Do You Find Nike's 'Black & Tan' Shoes Offensive?
Nike sponsors some of the biggest stars in sports -- past or present -- but the company has a very big problem as we near Saint Patrick's Day weekend. In an attempt to be clever, the sneaker and sports apparel company put out special "black and tan" shoes for St. Patrick's Day.
They even had a slogan relating to Irish beer. Unfortunately, no one at Nike did a quick Google search -- and they obviously didn't brush up on their European history. According to The Daily Caller, one man even says calling the shoes "Black and Tan" is so offensive to Irish people, that it's like calling the shoes "the Al Queda."
According to The Daily Caller, "Black and Tan” is a common name for this beer combination, but it was also the name of the Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force, an aggressive arm of the London-controlled military that attacked Irish civilians during the 1920s War of Independence. Yikes. Do you find the "Black and Tan" shoes offensive -- now that you know the history behind it?
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So let me see if I got this straight..., "Black and Tan” has two connotations. One is associated with St. Patric day's tradition of drinking and the other one is associated with mass murder. So..., I have to decide whether to be offended or just drink another beer? I think I'll drink another beer ;) If people chose to be offended, let them. No need to apologize ;) Side: No
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