They're not firing 700 people over this
Oh sure, they're letting go of 700 people, but this is Something Completely Different:
Bank One 'Outraged' By Offensive T-ShirtsThe University of Louisville banned credit card solicitors after students were offered racially offensive and sexually explicit T-shirts during an on-campus promotion.
The shirts were given away last week to students who applied for a credit card backed by Bank One. A caricature of a voluptuous black woman, a Bank One logo and "10 Reasons Why Beer is Better than a Black Man" appeared on the shirts.
[. . .] "Bank One is outraged that such a thing could happen," said Nancy Norris, a spokeswoman for the Chicago-based bank. "That offensive T-shirt was not approved by Bank One."
On Monday, Bank One fired FrontLine Event Marketing, the Philadelphia-based firm handling the promotion. Norris said Bank One is considering taking legal action because the T-shirts depicted the bank's logo without permission.
FrontLine president Ed Solomon said the shirts were not produced by his company, and believes they came from the two unauthorized workers who were hired by an independent contractor.
Everyone is outraged. No one is responsible.
It's a modern parable, it is.
I'm sure you could find a list of the reasons if you really wanted.
Just FYI, though? Not interested.
Comments
Oh yes. Here in my fair city. I'm so proud. Can't you tell?
Posted by: Michelle | January 30, 2003 7:02 PM
the day i cut up my bank one visa card was a day of great joy. now, more than ever.
Posted by: r@d@r | January 31, 2003 12:38 PM
If Frontline Event Marketing didn't produce the shirts, who did? I find it hard to believe that the two people that were handing out the shirts dipped into their own pockets to pay for the shirts!
Posted by: E. Darlene Rogers | February 3, 2003 3:15 PM
Well, what are the 10 reasons why beer is better than a brutha?
Posted by: BoyCaught | February 4, 2003 2:57 AM
"Everyone is outraged. No one is responsible. It's a modern parable, it is."
That's brilliant. I'm quoting you on my site. Thanks.
Posted by: Jake | February 7, 2003 2:31 AM
I work for a contractor for Bank one & I can attest to the fact that, when it comes to racial incidents, no white person is ever responsible on a daily basis. I would even put money on it that the students involved in the incident which brought the shirt to the attention of school officials were black & were also promptly suspended.
Posted by: Domeabra | February 8, 2003 4:01 AM
I think its absolutely fucking hilarious that someone had the balls to make fun of the sacred negroe .Where the hell is Al and Jesse.Geez this sounds like a Supreme Court issue.I cant get over the unmitigated gall.Imagine mocking the negroes.I know this Bank One is gonna go down on the mat in lawsuit expenditures.My hats off to those brave and hearty souls that pulled this one off.
Posted by: Bunqo | February 9, 2003 4:24 PM
I've heard/seen the whole ordeal, but what are the 10 reasons?
Posted by: BlackStamina05 | February 27, 2003 7:01 AM
10 I can name 100
Posted by: jake | March 5, 2003 8:58 PM
BANK ONE IS A WORK PLACE FOR HOUSE NIGGERS WHO EXCEPT ANYTHING FOR A DOLLAR "HERE'S A BUCK, FEED YOUR KIDS" JOE CLARK LEAN ON ME THE MOVIE
Posted by: CHI | March 12, 2003 2:29 AM
They seemed a lot better back when they were The First National Bank of Chicago, yes.
They gave away stuffed animals then. Think the Windy Bear was just meant to compete with Harris Bank's Hubert the Lion, though.
Sorry, me mind wanders. What were you saying?
Posted by: Aaron | March 13, 2003 9:55 AM
#1: it gets the job done
Posted by: hairy | July 25, 2003 1:13 AM