The 25 Most Racist Food Advertisements

So unappetizing.

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Oh, America the beautiful, your past can be so ugly. Take a look at advertisements from past centuries and you'll find a culture mired in explicit sexism and racism. To be frank, shit is bugged the fuck out. For many years, there was no better barometer of the Nation's tolerance level than the advertisements for food. How are things for black Americans? Check your box of pancake flour; they aren't good. 

Over the years, the imagery has become (for the most part) less obvious, but there are still some shocking ads out there. Take a look at this gallery of 25 racist food advertisements

Obama Fried Chicken (Beijing, China)

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Eska Water (Canada)

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Duet Ice Cream Bars (Russia)

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Watermelon Soda

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Obama Waffles

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Whiskas (Sweden)

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Kia-Ora (UK)

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The Rice Council of America

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Corn Flakes

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Aunt Jemima (III)

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Chun King Chow Mein

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Canned Florida Grapefruit Juice

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Wheaties

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Don't Cry Sweet Potaotes

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Aunt Jemima (II)

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Borden's Evaporated Milk

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Picaninny Freeze

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Uncle Remus Syrup

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Cream of Wheat (II)

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Korn Kinks

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Cream of Wheat (I)

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Redskin Peaches

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Niggerhead Oysters

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Unknown Spanish-Language Cookie Advertisement

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Aunt Jemima (l)

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