Need advice on shirt appropriateness

[MapleGirl]

I was planning on putting this image on a t-shirt, but some told me I shouldn't because it is racist. Is it? I thought it was a cute Star Wars reference.

 

[vicki_c]

Disney refers to all the evil/villain characters in SWW as the dark side - it's even on the brochure. I really don't think your design is a problem.

 

[webbmom]

I think its cute. Referances to SW Chocolate and the Mouse all in one.

However, someone once told me if you have to ask its probably better not to do it.

 

[jennb529]

My husband and son are wearing shirts that say "come to the dark side, we have cookies" wouldn't that be the same thing? I don't see any problem with your design.

 

[kupperman]

No its not racist. Its a Star Wars reference. I think its cute!

 

[Bagheera23608]

I don't even get how that would be racist.....so, no, no problems.

 

[rustyp]

I don't see anything racist about it. It made me think dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.

 

[KSDisneyDad]

My DS bought a t-shirt last year at Disneyland that says "Get a Taste of the Dark Side"

It has a stormtrooper eating a chocolate Mickey Head ice cream bar and getting chocolate on its helmet. It's very similar to the graphic on this pin & SWW promotion poster.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2943923248_9ed1bf6f47.jpg%3Fv%3D0&imgrefurl=http://flickr.com/photos/9302308%40N03/2943923248/&usg=__BivUjFdiE4k_Xdedx0ltFsl_IEM=&h=375&w=500&sz=85&hl=en&start=10&um=1&tbnid=MP-lviqoAj-8xM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddark%2Bside%2Bchocolate%2Bdisney%2Bstar%2Bwars%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

http://www.movieline.com/images/SW_storm_big.jpg

 

[Lluianae]

Theres nothing bad about that shirt. Wear it, enjoy it but don't spill anything on it

 

[bytheblood]

OMG - there is nothing racist about that. Put it on your shirt and enjoy.

 

[cchev]

People accuse EVERYTHING of being racist now adays. It is a fine shirt and I like it and not racist at all

 

[theatermouse]

Wear the shirt! It might end up making people hungry for Mickey Ice Cream & sales will increase!

BTW, I love that Storm Trooper shirt & I'm not even a Star Wars fan!!

 

[marielynn724]

what exactly is supposed to be racist about it? since when is ice cream a race? (i know chocolate and vanilla, but seriously, who would even think of that?)

i think the shirt is totally cute and not racist at all. yay star wars!

 

[magicallyDisney001]

since when is ice cream a race?

IMO, that image has nothing to do with any particular race, and is very cute Go ahead and put it on a shirt!

MTFBWY!!

~ magicallyDisney001 a.k.a. Star Wars Nerd ~

 

[twokids0204]

Hmmmmm, interesting question.

I can't say it's racist.... but I don't approve of it. Simply because if my wife saw you wearing it, it would cost me $3500.00.

Most Ice Cream Bars cost $4.00, this one costs my $3500 (+$4.00 or a snack credit).



That's the only way it offends me though.

 

[redrosesix]

No its not racist. Its a Star Wars reference. I think its cute!

ITA!

 

[MapleGirl]

"come to the dark side, we have cookies"

I love this!!

 

[CAJUNWDWFAN]

Disney makes these shirts and sells them at Star Wars Weekends.