this is a hot item is a disgrace; especially for a black man that is running for president of our country, and to think that this is the kind of support he is getting from some of us is outragious. We should be giving him more support, but not this kind, he does’nt need. We as black people need to start showing more support of each other, because this is the kind of ignorance on our part that racially white folks love to see. OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 2008.

Cocoa said on May 16th, 2008

Curious George ain’t never got this much attention. They better enjoy this why they can because i hadn’t heard from Curious George in a while. I think the last time i seen a Curious George book was when i worked for this book company or was it Toys-R-Us?

Hambone said on May 16th, 2008

What would Rev: Wright say!

samantha said on May 16th, 2008

OKAYR 30;̷ 0;… ;… .THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RACISTS!!! WE AS BLACK PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN TO MARKET SUCH A THING, IF WHITE PEOPLE WOULD HAVE DONE SUCH A THING, WE WOULD BE OUTRAGED!!!! HOW DO YOU THINK THIS MAKES OBAMA FEEL?? HE HAS IT HARD ENOUGH RIGHT NOW, TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD A NATION THAT IS SO INTENT ON HOLDING US BACK. PLEASE PEOPLE……..DO NOT WEAR THOSE SHIRTS!!! I’M SURE WHITE PEOPLE ARE LOVING IT, A REASON TO CALL US ANIMALS!!!! HEY BAR OWNER MIKE NORMAN…..GET A CLUE AND GET A LIFE!!!! HAVE SOME PRIDE AND RESPECT WILL YA!!!!

That_Girl said on May 16th, 2008

Most people on here are talking about racism but their comments are just as racist as that Monkey T shirt 230;R 30;IR 17;m so bored with the race card it’s ridiculous, people need to stop isolating themselves from others and realize that there’s more to life than black and white. I’m pretty sure people wanna vote for Obama just to see the first black president and not because they really thing his politics will make a change in the america we live in. How many of you were registered to vote before Obama even started running for President?

whatn0w said on May 16th, 2008

why be shocked, no matter how we love for racism to stop or lie to ourself that things changed this is a reminder to us that things have not.

Chakula said on May 16th, 2008

This was just the actions of a few racist men. We are making great strides but, we have not overcome. We have a long way to go and contrary to what some believe Barack Obama is the First Black Democratic Party Nominee thus sending us into a historical moment, one in which we can be proud.

Do not start acting like these ignorant people. We don’t have to stoop to their level by calling them names.
United we stand….Divided we fall.
Barack wants to effect Change.

Let&# 8217;s stand in solidarity and make even more history! Let’s MAKE STRIDES TO BE MORE POSITIVE AND TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD.

jahdee said on May 16th, 2008

these are som back wood crackers they know that a strong BLACK MAN is going to be over this country and they can’t stand it so to all the black people unite cause the time is now. let not waste black people time. in feeding in to this caus in reality we already know whos gonna come out on top alwayS
bet on BLACK

thugtrzz#101 said on May 16th, 2008

straight crazy, no lie………

Yvonne Majette said on May 16th, 2008

Come on my People, a monkey is just a monkey. Remember this, Obama is a man of his Christian Faith and we all know that No Weapons Formed Against You Shall Prosper. Can’t you see that GOD has his hand over this man and all of the weapons that have been formed against him has failed. Don’t feed into the negative things you see. Trust me this is just the beginning of this craziness. Keep the Faith

OBAMA ‘08

JAM said on May 16th, 2008

why cant i get my comments posted? (this will probably post)

Patrice said on May 16th, 2008

I think its wrong to give the bar owner in Georgia any press time. I agree with the statements that we as a people should come together, black, white or other… Obama is making history and America is starting to show that racism is still alive and so is ignorance. Lets not loose sight of the big picture and that is a Black man is going to be the democratic nominee for President.

zeezee said on May 16th, 2008

Touché’Chakula.

Constance Palmer said on May 16th, 2008

I dont know the race of the owner of the pub that put these t-shirts out,and I am not from Ga.,I just saw this and wanted to speak my peace, but if the owner is white. I definitely agree with sabrina. That white folks fear intelligent black men,because they had been held down for so long,and now some of them are rising up because they are tired of being down, and I am so glad that obama does’nt what we call a token on his arm, but a strong black woman. That I am happy to see.

Latin Indian Princess said on May 16th, 2008

I bet that guy is a member of the KKK or maybe a Grand Dragon, especially if he doesn’t think there is anything wrong with it. I hope he gets the crap sued out of him and his establishment.

Aaron Scott said on May 16th, 2008

BET, Lets move on to bigger and more important things.

Go Obama !!!

Lisa-Le said on May 16th, 2008

What in the World was this Crazy Man thinking. This is yet another distraction for the OBAMA camp… but it’s not going to work this time Boo! soory We got your bacl OBAMA! A Change Is Gonna Come.

Wendy said on May 16th, 2008

Reaction like this is what the European ~@@# sapien cavemen and women want to see. Please do not let this behavior upset you. I don’t see Barack reacting. This is juvenile.

They would instead have a woman who married well, put up with humiliations her husband threw at her, learn to fight dirty, ask her husband to run her campaign and ride his coattail to her “own” political success.

This is just another unconsionable means to try to distract the American People.

Jnr said on May 16th, 2008

Shocking…. although I should be used to it by now.

Quintella said on May 16th, 2008

This is what happens when whites start to feel inferior to us, we have always been on top even back in the days and they are still trying to figure out how we still make it in spite of all obstacles. He will be sued and Sen. Obama will still press on.

Mrs. Troy said on May 16th, 2008

I hope they sue his behind. But seriously, this shows it is still so much ignorance. People we have come a long way, don’t let this old dog tell us otherwise. Some people you will never be able to change and who cares what he thinks, he’ll be dead soon. We are looking to the future and not the ways of the ugly past. Obama is it.

Matt said on May 16th, 2008

This is bad.

Keyona said on May 16th, 2008

Well its good that Obama has haters. Yes where curious to know what has been going on in the whitehouse. The Angels of The Lord are encamped around Obama and His family. Barack means Praise The Lord…. Where taking over now is the year we are the Chosen generation..1Peter 2:9

admin said on May 16th, 2008

This is bad.

Brenda said on May 16th, 2008

Norman is a Idoit,,,, and this just add’s more truth to Rev.Wright,,,,,, We all know racisem is has never gone away. We just a Cross burning in a small town Elkhart,Michigan becuse the white residents including the chief of police dont like the fact a bi-racial family moved in and they want them out…. How retarded they all should be tested for dumbness.

Ingrid said on May 16th, 2008

VOTE OBAMA

I HAVE ARRIVED said on May 16th, 2008

Part 3. I’m sure you will agree in light of all that is going on in the world today that this t-shirt issue is small both in America and abroad and it should be treated that way. This isn’t something that we should allow to corrode the message of unity that Senator Obama stands for. Barack has proven time and time again that he is above this type of tactic; he hasn’t gratified those behind this t-shirt by addressing it publicly, so let’s take our lead from him and leave it alone. We are the “United” States of America, so let’s stop searching for ways to “divide” ourselves.

Chappell said on May 16th, 2008

The devil, which is of no color but of spirit, has been using the same tricks from the beginning of time. Why would he switch up if it’s still working today? You shall reap what you sow. Keep your eyes on what’s real and not the counterfeit. Deceit, racism, envy, jealousy, murder, lies, and many others are his tricks. Don’t be fool, the devil will use anybody he can, but God will use anybody that’s WILLING. STAY FOCUS, GOD IS IN CONTROL !!!!!!

dot said on May 16th, 2008

If you look the monkey does not look like President Obama. Like I have been saying for the last eight years it looks George Bush.

Val said on May 16th, 2008

Protesting outside the pub is not going to hurt him in the pocket because all the customers are just like him̷ 0;..Raci st… ;… they want stop going there

edmoore said on May 16th, 2008

Shame Shame Shame…..I am not surprised

faith said on May 16th, 2008

i am really suprised by this,barrack has really archieved alot and does not deserve this, being an african of kenyan decent its sad that this is still happening in america ,the whole world is watching, this is really bad.i can imagine what orther african americans go through on daily basis.i am really offended by it all.

inplanesight said on May 16th, 2008

Keep in mind some people are not interested in change, some people are bent on chaos and distruction, look around if everyone really cared how the world would be in 5 or 10 years we wouldn’t be concerned about the rising cost of food, gas and basic needs. Some people really want to see this world crash and burn but I am proud to say I am not one those people, I will continue to be kind to my neighbor and forgive those who don’t value peace and harmony.

gabrielle said on May 16th, 2008

i can not believe i just read this.

phillysnewaddition said on May 16th, 2008

And everybody is mad at Rev Wright why??????????

farah said on May 16th, 2008

i want to have that t-shirt so bad. if i was old enough to vote you who i’m going to vote for “obama”!

Michelle said on May 16th, 2008

I guess that we can say that Obama is a threat to some poeple and that he must be doig his job. If this is the only thing that they can come up with in order to TRY and give Obama a negetive image, then they are very sad, they don’t have much of an imagination. And to say that he looks like Curious George is a plus, becasue the charater is cute. But I am not ignorant, I know what he is trying to say. TRY SOMETHING ELS!!!

Michelle said on May 16th, 2008

doing

George said on May 16th, 2008

What is the problem, the dems have been calling Bush a monkey and worse for eight years.
Wonder where I can get one.

Joy said on May 16th, 2008

Good job for the Curious George people and yes the bar should be banned from selling the shirts. Its offensive and horrible, and I find no comedy in it at all. Even if a black person made these shirts, I still would think it is wrong. Thats why I’d never live in the south, too many racists idiots.

SOBLU said on May 16th, 2008

That is too stupid. It takes a very stupid person to do something like that. I guess they calling him a monkey. Go figure stupid people,I bet Obama is gonna be laughing all the way to the White House. Now how’s that for a monkey, still laughing?

SOBLU said on May 16th, 2008

That is stupid.

mr313 said on May 16th, 2008

That’s lame as hell. I hope none of our brotha’s and sista’s in Ga are buying that garbage. Just goes to show u that ignorance is everywhere. Obama still getting my vote.

I HAVE ARRIVED said on May 16th, 2008

4 Part Response Coming At You!
Part 1. The short answer to the question is No. Why would anyone want to force a business to stop selling a product that is earning the business money? That’s a different topic, I know, but I’m a successful Black American man, and I am no more offended by this t-shirt than other ploys that have been launched with the intent to hurt and/or offend black people and other people of color. While I don’t find the t-shirt or what it represents humorous or amusing, I’m not upset by it either, especially not to the point that I want to force a business to stop making money.

I HAVE ARRIVED said on May 16th, 2008

Part 2. The reason for my tolerance is my belief that those behind the ploys represent a very small number of folks in our country. We Americans (all colors and creeds) must recognize and reject these divisive tactics and endeavor to make our country the absolute best it can be. I’m not asking anyone to ignore the ploys, but getting riled and countering in kind or in any negative way is counter productive for any of us that stand for a better America. Not to mention retaliating serves the purpose of those behind the ploys…remember it is their intent to keep the flame of hatred burning in America.

Plain Jayne said on May 16th, 2008

Very racist but not surprising. After all, it is Georgia. In other news, Im sure Aaron MacGruder would have a Field Day with the so-called “editor” of this blog, who doesnt seem to know how to spot fragments or run-on sentences. Here is a quick tip: The sentence “Curious George, a popular character in children’s books for many years who now has his own television cartoon series” is a fragment. A fragment is a sentence that isnt a complete thought. Please get your GWAP up BET. If you’re looking for an editor, holla atcha girl. For the record though, i’m not hating the act, i’m just stating the facts.

Marie said on May 16th, 2008

Although I despise the act, he has a right to sell the tshirts. However, I look at this a blessing in disguise for Obama. All of these people who (I’m sure) are so offended by Jeremiah Wright. Yet, they are not offended by these tshirts. It reveals the true face of racism.

DJ Fresh said on May 16th, 2008

they should be stopped curious george is copyrighted.

kijana said on May 16th, 2008

1.ALL PUBLICITYIS GOOD PUBLICITY
2. CURIOUS GEORGE IS CUTE
3. WHAT IF IT WAS A BLACK BAR OWNER??
4. ALL OF YOU ARE MORE RACIST THAN THE PEOPLE YOU CALL RACIST THATS WHY YOU JUMP ON THIS WITH ALL YOUR BLAH BLAH BLAH

wendy said on May 16th, 2008

This just goes to show, that the white americans are going to stick together no matter what. So we as blacks (african americans, whatever you want to call yourself, should get on the ban wagon and do the same. stick together). So many blacks stating if Hilary doesn’t win the nominee there not even going to vote, or if they do, it will be for McCain, we fought and are still fighting for our rights in this country, so why not stick together. GIVE YOUR VOTE TO OBAMA!!!
IT ONLY MAKES SENSE. LETS SHOW WHITE AMERICA, THAT WE DO LOVE OUR COLOR. OUR ANCESTORS FOUGHT FOR THIS, RIGHT HERE. WE HAVE TO EVENTUALLY TAKE A STAND.

nadia said on May 16th, 2008

This just goes to show you that there WILL NEVER be a black president. YOu think all this racial mess thats goin around is because the rulers of this country loves us black folk. GET REAL PEOPLE PLEASE!!! If they loved us so much there would never be another hung noose there would never be anything called racial profiling. Which really means black or white. If they loved us so much there would be a real punishment for these hate crimes thats directed toward us. Instead they laughin at our A$$. Don;t believe what these white folk portray to be a pretty picture please yall!!! We on our own out here. Trust and believe that!!!

Love you Obama Keep up the good work!!

Phyllis in Georgia said on May 16th, 2008

I agree that it is racially insensitive, but are we willing to give up free speech to have it censored? I have to ask myself that question a lot. Lots of things offend me, but do I want them censored? Many people claim that Nativity scenes are offensive to them and demand that they be taken down and some governments do just that. I am offended when that happens. I do not like some of the words that are used in songs that I hear on the radio but in America we have free speech. Atheists say things about God and people make fun of my Lord, but they, unfortunately, have a right to do so in America. Do we have the right to be offended? Yes, I do. But, in America, we still have the right to say most things, no matter how offensive. It is something to think about especially when we allow offensive language to be freely played on the airwaives. About the only thing I know that you absolutely cannot say is “Fire!” in a crowded place. Its all about the freedom we have in this country.

pat said on May 16th, 2008

Although offensive, this t-shirt still is on his side. It clearly says “Obama 08″ I do believe that protraying any black person as a monkey is offensive, but when it gets the word out in support of the man, WHO CARES! The more people that buy this will have to look at the words Obama 08 for a very long time.

admin said on May 16th, 2008

What?

kams said on May 16th, 2008

hi mr obama please just go on doing your job you are hero and not get upset for the monkey word becoause white people too looks like white monkey and every looks like p? from kams with all my love

Peaches said on May 16th, 2008

A CHANGE is gonna come.

j said on May 16th, 2008

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Peaches said on May 16th, 2008

A CHANGE is gonna come and it’s about time.

ERRRR said on May 16th, 2008

OK we need to make a shirt for the guys selling them with a *~~#$?~ with a face on it hold a burger !! Its he in the resturant business they said ??That would be hella funny

William Clark said on May 16th, 2008

Why won’t my comments post?

William Clark said on May 16th, 2008

In response to That_Girls’ post: I agree with you that a lot of us do isolate ourselves and use the race card a lot more frequently than we should&# 8230;but …t his situation is just that BLACK and WHITE. We all know what Norman meant when he used the image of the primate. And as far as his daughter voting for Obama, what does that have to do with his own views of african-americans in general?

ratfat28 said on May 16th, 2008

IS ANYONE SUPRISED?

Anna said on May 16th, 2008

WHY DIDNT MY LAST MESSAGE POST?

GLORIA J HOWARD said on May 16th, 2008

ARENT THERE TRADMARK/COPYRIGHT LAWS?
DUH!

THECHOZEN1 said on May 16th, 2008

DITTO, CHAPPELL!!!!!!!!!

Kim Kimsz said on May 16th, 2008

dayum idiots. smh.

THECHOZEN1 said on May 16th, 2008

SOMEBODY DOSN’T FEEL LIKE THE TRUTH RIGHT NOW, CUZ BET DIDN’T POST MY COMMENT& #8230;HA HAHAHAHA H!!!..I WONDER WHO’S RUUNING THIS BLOG BOARD!!! ?… HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA HAH!!!!! HMMMMMMM MMMMR 30;̷ 0;… ;.HAHAHA HAHAHAHA HAH!!!!!

THECHOZEN1 said on May 16th, 2008

HOW CAN U POST PROFANE LANGUAGE, OR THE MEANING THEREOF, BUT NOT POST THE WORD OF GOD!!!?? …& #8230;HA HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA H

THECHOZEN1 said on May 16th, 2008

HOW CAN U POST PROFANE LANGUAGE, OR THE MEANING THEREOF, BUT NOT POST THE WORD OF GOD!!!?& #8230;.H HHHHHHMM MM, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

THECHOZEN1 said on May 16th, 2008

GOD

vernon said on May 16th, 2008

that is stupid lol

ray said on May 16th, 2008

i think obman is gay lol

Chuck said on May 16th, 2008

It is amazing to me, that they want to equate us with monkeys, they’re the one’s with the small lips and hairy bodies..and long torso’s..ummm

Tom said on May 16th, 2008

I am not suprise this came about there will always be these hater around. Georgia of all places a few miles outside of Atlanta and you are in the 1930’s.

crybabyscry said on May 16th, 2008

Run a Google image search for the words “Bush monkey”. You’ll see there are many pictures comparing George Bush to a monkey. Is that “racist”?
If Obama is going to be the president you need to get used to the fact that people are going to criticize and make fun of him. It comes with the job.

moreno said on May 16th, 2008

Well it’s just a reminder of what we face everyday. Some people pretend and some are just out there. Also people manifest who they are and all you can do is laugh. Because if all you have in your heart is hate…..sad! stupid! lost!destined! Don’t let what others think of you determine who you are. And shalif where are you from?

Jeanette said on May 16th, 2008

OH WELL!!!! OBAMA 08 **************OBAMA 08******

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA

OBAMA OBAMA )*!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!

ALL DAY BABY!

Jas28 said on May 16th, 2008

YOU DO KNOW THAT THE CLINTONS ARE FROM ARKANSAS

THEN YOU WONDER WHY REV. WRIGHT SAID WHAT HE SAID

Hambone said on May 16th, 2008

Hey! don’t you be worried about the Chosen one.

Shawana said on May 16th, 2008

If you are making comments that question the Whiteness of who owns and operates BET…then I think you post may not make it to the board…I am VERY Surprised they posted TW’s 2nd post…I have been trying to post the same time of information and they never show up
BET IS OWNED BY WHITE PEOPLE YA’LL, GET A GRIP AND KEEP IT REAL IF YOU ARE GOING TO KEEP IT REAL…THEY POST ALL THIS NEGITIVE PRESS SO THIS CAN MAKE US LIKE GOSSIP MONGERS.

FRENCHERRYKISS said on May 16th, 2008

LOOK TO SEE IF HE GET’S SUED. I DOUBT IT!!!!!!!!!!!

P-Funk said on May 16th, 2008

Why didn’t my comments appear? Is BET censoring the comments? I didn’t use any profanity and I didn’t say anything negative about Obama. All I did was point out that most of US (folks on this board) were LAUGHING when they made t-shirts with Bill Clinton as a monkey and George Bush as a monkey, but now we’re acting all offended when they make one with Obama. Why?

Haters is haters. Are we saying it’s ok to hate Bush or Clinton, but not Obama?

Post it this time, BET!

KENNEDY said on May 16th, 2008

Well for me it’s not offensive, what’s so offensive about it? It’s a freaking monkey eating a banana. The more you guy’s continue to get offensive about things the more you allow who’s ever doing it to win, the point of the shirt was to get your attention, and they’ve succeeded once again by toying with you….it’s funny how some blacks are so quick to blame others when you allow things like that to happen, just ignore the ignorant and move on. The more you whine about it, the more it will happen. FYI the monkey is cute!

Makayla said on May 16th, 2008

some people are so rediculous. making such a big deal about it i mean come on its just a shirt. i mean come on he wasnt meaning to be offenssive. its not like hes calling us black people N*****’s

Willie Jones said on May 16th, 2008

To those people who think the T-Shirt is not offensive, should have lived in the 60’s and before the 60’s, when Black people could not go to the same restroom as whites, the same schools, Hotles or Movie Theaters wher we had a Colored section. Young people please stop taking things for granted the only way you have the things you have now is thru BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS of those people who fought hard for you to enjoy the things you have now. TODAY A MONKEY TOMORROW WHAT WILL IT BE?

crybabyscry said on May 16th, 2008

There is a website called Bush or chimp dot com
Is it also “racist”?

VERA said on May 16th, 2008

This is just on miss guided white racist who came out from under a rock.We as a people cannot let racist individual touch a nerve.We are a proud people and we have a rich history.Mr.Norman will not be in business to long.He must not being doing to well with his watering hole.That’s why he chose to side line in the tee shirt business.
GOD has BLESSED us as a people.There will always be someone who want to start controversy over racial issues.This man is just a fool.He said someoneelse send him the tee shirt.This shows he cannot think for himself.
GOD will handle this fool.

crybabyscry said on May 16th, 2008

There is a site called Bush or chimp
Look for it.

Kim said on May 16th, 2008

I have typed a comment…why wasnt my original comment posted?

The Doctor said on May 16th, 2008

People really…I sense alot of anger about the shirt. Was it stupid yes, did it set us (Africa-Americans) backR 30;No!

Learn to rise above nonsense like this and K.I.M.
(Keep It Movin). We are on the verge of having the 1st Black President of the USA!

Think about it…quite frankly…some people are just not ready for it!

Its okay, they will get over it!!!

Do ya thing OBAMA!!!

AIYSHA said on May 16th, 2008

WHY ARE WE SURPRISED. IF HE BECOMES PRESIDENT, AND HE WILL, THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF SOME OF THE THINGS WE ARE GOING TO SEE. IT ISN’T RIGHT BUT LET’S GET USED TO IT AND FIGURE OUT A WAY TO COMBAT IT. THIS IS JUST AMERIKKKANS BEING AMEIKKANS IN AMERIKKKA.

Tam said on May 16th, 2008

I work right around the corner from this stupid man. He does have really insensitive comments on his board outside and inside the restaurant. He’s playing stupid like he doesn’t see the racial connotation of these shirts. He’s not a stupid man. Unfortunately, there have not been many people out to protest this and his business has actually increased. Like some previous commentors have said…don’t give him the airtime because, believe it or not, this racist has supporters.

sweetyoungl said on May 16th, 2008

Yea some of them white folks think we are moneys but the good thing about it we are beauitful moneys. That’a why I hate to see a brother are a sister with one of them white moneys.

Brese said on May 16th, 2008

It just goes to show u that race plays a major
part in this country,this was something very
childish and imature of the owner and the person
who is distrubuting this t-shirt garbage.Tell
the owner and the t-shirt (guy) all this still
will not matter,because change is coming and it
will be Obama’s leadership and good judgement so
he can keep his bar-ownership License.

Sunshine said on May 16th, 2008

I agree with Tony this is just a distraction. Obama is going much better than a lot of people thought that he would. They never envisioned the idea that he might really win. Now its a reality. People are starting to get mad and their ignorance is rising to the surface. We need to continually pray for Obama and his family and pray for his/our haters as well. Anit no stopping us now….
To all God’s blessings, love and his sweet peace.

Michelle Graaf said on May 16th, 2008

I like it! I believe he Should Be President! I believe that it would be a Very Good Change for the World Today! It will Prove that any Race can do things the same if not Better! I think that Obama Will Make Alot of Very Big Changes! For the USA! I will vote for Obama! I would wear the Shirt! I vote 100%! I am ready for a Great Change in how the world is run!

Mssyladu said on May 16th, 2008

My God, when is racism in America going to end? This story of Obama looking like Curious George is ignorant and all those who accept this crazy racists thoughts and practice is just as looney as he. Wake up America. If not our country will continue to fight from the inside out and eventually destroy our own country because of racism. And all you white folks who think it is acceptable to label Curious George as Obama is a racist with blinders on.

Kool Hand said on May 16th, 2008

I don’t think this guy is racist Obama does kind of look like Curious George. I do think he’s dumb, I mean you have to know people are going to take this wrong. It’s a free country but that doesn’t give him the right to use a copyrighted image, so he will have a lawsuit aganst him soon.

justbeingme said on May 16th, 2008

So Kool Hand what if someone made a T-Shirt of you with a MONKEY EATTING A BABANA it would be okay with you?Come on now,I beleive that the owner of the bar was wrong I hope he has enough money to pay for being stupid…..OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 08……….

Dawn said on May 16th, 2008

Does everyone realize Obama mother is a White woman, he is bi-racial man. Back to the T-shirt
that’s ignorant, show support by putting his face on the shirt instead of a monkey.

Kool Hand said on May 16th, 2008

Why would I care justbeingme? Just so u know I’m voting for Obama. I just don’t see what the big deal is that some redneck put out a stupid shirt. We got alot bigger problems then that to deal with. Like the fact that people are dying in Iraq!
This is a free country if some moron wants to say he will never vote for a black that’s his right

Hrtdntl on may 16th,2008 said on May 16th, 2008

Just as i thought, Jealous Bet owners not posting my comment because they know everything i said is true 2 the T! see when a blk person speaks the truth on truth, ppl dont wanna hear it because a nerves been hit! (”whatever”), it is what it Bet ppl! you can’t ignore something 4 what it really is so check that and bank it! Obama is Obama! so if ppl can’t stand 2 see him runinn for Pres,and for speaking the truth about how blk ppl are disrespected etc dont hate! (appreciate) your problem not ours!

( watch this one) Bet may still b cryin about my other post when i only spoke the truth. when the truth hurts, ppl dont want others to see. (including the Media)! but if this doesn’t get posted like my recent 1 then hey, at least i know the reason.

KENNEDY said on May 16th, 2008

This response is for Willie Jones, I did not live in the 60’s, nor was I born in the 60’s…..But I do know this you can do anything you want to do, If I did live in the 60’s I would have not went through the stuff that was going on then, for one how dare someone tell me I can’t use the same restroom or schools…etc. The bottom line is you guy’s allowed them to take advantage of you, you let them control you, it’s your own fault that you was in that situation. I mean come on , what was the population for the blacks, and what was the population for the whites, Like you could’nt fight for your position ,it’s like you guy’s just said we are pleased to be your slaves, what kind of group of people would allow another group of people to take control over them….and now your still holding on to that, the more you continue to look in the past and blame others for your problems the more it’s going to continue. Get over it and start to take control instead of them having control over you̷ 0;… ;… .The people that get sensitive about this are complains about it , are only letting them continue to have control over you, basically they control your feelings, your mind and how you live (mental slavery)……I tell you this no one has control over me but me. It’s like what people say matters to you, like there above you are something. Apparently they are because your offended by it….ending.

LTBROWN said on May 16th, 2008

THAT ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO PRETEND, ISN’T THERE? IS RACISM.

Hrtdntl on may 16th,2008 said on May 16th, 2008

To all poster screen names here in Bet…… why everybody just stop posting about what some jealous hater is always saying about a blk person, or whatever they put up to try and get under all blk ppl’s skin! you as blks know why they do it right? so stop crying and whining in blogs when a non blk person says racist things about blks, when black ppl themselves degrade each other ( the blk men especially to the woman) not having any respect 4 each other, no love, and with sooo many blk woman haten on another blk wmn because she looks good, and based on clothes clothes clothes! its backward brained to get all offended when something like this happens by someone that wasn’t blk! buts fine and good that another black on black person degrade the other with no morals and respect 4 each other huh? think about it!

Hrtdntl said on May 16th, 2008

Bet
are Normans and should be called Betnorman.com every comment i post and submit, Bet dismiss it because everything im saying is truth 2 the word!Like i said, when u hit nerves ppl like these try to shut you up by not letting you be heard, and purposely scrambling the channel on televison to keep the world from hearing the truth! U can’t run from the truth Bet or anybody for that matter! ( believe that)! “thats my word”

Now watch this one doesn’t get posted either by the cry babies at Bet wearing Norman T shirts themselves. well, at least i know what i spoke is the truth and if These Bet ppl got beef nerves gettin hit, their problem not mine!

Watch!

Stephanie said on May 16th, 2008

Where’s my comments BET??

GAIL MUHAMMAD said on May 16th, 2008

SOME PEOPLE IN THE SOUTH ARE STILL BACK IN TIME BLACKS ARE MOVEING AHEAD SO TELL ALL THE FOLK THAT ARE BACK IN TIME TO GET OVER IT BLAK ARE MOVE ON BECAUSE I AM VOTE FOR THE BIG OOOOOO

Ana said on May 17th, 2008

awww those shirts are adorable!!
y dont u guyz like em??
i would buy it!!
haha
but get the Curious George Company ppl…cuz it iz kinda wow if thatz there monkey…but itz still adorable!!
GO CURIOS GEORGE!!
AND GOR OBAMA!!!
woo! :)

kaikoi72 said on May 17th, 2008

wake up…..america is not ready….get ready…..

Ms............. Free said on May 17th, 2008

TO THE DOCTOR,

AFTER READING YOUR COMMENT I DIDN’T HAVE TO COMMENT BECAUSE YOU SAID IT ALL.

WELL SAID

Thank You

Vickie said on May 17th, 2008

As a black woman, I’m not offended in the least. I think it’s really funny. Each time a white person makes a offensive remark, it makes me laugh, because they are beginning to show, (and I’m talking about the racist people), how fearful they are becoming of blacks. We are moving forward, and it scares them to death. Instead of being angry we should laugh each time. Because the more you protest something that is said by a racist devil, the more you feed their devil ego. The more they hunger to see you upset. You feed the devil when you do as he wishes. We need to smile more in their face. We need to continue to stand tall, we are at that point in our lives that we have prove that we can not be pushed over. We are a strong race of people, we have proved we can not be knocked down. So my people of all races that feel the devil is trying to knock us down, stand your ground and give them the biggest smile you can bring across your face. The devil will diminishes, and maybe try again in another 2000 years. And we will continue to move forward. Believe my people God is on our Side. PEACE!

Vickie said on May 17th, 2008

Another statement. The guy made a remark about Obama’s ears, maybe it’s me, but either he’s blind or in denial, but his ears are much larger than Obama’s. His large hands hang, and he doesn’t stand straight up. He leans slightly. Ummm!!! Get it ~~%?%, oops! I’m mean right :) PEACE

Marnette said on May 17th, 2008

And lets be real they are not going to sue this man it is just another political thing to due just so their copyright doesnt get drugg threw the mud.Mark my word nothing will happen to him

KJB said on May 17th, 2008

The bar owner had the audacity to say that we’re not live in the 1940s. Well the history lesson here is if we were, then Obama would not be running for president. Black men in the South were being lynched by people like this bar owner. I hope the owners to the rights of this bar sue him to the point that his racist antics cost him his bar. SOme may say that seems kind of mean. Well racism has been the venom of this country far too long. And white people who thnk that they can just say and do anything to black people that they want. I say hit them where it hurts, and that is their bank accounts.

KITTY said on May 17th, 2008

THIS IS STR8 B.S. IF I EVER SMELLED IT. NO MATTER WHAT RACE DID IT. I DO NOT FEEL THAT BLACK PEOPLE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO AS AN ANIMAL, PERIOD. WE ARE HUMAN AND I WOULD TO SEE THE DAY WE BEGAN TO BE TREATED AS SUCH?

DOOM said on May 17th, 2008

IT NEVER SEEMS 2 AMAZE ME.WHIGGAS!!!!!!!

Tanya said on May 17th, 2008

People, whoever said he has the right to sale these shirts are misinformed. Can you say copyright. Yes Im offended but not surprised. There are still some ignorant racist people out there. Wake up! This is not new. Just dont let it consume you. Keep pushing forward. Im sure Obama will.

Afro Maestro said on May 17th, 2008

to be honest, i feel the man is prolly not even racist. controversy sells … look at the replies on this page. he’s just cashing in and given its history, he knew the backlash that would surely come - he just picked what would benefit him more. I’m not that sensitive about a white person calling me a monkey — if i look like a monkey, they simply resemble albino monkeys. I’ve seen it!!! That being said, shut the fool down

Kevin J. said on May 17th, 2008

Kennedy, you are a fool disguised as an idiot. That comment you made about us “allowing” ourselves to be treated a certain way, only let’s me know how much stupidity we as Black men and women have to get through even before we get to the racists. This man is the epitome of the subversive racism that endangers our children. And that will still affect our children long after Sen. Obama changes the world of politics the way JFK would have were he not killed prematurely.

Kevin J. said on May 17th, 2008

One of our main problems is that Obama’s speech on racism isn’t being discussed because the mainstream media doesn’t care to educate those that can affect the change in society. White men and women that constantly refuse to accept the reasonings on why we don’t trust or believe that racism will go away, fail to believe it’s history and the effects that it has on our mindset, are the ones that need it most. Or do they just ignore it because it is more common than they want us to believe?

Jole said on May 17th, 2008

For one thing it does look like Obama, and OBAMA ISN’T BLACK. HE IS HALF WHITE AND WAS RAISED BY A WHITE FAMILY. YOU PEOPLE ARE THE DUMBEST.

Jole said on May 17th, 2008

Leave the man alone he is just speaking the truth.

crybabyscry said on May 17th, 2008

Let me get this straight…
George Bush portrayed as a monkey = no problem
Barack Obama portrayed as a monkey = RACISM!

hashim said on May 17th, 2008

Fear of a black nation.Thats what drives ignorance from the enemies of the sun people.

LoBra said on May 17th, 2008

I was checking out the bar owners ears when the video was playing. All I can say is he must not have any mirrors in his house(lol). But listen, wait until Houghton Mifflin Harcourt gets thru with him. They take things like this very seriously. This guy is trying to plant a seed but he’ll find that this seed won’t grow!

Dee said on May 17th, 2008

It is ashame that some people refuse or afraid to go outside of their elements becuase we are all from the same country. It’s one thing to be ignorant as a child but when you reach an age level where you know better then it becomes ridiculous. No matter the skin color, some people will never change or grow up.

paul said on May 17th, 2008

Being a Kenyan,i fully support that man of ours,but the big problem is,i dont how people in States are taking this,they are just finding scapegoats to prevent him from the entry to the White House being lead by Clinton whom i think doesnt at all get cooked in a similar pot with Obama.Winning or loosing IT IS THE CHANGE THAT U GUYS ARE SOPPOSED TO SUPPORT.I aint compaigning but…….

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

DONT KNOW WHY AMERICAN BLACKS ARE SUDDENLY UPSET ABOUT WHAT THEY CALL US?. I MEAN MOST AMERICANS CALL AFRICANS MONKEY’S LETS BE REAL HERE.

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

YOU PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS EASILY DISTRACTED BY IRRELEVANT STUFF. WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT A T SHIRT OR BARACK GETTING TO THE WHITEHOUSE.. ??YOU SHOULD REMEMBER THAT HIS FATHERS FAMILY IS KENYAN; THEY ARE ALL IN KENYA NOT AMERICA THAT IS WHERE HE IS FROM ON HIS FATHERS SIDE. THIS IS HOW YOU AMERICANS SEE US SWINGING FROM THE TREES AND EATING BANANAS ITS NOT A BIG DEAL ..

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

LOOK , THERE IS NOTHING TO MODERATE.. AM TELLING THE TRUTH, LET THE DEVIL BE ASHAMED.

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

WHAT BLACK NATION HASIM?. IN AMERICA??. WELL, ARIZONA LOOKS GOOD TO ME, GO BUY IT AND COLONISE IT.. LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENS..

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

WELL, READING SOME OF THESE POSTS AM GLAD AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO FEELS THIS WAY BET CONTINUES TO PERPETUATE THE VICTIM CULTURE FOR ITS OWN SELLING PURPOSES..

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

YEP INMOT , THAT IS YOU AM THINKING ABOUT THE VICTIM CULTURALIST WITH A DEGREE IN POOR ME PYSCHO 101

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

THIS TIME ITS DIFFERENT..WHITES ARE BEHIND A BLACK MAN SOLID.. WHERE IN AMERICAS TURBULANT HISTORY HAS ANY BLACK MAN GOT TO THIS STAGE IN THE POWER GAME. POWER.. THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS, MOST BLACK AMERICANS ARE TOO BUSY BARBECUING THEIR BRAINS WITH IDIOCY TO EVEN THINK THIS DEEP. IF THEY DID , THEY WOULD BE WERE THE JEWS ARE RIGHT NOW .. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN EDUCATION IS AT THE TOP OF YOUR AGENDA..WHEN YOU DONT FEEL SORRY FOR YOURSELF AND WHEN YOU ARE FOCUSED ON WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AND USE THE TOOLS AVAILABLE TO YOU DO TO IT. NO RAPPER WILL EVER GET A SEAT ON ANY CABINET THATS FOR SURE.

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY THAT OBAMA’S PARENTAGE IS KENYAN COS THE KENYANS ARE PRETTY LOW KEY.DESPITE THEIR ENDLESS POLITIKING RIGHT NOW.. IF THEY WERE NIGERIANS(WE TOO WILL RISE IN AMERICA WAIT FOR IT..)THERE WOULD BE HELL TO PAY… SENSITIVE IS NOT OUR MIDDLE NAME..AN EDUCATED BLACK MAN WHO DOESNT SMOKE DOPE, DOESNT LIVE A CRIMINAL LIFE, DOESNT FEEL SORRY FOR HIMSELF AND DOESNT HAVE A WHOLE STRING OF BABY MAMAS,KNOWS WHO HE IS AND DOESNT CARE WHAT ANYONE THINKS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS OF ALL.

camella said on May 17th, 2008

Black America and all Blacks from around the world: Do not stoop to racism! React less and do more with your lives. Take the strength that has endured you all these centuries and RISE, RISE RISE above it all. Racism is merely a tactic that was employed to make you feel worthless and it only works when you stop and fear it. It is common sense to know that the pigmentation (skin) cannot think . Think with your brains and succeed just like OBAMA. OBAMA is showing you the way. RISE RISE along with him.
When racists attacks are hurld it means that you are getting closer to your goal. OBAMA warned you this would happen. LISTEN, THINK AND RISE rise to victory. You are almost there. Form coalitions vote take a friend with you to the voting booth any friend Green Yellow Black or White and vote for the man who has come to change America. Then watch the world Change right along with you.

DeeDee said on May 17th, 2008

Like it or not this is America.

madre1000 said on May 17th, 2008

CRACKERISMS ON THE RISE IN AMERICA AGAIN,MONKEYS COME IN WHITE TOO

olounwa said on May 17th, 2008

GOOD GRIEF!

BROWNSUGAR said on May 17th, 2008

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, LET’S NOT LOOSE FOCUS. THE SWEETEST REVENGE FOR ALL OF US THAT BELIEVE IN THE PROCESS IS TO GET UP AND VOTE AND PUT OBAMA IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

Gods Child said on May 17th, 2008

To answer the previous blogger, BET is owned by a white male. Let’s not give amunition to the fire, but let’s keep moving and moving up. You never let someone else’s self hatred get you down or unfocused on more important things. Rememeber my beautiful Black Brothers and Sisters we are the reflection of the most high “J esusR 21;!!!!! !!

Tyrique said on May 17th, 2008

I don’t but the majority of black people I know do look like monkeys. So I’m not offended. Thats also one reason that I date white women. Most other blacks I know don’t take care of themselves.

Realist said on May 17th, 2008

Obama is more white than black so who cares.

Paula said on May 17th, 2008

WTF!!!!!!!!!!

Real as can be said on May 17th, 2008

Some people are angry because a black man is going to win the presidency for the first time and they can’t handle it. We can’t fight racism with racism. I feel that the shirts need to be burned and should not be sold. It is sad that people are still ignorant after all these years. When our blood drips it is the color red, i have never seen any other color, not unless some of us are aliens. Wake up people and stop the stupidity.

furman said on May 17th, 2008

the man has the right to say and do anything he feels. I personally have disliked white folks for some time now! We all have problems with one another now and then. I want to call Mccain a 100 year old cancer patient honky white bread mook, I CAN. THEY DO!

furman said on May 17th, 2008

jole! u must be an orphan!!

GodChild said on May 17th, 2008

Kennedy, you have to be one of the more ignorant persons I’ve heard of. The statements you’ve made about blacks being at fault for being enslaved says a lot about the history you obviously, based on your comments, don’t know about. Quick note: Africans were forced onto ships with guns pointed at them and brought over to America to be enslaved…they were non english speakers in an unknown land. I’m trying to understand how you figured Africans were pleased to be slaves. Also keep in mind that they would not have allowed anyone take the advantage over them if the Europeans have given them a fair fight…Europeans had guns drawn. I wonder what your plan would have been if someone was kidnapping you and you had nothing to defend yourself with since you seem to have the answers to nothing. Kennedy, for you to say you would not have allowed anyone back in the 50’s or 60’s to stop you from going into restricted areas of restuarants etc. demonstrates your lack of knowledge about African-American history as it relates to Slavery etc.. I really want to know what you would have done if you were black during those times and was told you could not use the same restrooms or attend the same schools as the whites. Help me understand what you would have done right that blacks supposedly were too dumb or stupid to do right!!! Help me out here.

(E WHIT) NEW WEST COAST * CEO / FOUNDER * said on May 17th, 2008

YOU KNOW IT’S AMAZING.. U WOULD THINK THAT U WOULDN’T ADD FIRE 2 THE SITUATION. BUT IT’S OKAY. FIRST OFF AS A (HU)MAN IN HIGH POWER THERE IS ALWAYS CONTROVERSY WHEN SOMEONE IS REALLY ABOUT 2 STEP IN PRIME. COME ON DOGGY…LOL “YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT WE MADE IT..” AS A PEOPLE WE DID AND THAT WHY THERE’S A COMMUNITY REVOLUTION IN PROGRESS ..

THE PROBLEM IS WHAT YOU SPEND TIME AND EFFORT THINKING ABOUT IS THE WRONG THING. THE WORLD KNOW WHATS UP - IT’S TIME 4 THAT REAL. LOL TIGER ALREADY DONE TOOK OVER GOLF..LMAO NOW IT IS TIME TO TAKE OVER THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE AKA THE WHITE HOUSE - AND MAKE A REAL CHANGE IN “AMERICA” .

̶ 0;DON 217;T PLAY BOY”!
COME TO LOS ANGELES WITH THAT B.S.

THAT’S RACIST

BE REAL AND GET YOUR MONEY G.. “EACH 1 TEACH 1″

E WHIT
NEW WEST COAST
CEO / FOUNDER

̶ 0;CALL IT WANT YOU WANT OBAMA 4 PRESIDENT

SG453 said on May 17th, 2008

I agree Obama is more white than black, you people obviously don’t know much about him. Dumb negroes

SG453 said on May 18th, 2008

furman take your monkey self back to the zoo. coonie

SG453 said on May 18th, 2008

furman is a c00n

MARYANN said on May 18th, 2008

NOW I FIND THAT DISTASTEFUL,S WHAT WAS ON THAT FOOL MIND. CURIOUS GEORGE SHOULD SUE THEM, OBAMA SHOULD ALSO DO THE SAME. NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL RACISM. WHY DIDN’T THE FUZZ GET INVOLVED? WHO GAVE THE AUTHORITY TO PRINT SUCH MESS? WE HAVE TO PRAY FOR THAT PERSON OR PERSONS WHOM INVOLVED.

Marvin Andrew Smith said on May 18th, 2008

Bob Johnson and Hilary and Bill Clinton did this Bull >>

crybabyscry said on May 18th, 2008

Not a single comment on the fact George Bush has been called a monkey. Why should Obama be protected from satire but not Geoege Bush?

Kool Hand said on May 18th, 2008

So its wrong for whites 2 label all blacks as drug dealers or criminals just because some are, but its okay 2 label all whites racist because of what a few dumb rednecks do? Come on now!

WomanOfGod said on May 18th, 2008

If the mind doesn’t change, nothing else will change. We can’t feed into the ignorance. We’re all God’s children so let’s be about our Fathers business.
Obama is running for President, what do you think is going to happen when he gets in office? We can fight back intelligently (at the polls)
Gods’ will be done.

Etan said on May 18th, 2008

Why Do We Give Into Such Ignorance? We Can Go Without Making Such A Scene About These Shirts. That’s What They Want Us To Do & I Don’t Blame Them Because We Act Like We Don’t Do & Say Racist Things. But When It Happens To Us We Want A Handout. Ignore It And All Shall Be Well With Us. Racism Will Always Be There Now All We Have To Do Is Learn How To Is Handle It. Causing An Uproar And Drawing More Attention To The Situation Is The Worst Thing We Can Do.

crybabyscry said on May 18th, 2008

MARYANN - Obama has no cause to sue and “the fuzz” didn’t get involved because no laws have been broken.

bamba said on May 18th, 2008

This is AmeriKKKA. We shouldn’t be surprised.

Niki said on May 18th, 2008

Happy are those who are persecuted. Obama will rise out of this.

Carla wade said on May 18th, 2008

Jole your mother look like that monkey

Carla wade said on May 18th, 2008

Jole your mother look like that monkey.

Jole said on May 19th, 2008

Carla shut your nappy headed self up.

mollie said on May 19th, 2008

When will our Troop be coming home?

TW said on May 19th, 2008

MAYBE HONEY IS GOING TO THE BACK OF THE BUS !!!!

but you can bet yo a** no one else will be there with her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TW said on May 19th, 2008

When the troops are coming home ? Good question…but here is a better one…

WHEN ARE WE GOING TO STOP SENDING OUR KIDS TO THEIR DEATH ?!

chocolate said on May 19th, 2008

This don’t surprise me at all.. As the Bible speaks.. Watch & Pray. They(the enemy) just wanted to bring a sum drama to the table for us to respond on… Obama 08! Be Blessed

Saunj16 said on May 19th, 2008

dis is all some BS!!!!! why cant we all jus get along lol

Toi said on May 19th, 2008

This is to all of my brother’s and sister’s out there, do not let this kind of ignorance get under your skin, We as a people have been through worse than this. We know what we are and who we are. We are a proud people and we can not let small minded people make us act any different. Let people say what ever they want, If we let things like this get to us then we are no better than them. Keep your head up America because Change is on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

HONEY34 said on May 19th, 2008

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS WE NEED TO STICK TOGETHER. YOU WONDER WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR US TO GET AHEAD. NOTICE WE ARE THE ONLY RACE THAT WON’T STAND BY OUR OWN MEN AND WOMEN. CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG.

Hope said on May 19th, 2008

Well, some people just wont grow up and face reality like adults, they gotta go and make monkey t-shirts “portraying” a black man. This is so BARBARIC! the white man just wont accept that a black man is on his way to become the president of the US, FACE IT, OBAMA WILL BECOME PRESIDENT!!!

Koki said on May 19th, 2008

Whites will never let Obama get in the White House. Obama Osama is a racist muslim. Us whites are the majority and we will make sure he loses.

Stephanie said on May 19th, 2008

This is nothing new. How do you think an African Amercan running for president of the United States is not going to endure some racial hatred? This is monumental and historic. As long as Obama is running, he will face this sordid kind of mess. Who cares, as long as he lives thru it. That’s what really matters

crybabyscry said on May 19th, 2008

Are blacks planning on crying “lawdy dat be racism!” everytime Obama is questioned, criticized or made fun of? It seems so. This is why I will not be voting for him in November. Who needs four years of listening to blacks whine? We hear enough of it already.

Bethany said on May 19th, 2008

1ST OF ALL- CRYBABYSCRY- SHUT UP!!! YOUR NOT EVEN MAKING SENSE!! YOU GOT A LOT OF NERVE WITH YOUR SARCASTIC COMMENTS- KEEP THAT NONENSE TO YOURSELF BECAUSE NOBODY CARES OR EVEN WANTS TO HEAR ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO SAY!! Ok now that I got that out the way- I think those t-shirts are disgraceful and down right disrespectful!!! It’s 2008 and people are still not coping with the fact that black people are intelligent, successful and not going anywhere!!!! HATERS- GET OVER IT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED!!!!!

Bethany said on May 19th, 2008

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008!!!!!! HATERS FALL BACK WE AREN’T GOING ANYWHERE!!! Don’t worry crybabyscry…Obama doesn’t need your vote…he is already going to win anyway without it!!!

Niecie said on May 19th, 2008

What is going on with the postings?

Miss S said on May 19th, 2008

It is comments like your’s Crybaby that show how much work needs to be done in America. You do not have to vote for him; what God has planned will be. You have the choice to vote how you please. How would you feel if there was shirt that referred to you in a negative way?

olounwa said on May 19th, 2008

once again, crybaby is right,,, stop being such cry babies!!

olounwa said on May 19th, 2008

i personally find is deeply offensive when black americans justify calling themselves the n word get your priorities straight.

olounwa said on May 19th, 2008

and the satire and redicule will continue… thats part of the game, for those of you who are of a sensitive nature , i suggest you switch off your tv’s in the months to come…

Ms. J. said on May 19th, 2008

I do not know why my brothers and sisters even respond to ignorant post from dummies like crybabyscry (who does not know that the plural of baby is ‘ies’ babies not babys) & Koki. We as a people are better than that. Do not repsond to ignorance.
Obama ‘08!

jfffnn said on May 19th, 2008

LOL-LOL-LOL seems the person who made the T-shirt is going too be sued by the creator of Curious George because of copywright infringement.That aside,the T-shirt is a non issue because of all the important issues in this election.What does the N-word have too do with this topic ? In many other cultures slangs are used within that culture and it pretty much trolls of like water of a duck’s back.

jfffnn said on May 19th, 2008

Typo -should have read ROLLS

trina said on May 19th, 2008

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 2008, BIG UP TO ALL HIS HATER!!!!! and yeah, crybaby he dont need your vote,and you can call it what you want,but it’s people like you!!and olounwa,you,will never know,cause it’s not for you,and it’s not who say it it’s how you,say it,OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008, THAT’S WHAT’S UP!!!,but we know how the white folk,get down,so we’ll just see,

JAVARIS JONES said on May 19th, 2008

I LIKE WHAT YOUR SAYING KEEP DOING THE RIGHT THING
HARD WORK PAIDS OFF GOD BLESS AN HAVE A GOOD DAY.
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Gmiah said on May 19th, 2008

Yeah they need to leave that man alone and support him. Stop trying to make up stuff to hurt him. I see they supported those lying Clintons. When they do wrong but continue messing with Obama.

Jessica said on May 19th, 2008

I am offended but not the least bit surprised. I deal with racist people on a day to day basis. I know the ignorance level of many people that live in our “Great US of A”. I believe and support and voted for Obama, however realistically white people make up the majority in the USA. Blacks and Hispanics together only make up about 40% of the US. We have a long way to go and people are not ready.

Jeremy said on May 19th, 2008

Well this isn’t any surprise to me and shouldn’t be for any of you either. A lot of white’s are starting to realize that blacks are on the rise, and that we can’t be stopped. It hasn’t even been 100 years and we have a African American getting ready to run the country. Black people. Let us all rise above the imaturity of our once owners. Lets show them that there time is over and that it is now our time to shine.

LOL and as far as the monkey comment. We are just being hated on because blacks are the most beatiful diverse race on this planet.

The Facts said on May 19th, 2008

how long does it take a post to appear B.E.T.?….lol

The Facts said on May 19th, 2008

Ok, the 3rd try. For the folks upset about this, where were you to defend Dr Rice, Gen Powell, Justice Thomas, Michael Steele or many more who have been defamed by white cartoonist, and other blacks with different poitical views…B.E.T. is funny.

CrystalB said on May 20th, 2008

This is really bad, I thought we were moving forward not backwards.

precious said on May 20th, 2008

Whoever wrote this is how they fell about themselves, God help him because he is the one who will judge him and he will get what is deserve.

simone said on May 20th, 2008

i find the t-shirt offensive not only does it display outright racism it show that people in this country still view black people as slaves or beneath whites i hope the county in that state really does something about this leagally.

Edward said on May 20th, 2008

they comeing out in wood work you get it wood!!!!!!!this person we know what up !!!!ok i told you we know as BLACKPEOPLE WHO HE is ,and what he all about.this is no way new to us.THE same one that doing this well be the first in line wanting something.we know that to.this is not funny,we as BLACKS got this person number,he not going any where!!!HE call his self being real funny,but he for get he got to make a living ,or did he forget that…who go to his place are they like that?

Frances Brown said on May 20th, 2008

Black People, Norman has the right to show how he feels. My heart goes out to Norman because he is a 63 year old who still hate black people. Let us come together and pray for him because he don’t know what he is doing for his soul. My first impulse was to call him the “N” word, even though he is a white man, but if I’m trying to live to please God, I must be strong not stoop to his leve.

Black People, we cannot allow ourselves to get irate because what other races have to say about us. We are the best and they know we are the best; this frighten them. No matter how much we have accomplished in this country, we will always be animals to them. Don’t be fool because they call themselves our friends; watch as well as you pray. I love ALL of God’s children, I mean ALL of God’s children.

Shay said on May 20th, 2008

nothing but a bunch of IGNORANT CRACKERS!

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

jiffnn, the n word is not slang if it is considered offensive and it is anyway so dont even go there with defending its use.
trina this is not a hip hop gathering its a bid for the presidency so what are you rapping about.?.

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

to be honest i find all this weeping and wailing a bit of a misnomer, when blacks can quite happily degrade themselves and can more than happiliy degrade other blacks then get upset when the whiteman does it even if it is unintentional humour. american blacks have to toughen up in the months to come or forget it.

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

if you are jumping around over a t shirt then i hate to think what will happen when the real politiking starts..

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

personally am more interested in who he will hypothetically choose to be his running mate if he got the nomination. but then again , am not easily distracted by nonsense, and realise that it is politics.. most on here think that its some sort of barbecue picnic !! well, it isnt ..

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

the Facts, its about the numbers.. the majority rules and the majority are on the music site talking about the latest lil nonsense rapper or the other..and remember , who owns this network??.

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

there is more hits to be made creating a topic of this nature than a serious political one..

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

by the way racial profiling is an american thing and all americans do this… i keep harking back to sept11, when all muslims and arabs and anyone with a turban were targets .!!how soon people forget so easily.

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

ps.. obama is not a muslim, ! his father was not a muslim .!read something those who put him into the catagory of some sort of terrorist.. its just plain silly

olounwa said on May 21st, 2008

electing obama is not going to solve any individual problems , or make it all better for american blacks or whatever, but it will more importantly mean that americans want to change direction in their dealings with the outside world, this is important to the rest of the world that america is at war with now..we are tired of the endless, fruitless hostilities and no one waving the stars and stripes anymore too much blood has been shed for nothing.

Edward said on May 21st, 2008

WE KNOW WHO!!! STARTED THIS DONT WE ?HER NAME IS HELLL CINTOn .I WANTED TO MISS SPELL HER NAME,NOW IT BLACK AND WHITE .THAT WAS A BIG SPEETH SHE MADE SAY THE WHITE ARE VOTEING FOR ME,REMMBER THAT!!SHE KNEW WHAT SHE WAS DOING,SHE STARTED A BIG FIRE AND NOW SHE CANT PUT IT OUT .I KNOWSHE DO NOT WANT TO PUT IT OUT> IT TWO LATE THE CAT IS OUT THE BAG.LOOK HOW THEY VOTEING IN THEM STATE!!!SHE WILL DO ANY THING TO WIN ALL OF US WILL GET HURT.I MEAN THAT SHE KNOW GOOD>>>>>

Melissa Stephens said on May 21st, 2008

As a black woman, I’m not offended in the least. I think it’s really funny. Each time a white person makes a offensive remark, it makes me laugh, because they are beginning to show, (and I’m talking about the racist people), how fearful they are becoming of blacks. We are moving forward, and it scares them to death. Instead of being angry we should laugh each time. Because the more you protest something that is said by a racist devil, the more you feed their devil ego. The more they hunger to see you upset. You feed the devil when you do as he wishes. We need to smile more in their face. We need to continue to stand tall, we are at that point in our lives that we have prove that we can not be pushed over. We are a strong race of people, we have proved we can not be knocked down. So my people of all races that feel the devil is trying to knock us down, stand your ground and give them the biggest smile you can bring across your face. The devil will diminishes, and maybe try again in another 2000 years. And we will continue to move forward. Believe my people God is on our Side. PEACE!
I agree with ths statement 100%.. No Weapon Formed Against Shall prosper

Melissa Stephens said on May 21st, 2008

PEOPLE OPEN YOUR EYES…WE HAVE A BIGGER BATTLE THAN A T-SHIRT WITH A CUTE MONKEY ON THE FRONT…DEPENDING ON YOUR AGE WE ALL USE TO LOVE CURIOUS GEORGE….HE MADE MISTAKE BUT LEARN FROM THEM…. EVERTHING IS NOT ABOUT RACE ALL THE TIME…I WAS NOT OFFENED AT ALL, AND YES IM A BLACK WOMAN THAT IS LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING OUR 1ST BLACK PRESIDENT TO SEE IF WE CAN DO BETTER FOR OUR RACE. WE NEED TO STOP KILLING AND PUTTING DOWN OUR OWN RACE AND BAN TOGETHER SO ONE DAY WE CAN BE ON TOP…..GROW UP PEOPLE

jfffnn said on May 21st, 2008

Olounwa
Still the same mantra from you, YAWN !!! Do yourself a favor and go to the gym.

smizzy said on May 22nd, 2008

the shame of it is this isn’t the only thing going on. look they think even if they steal the election from Barrack that blacks are still going to vote for hillary in record numbers. they never ask why she can’t get the black vote.

olounwa said on May 22nd, 2008

do your self a bigger favour and lay of the weed jiffnn you might live long enough to see the revolution being televised.. lol!

olounwa said on May 22nd, 2008

and you might like to read milssa stephens posts while you are on your short break from the big booty contests you so like to judge on bet.!! hope the pay is as good as your last job.. lol!!

olounwa said on May 22nd, 2008

OBAMA IN 08!!! I DO RECALL A CERTAIN POSTER ON HERE WHO WILL REMAIN “GYMLESS” WHO WAS ADAMANT THAT HE WOULD NEVER STAND, NEVER GET ANY WHITE SUPPORT AND THAT NO BLACK MAN COULD EVER BE PRESIDENT OF THE USA. ADVICE?…. BETTER TAKE YOUR OWN AND THEN SOME THANK GOD OBAMA DOESNT LISTEN TO THAT TYPE OF THINKING STUCK IN 1888.

jfffnn said on May 23rd, 2008

Olounwa
No weed for me,I know you don’t understand that people do change and grow,a concept that is alien to you. Oh by them way Sen. Obama has not been nominated yet,let alone being elected.You are correct in saying that I and many,many people of all races had doubts but the ball game ain’t over yet.I did cast my vote for him in the primary and IF he does get the nomination I will vote for him.IT IS CALLED CHANGE AND GROWTH a concept you just can’t seem too understand.Now back to the gym so you can blow of some more steam.

olounwa said on May 23rd, 2008

really?. how about that,?”people do change and grow?” are you kidding me.. now,, go and smoke some more weed and let off your steam.. !!

jfffnn said on May 23rd, 2008

Olounwa

jfffnn said on May 23rd, 2008

Olounwa
TAKE NOTE, I DON’T DO WEED.Anyway you are the one who thinks once the same always the same,now take your fat a$$ to the gym and get yourelf both mentally and physicaly fit.

jfffnn said on May 23rd, 2008

Olounwa
I recall you stating “Hillary 08″ what made you CHANGE ?

olounwa said on May 24th, 2008

how pathetic are you jiffnn?. more concerned about me getting my fat a$ss to the gym than the message am preaching…lol!! typical and not surprising .shoot the messagenger but dont deal with the message.. go back and read your last little missive” you dont understand how people change and grow ~”and then get back on the boards , cos like all weed smokers, you dont actually read what you write on here as long as you are the last post standing.!!!besides fat or thin, its NOT YOUR CONCERN… OR YOUR BUSINESS. WHEN DID I CHANGE JIFFNN, I HAVE ALWAYS SUPPORTED OBAMA AND HILLIARY BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT BUSH.!! I SUGGEST YOU CHANGE YOUR WEED SUPPLIER AND GET THE GOOD STUFF , OBVIOUSLY THE CHEAP CRAP YOU SMOKE HAS GONE TO YOUR HEAD.!! WHATS THAT TICKING?? A BROKEN CLOCK. OH, IT MUST BE YOU MAKING THOSE WHINEY NOSES AGAIN, AND AGAIN , AND AGAIN..

olounwa said on May 24th, 2008

CORRECTION.. MY FAT BLACK AFRICAN A&SS MEANT TO SAY JIFFNN MAKES “WHINEY NOISES ON HIS TICKING CLOCK” PS.. AM NOT INTERESTED IN FURTHERING THIS PARTICULAR VEIN, COS IF ALL YOU CAN OFFER IS YOU FAT AND UGLY THEN AM DONE ITS TIRED AND NOT KNEW JFFFNN, BESIDES NOW YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR UGLY ANCESTORS LOOKED LIKE BEFORE THEY CAME TO AMERICA DONT YOU.?

olounwa said on May 24th, 2008

MORON

idrick 1 said on May 24th, 2008

how can u come 2gether when whatever person u supoose to be,when u jealous of someone 4 whatever,f#@! the world

Lil Vic said on May 24th, 2008

V3RY FUNNY!!!

rachel said on May 25th, 2008

THIS JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW SOME PEOPLE STLL LIVE IN THE PAST. EVEN THOUGH WE AS BLACK PEOLPE ARE TRYING TO OVERCOME IT U GOT WHITES THAT STILL WANTED TO HOW US BACK. AND THAT WANT THOSE SHIRTS STAND FOR. BUT THERE ARE WHITE MAN THAT LOOK JUST LIKE MONKEYS TOO.

SEKHEM said on May 25th, 2008

WHEN ARE NUBIAN PEOPLE(WRONGLY CALLED BLACKS/NEGRO/APES) GONE REALIZE A FACT THAT APES IF SHAVEN HAVE PINK NOT DARK SKIN. HAVE THIN NOT THICK LIPS AND HAVE FLANK FUR LIKE DOGS/GOATS NOT WOOLY HAIR LIKE LAMBS WOOL; REVEAL-ATIONS {REVALATIONS 1:14-15. (THEY WILL BE SEPARATED:SHEEP FROM THE GOATS:B.I.B.L.E).
THOSE HU KNOW WHAT I MEAN KNOW WHAT EYE MEAN.

jfffnn said on May 27th, 2008

Olounwa
LOL-LOL-LOL-!!! I must have hit a nerve,anyway thanks for the laugh.

erickson said on June 22nd, 2008

Do your people some justice and educate yourselves–learn how to properly speak and write the English language. There is no excuse for your ignorance. These blogs prove my point.

John said on June 23rd, 2008

Just look at all pictures on the internet of Bush being compared to a monkey. If you are really saying that Obama deserves special treatment because of the color of his skin, then maybe you don’t know as much about equal rights as you think you do.

bojangles said on August 30th, 2008

You have to admit that the resemblence between Obama and the monkey is striking and LOL funny. Sorry, but it’s true.

JM said on September 13th, 2008

Idiots looking for an excuse to be offended. I wish the t shirts were MY idea.

zman said on October 3rd, 2008

That is awesome! I hope the have a website cause he is a monkey!

zuperfly said on October 3rd, 2008

This is awesome! Just proves you can dress a monkey up in a suit, but underneath he is still a monkey. Anyone got that website, I need one of those?

keke said on November 4th, 2008

well well look what we have here who cares what the white trash have to say maybe we can find something that looks like him and make copies and sell them and make some money as my grandfather would say even swap no swindle

Matt said on January 20th, 2009

Funniest shirt ever. Truth hurts, huh? The Obama presidency will be the greatest tragedy in the history of the U.S. Black people are soooo idiotic it scares me.

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