I am appealing to all popcorn fans out there to take their business elsewhere and not to support the Popcorn Factory. Almost a year ago I brought this issue to your attention. The Popcorn Factory is still using two racist Asian caricatures to depict their popcorn flavors. One is dressed as a sushi chef and the other wields chopsticks. The both have slanted eyes. (the cowboy next to the sushi chef is half Asian.)
This is not acceptable. It teaches people that racism is ok as long as it is directed towards Asians. If there were caricatures of other races this would be big news.
One year ago I wrote to the Popcorn Factory and got a response that they would bring it to the attention of their designers. Yet the images are still in their catalog and on their website. I guess they don't take it seriously. In fact, in popular culture it seems more acceptable to be racist to Asians than other races.
Let's stop this now. Let the Popcorn Factory know how you feel. Here is their contact information below.
And remember, everytime someone buys from the Popcorn Factory, a cute Asian kid cries.
1-888-216-0235
orders@thepopcornfactory.com
service@thepopcornfactory.com
